PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karim Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana comes to the cage accompanied by 100. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Per Saukko enters the cage!

Montana
vs
Saukko

195 cm
31
270 lbs
22 - 12 - 0

192 cm
35
272 lbs
29 - 13 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karim Montana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Per Saukko!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Saukko closes the distance and pushes Montana back into the cage.
Saukko tries for a takedown but Montana manages to get underhooks.
Saukko takes a shot to the head.
Montana lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montana.
Montana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saukko's elbow.
Montana tries to throw a body punch but Saukko avoids it by throwing Montana back against the cage.
Montana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Montana throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Montana.
Montana tries to work over Saukko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Saukko drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Montana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saukko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Montana looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Montana wants to control from the top but Saukko keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Saukko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Montana is aware though and is defending well.
Saukko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Montana is working Saukko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Montana trying to move into half guard but instead Saukko has managed to sweep!
Saukko throwing strikes from guard but Montana blocks nicely.
Saukko passes Montana's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saukko thows a huge punch but Montana dodges it nicely.
Saukko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko trying to control the action but Montana is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saukko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Saukko looking to finish with strikes here!
Montana holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Saukko tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Montana avoids a series of strikes thrown by Saukko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko trying to control but Montana is having none of it.
Saukko landing strikes from the mount and Montana is in trouble!
Montana wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Saukko.
Saukko thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Saukko punching from mount but Montana doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Saukko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko tries to control but Montana wriggling away.
Saukko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saukko lands a couple of good shots and Montana has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montana avoids the strikes from Saukko.
Saukko misses with an elbow to the head.
Saukko trying to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saukko throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
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!

Saukko throws a leg kick which misses Montana's front leg but catches the back leg as Montana tries to avoid it.
Montana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Montana tries a head kick but it misses.
Montana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saukko slips a straight right by Montana.
Montana lands a head kick. Saukko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Per Saukko has been cut.
Saukko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saukko defending well as Montana loads up on a big left hand.
Saukko connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saukko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Montana.
Montana avoids the body shot from Saukko.
Saukko shoots for a double leg takedown but Montana sprawls well. He's pushed Saukko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Montana takes one on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Saukko. Those never looked like landing.
Montana looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Montana throws an overhand right that lands on Saukko's shoulder, as Saukko tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Saukko finds it's way through Montana's defenses.
Montana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Per Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montana keeps Saukko at a distance using the push kick.
Montana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saukko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Montana drops Saukko with a beautiful combination! Saukko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Montana is looking for the KO!
Montana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saukko misses with a combination
and Montana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montana digs a good hook to Saukko's body.
Saukko is breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Montana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Montana.
Montana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Montana clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Saukko fails to land.
Saukko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Saukko.
Saukko wants a takedown.
Karim Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Per Saukko.
Saukko wants a takedown but no success here.
Montana lands a right hand.

Montana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saukko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saukko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Montana back to the cage. Saukko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch combination from Montana misses.
Karim Montana is winning the standup battle so far.
Saukko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Montana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Montana closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Saukko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montana wants to control but Saukko is keeping him busy.
Saukko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Montana connects with a decent elbow.
Montana lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Montana working away.
Montana creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Montana lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saukko wants to control but Montana postures up.
Saukko tries to buck Montana off but Montana is having none of it.
Saukko is trying to control Montana's posture but Montana avoids it.
Saukko is looking for a sweep.
Montana is chipping away with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Montana looks up at the clock and then as Saukko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Montana smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Montana throws a strike aimed at the side of Saukko's head but Saukko avoids it well.
Saukko is looking to reverse the position.
Saukko dodges the ground and pound from Montana.
Saukko tries to improve position but can't.
Saukko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Saukko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Montana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saukko wants to improve his position but Montana is controlling well.
Saukko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Montana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Montana's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Montana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Per Saukko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Montana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saukko tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Saukko.
Left hook, right uppercut from Saukko.
Montana connects with a high kick.
Montana slips under a jab.
Saukko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montana manages to avoid it.
Per Saukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saukko tries to clinch but Montana is having none of it.
Saukko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Montana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montana lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Montana lands a big head kick that sends Saukko tumbling to the mat! Montana takes a step backwards and waves Saukko back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Saukko is rocked!
Montana misses with a body shot.
Montana lands a glancing blow to the side of Saukko's head.
Saukko is still on wobbly legs! Can Montana finish him?
Saukko tries to bum rush Montana with a series of wild strikes but Montana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saukko seems to have recovered his senses.
Saukko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saukko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saukko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Saukko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saukko slips under a jab from Montana.
Montana swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Montana.
Montana lands a head kick!
Saukko cracks Montana with a good jab.
Saukko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saukko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montana throws out the jab.
Montana avoids the body shot from Saukko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saukko stuns Montana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montana counters with a nice body shot.
Montana throws a half hearted mid kick.
Montana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Montana.
Montana tries to close the distance and clinch but Saukko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saukko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Montanas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saukko throws a right and a left that Montana avoids nicely.
Saukko throws a combination that misses
and Montana counters with an outside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Montana there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Montana.
Montana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saukko can do to turn this around?
Montana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saukko throws a sloppy body shot
and Montana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montana throws a nice outside leg kick.

