PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Kinnunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Reutland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leif Kinnunen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kinnunen
vs
Reutland

189 cm
23
230 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

172 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leif Kinnunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Reutland!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kinnunen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kinnunen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

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

Kinnunen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reutland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reutland postures up and lands a big shot to Kinnunen's brow.
Reutland controlling from the top position.

Kinnunen looking for subs off his back but Reutland has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kinnunen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kinnunen is looking for a triangle but Reutland pushes his legs off easily.

Kinnunen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Reutland decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kinnunen, up you get!
Reutland tries to clinch up but Kinnunen circles away and keeps his distance.
Kinnunen walks into a straight right hand from Reutland.

It looks like Leif Kinnunen has been cut.
Reutland swinging wilding here.
Tony Reutland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reutland throws a series of punches but Kinnunen avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reutland drops Kinnunen with a beautiful combination! Kinnunen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Reutland is looking for the KO!

Kinnunen is rocked!
Kinnunen is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reutland lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Kinnunen - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Reutland!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Reutland!