PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iggy Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrero comes to the ring accompanied by La Bamba. Baki Hanma will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Guerrero
vs
Hanma

178 cm
24
218 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

190 cm
21
218 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Fast

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iggy Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanma shoots for a takedown but Guerrero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Iggy Guerrero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerrero is looking to clinch but Hanma is avoiding it.
Guerrero misses with a hook. Hanma ducked under it nicely.
Guerrero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hanma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Guerrero.
Guerrero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guerrero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guerrero misses with a hook

and Hanma counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Guerrero trying to hold on to Hanma's head to control him but Hanma postures up.
Hanma tries to pass the half guard into mount. Guerrero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma is looking to take a break and control but Guerrero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hanma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Guerrero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hanma.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hanma is just content to waste time from the top position. Guerrero takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Guerrero wants to sweep but no luck.
Guerrero is working hard here to advance position.
Hanma is working Guerrero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hanma stopping the sweep attempt from Guerrero.
Hanma is looking to work some ground and pound but Guerrero has wrist control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hanma scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guerrero is keeping the position for now.
Hanma chips away with some ground and pound.
Hanma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hanma scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Guerrero trying to control the position.
Hanma is working Guerrero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hanma is looking to work some ground and pound but Guerrero has wrist control.
Hanma scoring with some ground and pound.
Guerrero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hanma drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Guerrero dives on top into guard.
Hanma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Guerrero being controlled here momentarily.
Guerrero trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma has a closed guard, preventing Guerrero from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guerrero has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Iggy Guerrero wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hanma fails to land the takedown.
Guerrero misses with a low kick.
Guerrero cracks Hanma with a good jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iggy Guerrero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hanma closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Guerrero quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baki Hanma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Guerrero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanma.
Hanma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Guerrero tries to clinch up but Hanma circles away and keeps his distance.
Guerrero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Guerrero. No joy for Hanma on that attempt.
Guerrero throws a right hand that Hanma ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanma also avoids with ease.
Hanma checks a low kick from Guerrero.
Hanma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guerrero doesn't seem bothered though.
Guerrero scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero looks to land a left hand but Hanma moved out of range nicely.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Guerrero misses with a leg kick.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guerrero moves away.
Guerrero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Guerrero there.
Guerrero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hanma fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guerrero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Iggy Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.
Guerrero looks to land a right hand but Hanma moved out of range.
Hanma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guerrero pinned against the ropes. Guerrero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guerrero manages to avoid it.
Hanma is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Guerrero rather than just go for the knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guerrero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanma.
Hanma connects with a nice looking jab.

Hanma shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Baki Hanma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hanma perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Guerrero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hanma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guerrero defending well though.
Guerrero is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanma stops Guerrero from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hanma connects with a nice short shot to Guerrero's temple.
Hanma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Guerrero tries to roll over but Hanma keeps him under control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanma is trying to control the action in half guard but Guerrero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hanma working the head and body with strikes.
Hanma looks to land a strike but Guerrero avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanma pushes down on Guerrero's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hanma is just content to waste time from the top position. Guerrero takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hanma with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanma lands a couple of elbows.
Hanma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baki Hanma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Guerrero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Guerrero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hanma slips a straight right by Guerrero.
Hanma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guerrero is fending him off so far but Hanma persists. Nope, Guerrero circles away and we're back to standing.

Guerrero closes the distance and clinches.
Guerrero crunches a lovely knee into Hanma's ribcage.
Guerrero swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Guerrero.
Hanma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Guerrero misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Guerrero is trying to stall.
Hanma wants to break free but Guerrero has control.
Guerrero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Guerrero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanma's elbow.

Guerrero manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
A cross from Guerrero lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hanma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hanma shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Guerrero counters with a series of strikes. Hanma will be more careful next time no doubt.
Iggy Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guerrero throws a big shot that misses.
Hanma staying out of range there.
Guerrero throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.

Guerrero takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero tries to stall but Hanma uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Guerrero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guerrero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Guerrero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Hanma drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hanma working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanma wants to control but Guerrero is keeping him busy.
Hanma cracks Guerrero with a big right hand but Guerrero just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Iggy Guerrero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero pushes Hanma away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hanma gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Guerrero trying to remain calm as Hanma controls from the top position.
Check out the look on Hanma's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma working the head and body with strikes.
Hanma controls the position.
Guerrero is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hanma is controlling him well.

Hanma decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Guerrero is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hanma.
Baki Hanma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hanma working the ground and pound from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Iggy Guerrero.
I think Hanma has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baki Hanma!