PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hemmo Runtuvaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Harrison might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DMX - Joe Harrison Song. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Harrison
vs
Runtuvaara

195 cm
22
235 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

183 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hemmo Runtuvaara!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runtuvaara misses with a left hand
and Harrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harrison punishes Runtuvaara's body with a nice straight punch.
Runtuvaara throws a poor cross that misses
and Harrison counters with a three punch combo that has Runtuvaara backing up. Runtuvaara nods at Harrison to acknowledge the strikes.
Harrison works Runtuvaara's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runtuvaara misses with a hook
and Harrison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harrison misses with the combination.

Runtuvaara shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Harrison is trying to defend but Runtuvaara finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Harrison tries to get to full guard but Runtuvaara has control of the leg.
Runtuvaara is looking to advance position but Harrison won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrison landing rabbit punches to the side of Runtuvaara's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runtuvaara lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Harrison is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Runtuvaara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Runtuvaara's back!
Harrison slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Harrison throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
I would not like to be Runtuvaara right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Runtuvaara has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Harrison.
Harrison is hanging on to Runtuvaara's back as he tries to escape.
Runtuvaara looking very determined here, making life difficult for Harrison.
Runtuvaara is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Harrison.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison has the hooks in. Runtuvaara is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Harrison trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Harrison patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Harrison wants to control but Runtuvaara is keeping busy.
Runtuvaara breaks Harrison's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Runtuvaara stands and throws Harrison's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Harrison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harrison sneaks back into half guard.
Harrison tries to kick Runtuvaara off but Runtuvaara keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runtuvaara trying to mount his opponent but Harrison defends it.
Harrison wants to improve his position but Runtuvaara is controlling well.
Harrison on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harrison tries to get out of the position.
Harrison is concentrating on defense, preventing Runtuvaara from advancing position.
Runtuvaara working over Harrison with some ground and pound. Harrison looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Harrison makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Harrison lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Runtuvaara throws the left hand but Harrison avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Runtuvaara gets a double leg takedown into Harrison's guard.
Runtuvaara trying to control but Harrison is working from the bottom.
Harrison working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Runtuvaara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runtuvaara stops Harrison from standing up.
Harrison keeping moving, preventing Runtuvaara from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Harrison striking off his back but it's not causing Runtuvaara any problems.
Harrison is looking to stand up but Runtuvaara isn't so interested in that idea.
Harrison trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Runtuvaara wants to control from the top but Harrison keeps moving.

Harrison uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Harrison.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Runtuvaara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harrison misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Harrison dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Harrison misses with a two punch combination.
A left and a right from Harrison both land. Nice combination.

Runtuvaara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Runtuvaara blocks an uppercut.

Harrison successfully pulls guard.
Runtuvaara wants to control from the top but Harrison keeps moving.
Harrison trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Harrison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Harrison decides to stand and escape the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harrison slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runtuvaara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harrison is looking to wear down Runtuvaara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Harrison lands a nice shot that snaps Runtuvaara's head back.
Harrison connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harrison throws a right and a left that Runtuvaara avoids nicely.
Harrison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Runtuvaara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joe Harrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harrison lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for Harrison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harrison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Runtuvaara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrison misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joe Harrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Runtuvaara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harrison cracks Runtuvaara with an open hand slap.
Harrison scores with a jab to the body.
Runtuvaara is breathing heavily.
Harrison staying out of range there.
Runtuvaara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Harrison scores with a four punch combination!
Harrison fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Harrison. That snapped Runtuvaara's head back.
Runtuvaara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harrison counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Harrison misses.
Harrison lands a slapping body shot.
Harrison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Runtuvaara.
Harrison is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Harrison jabs Runtuvaara right on the nose. Runtuvaara blinks but takes it well.
Runtuvaara is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Runtuvaara is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harrison.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Harrison misses.
Runtuvaara shoots in but Harrison avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Runtuvaara misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Runtuvaara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice sprawl there from Harrison as Runtuvaara shoots in.
Harrison misses with the combination.
Harrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Runtuvaara can do to turn this around?
Runtuvaara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joe Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runtuvaara misses with a looping right.
Harrison tries to bum rush Runtuvaara with a series of wild strikes but Runtuvaara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harrison throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harrison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Runtuvaara slips a jab and a cross from Harrison.
Runtuvaara fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Harrison dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Harrison scores with a decent looking hook.
Harrison displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Hemmo Runtuvaara has been cut.
Runtuvaara shoots for a takedown but Harrison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Runtuvaara misses with an uppercut
and Harrison counters with a one-two to the body.
Harrison digs a good hook to Runtuvaara's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Runtuvaara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harrison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harrison.

Runtuvaara has managed to clinch.
Harrison working hard to break the clinch.
Harrison is trying to maintain a safe position but Runtuvaara gets an underhook and turns Harrison into the cage.

Harrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Runtuvaara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Harrison. Those never looked like landing.
Harrison misses with a double jab.
Runtuvaara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Runtuvaara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Runtuvaara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harrison connects with a single shot there.
A right-left combo lands from Harrison.

Runtuvaara is rocked!
A cross from Harrison lands.
Runtuvaara is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrison finish him?
Nice takedown defense from Harrison. No joy for Runtuvaara on that attempt.
Joe Harrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hemmo Runtuvaara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runtuvaara slips a jab and a cross from Harrison.
Runtuvaara seems to have recovered his senses.
Harrison scores with a body shot.
Harrison scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice body punch from Harrison.
Joe Harrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runtuvaara misses with a hook to the body
and Harrison counters with a nice body shot.
Harrison scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab by Harrison.
Harrison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Runtuvaara on the side of the head.
Runtuvaara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harrison throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Runtuvaara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hemmo Runtuvaara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Runtuvaara slips a jab and a cross from Harrison.
A right-left combo lands from Harrison.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runtuvaara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harrison.
Harrison lunges at Runtuvaara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Runtuvaara's hand.
Runtuvaara shoots in but Harrison avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sloppy strikes from Harrison. Those never looked like landing.
Harrison throws a shot to the body.
Harrison lands a two punch combo.
Harrison punishes Runtuvaara's body with a nice straight punch.
Runtuvaara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Harrison scores with a three punch combo!
Runtuvaara is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harrison.
Harrison is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison digs a good body shot into Runtuvaara's ribs.
Runtuvaara misses with a left hand
and Harrison counters with a two punch combo.
Harrison lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Harrison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Runtuvaara doesn't seem bothered though.
Runtuvaara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harrison counters with a series of strikes. Runtuvaara will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runtuvaara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harrison's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Harrison duly obliges.
Harrison throws a nice looking combination but Runtuvaara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harrison lands a body shot.
Harrison scores with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Harrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harrison has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Harrison!
Our winner, Joe Harrison, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.