PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Dublin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Saukko
vs
Dublin

192 cm
22
272 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
22
231 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Markus Dublin!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Dublin.
Dublin shoots in but Saukko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dublin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saukko.
Saukko tests Dublin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dublin blocks the body kick.

Dublin closes the distance and clinches.

Saukko gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Saukko stands and steps away. Dublin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice sprawl there from Saukko as Dublin shoots in.
Dublin shoots for a double leg takedown but Saukko sprawls well. He's pushed Dublin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Per Saukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Dublin.
Dublin fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saukko misses with a wild combination.
Saukko throws a hook but Dublin avoids it easily.
Per Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saukko misses with a few strikes there.
Saukko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dublin.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saukko has managed to clinch.

Saukko has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dublin is trying to keep an underhook but Saukko manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dublin trying to hold on to Saukko's head to control him but Saukko postures up.
Saukko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Saukko wants to control but Dublin is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Saukko there.
Saukko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dublin looks gassed!
Saukko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dublin's head.
Saukko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dublin has hold of Saukko's hands but Saukko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Saukko controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dublin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saukko.
Dublin won't allow Saukko to pass to mount.
Saukko wants to stand up but Dublin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dublin wants to get back to full guard.
Saukko is thwarting Dublin's attempts to control the position.
Dublin has hold of Saukko's hands but Saukko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dublin is looking for a sweep. Saukko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Saukko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dublin throws the left hand but Saukko avoids the punch easily.
Dublin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dublin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saukko defends it nicely.
Saukko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dublin's sensitive parts.
Saukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saukko looks to land a left hand but Dublin moved out of range nicely.
Good shot there by Saukko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Saukko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dublin is refusing to be controlled, as Saukko sits in half guard.
Dublin is trying to maintain the position but Saukko is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Saukko escapes and gets back to his feet.
Saukko throws and low kick but Dublin moves out of range easily.
Dublin walks into a jab.
Saukko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Saukko misses.
Saukko misses with an attempted mid kick.

Dublin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saukko's guard.

Dublin drops back looking for a leg! Saukko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saukko manages to kick Dublin off! Dublin jumps back into Saukko's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dublin wants to control from the top but Saukko keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Saukko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dublin checks it well.
Dublin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saukko.
Saukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saukko misses with a low kick as Dublin jumps back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dublin.
Saukko swinging wilding here.
Saukko misses with the combination.

Saukko gets a clinch.
Saukko goes for a takedown attempt but Dublin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saukko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko misses with an uppercut. Dublin saw that one coming.
Dublin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dublin shoots in but no luck this time.
Saukko connects with a right hand. Dublin shakes it off.
A big left from Saukko misses.
Dublin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saukko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saukko shoots in for a takedown but Dublin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Per Saukko is winning the standup battle so far.
Saukko throws an overhand right that lands on Dublin's shoulder, as Dublin tries to avoid the shot.

Dublin closes the distance and clinches.
Saukko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dublin.
Per Saukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Dublin.
Dublin fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saukko works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Saukko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dublin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saukko has managed to get both his arms back between Dublin's legs - danger averted.
Saukko lands a couple of digs.
Saukko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dublin trying to keep a closed guard but Saukko is proving a slippery customer.
Saukko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dublin is keeping the position for now.

Dublin working for a triangle but Saukko defends it easily.

Dublin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saukko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko wants to stand but Dublin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Dublin looking for a triangle here. Saukko is fighting it but it looks tight! Dublin pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Saukko is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Markus Dublin!