PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hakon Lund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack The Saw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lund comes to the ring accompanied by The Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil . This should be fireworks!

Lund
vs
The Saw

190 cm
25
179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
179 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

KAISER
Speedy Supps + Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hakon Lund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack The Saw!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Saw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lund walks away with a smile on his face. The Saw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The Saw throws a leg kick

and Lund holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Saw.
The Saw wants to break free but Lund has control.
Lund lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The Saw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lund or not.
The Saw is trying to break free.
Lund misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Saw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lund lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Saw.
Lund throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The Saw avoiding damage as Lund throws knees to the body.
Lund missing with knees to the body.
Lund tries a body shot but The Saw blocks it.
Lund throws a punch but it's blocked by The Saw.
Lund lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Lund.
The Saw takes an elbow to the temple.
Lund tries a knee to the head but The Saw blocks it.
The Saw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Saw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lund lands a nice uppercut.
Lund lands an uppercut.
The Saw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

The Saw jumps guard and drags Lund to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lund postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Saw is looking to stand up but Lund isn't so interested in that idea.
Lund throws a big elbow that misses.
Lund trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lund looking to sit in guard and control but The Saw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lund lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for The Saw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
The Saw wants to control but Lund is having none of it.
The Saw is looking to improve his position but Lund isn't that keen on the idea.
Lund looking to finish The Saw with some ground and pound. This is bad for The Saw!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lund lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The Saw wants to hold on but Lund pushes him away.
Lund thowing shots but they're missing.
The Saw doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Lund misses with a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Saw wants to control but Lund is having none of it.
BOOM! Lund connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lund raining down shots from the mount!
Lund putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lund looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lund misses with a head shot.
The Saw tries to hold on but Lund pushes him away.
Lund wants to control the pace but The Saw is squirming around nicely.
The Saw wants to control but Lund is having none of it.

Lund working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The Saw is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Saw is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lund scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lund looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The Saw wants to control but Lund is having none of it.
Lund knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Saw on the ground.
Lund throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The Saw tries to hold on but Lund postures up.
Lund lands a couple of good shots and The Saw has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The Saw wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Saw is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lund has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for The Saw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Saw clinches.
The Saw avoids the elbow strike from Lund, against the ropes.
The Saw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lund after a bit of a struggle.
The Saw dodges an elbow strike from Lund.
Lund lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Saw prevents a body shot from Lund.
The Saw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Lund missing with knees to the body.
Lund landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Saw.
The Saw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lund misses with a body punch.
Lund throws an elbow but it misses.
The Saw has Lund pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Lund manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hakon Lund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack The Saw.
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!
Lund misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on The Saw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lund lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Saw backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lund.
The Saw is breathing heavily.
Lund connects with a knee to the head.
Lund content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lund tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Saw avoids it.
Lund stalling in the clinch but The Saw improves position.
Lund working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Saw is trying to pull guard but Lund turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Hakon Lund has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Saw jumps guard but Lund turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Lund scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lund.
Lund lands an elbow inside.
Lund misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Saw fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lund unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch on the inside from Lund fails to land.
The Saw takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lund struggles to land a body shot inside as The Saw controls his hands.
Lund trying to land knees to the body.
Lund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lund lands an elbow inside that The Saw shrugs off.
Lund tries to land a knee to the head but The Saw blocks with his arms.

The Saw jumps into guard, dragging Lund to the mat.
Lund trying to control but The Saw is working from the bottom.
Lund cracks The Saw with a solid left hand.
Lund stands up over The Saw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lund is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Lund drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The Saw manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lund has The Saw in his guard.
The Saw postures up in Lund's guard and throws a big left but Lund blocks it.
Lund working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Saw.

The Saw stands up from guard. Let's bang!

The Saw closes the distance and pushes Lund back into the ropes.
Lund misses with the head strike.
The Saw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lund lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from The Saw.
Lund has The Saw pressed against the ropes, preventing The Saw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lund lands an elbow inside that The Saw shrugs off.
Lund is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lund landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Saw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lund has a couple of punches blocked by The Saw.
Lund throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lund lands a nice elbow.
The Saw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Saw is trying to pull guard but Lund turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
The Saw fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lund landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lund creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Saw's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Saw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lund has him pressed against the ropes.
Lund gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakon Lund dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Lund throws a shot to the body.
The Saw fails with a takedown attempt.
Lund throws a right and a left that both miss.

The Saw takes the fight into the clinch.
Lund landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The Saw is trying to break the clinch but Lund has him pressed against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lund.
Lund lands an elbow inside.
Lund unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Saw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lund trying to land knees to the body.
The Saw is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Lund gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The Saw wants to break free but Lund has control.
Lund makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Saw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lund blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lund lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lund lands a nice uppercut.
Lund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Lund.
The Saw is looking for a takedown.
Hakon Lund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack The Saw.
Lund presses The Saw against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lund utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lund unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lund is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Saw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Saw takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lund lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lund lands a good knee to the midsection. The Saw won't want to take too many of those.
Lund unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Saw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A hook to the body from Lund.
Lund with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The Saw managing to block the knees to the body from Lund.
Lund comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Saw blocks a body shot from Lund.
Lund using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lund lands an elbow inside that The Saw shrugs off.
The Saw misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Saw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lund misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Saw is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Lund to keep the fight standing.
Lund working The Saw over with knees to the body.
Lund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Saw's elbow.
The Saw is trying to pull guard but Lund has him pressed against the ropes.
Hakon Lund is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lund taking a breather.
The Saw taking a breather.
Lund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Lund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Saw can do to turn this around?
The Saw blocks an elbow strike from Lund.
Lund landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Saw takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Lund just misses with a elbow thrown towards The Saw's brow.
The Saw blocking some punches.
The Saw displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lund up against the ropes.
The Saw tries to land knees in the clinch but Lund avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Saw taking a breather.
Jack The Saw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Saw has a couple of punches blocked by Lund.
Lund on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakon Lund showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lund, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakon Lund!
Hakon Lund gave a mention to Speedy Supps + Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).