PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hinto Kangee (ranked 2009 p4p, 1654 weight class) and Matto Hyrra (ranked 270 p4p, 228 weight class). Kangee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Andery Toronto - ÐœÐ°Ð¼Ð° Ð¿Ñ€Ð¾ÑÑ‚Ð¸. Hyrra has chosen Etta - Perus as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Matto Hyrra acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Kangee
vs
Hyrra

185 cm
20
190
4 - 0 - 0

183 cm
26
192
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hinto Kangee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matto Hyrra!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyrra misses with a wild combination.
Hinto Kangee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kangee shoots in for a takedown but Hyrra shows good takedown defense.
Hyrra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kangee circles away.
Kangee lands an overhand right.
Kangee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Kangee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hyrra is trying to defend but Kangee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Hyrra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangee is controlling the pace.
Hyrra felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kangee trying to pass the guard but Hyrra defending well.

Kangee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hyrra sees it coming and defends easily.
Kangee working the head and body with strikes.
Kangee tries to pass to full mount but Hyrra defends it.
Hyrra trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hyrra is squirming around, avoiding Kangee's attempts to control the action.
Hyrra is desperately trying to improve his position but Kangee has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kangee lands a couple of good shots and Hyrra has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hyrra tries to break free.
Kangee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kangee. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
I really don't envy Hyrra right now.
Hyrra is still trying to improve position.

Kangee looking for the choke from the back.
Hyrra staying busy and making it hard for Kangee to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kangee is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kangee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kangee lands punches and elbows.
Hyrra is keeping busy.
Kangee 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.
I really don't envy Hyrra right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kangee's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Hyrra fending off the submission attempt from Kangee.
You can see the frustration on Hyrra's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kangee tries to get the hooks in deep but Hyrra pushed the leg off.
Kangee punches Hyrra on the ear.

Kangee is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Hyrra has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Kangee has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Hyrra taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Kangee doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hinto Kangee!
Hinto Kangee is the new middleweight champion!
Hinto Kangee tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Matto Hyrra was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill be back'.