PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucien Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claus Tanka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Guerrero
vs
Tanka

157 cm
19
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucien Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Claus Tanka!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanka tries to bum rush Guerrero with a series of wild strikes but Guerrero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guerrero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tanka.
Tanka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tanka misses with a body kick.
Tanka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanka wants to clinch

so Guerrero counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Guerrero really is a fat lump.
Guerrero throws a strike but Tanka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Guerrero is pulling down on Tanka's head. It's preventing any offense from Tanka, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Lucien Guerrero just wasn't active enough.
Tanka lands a jab.

It looks like Lucien Guerrero has been cut.

Guerrero gets tackled into the cage by Tanka. Tanka maintains the clinch.
Tanka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Guerrero tries to pull guard but Tanka won't allow it.
Guerrero jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tanka walks away with a smile on his face. Guerrero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice shot lands for Tanka.
Claus Tanka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Guerrero is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Guerrero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tanka misses with a few strikes there.
Tanka dives in for a single leg takedown but Guerrero sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Guerrero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tanka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Guerrero seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucien Guerrero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tanka jumps guard but Guerrero stands there with Tanka around his waist. Tanka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Guerrero jumps guard and drags Tanka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tanka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Guerrero's guard.
Guerrero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tanka stays in close to Guerrero's body and controls the position.
Tanka wants to pass the guard but Guerrero is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tanka is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Tanka has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Guerrero to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tanka is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Guerrero pulls down on the head and he's put Tanka to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lucien Guerrero!