PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tarmo Suulas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suulas comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead - Undead. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Suulas
vs
Jones

170 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
163 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients
{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tarmo Suulas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cory Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suulas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suulas swings widly with a right hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Suulas drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.

Suulas wants the takedown. Jones is fighting it off but Suulas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jones's guard against the cage.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suulas throwing strikes but missing.
Suulas postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.

Suulas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Suulas, into his guard.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Suulas has wrist control.
Suulas is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suulas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones postures up in Suulas's guard and throws a big left but Suulas blocks it.
Suulas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suulas tries to strike from the bottom.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Suulas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suulas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suulas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Suulas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Suulas trying to control the position.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Suulas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Suulas wriggles free and stands up.
Jones tries for a takedown but Suulas circles away easily

and Suulas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Suulas.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Suulas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Suulas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suulas prevents the takedown attempt.
Tarmo Suulas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory Jones.

Suulas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones shoots and misses

and Suulas counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Suulas trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Suulas looking to pass the guard.
Suulas trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suulas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones misses with a head shot. Suulas uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Suulas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Suulas can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Suulas flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Suulas wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tarmo Suulas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Suulas's guard.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones wanted to stand there but Suulas had control of the position.
Suulas trying to control the position.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Suulas trying to strike off his back.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suulas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones throws a strike but Suulas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Suulas throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Suulas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suulas pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Suulas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Suulas stops Jones from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Suulas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Suulas is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Suulas.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suulas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Suulas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Suulas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Suulas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Suulas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suulas looking to pass the guard.
Suulas lands a couple of digs.
Jones looking to control.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Suulas.

Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Suulas is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.

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.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jones looking to finish with strikes here!

Jones looking to secure an arm triangle but Suulas defends it well.
Jones thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tarmo Suulas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Suulas moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Suulas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Suulas has managed to clinch.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Suulas's takedown attempt.
Suulas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Suulas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarmo Suulas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suulas looking for a takedown.
Suulas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones is trying to drag Suulas to the mat but Suulas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Suulas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suulas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suulas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Suulas tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones is working for takedown but Suulas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Suulas.
Jones tries for a takedown but Suulas manages to get underhooks.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suulas presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Suulas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Suulas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Suulas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Suulas scoring with some ground and pound.
Suulas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suulas postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Suulas drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Suulas off! Suulas jumps back into Jones's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suulas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suulas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Suulas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Suulas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Suulas trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones pushes Suulas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Suulas counters by moving into the clinch.
Suulas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Suulas fails to pull guard.

Suulas wants the takedown. Jones is fighting it off but Suulas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jones's guard against the cage.
Suulas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Suulas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
Jones throws and elbow that misses. Suulas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Suulas!
Tarmo Suulas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Suulas from controlling successfully.
Suulas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suulas defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Suulas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Suulas from controlling successfully.
Cory Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suulas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tarmo Suulas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Suulas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarmo Suulas!