PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boris Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAngelo Suggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gregorovitsj might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pink Panther Theme. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Gregorovitsj
vs
Suggs

175 cm
30
164 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

176 cm
27
167 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Gregorovitsj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, DeAngelo Suggs!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suggs takes one to the side of the head.
Gregorovitsj misses with an uppercut.
Suggs scores with a nice head shot.
Gregorovitsj swinging wildly here.
Suggs checks a low kick from Gregorovitsj.

Suggs has closed the distance and engaged Gregorovitsj in a clinch.
Suggs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gregorovitsj scores a nice knee to the body.
Gregorovitsj lands with a short shot to the head.
Gregorovitsj lands with a short shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gregorovitsj just misses with a elbow thrown towards Suggs's brow.
Gregorovitsj lands an elbow inside.

It looks like DeAngelo Suggs has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suggs blocks an uppercut.
Suggs trying to stall but Gregorovitsj improves his position.
Gregorovitsj misses with a punch to the body.
Suggs can't find room to land a body shot as Gregorovitsj controls the action.
Suggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Gregorovitsj.
Suggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Suggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Gregorovitsj controls his hands.
Gregorovitsj lands an uppercut.
Suggs managing to block the knees to the body from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj throws a punch but it's blocked by Suggs.
Gregorovitsj tries to work over Suggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gregorovitsj misses with the head strike.
Gregorovitsj lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Suggs tries to throw a body punch but Gregorovitsj avoids it by throwing Suggs back against the cage.
Gregorovitsj misses with an elbow strike.
Gregorovitsj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suggs lands a body punch.
Suggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suggs scores with a shot to the side of Gregorovitsj's head.
Gregorovitsj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suggs's elbow.
Suggs has a couple of punches blocked by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Suggs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregorovitsj lands a body shot.
Suggs misses with a punch to the body.
Suggs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gregorovitsj is keeping busy.
Suggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gregorovitsj lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suggs backwards.
Suggs avoids the elbow strike from Gregorovitsj, against the cage.
Gregorovitsj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suggs misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Suggs stalls.
Suggs tries to throw a body punch but Gregorovitsj avoids it by throwing Suggs back against the cage.
Suggs misses with a punch to the body.
Gregorovitsj looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gregorovitsj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suggs backwards.
Suggs avoids a wild elbow strike from Gregorovitsj.
Suggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gregorovitsj lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Suggs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Suggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gregorovitsjs head.
Suggs misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Suggs.
Suggs throws an elbow but it misses.
Gregorovitsj throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suggs.
Suggs taking a breather.
Suggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suggs tries a body shot but Gregorovitsj blocks it.
Suggs tries to throw a body punch but Gregorovitsj avoids it by throwing Suggs back against the cage.
Suggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gregorovitsj trying to land knees to the body.
Suggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gregorovitsj or not.
Gregorovitsj swings wildly with an uppercut but Suggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Suggs throws an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj blocking some punches.
Suggs taking a breather.
Gregorovitsj throws a punch but it's blocked by Suggs.
Suggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj prevents a body shot from Suggs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suggs.
Suggs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj pushes off an throws an elbow but Suggs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gregorovitsj lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Suggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Gregorovitsj controls his hands.
Gregorovitsj missing with knees to the body.
Suggs tries to work over Gregorovitsj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suggs misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Gregorovitsj dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DeAngelo Suggs's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gregorovitsj wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gregorovitsj on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gregorovitsj misses with a straight left.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Suggs - that will leave a mark!
Suggs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suggs scores with a hook to the body. Gregorovitsj takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Suggs has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Suggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Suggs doesn't manage to clinch there - Gregorovitsj circles away.
Gregorovitsj avoids a kick to the body.
Gregorovitsj is looking to counter punch.
Gregorovitsj looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Suggs misses
and Gregorovitsj connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suggs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gregorovitsj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suggs.
Gregorovitsj bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Suggs's head.
Gregorovitsj wants to clinch
and Suggs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gregorovitsj throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Suggs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gregorovitsj looks to land a body kick but Suggs moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Suggs misses.
Suggs connects with a body shot.
Suggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Gregorovitsj is looking to counter with head kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suggs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range as Suggs throws a body kick.
Gregorovitsj takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Suggs tries to land a leg kick but Gregorovitsj saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Gregorovitsj is predictable there
and Suggs counters with a left and a right that stings Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj lands a jab to the nose.
Suggs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Suggs is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gregorovitsj rather than just go for the knockout.
Gregorovitsj tries to clinch up.
Gregorovitsj moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gregorovitsj misses with a wild body shot.
DeAngelo Suggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suggs swings for the body but Gregorovitsj moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Gregorovitsj wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Suggs misses with an attempted mid kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Suggs in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gregorovitsj on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gregorovitsj scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Suggs clinches with his opponent.
Suggs lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Suggs - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gregorovitsj misses with a body punch.
Suggs works on Gregorovitsj's body with a couple of short punches.
Gregorovitsj pushes Suggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gregorovitsj will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Suggs up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Gregorovitsj.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj lands a damaging elbow.
Gregorovitsj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Gregorovitsj controls his hands.
Gregorovitsj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Suggs's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Gregorovitsj fails to land.
Suggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Gregorovitsj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gregorovitsj trying to stall but Suggs improves his position.
Gregorovitsj lands with a light punch inside.
Suggs digs a right hand into Gregorovitsj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gregorovitsj's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suggs.
Suggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Gregorovitsj controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Suggs as the two fighters clinch.
Gregorovitsj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boris Gregorovitsj has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Suggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeAngelo Suggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeAngelo Suggs's cut.
That's time! Gregorovitsj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Suggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suggs throws the kick towards the body but Gregorovitsj avoids it.
Suggs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gregorovitsj counters with a nice uppercut.
Gregorovitsj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suggs is looking to slow Gregorovitsj down with leg kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Suggs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A lazy body kick from Gregorovitsj
and Suggs counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Suggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj staying out of range there.
Gregorovitsj tried to counter with a leg kick but Suggs avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregorovitsj sizes up Suggs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Suggs looks to land a combination. Gregorovitsj sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suggs.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice shot that snaps Suggs's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Gregorovitsj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suggs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Suggs checks a leg kick nicely.
Suggs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

