PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anus Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Smask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anus Saukko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Saukko
vs
Smask

225 cm
24
130 lbs
3 - 18 - 0

179 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anus Saukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harry Smask!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smask throws a head kick that misses.
Saukko misses with a wild combination.
Saukko misses with a series of wild punches.
Saukko looks to land a combination but Smask avoids it well.
Smask tries a head kick but it misses.
Smask tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saukko misses with a series of wild punches.
Smask lands with a good body shot.
Smask looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smask shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saukko defends it nicely.
Saukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smask moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saukko tries to bum rush Smask with a series of wild strikes but Smask uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saukko is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Saukko. Those never looked like landing.
Good exchange - Smask coming out on top.
Saukko misses with a two punch combination.
Smask shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saukko but Saukko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smask closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saukko circles away.
Anus Saukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Smask.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smask changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saukko tries to avoid it but Smask manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saukko to the ground. Saukko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saukko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smask.
Saukko misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Saukko.
Smask shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saukko as he avoids it easily.
Smask tries a head kick but it misses.
Smask looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saukko is fending him off so far but Smask persists. Nope, Saukko circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Saukko does no damage.
Smask shoots in but no luck this time.
Saukko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A solid body kick from Smask.
Saukko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saukko wants it to stay on the feet.
Saukko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smask.
Smask tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Saukko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saukko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Saukko stuffs the takedown.
Smask fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Saukko.
Smask tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saukko swivels and escapes.
Saukko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smask.
Smask tries to clinch but Saukko moves out of range.
Saukko misses with a combination
and Smask counters with a good, hard body kick but Saukko shrugs it off.
Saukko stuffs the takedown attempt from Smask. Smask gets slowly back to his feet.
Saukko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown by Smask or perhaps it was just good defense by Saukko which made him look bad.
Saukko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smask circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko misses with a few strikes there.
Smask throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smask fails with a takedown attempt.
Saukko throws a combination that misses
and Smask counters with a two punch combo.
Smask fails to land the takedown.
Saukko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smask moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smask scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Saukko gets caught flat footed, as Smask shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smask controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smask missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smask manages to pass to side control.
Smask wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saukko keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harry Smask will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Saukko moves out of range of the body kick from Smask.
Smask throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saukko's waist but Saukko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smask off to one side.
A punch combination from Saukko misses.
Saukko misses with a combination
and Smask counters with a series of strikes. Saukko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smask tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saukko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smask somewhat.
Saukko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smask counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smask misses with a takedown attempt - Saukko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anus Saukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Smask.
Smask shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Saukko scores with a four punch combination!
Saukko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anus Saukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saukko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smask counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown by Smask or perhaps it was just good defense by Saukko which made him look bad.
Saukko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smask counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko looks to land a combination but Smask avoids it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smask.
Saukko misses with a combination
and Smask counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smask tries to clinch up but Saukko circles away and keeps his distance.
Saukko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smask.
Saukko misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Saukko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smask fails with a takedown attempt.
Saukko throws a nice looking combination but Smask bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smask fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anus Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smask is defended easily by Saukko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smask moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smask shoots in looking for a takedown. Saukko tries to sprawl out of it but Smask keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saukko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saukko throws a combination that misses

and Smask counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Saukko makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Saukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smask moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smask dives in and grabs Saukko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saukko pushes down on Smask's head and hops out.
Smask is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saukko rather than just go for the knockout.
Saukko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smask looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saukko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saukko throws a series of punches but Smask moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko moves out of range of the leg kick from Smask.
Saukko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saukko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smask shoots in for a double leg but Saukko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saukko looks to land a combination but Smask avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Saukko blocks the low kick.
Saukko misses with a few strikes there.
Smask tries a head kick but it misses.
Smask closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saukko circles away.
Saukko misses with a double jab.
Saukko misses with a series of wild punches.
Saukko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saukko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smask circles away quickly and effectively.
Saukko throws a series of punches but Smask moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smask shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saukko but Saukko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saukko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smask looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saukko is fending him off so far but Smask persists. Nope, Saukko circles away and we're back to standing.
Saukko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smask showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saukko.
Smask shoots for a takedown but Saukko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smask fails with a takedown attempt.
Saukko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smask counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saukko misses with a wild combination.
Smask tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saukko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smask somewhat.
Saukko misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anus Saukko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Smask shoots in for a takedown but Saukko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saukko throws a nice looking combination but Smask bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saukko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saukko blocks a head kick by Smask.
Smask shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saukko stuffs the takedown.
Anus Saukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Smask.
Saukko throws a right and a left that Smask avoids nicely.
Saukko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Saukko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smask counters with a nice body shot.
Smask avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smask throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saukko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saukko misses with a combination
and Smask makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Saukko. Those never looked like landing.
Smask shoots for a double leg takedown but Saukko sprawls well. He's pushed Smask's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saukko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smask.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smask fails to land with a series of punches.
Saukko falls off balance throwing a combination

and Smask counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Saukko's guard now.
Smask wants to stand but Saukko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smask tries to free his leg and advance position but Saukko is retaining full guard.
Smask trying to control but Saukko is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smask wanted to stand there but Saukko had control of the position.
Smask trying to control but Saukko is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Harry Smask has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Saukko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smask back to the cage. Saukko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Smask closes the distance and clinches up with Saukko, looking for a takedown. Smask pushes Saukko against the cage but Saukko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saukko misses with a double jab.
Smask throws a head kick that misses.
Saukko leaves Smask with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saukko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smask misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smask thows a body shot but no joy.
Saukko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smask is looking to clinch.
Smask fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saukko misses with a double jab
and Smask counters with a left and a right that stings Saukko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice takedown defense from Saukko. No joy for Smask on that attempt.
Smask tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saukko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smask somewhat.
A punch lands to the side of Saukko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Danga de danga de dang - Saukko scores with a four punch combination!
Smask tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saukko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smask somewhat.
Saukko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Saukko throws a right hand that Smask ducks under and follows up with a left that Smask also avoids with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saukko throws a nice looking combination but Smask bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saukko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smask looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Smask.
I think Smask has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Smask!