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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alpo Suhonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suhonen comes to the cage accompanied by Gers Pardoel - Ik Neem Je Mee . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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280 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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255 lbs
21 - 24 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Alpo Suhonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Bear!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bear enables Suhonen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bear manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Suhonen trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
Bear had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suhonen defends it easily.
Bear has his hands on Suhonen's head, controlling the position.
Suhonen trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
Bear looking for a sweep. Not yet Bear, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear can't keep his opponent in guard - Suhonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bear is in trouble now - Suhonen has advanced to mount!
Suhonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bear is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear working to try and regain half guard.
Suhonen has control of Bear's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bear regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Suhonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bear is looking to escape.
Suhonen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bear is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bear is now in Suhonen's guard. A big mistake from Suhonen there, giving up the dominant position!
Bear stands up over Suhonen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Suhonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Suhonen keeping full guard, as Bear tries to pass.
Suhonen is trying to keep Bear in close.
Suhonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Suhonen looking for a guillotine here but Bear defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bear's guard.
Bear wants to sweep here but Suhonen controlling him for the moment.
Suhonen advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear wants to improve his position but Suhonen is controlling well.
Suhonen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bear sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Suhonen is looking for a kimura but Bear is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Suhonen to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen prevents Bear from standing back up.
Bear is looking to improve his position.
Bear has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suhonen is working away from the top position though.
Bear wants to stand back up but Suhonen manages to pass into side control.
Suhonen is looking to take a break and control but Bear is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bear tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suhonen trying to control the position but Bear is working away.
Suhonen is really struggling to control Bear but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Suhonen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bear tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Suhonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bear jabs Suhonen right on the nose. Suhonen blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Alpo Suhonen has been cut.
Bear tries to clinch up but Suhonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Bear lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bear shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Suhonen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Suhonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bear is one step ahead there.
Suhonen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bear puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Suhonen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bear is working away from the top position though.
Suhonen is looking for a sweep. Bear is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Suhonen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bear throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Suhonen is looking to control Bear's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suhonen avoid being mounted?
Suhonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bear is trying to work for a kimura but Suhonen is defending well.
Suhonen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bear stands and steps away. Suhonen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Suhonen quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suhonen wants to control but Bear is keeping busy.
Bear takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Still in half guard, Bear seems content to control.
Bear is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bear lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Suhonen trying to control here.
Bear seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen gets back to full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bear. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Suhonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Suhonen, not yet.
Suhonen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bear uses it to pass to side control.
Suhonen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bear's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bear wants to take a breather but Suhonen is having none of it.
Bear looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bear is looking to take a break and control but Suhonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bear takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suhonen.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Suhonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bear scoring with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bear trying to control but Suhonen is working from the bottom.
Suhonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bear doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bear manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bear trying to control but Suhonen is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suhonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bear's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Bear showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alpo Suhonen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Suhonen throws a right hand that misses
and Bear counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Suhonen!
Bear is landing with some decent strikes but Suhonen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bear stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Nice sprawl there from Bear as Suhonen shoots in.
Bear looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bear prevents Suhonen from improving his position.
Suhonen is staying active underneath Bear, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bear passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Suhonen!
Suhonen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bear lands with some strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear landing strikes from the mount.
Suhonen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Suhonen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bear.
Bear landing punches.
Bear looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suhonen tries to reverse the position but Bear maintains control.
Bear lands a big shot there that rocks Suhonen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bear looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear tries to control but Suhonen wriggling away.
Bear with a couple of short strikes.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Bear! Suhonen is hurt baaadly! Bear is firing away with more strikes - Suhonen is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Bear!
Max Bear very nearly forgot to thank GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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