PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smokudju Womba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Suvanto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Womba comes to the cage accompanied by Ludacris - Blueberry Yum Yum. Smokudju Womba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Womba
vs
Suvanto

185 cm
23
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

188 cm
24
213 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Smokudju Womba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikko Suvanto!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Womba moves out of range as Suvanto throws a body kick.
Womba fails with the takedown
and Suvanto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Suvanto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Womba just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba connects with a body shot.
Womba looks to score with a jab to the body but Suvanto is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Suvanto misses with a body shot
letting Womba counter with a right hand.
Suvanto throws a right hand that misses

and Womba counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Suvanto!
Womba landing strikes, looking to finish!
Suvanto holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Womba tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Womba throwing strikes here but Suvanto is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womba unloads with some shots from mount but Suvanto bucks and avoids them well.

Womba is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Suvanto is surviving well by controlling Womba's body position as best he can.
Womba landing strikes from the mount and Suvanto is in trouble!
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!
Womba misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba prevents Suvanto from getting the reversal.
Womba misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Womba scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Suvanto?

Womba goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Suvanto is on top in guard.
Suvanto preventing the sweep.
Suvanto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Suvanto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Womba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suvanto has managed to get both his arms back between Womba's legs - danger averted.
Suvanto postures up.
Suvanto preventing the sweep.
Womba manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Womba prevents Suvanto from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Womba misses with a head shot.
Womba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Suvanto avoids a strike by Womba and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Womba's guard! Fantastic escape!
Suvanto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Womba lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Suvanto!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Womba moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Suvanto has worked his arm free - good work by Suvanto!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Smokudju Womba dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Womba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Suvanto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mikko Suvanto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Suvanto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Womba to the mat! Womba manages to get full guard.
Suvanto preventing the sweep.
Womba manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Womba thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Womba is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Suvanto has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Suvanto!
Womba wants to sweep but no luck.
Womba manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Womba has control of Suvanto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Suvanto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Suvanto wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Womba.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Womba is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Suvanto to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Suvanto shrugs it off.
Womba lands a big shot there that rocks Suvanto but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Suvanto working to try and regain half guard.
Suvanto holds on to Womba as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Suvanto avoids a series of strikes thrown by Womba.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suvanto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

It looks like Mikko Suvanto has been cut.
Suvanto is looking to get to half guard.
Womba lands a heavy elbow.
Womba landing shots from mount.

Suvanto is rocked!

Womba working for a guillotine from mount but Suvanto is in no mood to give up.
Suvanto is still in real trouble! Can Womba finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Suvanto is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Womba locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Suvanto is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Smokudju Womba!