PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliot Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perkele comes to the cage accompanied by Danzig - I Don't Mind The Pain . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Perkele
vs
Saunders

200 cm
25
214 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

182 cm
24
205 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Perkele!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elliot Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkele throws out the jab.
Pekka Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders moves out of range as Perkele strikes.
Saunders just misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Perkele.
Perkele throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Perkele misses with a body kick.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saunders.
Perkele connects with an inside leg kick.
Perkele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saunders.
Perkele scores with a leg kick.
Perkele throws out a leg kick but Saunders moves out of range and Perkele only half commits.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Perkele.
Perkele throws a low kick but Saunders avoids it.
Perkele staying out of range there.
Perkele throws a low kick but Saunders moves out of range easily.
Perkele throws a sloppy head kick and Saunders moves out of range easily.
Saunders drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Perkele tries to land a leg kick but Saunders saw it coming and moves away.
Perkele loads up on a big right hand but Saunders slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele scores with a sloppy right hand. Saunders should have avoided that one.
Perkele lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saunders takes a step back to recover.
Perkele lands an overhand right.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saunders misses with a body shot.
Perkele throws a hook but Saunders blocks it.
Perkele connects with a solid leg kick.
Perkele misses with a looping right.
Pekka Perkele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perkele throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Perkele gets caught flat footed, as Saunders shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Perkele is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saunders is controlling him.
Saunders throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Perkele works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Perkele will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Perkele wants to stand but Saunders is controlling the position.
Perkele bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saunders's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws a big right hand that misses.
Saunders lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Perkele!
Saunders throws some wild stikes that Perkele manages to avoid easily.
Saunders misses with a head shot.
Perkele is working to get back to half guard.

Saunders moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Perkele has worked his arm free - good work by Perkele!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Saunders is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perkele is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Saunders in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders is putting a hurting on Perkele here, landing some big shots from side control.
Perkele is trying to get back to his feet.
Perkele is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saunders tries to move into full mount but can't pass Perkele's legs.
Perkele is looking to reverse the position.
Perkele is trying to control Saunders's posture but Saunders avoids it.
Perkele is trying to buck Saunders off.
Saunders tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Saunders working the ground and pound from side control.

