PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Collin Highlander (ranked 2988 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Suh (ranked 4881 p4p, 164 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Suh's choice of entrance music: Make My Story. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Highlander
vs
Suh

212 cm
19
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Collin Highlander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Suh!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Highlander tries to keep at a distance but Suh has taken the fight into the clinch.

Highlander successfully pulls guard.
Highlander wants to get back to his feet but Suh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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

Highlander has his foot on Suh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suh works his way back into a safe position though.
Suh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Highlander is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Highlander works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Suh wants to pass the guard but Highlander is keeping the position.
Highlander is trying to control the position but Suh postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suh is looking to advance position but Highlander has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Highlander working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Suh's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Suh wants to hold on but Highlander pushes him away.
Suh is looking to improve his position but Highlander isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highlander wants to control the pace but Suh is squirming around nicely.
Suh gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Highlander in particular looking to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Suh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Suh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Suh is refusing to be controlled, as Highlander sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Suh is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Suh is staying active underneath Highlander, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Highlander throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Suh was covering up waiting for the punch and Highlander finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Suh scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Highlander looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Suh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Highlander trying to control the position from guard on top but Suh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suh looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Highlander puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Suh looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Highlander is looking to take a break and control but Suh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Highlander perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Collin Highlander dominated that round.
That's time! Highlander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Highlander has managed to clinch.

Highlander manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Highlander will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Suh stands up and waves to Highlander to follow him.

Suh rushes Highlander and presses him up against the cage.

Suh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Suh throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Highlander was covering up waiting for the punch and Suh finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highlander wants to sweep here but Suh controlling him for the moment.
Suh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Highlander works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Highlander not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

Suh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Highlander avoids the head kick by Suh.

Suh gets a clinch.

Highlander pulls guard.
Highlander trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suh stopping the sweep attempt from Highlander.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Suh gets to his feet. Highlander looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Highlander misses with a wild body shot.
Suh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Suh has Highlander up against the cage in a clinch.

Suh has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Highlander is trying to keep an underhook but Suh manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Highlander avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Suh.
Highlander tries to roll over but Suh keeps him under control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suh with the ground and pound but Highlander uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highlander working a defensive guard here.
Highlander keeping moving, preventing Suh from controlling successfully.
Suh postures up.
Highlander keeping moving, preventing Suh from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Highlander shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Highlander showed some decent athleticism there.

Suh kicks Highlander off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Suh tries to sprawl but Highlander drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Suh manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Highlander fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Suh to the ground. Highlander is now in Suh's guard.
Highlander trying to control the position from guard on top but Suh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Highlander stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Suh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Suh enables Highlander to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Suh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Suh is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Highlander dives into side control.

Suh is looking to reverse the position.
Highlander prevents Suh from escaping the position.
Suh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highlander trying to control the position but Suh is working away.
Suh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Highlander decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Suh moves into range and clinches up with Highlander.

Highlander wants the takedown. Suh is fighting it off but Highlander persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Suh's guard against the cage.

Suh scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Highlander fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Suh, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suh can't get the takedown.

Highlander gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Highlander stalling.
Highlander trying to control the action but Suh is working from the bottom.
Highlander looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suh is trying to stand.
Highlander lands strikes from half guard.
Highlander is looking to take a break and control but Suh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suh is looking for a sweep. Highlander is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Highlander manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Suh on his heels. He'll look to pass Suh's guard now, I'm sure.
Suh is looking to stand up but Highlander isn't so interested in that idea.
Suh wants to get back to his feet but Highlander passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highlander looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Highlander's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Collin Highlander showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Highlander 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Collin Highlander!
An out of breath Collin Highlander thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Juan Suh had this to say: 'First of all, I want to thank God for being with me throughout my journey and giving me this opportunity. I would like to thank my sponsors for supporting me as well. I like to thank for the fans for coming out. I will go back to the drawing board and come back stronger.'.