PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Waltari Suokuokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Yang (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 Paul Engemann - Scarface (Push It to the Limit). Waltari Suokuokka could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Richie Yang's chin.

Suokuokka
vs
Yang

184 cm
39
194 lbs
19 - 19 - 0

178 cm
35
193 lbs
26 - 34 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very strong

Excellent grappler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Waltari Suokuokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 34 - 0, fighting out of London, Richie Yang!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Suokuokka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Suokuokka.
Suokuokka wants to take a breather but Yang is having none of it.

Yang actively working from the bottom here.

Yang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suokuokka pulls his head out easily.
Yang is pressing down on Suokuokka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Suokuokka connects with a couple of short punches.

Yang is looking for a triangle but Suokuokka pushes his legs off easily.

Yang working for a triangle but Suokuokka defends it easily.
Suokuokka is looking to work some ground and pound but Yang has wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suokuokka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Yang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suokuokka is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yang keeping moving, preventing Suokuokka from controlling successfully.
Suokuokka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yang's head.
Suokuokka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Yang looking for a guillotine here but Suokuokka defends easily.

Yang has his foot on Suokuokka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suokuokka works his way back into a safe position though.
Suokuokka cracks Yang with a solid left hand.
Suokuokka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Yang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Suokuokka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suokuokka throwing strikes from guard but Yang blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suokuokka works over Yang with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suokuokka distracts Yang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Suokuokka lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Yang has his foot on Suokuokka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suokuokka works his way back into a safe position though.
Yang working a defensive guard but Suokuokka manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yang tries to improve position but can't.
Yang holds on to Suokuokka's head and controls the position momentarily.
Suokuokka working the head with strikes.
Suokuokka lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yang down.
Yang taking punishment in the form of punches.
Yang struggling a bit here.
Suokuokka working the head with strikes.
Yang is trying to control Suokuokka's posture but Suokuokka avoids it.
Yang taking a bit of punishment here - Suokuokka scoring with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yang is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Yang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Suokuokka scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yang is refusing to be controlled, as Suokuokka sits in half guard.

Yang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suokuokka pulls his head out easily.
Suokuokka looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Suokuokka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yang trying to control from the bottom.

Yang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Suokuokka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Yang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Yang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suokuokka defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suokuokka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yang has momentary wrist control but Suokuokka slips an elbow through the middle.
Suokuokka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yang is proving hard to escape from.

Yang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Yang looking for a guillotine here but Suokuokka defends easily.

Yang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suokuokka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Waltari Suokuokka will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Yang doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Suokuokka to counter with a crisp jab.
Suokuokka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yang.
Yang with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Suokuokka to counter with a crisp jab.
Yang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Waltari Suokuokka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie Yang.
Good leg kick by Suokuokka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Suokuokka misses with a wild combination.
Yang shoots in but no luck this time.

Suokuokka throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Suokuokka is in Yang's guard.

Yang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Suokuokka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Suokuokka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Yang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suokuokka is aware though and is defending well.
Suokuokka wants to control from the top but Yang keeps moving.
Suokuokka lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Yang is looking for a triangle but Suokuokka pushes his legs off easily.
Suokuokka pushes down on Yang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Suokuokka working the head and body with strikes.
Suokuokka trying to control from half guard but Yang is working away.
Nice strikes from Suokuokka there.
Suokuokka is trying to control the action in half guard but Yang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Suokuokka throwing shots but Yang is blocking nicely.
Suokuokka trying to control from half guard but Yang is working away.
Suokuokka throwing shots but Yang is blocking nicely.
Suokuokka slows the pace down in half guard.

Yang looking for a kimura from the bottom but Suokuokka passes into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yang wants to control but Suokuokka postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suokuokka working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Suokuokka cracks Yang with a big right hand but Yang just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Suokuokka scoring with punches and elbows.
Yang is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Yang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Suokuokka landing a few strikes.

Yang is rocked!
Yang is trying to get back to half guard.
Suokuokka working the head and body with strikes.
Yang is still in real trouble! Can Suokuokka finish him?
Check out the look on Suokuokka's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Yang takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yang can't do much from the bottom here.
Suokuokka scoring with punches and elbows.
Suokuokka is chipping away with strikes.
Suokuokka scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Yang is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Suokuokka can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waltari Suokuokka!
An out of breath Waltari Suokuokka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.