PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akseli Suokuokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Kjellstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suokuokka kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Bags - Cavemen Rejoice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Suokuokka
vs
Kjellstrom

189 cm
27
255 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

197 cm
36
265 lbs
24 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akseli Suokuokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bjorn Kjellstrom!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suokuokka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suokuokka is looking to clinch but Kjellstrom is avoiding it.
Kjellstrom has his takedown stuffed
enabling Suokuokka to counter with a crisp jab.
Akseli Suokuokka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suokuokka lands a body shot.
Kjellstrom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Suokuokka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Suokuokka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kjellstrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suokuokka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kjellstrom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suokuokka has Kjellstrom pressed against the cage.

Suokuokka pulls guard effortlessly.
Kjellstrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suokuokka is keeping the position for now.
Suokuokka wants to sweep but no luck.
Suokuokka is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kjellstrom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Kjellstrom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suokuokka defends it easily.

Kjellstrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suokuokka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suokuokka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Suokuokka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kjellstrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suokuokka throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka with a nice head shot there.
Suokuokka postures up and lands a big shot to Kjellstrom's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suokuokka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Suokuokka is in close to Kjellstrom's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Suokuokka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kjellstrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suokuokka has managed to get both his arms back between Kjellstrom's legs - danger averted.
Suokuokka working some strikes from top position.
Suokuokka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Kjellstrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suokuokka is aware though and is defending well.
Kjellstrom looks winded!

Kjellstrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Suokuokka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Suokuokka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kjellstrom's head.
Kjellstrom has momentary wrist control but Suokuokka slips an elbow through the middle.
Suokuokka throwing strikes but missing.
Kjellstrom trying to keep a closed guard but Suokuokka is proving a slippery customer.
Suokuokka wants to control from the top but Kjellstrom keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka postures up and lands a big shot to Kjellstrom's brow.

Kjellstrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Suokuokka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kjellstrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suokuokka has managed to get both his arms back between Kjellstrom's legs - danger averted.
Suokuokka lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Suokuokka postures up and lands a big shot to Kjellstrom's brow.
Suokuokka stays in close to Kjellstrom's body and controls the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suokuokka postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kjellstrom covers up, he's hurt! Suokuokka keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Suokuokka and the ref steps in to end the fight! Suokuokka can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akseli Suokuokka!
Akseli Suokuokka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.