PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeo Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matteus Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Warren
vs
Saarinen

165 cm
26
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

173 cm
26
147 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeo Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matteus Saarinen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarinen tries for a takedown but Warren circles away easily

and Warren counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Saarinen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Warren seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Warren pushing down on Saarinen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Warren passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Saarinen!
Saarinen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Warren jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Saarinen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Warren working the ground and pound.
Warren working the ground and pound.

Warren stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Warren instigates a clinch.

Warren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Saarinen enables Warren to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saarinen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Warren slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warren scoring with punches and elbows.
Warren cracks Saarinen with a big right hand but Saarinen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Warren cracks Saarinen with a big right hand but Saarinen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warren advances to full mount.
Warren content just to control the position here.
Warren working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Warren with shots to the head and body - Saarinen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Saarinen is trying to reverse the position but instead Warren has taken his back - oops!
Warren is riding his opponent, not letting Saarinen buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Saarinen is looking for a way out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saarinen is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeo Warren dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Warren rushes Saarinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Warren wants the takedown. Saarinen is fighting it off but Warren persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Saarinen's guard against the cage.
Warren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Warren tries to free his leg and advance position but Saarinen is retaining full guard.
Saarinen is looking to stand back up but Warren counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Saarinen.
Warren keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Saarinen is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Warren stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Warren looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Well, if Warren is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jeo Warren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warren wants to pass to mount but Saarinen is defending the position.

Warren decides to stand up.
Warren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saarinen can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Warren fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saarinen sprawls well initially but Warren persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Warren wants to pass to mount but Saarinen is defending the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Warren is controlling the pace.

Warren decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Sloppy strikes from Warren. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Warren changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saarinen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Saarinen struggling a bit here.
Warren slows the pace down.
Warren trying to control the position but Saarinen is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warren controlling from side mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Jeo Warren has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Warren.

Warren clinches with his opponent.
Warren is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Warren successfully pulls guard.
Warren knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saarinen on the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saarinen wants to control from the top but Warren keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Warren holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeo Warren dominated that second round.
That's time! Warren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Warren manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Saarinen on his heels. He'll look to pass Saarinen's guard now, I'm sure.
Warren engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Warren has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Jeo Warren wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Saarinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saarinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warren throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Saarinen is rocked!

Warren has Saarinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Saarinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Warren finish him?

Warren breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Warren - that's a beauty! Saarinen is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Warren can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeo Warren!