PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janne Ahonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Suo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Ahonen
vs
Suo

195 cm
21
254 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Janne Ahonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seppo Suo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ahonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ahonen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Ahonen pulls Suo into guard.
Suo tries to stand but Ahonen is controlling from the bottom.
Suo trying to control but Ahonen is working from the bottom.

Ahonen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Suo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ahonen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Suo's back instead.
Suo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Suo regains full guard. Nicely done.

Suo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahonen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Suo keeping full guard, as Ahonen tries to pass.
Ahonen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suo on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Suo is trying to control Ahonen's posture but Ahonen avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahonen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Suo sneaks back into half guard.
Suo is trying to stand up here but Ahonen is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen wants to pass to mount but Suo is defending the position.
Suo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Suo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ahonen is not content to let Suo control the position.

Suo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Suo looks gassed!
Suo wants to take a breather but Ahonen is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Suo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ahonen's head.
Ahonen is trying to maintain the position but Suo is very close to passing his half guard.
Suo wants to stand up but Ahonen has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Suo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Suo postures up and lands a big shot to Ahonen's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen trying to keep a closed guard but Suo is proving a slippery customer.
Suo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahonen pulls Suo in to control the position.
Ahonen is trying to control the position but Suo postures up.
Suo is pushing down on Ahonen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ahonen is fighting to maintain full guard but Suo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ahonen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahonen tries to get out of the position.
Suo tries to stand and escape but Ahonen is controlling the position.
Ahonen trying to hold on to Suo's head to control him but Suo postures up.

Suo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahonen defends it well.
Suo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Suo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ahonen scores with a takedown into Suo's guard.
Ahonen wants to control from the top but Suo keeps moving.
Suo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ahonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Suo is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ahonen is refusing to be controlled, as Suo sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen trying to control here.
Suo is looking to take a break and control but Ahonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suo passes to full mount!
Suo tries to control but Ahonen wriggling away.
Ahonen wants to control but Suo is having none of it.
Ahonen can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Suo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Suo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Suo landing punches.
Suo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The referee warns Ahonen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ahonen is squirming around, avoiding Suo's attempts to control the action.
Suo blocks Ahonen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Suo looking to finish Ahonen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ahonen!
Ahonen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Suo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ahonen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suo is landing with some decent strikes but Ahonen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Suo dominating with strikes here.
Suo scoring with strikes but Ahonen is staying in there.
Suo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Suo looking to finish Ahonen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ahonen!

Suo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ahonen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ahonen!
Suo keeping moving, preventing Ahonen from controlling successfully.

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.
Suo pulls Ahonen in to control the position.
Suo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Suo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ahonen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Suo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ahonen's back instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahonen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Suo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Suo misses with a takedown attempt

so Ahonen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ahonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ahonen prevents Suo from getting back to his feet.
Suo is trying to control the position but Ahonen postures up.
Suo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ahonen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ahonen trying to control but Suo is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ahonen drops back looking for a leg! Suo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suo manages to kick Ahonen off! Ahonen jumps back into Suo's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Suo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Ahonen scores with a takedown into Suo's guard.
Ahonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahonen thows a big elbow that misses.
Ahonen stopping the sweep attempt from Suo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Suo lands strikes from half guard.
Ahonen is staying active underneath Suo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ahonen is trying to maintain the position but Suo is very close to passing his half guard.
Ahonen is controlling Suo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Suo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suo wants to take a breather but Ahonen is having none of it.
Suo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ahonen!
Ahonen tries to hold on but Suo pushes him away.
Seppo Suo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahonen is looking to improve his position but Suo isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Suo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Suo lands a nice shot to the head.
Suo scoring with strikes but Ahonen is staying in there.
Suo working the ground and pound effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Suo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Suo dominating with strikes here.
Suo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ahonen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ahonen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Suo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ahonen tries to hold on but Suo pushes him away.
Suo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Suo wants to control the pace but Ahonen is squirming around nicely.
Ahonen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Janne Ahonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Suo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Suo!