PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Frazier
vs
Saukko

190 cm
19
267 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

192 cm
23
272 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Fightworld Formula
Fightworld Formula

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Per Saukko!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saukko fails to land the takedown.
Saukko tries to clinch up.
Saukko wants to clinch.
Per Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frazier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice defenses there by Saukko.
Saukko wants to clinch.
Frazier slaps away a takedown attempt from Saukko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joe Frazier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Per Saukko.
Saukko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saukko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saukko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Frazier with a nice cross.
Saukko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saukko tries to clinch up.
Saukko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saukko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Frazier's half guard.
Saukko trying to control the action but Frazier is working from the bottom.
Saukko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frazier defending well though.
Frazier wants to improve his position but Saukko is controlling well.
Saukko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saukko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frazier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Frazier is trying to stand back up but Saukko is controlling him
Saukko thows a huge punch but Frazier dodges it nicely.
Saukko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saukko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Saukko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frazier with a hook.
Saukko looks to land a combination. Frazier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saukko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saukko is looking to clinch.

Saukko has closed the distance and engaged Frazier in a clinch.
Saukko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frazier's efforts to push away.

Frazier breaks from the clinch.
Frazier connects with a nice looking jab.
Frazier walks into a left hand.

Saukko moves into the clinch.
Saukko goes for a takedown attempt but Frazier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Saukko moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Saukko up against the cage.
Frazier is trying to break free.
Saukko wants a takedown but no success here.

Frazier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Frazier as he connects with a hook.
Saukko is looking to clinch.
Saukko tries to clinch there but Frazier circles away.
Saukko moves in looking to clinch but Frazier pushes him off.
Saukko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Frazier pinned against the cage. Frazier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saukko tries to clinch but Frazier is having none of it.

Saukko closes the distance and clinches.
Frazier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saukko backwards.
Frazier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saukkos head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko tries for a takedown but Frazier manages to get underhooks.
Frazier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frazier is trying to break the clinch but Saukko has him pressed against the cage.
Saukko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Frazier manages to break the clinch.
Frazier scores with a jab.
Frazier scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Frazier misses the target.
Saukko tries to close the distance and clinch but Frazier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frazier dodges the punch combination from Saukko.
Saukko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frazier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saukko doesn't manage to clinch there - Frazier circles away.
Frazier lands a head shot.
A left lands for Frazier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frazier jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Frazier dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Frazier works Saukko's body with a nice hook.
Frazier lands a head shot.
Frazier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Saukko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frazier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Saukko feints and as Frazier raises his hands in defense, Saukko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saukko is looking to work some ground and pound but Frazier has wrist control.
Frazier keeping moving, preventing Saukko from controlling successfully.

Frazier manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Saukko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saukko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saukko doesn't manage to clinch there - Frazier circles away.
Frazier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown by Saukko or perhaps it was just good defense by Frazier which made him look bad.
Saukko is looking to clinch.
Saukko is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Frazier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saukko's head.
A big left from Frazier misses.
Per Saukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saukko doesn't manage to clinch there - Frazier circles away.
Saukko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Saukko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frazier throws a right and a left that Saukko avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saukko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saukko fails to land the takedown.
Joe Frazier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Per Saukko.
Frazier misses with a body shot.
Saukko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frazier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saukko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Frazier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frazier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saukko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Frazier circles away from the clinch attempt
and Frazier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saukko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Frazier to counter with a crisp jab.
Saukko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frazier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saukko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frazier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frazier with a hook.
A left and a right from Saukko both land. Nice combination.

Frazier tries to keep at a distance but Saukko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Frazier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Frazier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frazier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saukko misses with a two punch combination.
Saukko darts in trying to clinch
and Frazier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joe Frazier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frazier lands the left hand.
Horrible takedown by Saukko or perhaps it was just good defense by Frazier which made him look bad.
Frazier throws a body punch but Saukko moves out of range.
Frazier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saukko closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Frazier counter with a right hand.
Frazier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saukko shoots in and drives through. Frazier sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Frazier misses the target.
Frazier jabs at Saukko's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saukko darts in trying to clinch
and Frazier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saukko closes the distance but Frazier moves to the side
and Frazier counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Frazier lands a nice shot to the body.
Frazier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saukko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Frazier scores with a shot to the body.
Saukko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Frazier misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frazier throws a hook but Saukko avoids it easily.
Frazier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frazier scores with a one two! Saukko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Saukko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frazier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Frazier dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Frazier throws a body punch but Saukko moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Frazier as Saukko shoots in.
Saukko tries to clinch
and Frazier counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saukko tries to clinch
and Frazier counters with a straight right hand.
Joe Frazier is winning the standup battle so far.
Frazier throws a shot to the body.
Frazier lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frazier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saukko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Frazier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Frazier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Frazier clobbers Saukko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A shot to de liver by Frazier. Beautiful body shot.
Frazier displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Saukko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut there from Frazier.
The fighters circle momentarily. Frazier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frazier, as that shot connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saukko on the side of the head.
Frazier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saukko takes one to the side of the head.
Saukko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Frazier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saukko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frazier cracks Saukko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Saukko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frazier.
Frazier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saukko was well out of range. Poor timing from Frazier.
Saukko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frazier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saukko somewhat.
Frazier thuds a left hand into Saukko's body.
Frazier thuds a left hand into Saukko's body.
A jab from Frazier finds it's way through Saukko's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frazier's corner calls for a 1-2. Frazier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frazier digs a good body shot into Saukko's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frazier lands with an uppercut that bounces Saukko off the cage and back into rage.
Frazier scores with a nice head shot.
Saukko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saukko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saukko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Per Saukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frazier swings for the body but Saukko moves out of range.
Frazier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saukko. Saukko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saukko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frazier connects with a jab.
Saukko slips a straight right by Frazier.
Frazier lands with an uppercut that bounces Saukko off the cage and back into rage.
Frazier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saukko has time to react.
Frazier throws a big shot that misses.
Saukko fails with a takedown attempt.
Joe Frazier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Per Saukko.
Frazier connects with a single shot there.
Joe Frazier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frazier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saukko can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frazier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Frazier lands a jab to Saukko's midsection.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frazier!
Frazier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Frazier lands a body shot.
Saukko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Frazier scores with a body shot.
Saukko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saukko slips under a jab.
Saukko walks into a jab.
Frazier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saukko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko moves forwards but Frazier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Frazier scores with a jab to the head.
Frazier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frazier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saukko looks to clinch
and Frazier counters with a nice uppercut.
Saukko fails with the takedown
and Frazier counters with a left to the body.
Frazier scores with the left hand. Saukko knows he should have avoided that one.
Frazier slaps away a takedown attempt from Saukko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frazier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good exchange - Frazier coming out on top.
Frazier connects with the punch.
Frazier with a hook.
Frazier lands with an overhand left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Frazier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frazier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Frazier!