PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pervo Jokkolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Buford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokkolainen comes to the cage accompanied by Smells Like Humppa. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jokkolainen
vs
Buford

197 cm
26
270 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

195 cm
24
245 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

FNF Energy - Sale!

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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pervo Jokkolainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Buford!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokkolainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

It looks like Marcus Buford has been cut.
Buford slips a straight right by Jokkolainen.
Buford thows a body shot but no joy.
Buford with a jab.
Buford throws a looping overhand right but Jokkolainen ducks down to avoid it.
Jokkolainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Buford swings for the body but Jokkolainen moves out of range.
Buford misses the shot to the body.
Jokkolainen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Buford's head.
Buford looks to throw the jab but Jokkolainen is out of range.
Jokkolainen staying out of range there.
Jokkolainen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Buford's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buford misses with an uppercut. Jokkolainen saw that one coming.
Buford takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jokkolainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jokkolainen takes one on the button.

It looks like Pervo Jokkolainen has been cut.
Jokkolainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Buford cracks Jokkolainen with an uppercut from hell and Jokkolainen crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Buford's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Jokkolainen is breathing heavily.
Buford wants to control from the top but Jokkolainen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokkolainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buford.
Buford trying to control but Jokkolainen is working from the bottom.
Buford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Buford wants to pass the guard but Jokkolainen is keeping the position.
Buford trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokkolainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice shot lands for Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Decent striking displayed by Buford there.
Buford takes a swing at Jokkolainen's ribcage but misses.
Buford lands a jab.
Buford misses the shot to the body.
Buford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buford throws an overhand right that lands on Jokkolainen's shoulder, as Jokkolainen tries to avoid the shot.
Jokkolainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buford.
Buford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jokkolainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Buford throws a hook but Jokkolainen avoids it easily.
Buford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buford misses the body punch
and Jokkolainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pervo Jokkolainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buford digs a good body shot into Jokkolainen's ribs.
Buford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buford cracks Jokkolainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Buford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marcus Buford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Buford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buford digs a good hook to Jokkolainen's body.
Buford lands a jab to the nose.
Buford throws a big shot that misses.
Buford throws a series of punches but Jokkolainen moves out of range.
Buford misses with a hook.

Buford catches Jokkolainen napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Jokkolainen to the canvas!

Jokkolainen is rocked!
Buford is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh Jokkolainen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jokkolainen seems to have got his legs back now.
Jokkolainen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jokkolainen tries to get out of the position.
Jokkolainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokkolainen has momentary wrist control but Buford slips an elbow through the middle.
Buford working some strikes from top position.
Buford wants to control from the top but Jokkolainen keeps moving.
Jokkolainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buford trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokkolainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buford might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jokkolainen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Buford dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Buford misses with a straight right.
Jokkolainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buford misses with a wild body shot.
Jokkolainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jokkolainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jokkolainen connects with a right hand. Buford shakes it off.
Marcus Buford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buford scores with a jab. Jokkolainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Buford on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Buford swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jokkolainen counters with a series of strikes. Buford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jokkolainen misses with a two punch combination.
Jokkolainen wants to clinch up but Buford keeps it at a distance.
Buford misses with a body shot.
Jokkolainen digs a good hook to Buford's body.
Jokkolainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jokkolainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buford.
Buford misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen dips to his left and cracks Buford with an uppercut!
Buford throws a hook but Jokkolainen avoids it easily.
Buford lands with a right hand.
Jokkolainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buford doesn't seem bothered though.
Buford swings for the body but Jokkolainen moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Buford crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jokkolainen - the referee stops the clock and Buford gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jokkolainen. Buford manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Buford is breathing heavily.
Buford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buford tries to bum rush Jokkolainen with a series of wild strikes but Jokkolainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Buford.
Buford takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokkolainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jokkolainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jokkolainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jokkolainen!
Buford drops his hands momentarily and Jokkolainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Buford has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jokkolainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Buford's head.
Jokkolainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab from Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Buford takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Buford. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jokkolainen lands a jab to Buford's midsection.
Buford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jokkolainen lands a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Jokkolainen as he connects with a hook.
Jokkolainen lands a jab to Buford's midsection.
Buford tries to move into range but Jokkolainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Buford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That has opened up Marcus Buford's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokkolainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Buford's hands.
Jokkolainen wants to clinch up but Buford keeps it at a distance.
Jokkolainen thuds a left hand into Buford's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jokkolainen.
Buford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jokkolainen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokkolainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jokkolainen throws a wild body kick that Buford sees coming a mile off.
Jokkolainen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jokkolainen scores with the left hand. Buford knows he should have avoided that one.
Jokkolainen throws a sloppy head kick and Buford moves out of range easily.
Jokkolainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buford.
Buford misses with a shot to the body
and Jokkolainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokkolainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jokkolainen swings for the body but Buford moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokkolainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Buford's head backwards.
Jokkolainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buford.
Buford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokkolainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokkolainen connects with a looping right hand.

