PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Routalempi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxi Marin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxi Marin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Routalempi
vs
Marin

176 cm
25
161 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
158 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Routalempi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maxi Marin!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Routalempi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marin stuffs the takedown attempt from Routalempi. Routalempi gets slowly back to his feet.

Marin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Routalempi keeping full guard, as Marin tries to pass.

Routalempi working for a triangle but Marin defends it easily.
Routalempi keeping full guard, as Marin tries to pass.
Routalempi keeping moving, preventing Marin from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marin is looking to work some ground and pound but Routalempi has wrist control.
Routalempi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marin trying to control but Routalempi is working from the bottom.

Routalempi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marin has passed into half guard!
Routalempi is looking for a sweep. Marin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Routalempi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Routalempi wants to get back to full guard.

Routalempi actively working from the bottom here.
Routalempi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marin's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marin tries to roll but Routalempi sticks to his back.

Routalempi has managed to slip his arm under Marin's chin. This could be all over... yep, Marin is tapping out! Submission win for Routalempi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pekka Routalempi!