PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Hanttonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Culver Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hanttonen
vs
Crimson

171 cm
34
240 lbs
27 - 19 - 0

191 cm
27
244 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Perkele!

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 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Hanttonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Culver Crimson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crimson throws a head kick that misses.
Hanttonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crimson. Crimson obviously looking to wear him down.
A left and a right from Crimson both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Marko Hanttonen has been cut.
Crimson checks a low kick from Hanttonen.
Hanttonen defending well as Crimson loads up on a big left hand.
Hanttonen throws a nice looking combination but Crimson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crimson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hanttonen looks to land a body kick but Crimson moved away.
Hanttonen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crimson.
Hanttonen misses with a wild body shot.
Crimson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Crimson sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Hanttonen to the ground! Crimson dives into full mount looking to finish!

Marko Hanttonen's cut is getting worse.
Crimson prevents Hanttonen from getting the reversal.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hanttonen is working hard here to advance position.
Hanttonen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson controlling the position easily from mount.
Hanttonen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Crimson controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hanttonen is trying desperately to improve position.
Crimson controlling the position easily from mount.
Crimson prevents Hanttonen from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Hanttonen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crimson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crimson wants to get back to his feet but Hanttonen is holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hanttonen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hanttonen is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Culver Crimson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marko Hanttonen's cut.
That's time! Hanttonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Crimson misses with a low kick.

Hanttonen moves into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Hanttonen has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hanttonen working aggressively here.
Hanttonen working aggressively here.
Crimson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanttonen pushes Crimson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crimson connects with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanttonen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crimson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanttonen.
Hanttonen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Crimson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crimson misses with the head strike.
Hanttonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crimson.
Hanttonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanttonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanttonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanttonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crimson or not.
Crimson pushes Hanttonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanttonen is struggling to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Hanttonen.
Hanttonen scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Crimson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hanttonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hanttonen tries to throw a body punch but Crimson avoids it by throwing Hanttonen back against the cage.
Hanttonen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Crimson fails to land.
Hanttonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanttonen tries to land knees in the clinch but Crimson avoids the damage to the body.
Hanttonen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marko Hanttonen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crimson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanttonen.
Crimson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crimson scores with a shoulder strike.

Marko Hanttonen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hanttonen.

It looks like Culver Crimson has been cut.
Hanttonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Hanttonen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crimson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanttonen tries a knee to the head but Crimson blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanttonen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hanttonen scores with a knee to the head.
Crimson pushes Hanttonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crimson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hanttonen avoids it.
Hanttonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crimson.
Hanttonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crimson is breathing heavily.
Crimson takes a shot to the head.
Crimson scores with a shoulder strike.
Hanttonen tries to work over Crimson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanttonen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Crimson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanttonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crimson prevents a body shot from Hanttonen.
Crimson blocks an uppercut.
Hanttonen landing knees to the head.
Hanttonen lands with a right to the head.
Hanttonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson prevents a body shot from Hanttonen.
Hanttonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Hanttonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Crimson blocks a body shot from Hanttonen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crimson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crimson.
Crimson lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanttonen backwards.
Crimson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crimson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hanttonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crimson lands a nice uppercut.

Jeez, Marko Hanttonen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hanttonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crimson.
Crimson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crimson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanttonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crimson.
Hanttonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crimson lands with a right to the head.
Crimson connects with a knee to the head.
Crimson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Crimson lands a nice uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marko Hanttonen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Culver Crimson!
A very excited looking Culver Crimson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.