PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyo Mitsuharu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Hurskainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyo Mitsuharu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mitsuharu
vs
Hurskainen

190 cm
23
260 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
240 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyo Mitsuharu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pertti Hurskainen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurskainen throws a nice looking combination but Mitsuharu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Hurskainen misses.

Mitsuharu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hurskainen sprawls well initially but Mitsuharu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hurskainen tries to get to full guard but Mitsuharu has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitsuharu controlling the pace.
Hurskainen won't allow Mitsuharu to pass to mount.
Mitsuharu passes to side control.

Mitsuharu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hurskainen, who protects the arm well.
Mitsuharu slows the pace down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurskainen can't do much from the bottom here.
Mitsuharu prevents Hurskainen from escaping the position.
Mitsuharu controls the position.
Hurskainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mitsuharu is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hurskainen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Mitsuharu has an Americana. Hurskainen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mitsuharu is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mitsuharu hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kyo Mitsuharu!