It looks like Boris Gregorovitsj has been cut.
Suggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Gregorovitsj swings widly with a right hand
and Suggs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Suggs throws a body shot but no joy.

Suggs clinches up against the cage.
Gregorovitsj lands with a light punch inside.
Suggs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Suggs can't find room to land a body shot as Gregorovitsj controls the action.
Gregorovitsj misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj prevents a body shot from Suggs.
Gregorovitsj digs a right hand underneath Suggs's ribcage. Suggs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gregorovitsj avoids a wild elbow strike from Suggs.
Suggs throws an elbow that misses.
Suggs trying to control the position but instead, Gregorovitsj has worked for underhooks and has pushed Suggs into the cage.
Suggs taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gregorovitsj looking to stall.
Gregorovitsj scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suggs tries to work over Gregorovitsj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suggs looking to slow down the pace here.
Gregorovitsj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Gregorovitsj.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suggs misses with a punch to the body.
Suggs blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gregorovitsj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Suggs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gregorovitsj tries a body shot but Suggs blocks it.
Suggs lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Suggs is looking to control Gregorovitsj's arms but Gregorovitsj gets an underhook and turns him. Now Suggs has his back to the cage.
Gregorovitsj avoids a wild elbow strike from Suggs.
Suggs takes a knee right on the jaw!
Suggs wants to stall.
Suggs lands a shoulder strike.
Suggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gregorovitsj is trying to maintain a safe position but Suggs gets an underhook and turns Gregorovitsj into the cage.
A short right from Suggs on the inside.
Suggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Gregorovitsj scores with a nice short uppercut.
Suggs is looking to control Gregorovitsj's arms but Gregorovitsj gets an underhook and turns him. Now Suggs has his back to the cage.
Suggs takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregorovitsj lands with a left to the head.
Suggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gregorovitsj being controlled against the cage.
Gregorovitsj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gregorovitsj working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gregorovitsj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gregorovitsj stalling in the clinch.
Gregorovitsj lands an uppercut.
Suggs stalling in the clinch but Gregorovitsj improves position.
Gregorovitsj blocks a body shot from Suggs.
Suggs is leaning against Gregorovitsj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Boris Gregorovitsj.
I think Gregorovitsj has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Boris Gregorovitsj!
An out of breath Boris Gregorovitsj thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.