PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timo Sukari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dont hit my nose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Sukari
vs
hit my nose

191 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Sukari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dont hit my nose!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

hit my nose has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sukari looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sukari prevents hit my nose from breaking the clinch.
hit my nose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
hit my nose changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sukari fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from hit my nose.
hit my nose tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sukari swivels and escapes.
Timo Sukari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dont hit my nose.
hit my nose tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sukari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten hit my nose somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukari misses with a takedown attempt

and hit my nose counters with a single leg into guard. Sukari didn't expect that.
hit my nose is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
hit my nose won't allow Sukari to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
hit my nose sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sukari wants to get back to his feet but hit my nose is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukari being controlled here, momentarily.
I looks like hit my nose might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Despite being in the dominant position, Dont hit my nose just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

hit my nose decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sukari is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, hit my nose seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

hit my nose stands up and beckons Sukari to join him on the feet.

Sukari gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Sukari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
hit my nose slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dont hit my nose dominated that round.
That's time! Sukari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

hit my nose shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
hit my nose looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukari is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
hit my nose seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
hit my nose's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Despite being in the dominant position, Dont hit my nose just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

hit my nose gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

hit my nose pulls Sukari into guard.
hit my nose lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sukari!
hit my nose takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
You get the feeling that Sukari really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Sukari is trying to reverse the position but instead hit my nose has taken his back - oops!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
hit my nose controls the position.
hit my nose has the hooks in. Sukari is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
hit my nose really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sukari.
Sukari has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

hit my nose is looking for the choke from the back position but Sukari is controlling his hands well.
Sukari wants to escape the position.
hit my nose controls the action.
Sukari is really stuck here.
hit my nose has good solid back control here.
hit my nose softening up his opponent with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dont hit my nose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sukari with a lazy takedown attempt

and hit my nose counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by hit my nose.

hit my nose's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
hit my nose shoots for a takedown but Sukari saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sukari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from hit my nose.
Sukari leaves hit my nose with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Timo Sukari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dont hit my nose.
Sukari gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and hit my nose counters with a takedown into side control.
Sukari is trying to buck hit my nose off.
Sukari is looking to regain half guard here but hit my nose keeps moving and retains side control.
hit my nose slows the pace down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sukari's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
hit my nose remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sukari tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Despite being in the dominant position, Dont hit my nose just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

hit my nose shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sukari is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst hit my nose is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
hit my nose looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Sukari looking for a guillotine here but hit my nose defends easily.
hit my nose showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
hit my nose stops Sukari from standing up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dont hit my nose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got hit my nose winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dont hit my nose!