PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manu Vatuvei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Klein
vs
Vatuvei

210 cm
27
240 lbs
6 - 14 - 0

190 cm
19
246 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite 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 6 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Klein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manu Vatuvei!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Vatuvei does no damage.
Klein is looking to clinch.
Vatuvei tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Klein moves into the clinch.
Vatuvei blocks a body shot from Klein.
Vatuvei tries to pull guard but Klein won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Klein.
Nice body punch from Klein - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Klein.
Klein presses Vatuvei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vatuvei looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Klein.
A right handed body shot lands from Klein.
Klein lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Klein.
Klein lands a body punch.
Klein lands a shot to the body.
Klein lands a nice shot to the body.
Klein works on Vatuvei's body with a couple of short punches.
Klein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Klein.
A right handed body shot lands from Klein.
Klein digs a right hand into Vatuvei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vatuvei's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein is working Vatuvei over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Klein.
Klein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klein pushes Vatuvei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klein pushes Vatuvei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Klein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Klein presses Vatuvei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klein digs a right hand into Vatuvei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vatuvei's gas tank.
Klein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klein works on Vatuvei's body with a couple of short punches.
Klein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Klein.
Klein presses Vatuvei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Klein.
A left hand lands to the body for Klein.
Nice body punch from Klein.
Klein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Klein is working Vatuvei over against the cage.
Vatuvei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klein avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Klein.
Klein presses Vatuvei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klein lands a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klein pushes Vatuvei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Klein scores with a hook to the body.
Klein works on Vatuvei's body with a couple of short punches.
Klein digs a right hand underneath Vatuvei's ribcage. Vatuvei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vatuvei.
Klein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vatuvei is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Klein gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hans Klein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Vatuvei.
Klein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vatuvei.
Klein lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Klein.
Klein misses with a punch to the body.
Vatuvei tries to stall but Klein uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Klein struggles to land a body shot inside as Vatuvei controls his hands.
Vatuvei misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Klein digs a right hand into Vatuvei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vatuvei's gas tank.
Klein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klein is leaning against Vatuvei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vatuvei's efforts to push away.
Klein digs a right hand into Vatuvei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vatuvei's gas tank.
Vatuvei prevents a body shot from Klein.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatuvei is trying to push Klein away but Klein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vatuvei goes for a takedown in the clinch but Klein prevents it.
Vatuvei prevents a body shot from Klein.
Vatuvei changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Klein fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vatuvei with a lazy takedown attempt

and Klein counters by moving into the clinch.
Klein lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Klein.
A right hook to the body lands for Klein.
Vatuvei drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Klein.
Vatuvei tries to pull guard but Klein holds him up against the cage and eventually Vatuvei drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Klein - that landed with a thud.
Klein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klein lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Klein.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Klein - that landed with a thud.
Klein lands a shot to the body.
Klein lands a shot to the body.
Klein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vatuvei or not.
A right hand to the body from Klein.
Vatuvei tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Klein smiles and moves away.
Vatuvei closes the distance but Klein moves to the side

and Klein holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Klein lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Klein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klein tries to work over Vatuvei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vatuvei tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klein.
A body shot lands from Klein.
A right handed body shot lands from Klein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Klein dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Vatuvei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vatuvei fails with the takedown.
Vatuvei gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Klein counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Klein as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Klein.
A hook to the body from Klein.
Klein lands a nice shot to the body.
Klein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vatuvei can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Klein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klein lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein works on Vatuvei's body with a couple of short punches.
Hans Klein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Klein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vatuvei or not.
Klein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Klein.
Klein lands a body punch.
Klein lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Klein.
Klein digs a right hand into Vatuvei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vatuvei's gas tank.
Klein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Klein.
A hook to the body from Klein.
Klein presses Vatuvei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Klein.
Nice body punch from Klein.
Klein lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Klein.
Klein lands a body shot.
Klein cracks Vatuvei with a nice body shot.
Klein is leaning against Vatuvei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klein presses Vatuvei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klein digs a right hand underneath Vatuvei's ribcage. Vatuvei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klein digs a right hand into Vatuvei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vatuvei's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatuvei is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Klein gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hans Klein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Vatuvei.
A left hand lands to the body for Klein.
Nice body punch from Klein - that landed with a thud.
Klein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klein works on Vatuvei's body with a couple of short punches.
Klein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klein scores with a hook to the body.
Klein presses Vatuvei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vatuvei prevents a body shot from Klein.
Vatuvei displaying some good clinch control by pressing Klein up against the cage.
Vatuvei blocks a body shot from Klein.
Vatuvei fails to pull guard.
A body shot lands from Klein.
Klein tries a body shot but Vatuvei blocks it.
Vatuvei wants a takedown.
Klein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Klein presses Vatuvei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klein gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vatuvei.
Vatuvei is trying to break the clinch but Klein is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Klein.
Klein digs a right hand underneath Vatuvei's ribcage. Vatuvei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Klein.
A hook to the body from Klein.
Klein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Klein.
Vatuvei has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Klein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Klein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vatuvei wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Klein can't find room to land a body shot as Vatuvei controls the action.
Klein is pressed up against the cage. Vatuvei has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Klein down to the mat. Klein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vatuvei shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Klein sprawls well. Klein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vatuvei gets slowly back to his feet.
Vatuvei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatuvei throws a low kick but it's checked well by Klein.
Vatuvei throws a lazy uppercut

and Klein counters by moving into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vatuvei tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klein just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vatuvei changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Klein fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vatuvei has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Klein dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Vatuvei shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Klein's guard.
Vatuvei passes Klein's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vatuvei tries to pass to full mount but Klein defends it.
Vatuvei trying to control the action but Klein is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vatuvei prevents Klein from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vatuvei is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vatuvei passes to side control.
Klein gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatuvei working Klein over with strikes here.
Vatuvei is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Klein can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Vatuvei trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vatuvei scoring with strikes but Klein is staying in there.

Vatuvei stands up from mount. Strange move.
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!
Vatuvei shoots for a double leg takedown but Klein sprawls well. He's pushed Vatuvei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatuvei stalks Klein and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Klein's face. Klein staggers backwards, shaken.
Klein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vatuvei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Klein stuffs the takedown attempt from Vatuvei. Vatuvei gets slowly back to his feet.
Manu Vatuvei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klein wants to clinch.
Hans Klein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatuvei shoots in and drives through. Klein sprawls well.
Manu Vatuvei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hans Klein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Vatuvei.
Vatuvei shoots in for a double leg but Klein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Vatuvei changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Klein looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Vatuvei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Klein 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Klein!