PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petteri Pyykkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hans Klein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pyykkonen
vs
Klein

198 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

210 cm
21
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

Good wrestler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petteri Pyykkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Klein!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pyykkonen drops Klein with a nice combination! Pyykkonen dives into Klein's guard, looking to finish!

It looks like Hans Klein has been cut.
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!
Klein wants to stand but Pyykkonen is controlling the position.
Pyykkonen is standing up over Klein. Klein looks to escape but Pyykkonen dives into side control.
Pyykkonen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pyykkonen with the ground and pound but Klein regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Klein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pyykkonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Pyykkonen stands up out of the half guard.
Klein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pyykkonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyykkonen throws a head kick but Klein moves out of range.

Pyykkonen gets a clinch.
Pyykkonen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pyykkonen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Klein walks away with a smile on his face. Pyykkonen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pyykkonen closes the distance and clinches up with Klein, looking for a takedown. Pyykkonen pushes Klein against the cage but Klein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petteri Pyykkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pyykkonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Klein clinches but Pyykkonen breaks the clinch

and Pyykkonen counters by moving into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Klein.
Pyykkonen is breathing heavily.
Klein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pyykkonen jumps guard but Klein stands there with Pyykkonen around his waist. Pyykkonen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Klein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klein can't find room to land a body shot as Pyykkonen controls the action.
Klein can't find room to land a body shot as Pyykkonen controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyykkonen prevents a body shot from Klein.
Klein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klein tries to throw a body punch but Pyykkonen avoids it by throwing Klein back against the cage.
Good body shot from Klein.
Klein scores with a hook to the body.
Klein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klein misses with a body punch.
Klein can't find room to land a body shot as Pyykkonen controls the action.
Klein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Klein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klein tries a body shot but Pyykkonen blocks it.
Klein tries a body shot but Pyykkonen blocks it.
Klein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klein.
Klein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pyykkonen's elbow.
Klein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Klein.
Klein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klein tries a body shot but Pyykkonen blocks it.
Klein digs a right hand underneath Pyykkonen's ribcage. Pyykkonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klein pushes Pyykkonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Klein - that landed with a thud.
Klein is leaning against Pyykkonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klein lands a body shot.
Klein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klein lands a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klein lands a nice shot to the body.
Klein can't find room to land a body shot as Pyykkonen controls the action.
Klein struggles to land a body shot inside as Pyykkonen controls his hands.
Pyykkonen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Klein pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hans Klein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Klein clinches with his opponent.
Pyykkonen trying to control the position but instead, Klein has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pyykkonen into the cage.
Klein lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Klein.
Nice body punch from Klein - that landed with a thud.
Klein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klein can't find room to land a body shot as Pyykkonen controls the action.
Klein can't find room to land a body shot as Pyykkonen controls the action.
Klein can't find room to land a body shot as Pyykkonen controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyykkonen blocks a body shot from Klein.
Pyykkonen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Klein - that landed with a thud.
Pyykkonen blocks a body shot from Klein.
Klein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pyykkonen.
Klein tries to work over Pyykkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klein pushes Pyykkonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Klein struggles to land a body shot inside as Pyykkonen controls his hands.
Pyykkonen jumps guard but Klein stands there with Pyykkonen around his waist. Pyykkonen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Klein misses with a punch to the body.
Pyykkonen tries to stall but Klein uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klein. Pyykkonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pyykkonen tries to clinch but Klein moves away

and Klein counters by moving into the clinch.
Pyykkonen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Klein works on Pyykkonen's body with a couple of short punches.
Pyykkonen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Klein pulls him back up using the underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Klein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klein.
Klein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pyykkonen tries to score a body lock takedown but Klein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pyykkonen fails to pull guard.
Klein lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Klein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Klein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pyykkonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Klein counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Klein.
Klein tries to work over Pyykkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Pyykkonen jumps guard.
Pyykkonen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Pyykkonen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Klein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Klein wanted to stand there but Pyykkonen had control of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyykkonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klein wants to stand and escape but instead Pyykkonen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Pyykkonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klein is keeping the position for now.
Pyykkonen wants to stand and escape but instead Klein has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Pyykkonen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Klein is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pyykkonen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Klein's back instead.
Klein has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Pyykkonen working for a choke but Klein is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pyykkonen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Klein is trying to get back to his feet but Pyykkonen has full control of the position and if anything, Klein has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Klein is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Pyykkonen looking to break Klein's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Klein remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pyykkonen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Pyykkonen throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Pyykkonen throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pyykkonen thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petteri Pyykkonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hans Klein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Pyykkonen with a lazy takedown attempt

and Klein moves into the clinch.
Klein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pyykkonen's elbow.
Klein tries a body shot but Pyykkonen blocks it.
Pyykkonen tries to pull guard but Klein holds him up against the cage and eventually Pyykkonen drops back down to his feet.
Klein can't find room to land a body shot as Pyykkonen controls the action.
Pyykkonen 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petteri Pyykkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klein. Pyykkonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pyykkonen fails with the takedown

and Klein counters by moving into the clinch.
Pyykkonen blocks a body shot from Klein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klein is working Pyykkonen over against the cage.
Klein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klein struggles to land a body shot inside as Pyykkonen controls his hands.
Klein misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klein. Pyykkonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pyykkonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein tries to close the distance and clinch but Pyykkonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klein tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pyykkonen counters with a straight right hand.
Pyykkonen throws a leg kick but Klein sees it coming and moves out of range.

Klein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pyykkonen, pushing him back against the cage.
Klein misses with a body punch.
Klein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pyykkonen taking a breather.
Klein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klein cracks Pyykkonen with a nice body shot.
Klein presses Pyykkonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klein lands a nice shot to the body.
Klein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klein misses with a body punch.
Klein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klein scores with a hook to the body.
Klein tries to work over Pyykkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klein presses Pyykkonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pyykkonen blocks a body shot from Klein.
Klein lands a body shot.
Pyykkonen prevents a body shot from Klein.
A right hand to the body from Klein.
Pyykkonen tries for a takedown but Klein manages to get underhooks.
Klein tries to work over Pyykkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pyykkonen wants to break free but Klein has control.
Pyykkonen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klein just stands there and leans against the cage.
Klein struggles to land a body shot inside as Pyykkonen controls his hands.
Klein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Klein misses with a body punch.
Pyykkonen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Klein gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Klein misses with a body punch.
Klein misses with a hook to the ribs.

Pyykkonen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Klein regains guard.
Pyykkonen landing with the ground and pound.
Pyykkonen 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pyykkonen lands a couple of elbows.

Klein kicks Pyykkonen off and gets to his feet.
Pyykkonen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Klein holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klein tries to work over Pyykkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Pyykkonen jumps into guard, dragging Klein to the mat.
Pyykkonen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pyykkonen tries to get out of the position.

Klein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Klein wants to stand but Pyykkonen is controlling his posture from full guard.

Pyykkonen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Klein uses it to pass to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Klein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Klein 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

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