PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Parts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saukko comes to the cage accompanied by Jedi Mind Tricks - Genghis Khan . Parts has chosen Written in the Stars as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Saukko
vs
Parts

182 cm
30
180 lbs
16 - 8 - 1

185 cm
28
187 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Brute
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Per Saukko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Parts!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saukko.
Parts blocks a leg kick.
Saukko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Saukko throws a big shot that misses.
Saukko misses with a straight right.
Parts tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Parts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saukko.
Parts throws a hook to the side of Saukko's head but Saukko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Parts blocks the leg kick.
Parts blocks a low kick nicely.
Saukko throws a head kick that misses
and Parts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saukko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parts.
Parts scores with a jab.
Saukko shoots in for a takedown but Parts shows good takedown defense.
Parts thuds a left hand into Saukko's body.
Saukko walks into a left hand.
Saukko throws a leg kick but Parts sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saukko throws a hook but Parts avoids it easily.
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 takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saukko moves away.
Parts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Parts lands an overhand right.
Parts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saukko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saukko somewhat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saukko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Parts has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Parts and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saukko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parts.
Parts checks a leg kick nicely.
Saukko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saukko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Parts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saukko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Parts checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Saukko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Parts manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Parts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saukko manages to get himself to full guard.
Parts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parts trying to stand up but can't free himself from Saukko's guard.
Saukko wants to sweep here but Parts controlling him for the moment.

Saukko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parts defends well.
Parts has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Saukko is proving hard to escape from.
Saukko trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saukko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parts defends well.

Parts gets to his feet. Saukko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Saukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Per Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saukko throws a head kick but Parts moves out of range.
Parts moves out of range of the body kick from Saukko.
Parts walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saukko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Parts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saukko.
Parts throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Per Saukko has been cut.
Parts checks a leg kick.
Tony Parts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saukko scores with a spinning back kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saukko moves away.
Parts works the jab nicely.
Parts misses with a hook.
Saukko throws a front kick that sends Parts stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parts throws a body punch but Saukko moves out of range.
Parts tries to clinch up.
Parts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Per Saukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saukko is looking to slow Parts down with leg kicks.
Parts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saukko at a distance.
Parts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parts thows a body shot but no joy.
Saukko tries to score with a low kick but Parts moves his leg out of the way.
Parts takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony Parts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Per Saukko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Saukko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Parts sprawls well. Parts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saukko gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Saukko.
A jab from Parts misses.
Saukko throws the left hand but Parts avoids the punch easily.
Saukko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saukko misses with a low kick.
Parts misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saukko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parts misses with a body shot.
Parts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parts lands a jab to the head.
Parts lands a head shot.
Saukko looks to land a combination. Parts sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Parts looks to land a body kick but Saukko moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saukko tries to work over Parts's front leg with a kick but Parts checks it.
Parts lands a nice hook to Saukko's body. Saukko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parts misses the shot to the body.
Saukko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tony Parts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saukko tries a head kick but it misses.
Parts throws a hook but Saukko avoids it easily.
Saukko misses with a hook
and Parts counters with a nice uppercut.
Parts lands with a good body shot.
Parts throws a nice outside leg kick.
Parts digs a good hook to Saukko's body.
Saukko throws out a leg kick but Parts moves out of range and Saukko only half commits.
Parts darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saukko feints and then cracks Parts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parts down.
Saukko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parts misses with a body shot.
Saukko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saukko misses with a few strikes there.
Saukko connects with a high kick.
Saukko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Parts misses with a wild body shot.
Saukko ducks under a wild hook from Parts.
Parts fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saukko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saukko throws a head kick that misses.
Parts scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Saukko.
Parts lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Saukko motions for Parts to come forward. Saukko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Parts misses with a wild body shot.
Saukko wants to slow Parts down by chopping away at his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko slips a jab from Parts.

