PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hord Hirmuinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sauna Majuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Majuri has chosen Nälkämaan laulu - Polyteknikkojen kuoro as his entrance music. Hord Hirmuinen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hirmuinen
vs
Majuri

225 cm
19
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

204 cm
19
285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

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Crashforce Nutrition (Authentic 159Q Recovery $79)

Crashforce Nutrition (Authentic 159Q Recovery $79)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hord Hirmuinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sauna Majuri!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirmuinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Majuri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Hord Hirmuinen has been cut.
Hirmuinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Majuri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hirmuinen thinking.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Hirmuinen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Majuri can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hirmuinen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Majuri keeping full guard, as Hirmuinen tries to pass.
Majuri pulls Hirmuinen in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hirmuinen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Majuri keeping full guard, as Hirmuinen tries to pass.

Hirmuinen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Majuri dives on top into guard.
Hirmuinen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hirmuinen wants to sweep here but Majuri controlling him for the moment.
Hirmuinen is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Majuri trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hirmuinen's guard.
Majuri postures up.
Majuri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hirmuinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Majuri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Majuri won't allow Hirmuinen to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Majuri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hirmuinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Majuri has managed to get both his arms back between Hirmuinen's legs - danger averted.
Hirmuinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Majuri preventing the sweep.
Hirmuinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hirmuinen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Majuri!

Majuri defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hirmuinen.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hirmuinen looking to control but Majuri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Majuri defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hirmuinen.
Majuri wants to hold on but Hirmuinen pushes him away.

Majuri defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hirmuinen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hirmuinen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Majuri manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hirmuinen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sauna Majuri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hord Hirmuinen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Majuri throws a body punch but Hirmuinen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hirmuinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Majuri 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Majuri has control of Hirmuinen's left arm, preventing Hirmuinen from doing any damage.
Hirmuinen wants to pass the guard but Majuri is keeping the position.
Hirmuinen trying to control but Majuri is working from the bottom.
Hirmuinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Majuri is retaining full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hirmuinen shoots and misses
and Majuri counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sauna Majuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hirmuinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Majuri drops Hirmuinen with a big left hand! Hirmuinen is injured, injured bad! Majuri jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sauna Majuri!