PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ismo Laitela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and brock lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Laitela
vs
lesnar

189 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
21
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ismo Laitela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, brock lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Laitela drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Laitela looking to pass the guard.
lesnar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Laitela is pushing down on lesnar's leg trying to pass to half guard. lesnar is fighting to maintain full guard but Laitela has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Laitela is working for a kimura but lesnar is defending it quite comfortably.
Laitela wants to free his trapped foot but lesnar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laitela stops lesnar from getting back to his feet.

Laitela is working for a kimura but lesnar is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
lesnar is trying to stand up here but Laitela is controlling him well.
lesnar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laitela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laitela wants to free his trapped foot but lesnar is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Laitela is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. lesnar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laitela.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Laitela is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Laitela is breathing heavily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Laitela shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has lesnar pinned against the cage. lesnar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
lesnar stuffs the takedown.
Ismo Laitela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
lesnar misses with a series of wild punches.
Laitela shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts lesnar as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismo Laitela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
lesnar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitela takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laitela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laitela fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from lesnar as Laitela shoots in.
Laitela shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has lesnar pinned against the cage. lesnar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Laitela takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Laitela shoots in looking for a takedown. lesnar tries to sprawl out of it but Laitela keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. lesnar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
lesnar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
lesnar throws a one two combo.
Laitela has a takedown stuffed.
Laitela shoots for a takedown but lesnar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laitela shoots in and drives through. lesnar sprawls well.

lesnar rushes Laitela and presses him up against the cage.
Laitela goes for a takedown in the clinch but lesnar prevents it.
lesnar has had enough of the clinch but Laitela keeps him there for the moment.
lesnar is trying to break the clinch but Laitela has him pressed against the cage.
lesnar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
lesnar tries to break the clinch but Laitela is controlling the position.
lesnar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Laitela is looking for a takedown up against the cage. lesnar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Laitela fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Laitela prevents lesnar from breaking the clinch.
lesnar is looking to break free of the clinch but Laitela has double underhooks.
Laitela prevents lesnar from breaking the clinch.
Laitela fails to pull the fight into his guard.
lesnar has had enough of the clinch but Laitela keeps him there for the moment.
Laitela tries to pull guard but lesnar won't allow it.
Laitela prevents lesnar from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

brock lesnar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Laitela scores a takedown into full mount!

Laitela jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but lesnar manages to avoid the submission attempt.
lesnar wants to get back to his feet but Laitela drags him back down.

Laitela decides to stand back up. Laitela steps back and let's lesnar get back to his feet.
Laitela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
lesnar swinging wilding here.
Laitela looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? lesnar is fending him off so far but Laitela persists. Nope, lesnar circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for lesnar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
lesnar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
lesnar looks to land a combination but Laitela avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laitela closes this distance looking for a takedown but lesnar circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismo Laitela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
lesnar lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
lesnar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laitela is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laitela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

lesnar closes the distance and clinches.
Laitela prevents the takedown attempt.
lesnar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Laitela pulls guard.
lesnar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
lesnar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Laitela is proving hard to escape from.

Laitela had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. lesnar is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Laitela Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take lesnar's back instead.

lesnar is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Laitela gets his way!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Laitela has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

lesnar defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Laitela is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Laitela here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
lesnar is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Laitela is persistently looking for the submission but lesnar is defending it well.

Laitela has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
lesnar trying to get back to his feet but Laitela is in full control for now.

Laitela has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for lesnar! Can he survive? No! He's out! Laitela gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ismo Laitela!