PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Hartunnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lopez
vs
Hartunnen

165 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Hartunnen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hartunnen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Hartunnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Hartunnen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.

Lopez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hartunnen is looking for a kimura but Lopez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hartunnen to get the leverage.

Lopez looking for submissions off his back.

Hartunnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lopez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lopez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lopez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hartunnen.

Hartunnen seems to be working for a kimura but Lopez defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hartunnen seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lopez trying to control but Hartunnen postures up.

Lopez looking for submissions off his back.
Lopez tries to get to full guard but Hartunnen has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to control from the bottom.

Hartunnen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Hartunnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lopez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hartunnen.
Hartunnen looks winded!

Lopez looking for submissions off his back.

Lopez looking for submissions off his back.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hartunnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lopez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hartunnen.

Lopez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hartunnen pulls his head out easily.
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.

Lopez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hartunnen pulls his head out easily.
Lopez moves into full guard.

Lopez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lopez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Lopez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hartunnen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hartunnen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lopez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Hartunnen 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartunnen looking to pass the guard.

Hartunnen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hartunnen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Timo Hartunnen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hartunnen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Hartunnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopez sees it coming and defends easily.
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.

Hartunnen is working for a kimura but Lopez is defending it quite comfortably.

Lopez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hartunnen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Hartunnen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lopez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lopez!
Hartunnen is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartunnen keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Hartunnen keeps moving.

Hartunnen has his foot on Lopez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopez works his way back into a safe position though.

Lopez 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.
Hartunnen keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez advances to half guard.

Lopez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Lopez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hartunnen has managed to free his arm - good work.

Lopez seems to be working for a kimura but Hartunnen defends the submission attempt.
Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartunnen keeps working.
Hartunnen won't allow Lopez to pass to mount.

Lopez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Lopez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lopez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hartunnen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lopez.

Hartunnen looking for submissions off his back.

Lopez is trying to work for a kimura but Hartunnen is defending well.
Lopez is keen to just control but Hartunnen is a slippery customer.

Lopez is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hartunnen actively working from the bottom here.
Lopez wants to pass to mount but Hartunnen is defending the position.
Lopez is working hard here to advance position.

Lopez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hartunnen is trying to maintain the position but Lopez is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez wants to control but Hartunnen is keeping him busy.
Lopez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hartunnen!
Lopez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hartunnen is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A solid leg kick lands there for Lopez.

Hartunnen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hartunnen trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez 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.

Hartunnen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hartunnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.

Lopez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hartunnen defends well.

Hartunnen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lopez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hartunnen has managed to get both his arms back between Lopez's legs - danger averted.
Hartunnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lopez is looking for a triangle but Hartunnen pushes his legs off easily.
Hartunnen stands and throws Lopez's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Hartunnen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lopez, who protects the arm well.
Lopez tries to bench press Hartunnen off him but Hartunnen keeps the position.

Hartunnen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lopez tries to improve position but can't.
Lopez is trying to control Hartunnen's posture but Hartunnen avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries to bench press Hartunnen off him but Hartunnen keeps the position.

Hartunnen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lopez is trying to control Hartunnen's posture but Hartunnen avoids it.

Hartunnen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lopez can't do much from the bottom here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hartunnen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lopez trying to control here.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Hartunnen is controlling well.

Lopez looking for submissions off his back.

Hartunnen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Hartunnen is trying to work for a kimura but Lopez is defending well.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lopez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hartunnen pulls his head out easily.

Hartunnen is looking for a kimura here.
Pedro Lopez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lopez manages to get to full guard.

Lopez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartunnen with a flurry of punches that miss.

Lopez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Lopez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lopez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Lopez!
In defeat, Timo Hartunnen stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch as soon as possible. This was a fluke victory by my opponent and I will put him in his place the next time we meet.'.