Saunders is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Perkele knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Saunders scores with a couple of short elbows.
Perkele is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Saunders wants to pass the guard but Perkele is defending well.
Perkele has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saunders is working away from the top position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saunders scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Perkele is trying to maintain the position but Saunders is very close to passing his half guard.
Perkele wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Perkele dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Perkele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saunders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Perkele, right into the meat.
Saunders throws a hook but Perkele blocks it.
Perkele throws a hook but Saunders blocks it.
Saunders takes a kick to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perkele.
Perkele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Perkele throws a shot from downtown. Saunders moves away and avoids it.
Saunders avoids a kick to the body.
Saunders stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perkele.
Good work by Saunders as he checks the leg kick.
Perkele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Perkele.
Perkele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Perkele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perkele connects with a solid leg kick.
Saunders on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders takes a swing at Perkele's ribcage but misses.
Perkele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Saunders misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Perkele!
Perkele is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Saunders has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkele.
Saunders's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saunders is breathing heavily.
Saunders fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saunders uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Saunders shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perkele jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Perkele scores with a nice head shot.
Perkele throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Perkele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saunders.
Perkele dips to his left and cracks Saunders with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Perkele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Perkele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Perkele.
Perkele swats away the attempt to clinch by Saunders.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Perkele, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Perkele tries to avoid it but Saunders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Perkele to the ground. Perkele escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pekka Perkele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elliot Saunders.
Saunders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perkele.
A cross from Perkele lands.
No joy there for Perkele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saunders has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkele.
Perkele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Perkele connects with a jab.
Perkele cracks Saunders with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Saunders misses with a takedown attempt - Perkele sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saunders on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perkele. Perkele obviously looking to wear him down.
Saunders takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Saunders on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saunders steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Perkele. That one must have hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Perkele.
Perkele throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Perkele slips under a jab from Saunders.
Saunders takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saunders takes one on the button.
Perkele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saunders. That did some damage!
Perkele throws a good cross that connects.
Saunders slips under a jab from Perkele.
A good leg kick by Perkele.
Perkele lands with an uppercut that bounces Saunders off the cage and back into rage.
Saunders is looking to clinch but Perkele is avoiding it.
Perkele swinging wildly here.
A jab from Perkele finds it's way through Saunders's defenses.
Saunders takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Saunders on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perkele. Perkele obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Perkele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perkele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Perkele tenderised Saunders's leg. Saunders is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saunders chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perkele can pounce on him.
Perkele scoring well with a low kick there.
Perkele throws a leg kick which misses Saunders's front leg but catches the back leg as Saunders tries to avoid it.
Perkele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perkele is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Perkele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perkele.
Saunders has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perkele finds it's way round the side to connect with Saunders's head.
Perkele lands with a kick to the temple. Saunders shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A slapping leg kick lands for Perkele.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perkele feints and then cracks Saunders's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saunders down.
Perkele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saunders takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Perkele thuds his shin into the meat of Saunders's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Perkele dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Saunders on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Perkele.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saunders crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Perkele - the referee stops the clock and Saunders gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Perkele. Saunders manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Perkele. Saunders shrugs it off though.
Perkele cracks the inside of Saunders's front leg.
Perkele looks to land a combination. Saunders sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Saunders chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perkele can pounce on him.
Saunders walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick from Perkele lands but Saunders takes it in his stride.
Saunders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perkele bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Perkele.
Perkele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saunders can do to turn this around?
Perkele throws a nice head kick!
Perkele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saunders's hands.
Perkele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saunders has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saunders has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Perkele.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Perkele.
Perkele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saunders on the side of the head.
Saunders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele scores with a jab.
Saunders has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Perkele lands a high kick!
Saunders stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perkele.
Perkele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Perkele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saunders has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Perkele thumps Saunders with a low kick.
Perkele connects with a single shot there.
Saunders takes one on the button.
Perkele tests Saunders's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perkele scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick from Perkele lands but Saunders takes it in his stride.
A head kick from Perkele lands but Saunders takes it in his stride.
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!
Saunders avoids the head kick by Perkele.
Perkele stuffs the takedown attempt from Saunders. Saunders gets slowly back to his feet.
Perkele swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saunders slips a straight right by Perkele.
Perkele scores with a three punch combo!
A chopping leg kick lands by Perkele.
Perkele scoring well with a low kick there.
Saunders on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice uppercut lands for Perkele. That snapped Saunders's head back.
Perkele throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saunders.
Perkele scores with a sloppy right hand. Saunders should have avoided that one.
Perkele lands a head kick!
Perkele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saunders misses with a body shot.
Perkele lands a front kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele lands with an overhand left.
Perkele throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saunders.
Saunders misses the shot to the body.
Saunders is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Perkele rather than just go for the knockout.
A left and a right from Perkele both land. Nice combination.
Perkele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saunders moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saunders takes one to the side of the head.
Saunders takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Perkele slips under a jab from Saunders.
Perkele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Perkele.
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perkele scores with a leg kick.
Saunders missing with a left hand there. Perkele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saunders has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perkele finds it's way round the side to connect with Saunders's head.
Saunders is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Perkele moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saunders takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Perkele thumps Saunders with a low kick.
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!
Perkele moves out of range as Saunders strikes.
Saunders on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Saunders staying out of range there.
Perkele scores with a sloppy right hand. Saunders should have avoided that one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Perkele.
Perkele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saunders walks into a straight right hand from Perkele.
Perkele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saunders. That did some damage!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perkele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saunders. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Perkele misses.
Perkele connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Perkele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Perkele clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Saunders on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big right from Perkele misses.
Perkele throws a head kick that Saunders semi-blocks.
Perkele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saunders has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Perkele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perkele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saunders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perkele scores with a leg kick.
Pekka Perkele is winning the standup battle so far.
Saunders sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Saunders checks a leg kick.
Saunders takes a kick to the side of the head.
Perkele finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Perkele thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saunders if he has to take too many more of those.
Perkele is looking to slow Saunders down with leg kicks.
A head kick from Perkele lands but Saunders takes it in his stride.
Perkele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saunders's sensitive parts.
Perkele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saunders is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele lands a glancing blow to the side of Saunders's head.
Saunders has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkele.
Perkele cracks Saunders with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saunders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
Perkele feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saunders's calf.
A jab from Perkele finds it's way through Saunders's defenses.
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Saunders ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Perkele.
Good leg kick by Perkele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saunders chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perkele can pounce on him.
Nice jab there from Perkele.
Saunders on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Perkele connects with a high kick.

