PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Deluxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Poro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Deluxe
vs
Poro

190 cm
27
255 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

191 cm
27
240 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Deluxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pekka Poro!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Deluxe.

It looks like Pekka Poro has been cut.
Deluxe moves away from the strike by Poro.
Deluxe lands with an overhand left.

Poro pushes Deluxe up against the cage in a clinch.
Deluxe fails to pull guard.
Deluxe tries for a takedown but Poro manages to get underhooks.
Poro misses with the head strike.
We've been hearing reports that Deluxe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Poro tries to throw a body punch but Deluxe avoids it by throwing Poro back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Deluxe.
Poro stops a takedown attempt from Deluxe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Deluxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Poro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Deluxe is trying to break the clinch but Poro has him pressed against the cage.
Deluxe working hard to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Poro stops a takedown attempt from Deluxe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deluxe tries to score a body lock takedown but Poro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Deluxe is trying to push Poro away but Poro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Poro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Deluxe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Deluxe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Poro.
Deluxe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Deluxe is trying to drag Poro to the mat but Poro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Deluxe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Poro is leaning against Deluxe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Poro throws a punch but it's blocked by Deluxe.
Deluxe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Deluxe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poro smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deluxe scores with a nice strike.
Pekka Poro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deluxe fails to land with a series of punches.
Poro is looking for the big counter here.

Poro pushes Deluxe up against the cage in a clinch.
Poro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Poro gets through Deluxe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Deluxe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Poro.
Poro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deluxe tries a body shot but Poro blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Poro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Poro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Poro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Poro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Poro lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poro struggles to land a body shot inside as Deluxe controls his hands.
Deluxe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deluxe has had enough of the clinch but Poro keeps him there for the moment.
Deluxe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Poro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Deluxe blocking some punches.
Deluxe tries to throw a body punch but Poro avoids it by throwing Deluxe back against the cage.
Poro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Deluxe.
Deluxe is trying to pull guard but Poro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Poro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Poro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poro avoiding damage.
Poro lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deluxe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Poro misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poro.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Poro has a couple of punches blocked by Deluxe.
The referee is keeping an eye on Poro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Deluxe tries to pull guard but Poro holds him up against the cage and eventually Deluxe drops back down to his feet.
Poro prevents a body shot from Deluxe.
Deluxe has a couple of punches blocked by Poro.
Poro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Poro lands with a right to the head.
Deluxe wants a takedown.
Deluxe has a couple of punches blocked by Poro.
Deluxe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deluxe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Poro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Poro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Deluxe misses the jab.
Poro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poro lands a slapping body shot.
Deluxe goes for a double leg but Poro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Poro continues to drive forward.

Poro has Deluxe up against the cage in a clinch.
Poro digs a right hand underneath Deluxe's ribcage. Deluxe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Deluxe missing with knees to the body.
Deluxe is looking for a takedown.

Deluxe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deluxe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deluxe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poro finds it's way round the side to connect with Deluxe's head.
Deluxe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deluxe misses the shot to the body.
Poro ducks under a wild hook from Deluxe.
Poro jabs at Deluxe's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poro throws a jab when Deluxe was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poro swings for the body but Deluxe moves out of range.
Deluxe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Deluxe gets tackled into the cage by Poro. Poro maintains the clinch.
Poro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Deluxe prevents a body shot from Poro.
Poro is working Deluxe over against the cage.
Deluxe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Deluxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Deluxe wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poro blocks an uppercut.
Deluxe tries to circle away but Poro has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Poro.
Poro is leaning against Deluxe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Poro lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Poro.
Poro taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Poro continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deluxes head.
Deluxe working aggressively here.
Deluxe is trying to break the clinch but Poro is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Poro.
Deluxe tries to work over Poro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poro can't find room to land a body shot as Deluxe controls the action.
Deluxe tries to throw a body punch but Poro avoids it by throwing Deluxe back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Poro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deluxe slowing the pace effectively.
Poro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Deluxe tries to throw a body punch but Poro avoids it by throwing Deluxe back against the cage.
Poro is stalling here.
Poro lands a body punch.
Poro taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Deluxe can't get the takedown.
Deluxe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Poro struggles to land a body shot inside as Deluxe controls his hands.
Poro is struggling to control the position.
Deluxe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Poro lands a hook that snaps the head of Deluxe backwards.
Poro misses with a punch to the body.
Poro controlling the action here for a moment.
Poro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poro struggles to land a body shot inside as Deluxe controls his hands.
Deluxe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Poro walks away with a smile on his face. Deluxe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Deluxe misses with an uppercut. Poro saw that one coming.

Poro moves into range and clinches up with Deluxe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poro lands a body punch.
Pekka Poro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Deluxe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deluxe being controlled against the cage.
Deluxe misses with some punches.
Poro lands a body punch.
Deluxe tries to break the clinch but Poro is controlling the position.
Poro is leaning against Deluxe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Poro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Poro.
Poro stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Deluxe wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Poro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Poro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pekka Poro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Poro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

It looks like Johnny Deluxe has been cut.
Deluxe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poro.
Deluxe switches off momentarily and Poro cracks him with a monster right hand! Deluxe topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Poro dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Poro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pekka Poro!