PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Saabo (ranked 2962 p4p, 5614 weight class) and Joshua Jones (ranked 314 p4p, 482 weight class). Gregor Saabo had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 267.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Gregor Saabo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Saabo
vs
Jones

203 cm
19
289
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
220
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gregor Saabo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joshua Jones!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones has Saabo up against the cage in a clinch.
Saabo tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Saabo wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saabo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones avoids the head kick by Saabo.
Saabo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Saabo on that attempt.

Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saabo scores with a leg kick.

A big head kick from Saabo and Jones is sent sprawling to the canvas!

It looks like Joshua Jones has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saabo defends well.

Saabo stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saabo throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.

Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Saabo is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Saabo is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Saabo is breathing heavily.
Saabo is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saabo throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.

Jones feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Saabo sprawling to the canvas! Saabo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jones finish him?!

Saabo is rocked!
Jones moves in close and cracks Saabo with a massive right hand! Saabo, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joshua Jones!