PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Swerro Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Swerro Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Saukko
vs
Swerro Jr

192 cm
22
272 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

HGH Nutrients

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Per Saukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Swerro Jr!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swerro Jr tries to clinch up.
Swerro Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swerro Jr tries to clinch up

and Saukko moves into the clinch.
Swerro Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Swerro Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Swerro Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Saukko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saukko keeps control of Swerro Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swerro Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swerro Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Come on Saukko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Swerro Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saukko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swerro Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swerro Jr wants to break free but Saukko has control.
Swerro Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saukko has him pressed against the cage.
Swerro Jr is trying to force a seperation but Saukko has the dominant position.
Swerro Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Swerro Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Swerro Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swerro Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Swerro Jr throws a left and a right that both miss

and Saukko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Swerro Jr's guard.
Saukko stops Swerro Jr from standing up.
Saukko trying to control but Swerro Jr is working from the bottom.
Saukko won't allow Swerro Jr to sweep him here.
Saukko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Swerro Jr's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko stops Swerro Jr from standing up.
Saukko wanted to stand there but Swerro Jr had control of the position.
Swerro Jr keeping moving, preventing Saukko from controlling successfully.
Saukko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swerro Jr wants to get back to his feet but Saukko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Swerro Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saukko controls the pace.

Swerro Jr is looking for a triangle but Saukko pushes his legs off easily.
Swerro Jr looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko is in close to Swerro Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saukko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saukko works over Swerro Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saukko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Swerro Jr's head.
Saukko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saukko 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.
Swerro Jr wants to stand but Saukko is controlling the position.
Saukko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Saukko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saukko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Swerro Jr's head.

Swerro Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Swerro Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saukko is one step ahead there.
Saukko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swerro Jr keeping moving, preventing Saukko from controlling successfully.
Saukko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saukko lands a couple of elbows.
Saukko content to stall in guard here.
Saukko wants to control from the top but Swerro Jr keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Swerro Jr is looking for a triangle but Saukko pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Per Saukko dominated that round.
That's time! Saukko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Saukko tries to close the distance and clinch but Swerro Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saukko wants to clinch.
Swerro Jr works over Saukko's head and body with a nice combination.
Saukko tries to close the distance and clinch but Swerro Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Saukko takes the fight into the clinch.
Swerro Jr is trying to break the clinch but Saukko has him pressed against the cage.
Swerro Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Swerro Jr tries to circle away but Saukko has him pinned against the cage.
Saukko has Swerro Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Swerro Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko has Swerro Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Swerro Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Swerro Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Saukko has double underhooks.
Swerro Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Swerro Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saukko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Swerro Jr is breathing heavily.
Swerro Jr throws a series of punches but Saukko avoids them all with ease.

Saukko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Swerro Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Saukko misses with a wild combination.

Saukko clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko taking a breather.
Swerro Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saukko has Swerro Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Swerro Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Swerro Jr is pressed up against the cage. Saukko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Swerro Jr down to the mat. Swerro Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Per Saukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swerro Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Saukko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Swerro Jr has Saukko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saukko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Swerro Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Saukko has double underhooks.
Swerro Jr gets underhooks to prevent Saukko's takedown attempt.
Swerro Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saukko pulls his leg out and moves away.

Swerro Jr tries to keep at a distance but Saukko has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Swerro Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Saukko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Swerro Jr can't fight it off and eventually Saukko manages to take the fight to the floor. Swerro Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saukko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saukko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Swerro Jr wants to stand up but Saukko is controlling him.
Saukko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Saukko postures up and lands a big shot to Swerro Jr's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko scoring with some ground and pound.
Saukko is in close to Swerro Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saukko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saukko postures up and lands a big shot to Swerro Jr's brow.
Saukko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Swerro Jr wants to stand and escape but Saukko is having none of it.
Saukko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Swerro Jr keeping moving, preventing Saukko from controlling successfully.
Saukko working some strikes from top position.
Swerro Jr wants to stand but Saukko is controlling the position.
Saukko chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Per Saukko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Saukko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swerro Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swerro Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saukko wants to clinch.
Swerro Jr throws a left and a right that both miss

and Saukko moves into the clinch.
Swerro Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saukko is trying to drag Swerro Jr to the mat but Swerro Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swerro Jr missing with knees to the body.
Swerro Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Swerro Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swerro Jr cracks Saukko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Swerro Jr misses with a double jab.
Swerro Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saukko wants to clinch
and Swerro Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Swerro Jr connects with a high kick.
Saukko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saukko tries to clinch but Swerro Jr moves out of range.
Saukko misses with a takedown attempt - Swerro Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Per Saukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saukko tries to close the distance and clinch but Swerro Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swerro Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saukko wants to clinch up but Swerro Jr keeps it at a distance.
Saukko wants to clinch but Swerro Jr slips to the side
and Swerro Jr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Saukko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Saukko wants to clinch.
Swerro Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Per Saukko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saukko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Swerro Jr misses the shot to the body.
Saukko tries to clinch up
and Swerro Jr counters with a series of strikes. Saukko will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saukko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saukko keeps control of Swerro Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Saukko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Swerro Jr regains guard.
Saukko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saukko wants to control from the top but Swerro Jr keeps moving.
Saukko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swerro Jr 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.
Saukko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saukko preventing the sweep.
Swerro Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saukko is controlling him.
Saukko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saukko connects with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Swerro Jr.
I think Saukko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Per Saukko!