Saukko gets a takedown into half guard.
Parts works his way to full guard. Good work.
Parts trying to control the position.
Parts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saukko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saukko is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parts wants to sweep here but Saukko controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parts manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Saukko tries to hold on but Parts pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saukko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Parts stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Parts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Per Saukko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Saukko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Parts connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saukko's hands.
Parts throws a leg kick
and Saukko counters with a nice body shot.
Parts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saukko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parts. Saukko does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parts.
Parts tries a low kick but Saukko avoids it.
Saukko looks to land a body kick but Parts moved away.
Saukko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Parts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saukko moves away.
Saukko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saukko throws a push kick but Parts slaps the foot to one side.
Parts thuds a left hand into Saukko's body.
Parts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parts just misses with a punch to the body.
Parts swings for the body but Saukko moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko slips under a jab from Parts.
Saukko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parts checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saukko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Parts counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Parts. No joy for Saukko on that attempt.
Parts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Parts takes a swing at Saukko's ribcage but misses.
Saukko ducks under a wild hook from Parts.
Parts throws the left hand but Saukko avoids the punch easily.
Parts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Parts connects with a solid leg kick.
Saukko blocks a jab.
Saukko throws a sloppy head kick and Parts moves out of range easily.
Parts works the jab nicely.
Saukko misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Saukko misses its intended target.
Danga de danga de dang - Saukko scores with a four punch combination!
Parts wants to clinch.
Parts connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saukko looks to land a left hand but Parts moved out of range nicely.
Parts misses with a looping left.
Parts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saukko scores with a spinning back kick!
Saukko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parts swivels and escapes.
Parts checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Parts darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parts checks a leg kick.
Parts connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Parts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Parts misses with a body kick.
Saukko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Parts throws a hook but Saukko avoids it easily.
Parts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saukko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saukko misses with a low kick as Parts jumps back.
Saukko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saukko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saukko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Parts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saukko throws a push kick but Parts slaps the foot to one side.
Saukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Parts.
Saukko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saukko connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Saukko.
Parts throws a big shot that misses.
Saukko scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saukko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parts tries to avoid it but Saukko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parts to the ground. Parts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Per Saukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saukko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Parts is out of range.

Parts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saukko has Parts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Parts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saukko blocks a body shot from Parts.
Parts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saukko backwards.

Parts manages to break the clinch.
Parts looks to score with a jab to the body but Saukko is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saukko throws a good cross that connects.
Saukko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saukko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saukko tries to move into range but Parts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Parts really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Per Saukko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Saukko walks into a left hand.
Saukko moves out of range as Parts strikes.
Parts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saukko is looking to land body kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Saukko. Parts shrugs it off though.
Parts throws a good cross that connects.
Saukko throws out a leg kick but Parts moves out of range and Saukko only half commits.
Parts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saukko rather than just go for the knockout.
Parts blocks a head kick by Saukko.
Saukko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Parts checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saukko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saukko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Parts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Parts pushes Saukko up against the cage in a clinch.
Saukko is trying to force a seperation but Parts has the dominant position.
Saukko is trying to drag Parts to the mat but Parts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parts lands a left hand.
Saukko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Saukko - that landed with a thud.
Parts throws a head punch that misses.
Parts keeps control of Saukko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Parts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Parts lands a body punch.
Parts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Parts has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Saukko.
Parts scores with a shoulder strike.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Parts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saukko can't get the takedown.
Parts lands an uppercut.
Parts gets underhooks to prevent Saukko's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Per Saukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saukko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Parts after a bit of a struggle.
Parts tries to work over Saukko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parts gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saukko.
A nice left hand lands by Parts.

Saukko is rocked!
Parts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saukko backwards.
Oh Saukko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parts lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saukko or not.
Parts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Parts.

Parts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Parts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saukko at a distance.
Parts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Parts! Saukko is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Parts!
Tony Parts is the new welterweight champion!
Tony Parts really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 160! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.