Jokkolainen closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen pushes off an throws an elbow but Buford leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Buford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jokkolainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buford tries to break the clinch but Jokkolainen is controlling the position.
Buford on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buford tries to break the clinch but Jokkolainen is controlling the position.
Buford is trying to break free.
Jokkolainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jokkolainen lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen lands a left hand.
Buford blocks an elbow strike from Jokkolainen.
Buford has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Buford takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jokkolainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokkolainen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pervo Jokkolainen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!

Jokkolainen misses with a body kick.
Jokkolainen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Buford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jokkolainen scores with a spinning back kick!
Jokkolainen lands a front kick.
Jokkolainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Buford moves out of range of the body kick from Jokkolainen.
A jab from Jokkolainen finds it's way through Buford's defenses.
Jokkolainen lands a jab.
Buford ducks right into an uppercut from Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokkolainen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Buford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Jokkolainen as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jokkolainen closes the distance and pushes Buford back into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen lands a good knee to the midsection. Buford won't want to take too many of those.
Jokkolainen digs a right hand underneath Buford's ribcage. Buford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Buford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jokkolainen lands with a left to the head.
Jokkolainen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jokkolainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buford backwards.
Jokkolainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Jokkolainen on the inside.
Jokkolainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jokkolainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Buford.
Jokkolainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buford backwards.
Jokkolainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bufords head.
Jokkolainen misses with the head strike.
Buford is trying to break free.
A short right from Jokkolainen on the inside.
Jokkolainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buford or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jokkolainen lands a left hand.
Jokkolainen lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jokkolainen.
Buford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jokkolainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jokkolainen lands a left hand.
Buford working aggressively here.
A short left from Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Buford is trying to break the clinch but Jokkolainen has him pressed against the cage.
Jokkolainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jokkolainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice elbow from Jokkolainen.

The cut above Marcus Buford's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jokkolainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Jokkolainen.
Buford on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jokkolainen digs a right hand underneath Buford's ribcage. Buford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jokkolainen lands with a light punch inside.
Jokkolainen pushes Buford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buford managing to block the knees to the body from Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen lands a good knee to the midsection. Buford won't want to take too many of those.
Buford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jokkolainen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokkolainen lands a nice uppercut.
Jokkolainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buford backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jokkolainen fails to land.
Buford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jokkolainen is leaning against Buford and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Jokkolainen as the two fighters clinch.
Jokkolainen lands a right hand.
Jokkolainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jokkolainen working aggressively here.
Jokkolainen throws an elbow but it misses.
Jokkolainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bufords head.
Jokkolainen misses with some punches.
Jokkolainen lands a nice uppercut.
Buford has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jokkolainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Buford backwards.
Jokkolainen lands a body punch.
Jokkolainen lands an elbow that stopped Buford in his tracks for a moment.
Buford has had enough of the clinch but Jokkolainen keeps him there for the moment.
Jokkolainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Buford working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Jokkolainen scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Jokkolainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jokkolainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buford is trying to force a seperation but Jokkolainen has the dominant position.
Buford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pervo Jokkolainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Buford tries to break the clinch but Jokkolainen is controlling the position.
A short left from Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buford is trying to force a seperation but Jokkolainen has the dominant position.
Buford wants to get back to striking at distance but Jokkolainen won't allow it.
Jokkolainen lands a right hand.
Jokkolainen is working Buford over against the cage.
Jokkolainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buford.
Jokkolainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buford or not.
Jokkolainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buford or not.
Jokkolainen lands an elbow that stopped Buford in his tracks for a moment.
Buford is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jokkolainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A body shot lands from Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen gets through Buford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen lands an elbow that stopped Buford in his tracks for a moment.

Marcus Buford's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A body shot lands from Jokkolainen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pervo Jokkolainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jokkolainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pervo Jokkolainen!