It looks like Elliot Saunders has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkele.
Perkele lands a head shot.
Perkele feints and then cracks Saunders's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saunders down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perkele thumps Saunders with a low kick.
Saunders takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good standup being displayed there by Perkele as he connects with a hook.
Perkele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saunders. Saunders circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saunders takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Perkele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice shot by Perkele.
That kick from Perkele tenderised Saunders's leg. Saunders is trying to keep his angry face on.
Perkele works over Saunders's head and body with a nice combination.
Saunders takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good leg kick by Perkele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saunders takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Saunders tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Perkele lands with a kick to the temple. Saunders shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Perkele lands a lovely overhand right.
Perkele scores with a jab.
Perkele lands with a cross.
Perkele thumps Saunders with a low kick.
Saunders lands with a right hand.
Perkele lands with a kick to the ribs.
Perkele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saunders's sensitive parts.
Perkele scoring well with a low kick there.
Perkele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Perkele - that will leave a mark!
Perkele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheers as Perkele lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saunders doesn't seem phased though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Perkele, right into the meat.
Saunders takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A solid body kick from Perkele.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Perkele.
Perkele plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Perkele scores with a hook.
Perkele moves away from the strike by Saunders.
Saunders drops his hands momentarily and Perkele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Perkele scores with a jab to the head.
Perkele feints and then cracks Saunders's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saunders down.
Good leg kick by Perkele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Perkele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saunders.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkele.
Perkele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saunders.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saunders walks into a straight right hand from Perkele.
Saunders takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Perkele connects with a solid leg kick.
Perkele misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Perkele had his way with Elliot Saunders in that round.
The cut man is working on Elliot Saunders's cut.
That's time! Perkele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Saunders shoots in for a takedown but Perkele shows good takedown defense.
Saunders moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Perkele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saunders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perkele.
Saunders ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Good leg kick by Perkele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Perkele connects with a solid leg kick.
Perkele scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Perkele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Perkele.
Perkele works the jab nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Perkele.
Perkele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saunders is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Decent striking displayed by Perkele there.
Perkele scores with a leg kick.
Perkele lands a glancing blow to the side of Saunders's head.
Perkele throws a leg kick which misses Saunders's front leg but catches the back leg as Saunders tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele throws a head kick that Saunders semi-blocks.
Perkele lands with a hook. Saunders tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saunders takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Perkele thumps Saunders with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perkele.
Perkele lands a high kick!
Perkele lands a nice shot that snaps Saunders's head back.
Perkele throws a nice head kick!
Perkele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perkele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saunders.
Nice defenses there by Saunders.
Perkele cracks Saunders with a good jab.
Good shot there by Perkele.
Perkele scores with a nice right hand.
Perkele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Perkele looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Elliot Saunders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws a series of punches but Saunders avoids them all with ease.
Perkele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perkele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saunders slips a jab from Perkele.
A thudding body kick lands there by Perkele!
Perkele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saunders.
Perkele lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saunders takes a step back to recover.
Perkele connects with a solid leg kick.
Perkele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perkele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Perkele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saunders moves forwards but Perkele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Perkele lands a leg kick that knocks Saunders off balance momentarily.
Saunders has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkele.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Perkele throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saunders.
A nice inside leg kick there by Perkele. That's going to slow Saunders down.
Donk. Perkele catches Saunders right on the button with a cross.
Saunders ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Perkele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saunders tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saunders takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A lazy left from Perkele finds it's target.
Saunders gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Perkele lands a really nice looking cross but Saunders seems unphased.
Saunders takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Perkele throws a sloppy head kick and Saunders moves out of range easily.
Perkele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saunders has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Perkele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Perkele.
Perkele lands with a nice body kick.
Perkele cracks the inside of Saunders's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Perkele.
Saunders takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Perkele with a nice cross.
Perkele feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saunders's calf.
Perkele goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Perkele moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Saunders has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkele.
Perkele lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perkele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perkele feints and then cracks Saunders's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saunders down.
Perkele lands with a slapping head kick.
Saunders takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Perkele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Perkele, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:41
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:41
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Perkele!
Pekka Perkele retains his light heavyweight title!