PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Salgado (ranked 1040 p4p, 113 weight class) and Poro Peukalo (ranked 1338 p4p, 150 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.

Salgado
vs
Peukalo

197 cm
37
274 lbs
22 - 14 - 0

190 cm
29
262 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Sin City Allstars

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 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francisco Salgado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Poro Peukalo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Peukalo - just one landing.
We've been told by Salgado's head coaches at LOD: BAD BOY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Salgado looks to land a combination but Peukalo avoids it well.
Salgado throws a head kick but Peukalo moves out of range.
Salgado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like Poro Peukalo has been cut.
Salgado dodges the punch combination from Peukalo.

Peukalo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Salgado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Salgado.
Peukalo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peukalo blocking some punches.
Peukalo has a couple of punches blocked by Salgado.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Salgado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Peukalo. Beautiful body shot.
Peukalo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Peukalo lands a big right hand that sends Salgado crashing to the mat! Peukalo stays standing though and waves Salgado back to his feet!

Salgado is rocked!

It looks like Francisco Salgado has been cut.
Francisco Salgado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OH! Salgado has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Peukalo smells blood and charges in for the finish! Peukalo unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Salgado sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Poro Peukalo!