PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ismo Laitela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Jansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laitela comes to the cage accompanied by Anna Hanski - Tunteisiin. Mark Jansen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Laitela
vs
Jansen

182 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ismo Laitela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Jansen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Jansen does no damage.
Laitela throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Jansen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jansen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laitela defending well though.
Jansen prevents Laitela from improving his position.
Laitela is working hard here to advance position.
Laitela blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jansen.
Jansen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Laitela working to try and regain half guard.
Jansen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laitela regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitela is looking to escape.
Laitela misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Laitela pushes Jansen off looking to stand but Jansen dives back in and keeps control.
Jansen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Laitela tries to roll over but Jansen keeps him under control.
Jansen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laitela does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Laitela throws a hook to the side of Jansen's head but Jansen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jansen ducks under a wild hook from Laitela.
Laitela attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laitela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laitela pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laitela is looking to clinch.
Jansen avoids the head kick by Laitela.
Laitela throws a push kick but Jansen slaps the foot to one side.

Jansen feints and as Laitela raises his hands in defense, Jansen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Laitela keeping moving, preventing Jansen from controlling successfully.

Laitela is looking for a triangle but Jansen pushes his legs off easily.
Laitela is breathing heavily.
Jansen tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitela is retaining full guard.

Jansen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Laitela has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jansen is looking to defend but Laitela has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jansen! Laitela pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jansen taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ismo Laitela!