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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobbie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saukko comes to the cage accompanied by Jedi Mind Tricks - Genghis Khan . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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182 cm
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180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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185 cm
24
170 lbs
4 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Per Saukko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobbie Jones! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones tries to score with a low kick but Saukko moves his leg out of the way. Saukko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard. Saukko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Saukko wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. Saukko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saukko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Saukko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Saukko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Saukko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Saukko eventually gives up the hold. Saukko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round. Saukko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Saukko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Saukko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Saukko is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer. Jones won't allow Saukko to pass to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Saukko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saukko. Jones is trying to stand up here but Saukko is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Saukko working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Saukko passes to side control. Saukko has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jones! Jones really wants to buck Saukko off and get back to his feet. Jones is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Saukko lands a heavy elbow. Saukko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Saukko is stalling here but it's allowed Jones to get half guard.
Saukko trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones is trying to stand back up but Saukko is controlling him
Saukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. Saukko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Saukko missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Saukko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Saukko thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Saukko wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saukko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Saukko circles away.
Bobbie Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jones wants to clinch up but Saukko keeps it at a distance. Nice shot by Saukko. Saukko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Saukko lands in his opponent's guard. Jones wants to stand up but Saukko is controlling him. Saukko distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Jones is looking to stand up but Saukko isn't so interested in that idea. Saukko is standing up over Jones. Jones looks to escape but Saukko dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Saukko dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saukko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones. Jones is looking to clinch. Saukko digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs. Saukko darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Jones misses with a combination
enabling Saukko to counter with a crisp jab. Saukko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Saukko persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Saukko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head. Saukko prevents Jones from standing back up.
Jones won't allow Saukko to pass to mount. Saukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones is trying to stand back up but Saukko is controlling him
Saukko works his way into full mount! Saukko unloading with bombs! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Saukko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jones is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Saukko dominating with strikes here. Jones is squirming around, avoiding Saukko's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Saukko landing shots from mount. Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Saukko with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Saukko wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely. Saukko lands with some strikes.
Jones is rocked! BOOM! Saukko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Saukko finish him? Saukko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape. Jones seems to have recovered his senses. Saukko raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Saukko landing shots from mount. Saukko working away from the top, dropping strikes. Saukko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Saukko lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Saukko landing punches. Saukko is in the full mount, landing strikes. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jones taking shots to the head. Saukko landing strikes from the mount. Saukko scoring with strikes but Jones is staying in there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jones trying desperately to get to his feet.
Saukko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Saukko has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Saukko with a couple of short strikes. Jones is squirming around, avoiding Saukko's attempts to control the action. Saukko with a couple of short strikes. Saukko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Saukko working for a submission but Jones is keeping him at bay. Saukko looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Saukko landing strikes, looking to finish! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Saukko dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch and Saukko counters with an inside leg kick. Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Jones throws a push kick but Saukko slaps the foot to one side. Saukko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Saukko getting side control. Saukko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Saukko working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Saukko breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow. Saukko is working for a guillotine from mount but Jones frees his head quite easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Saukko with a couple of short strikes. Saukko is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Saukko won't let Jones get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Saukko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Saukko lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Saukko looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Saukko has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Saukko with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there. Saukko landing shots from mount. Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Saukko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on? Saukko landing strikes from the mount. BOOM! Saukko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Saukko working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Saukko dominating with strikes here. The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Saukko controlling from mount. Saukko lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Saukko punishing his opponent with strikes. Jones is trying to stand up. Saukko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Saukko controlling his opponent. Saukko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A nice elbow there by Saukko. Bobbie Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Per Saukko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Saukko controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Per Saukko showed his dominance in that final round. Well Saukko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Per Saukko!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
71% |
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