Montana cracks Saukko with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Montana has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Saukko to stand back up!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karim Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Per Saukko.
Montana misses with a double jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Montana.
Montana connects with a body shot.
Montana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saukko manages to avoid it.
Jab from Montana.
Montana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saukko.
Montana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saukko.
Saukko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body punch from Montana.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Montana.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saukko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saukko.
Saukko cracks a nice hook into Montana's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Montana looks to land a body kick but Saukko moved away.
Saukko works the jab nicely.
Montana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saukko.
Saukko clobbers Montana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Montana misses with a wild body shot.
Montana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saukko throws a combination that misses
and Montana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Montana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saukko.
Montana connects with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saukko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Montana - the referee stops the clock and Saukko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Montana. Saukko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Montana.
Montana misses with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Montana, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Montana clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Per Saukko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Montana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saukko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Montana motions for Saukko to come forward. Montana throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saukko takes a swing at Montana's ribcage but misses.
Montana swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Montana connects with a high kick.
Saukko throws a right hand that Montana ducks under and follows up with a left that Montana also avoids with ease.
Saukko throws a series of punches but Montana avoids them all with ease.
Saukko throws a nice looking combination but Montana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Montana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saukko avoids the head kick by Montana.
Saukko looks to score with a jab to the body but Montana is just out of range.
Montana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saukko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Montana.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montana tries to close the distance and clinch but Saukko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko lands a jab to the nose.

Saukko drives through and clinches with Montana against the cage.
Montana working hard to break the clinch.

Montana gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Montana is thwarting Saukko's attempts to control the position.
Montana throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Saukko looking for submissions off his back.
Montana trying to control the action but Saukko is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko gets full guard.
Montana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Saukko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Montana landing some decent shots from guard.
Montana cracks Saukko with a solid left hand.
Saukko throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Montana working some strikes from top position.

Saukko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Montana passes into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko struggling a bit here.
Montana scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Saukko to see if he's OK.
Saukko tries to bench press Montana off him but Montana keeps the position.
Saukko takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Saukko on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Saukko tries to bench press Montana off him but Montana keeps the position.
Montana wants to control but Saukko is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Saukko some visible discomfort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saukko wants to control but Montana postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montana postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Saukko is looking to reverse the position.
Saukko is trying to control Montana's posture but Montana avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montana creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Saukko is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Montana had his way with Per Saukko in that round.
The cut man is working on Per Saukko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Saukko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Montana momentarily.
Saukko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Montana walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saukko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Montana throws a sloppy head kick and Saukko moves out of range easily.
Saukko misses with a two punch combination.
Montana throws a hook but Saukko avoids it easily.
Saukko looks for a takedown but Montana sprawls well.

Montana shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saukko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Saukko tries to buck Montana off but Montana is having none of it.
Montana tries to score with some ground and pound. Saukko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Saukko gets back to half guard.
Saukko is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Saukko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saukko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saukko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Montana puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Montana looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Saukko wants to improve his position but Montana is controlling well.
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!

Saukko looking for submissions off his back.
Saukko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Montana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Saukko is looking for a sweep. Montana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Montana is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saukko is looking to improve his position.
Montana is looking to stall here but Saukko recovers full guard.
Montana is working Saukko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Saukko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Saukko is looking for a triangle here but Montana uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana working the ground and pound.
Montana working the head with strikes.
Saukko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Karim Montana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
An elbow from Montana crashes against the mat.
Per Saukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saukko is trying to get back to half guard.
Montana looks up at the clock and then as Saukko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Montana smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saukko defending against the ground and pound.
Montana in side control, throwing shots but Saukko defends.
Saukko is trying to control Montana's posture but Montana avoids it.
Karim Montana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saukko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Montana tries to score with some ground and pound. Saukko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Saukko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Montana wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saukko throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saukko keeps working.
Saukko trying to remain calm as Montana controls from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karim Montana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Montana 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Montana!
Karim Montana is the new heavyweight champion!
Karim Montana seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.