PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roland Saukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Space Filler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Saukkonen
vs
Filler

185 cm
25
217 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roland Saukkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Space Filler!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Saukkonen closes the distance and clinches.
Filler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saukkonen keeps control of Filler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Filler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filler can't break the clinch.
Saukkonen misses with some punches.
Saukkonen tries to work over Filler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saukkonen.
Saukkonen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saukkonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saukkonen looking to throw knees to the head but Filler is blocking nicely.
Saukkonen prevents a body shot from Filler.
Filler is trying to break free.
Saukkonen blocking some punches.
Filler tries to break the clinch but Saukkonen is controlling the position.
Filler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saukkonen has him pressed against the cage.
Saukkonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Filler tries to throw a body punch but Saukkonen avoids it by throwing Filler back against the cage.
Filler misses with a punch to the body.
Filler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saukkonen blocks an uppercut.
Filler tries a body shot but Saukkonen blocks it.
Filler throws a head punch that misses.
Filler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filler swings wildly with an uppercut but Saukkonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saukkonen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Filler up against the cage.
Filler can't find room to land a body shot as Saukkonen controls the action.
Filler misses with the head strike.

Saukkonen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Saukkonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Saukkonen, not yet.
Saukkonen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Saukkonen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saukkonen is on top in guard.
Saukkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Filler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saukkonen is stalling in the full guard.
Filler is looking to sweep but instead, Saukkonen has passed into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Saukkonen seems content to control.
Saukkonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Filler is looking for a sweep. Saukkonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Filler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saukkonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saukkonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Filler defending well though.
Saukkonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Filler is refusing to be controlled, as Saukkonen sits in half guard.
Saukkonen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Saukkonen is looking to take a break and control but Filler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Filler is looking to get back to full guard here but Saukkonen has managed to pass to side control instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukkonen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Filler takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Filler seems a little lost for a moment, as Saukkonen dominates the positioning.
Saukkonen trying to control the position but Filler is working away.
Filler is trying to get back to half guard.
Saukkonen landing a few strikes.
Saukkonen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Filler gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Filler looks gassed!
Filler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukkonen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Filler hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saukkonen with good strikes from the mount here!
Saukkonen looking to control but Filler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saukkonen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Filler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saukkonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saukkonen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Saukkonen working Filler over with strikes here.
Saukkonen controlling from the full mount.
Saukkonen looking to finish Filler with some ground and pound. This is bad for Filler!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Filler tries to hold on but Saukkonen pushes him away.
Saukkonen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Saukkonen is landing with some decent strikes but Filler is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Saukkonen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Filler can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saukkonen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Filler tries to hold on but Saukkonen postures up.
Saukkonen landing punches.
Saukkonen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Saukkonen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Saukkonen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saukkonen working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Saukkonen lands a big elbow.
Saukkonen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Saukkonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Saukkonen landing strikes from the mount.
Saukkonen scoring with strikes but Filler is staying in there.
BOOM! Saukkonen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Saukkonen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Saukkonen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Saukkonen breaks from Filler's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Filler is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Saukkonen! Filler is hurt baaadly! Saukkonen is firing away with more strikes - Filler is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roland Saukkonen!
Roland Saukkonen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.