PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Vanntinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jens Hansen (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.

Vanntinen
vs
Hansen

171 cm
20
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
20
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pekka Vanntinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jens Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hansen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vanntinen quickly recovers to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hansen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vanntinen wants to control but Hansen is keeping busy.
Hansen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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. Hansen connects with a nice short shot to Vanntinen's temple.
Hansen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vanntinen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hansen is controlling the pace.
Hansen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Vanntinen's thigh. Vanntinen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hansen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Vanntinen has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hansen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Vanntinen has tightened it up now! Hansen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pekka Vanntinen!