PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virtanen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Maamme Laulu. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Jenkins
vs
Virtanen

182 cm
25
270 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

188 cm
26
250 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Fast

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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bubba Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keijo Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jenkins.

Virtanen gets a takedown into half guard.
Jenkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Virtanen tries to pass to full mount but Jenkins defends it.
Jenkins is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Virtanen seems to be looking for submissions.
Virtanen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jenkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Virtanen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jenkins sees it coming and defends easily.
Jenkins is looking for a sweep. Virtanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jenkins is working hard here to advance position.
Jenkins lands with a few short shots to the body.

Virtanen seems to be looking for submissions.
Jenkins wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins punching from the bottom.
Jenkins wants to get back to full guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Virtanen wants to work for an arm triangle but Jenkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jenkins trying to control but Virtanen postures up.
Jenkins tries to get to full guard but Virtanen has control of the leg.

Virtanen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jenkins defends it well.
Virtanen passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to escape the mount.

Virtanen working for a submission but Jenkins is keeping him at bay.
Virtanen looking to control but Jenkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Virtanen wants to finish this one by submission but Jenkins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Virtanen.
Jenkins tries to reverse the position but Virtanen maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Virtanen is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Virtanen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Keijo Virtanen!
During a confident post fight interview, Keijo Virtanen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.