PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Talentti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Talentti has chosen Metallica - Ecstasy Of Gold as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Harrington
vs
Talentti

166 cm
19
152 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

167 cm
22
153 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Desmond Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Talentti!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Talentti pinned against the cage. Talentti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Harrington closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Talentti's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Harrington tries to free his leg and advance position but Talentti is retaining full guard.
Harrington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Talentti throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Harrington escapes and throws Talentti's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Harrington wants to control but Talentti is keeping him busy.
Talentti manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Talentti is working for a submission of some sort.
Talentti wants to pass to mount but Harrington is defending the position.
Harrington flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Harrington tries to roll over but Talentti keeps him under control.

Talentti wants to work for an arm triangle but Harrington is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harrington tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Harrington is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Talentti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Talentti's back!
Harrington gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Harrington throws a series of strikes and Talentti wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talentti blocking the ground and pound.
A nice elbow there by Harrington.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talentti wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Harrington.
Harrington dominating with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talentti avoids a series of strikes thrown by Harrington.
Harrington working Talentti over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington working Talentti over with strikes here.
Talentti avoids a series of strikes thrown by Harrington.
Talentti is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Harrington landing strikes from the mount.
Talentti is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Harrington unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrington cracks Talentti with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Harrington!
An out of breath Desmond Harrington thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.