PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Hanska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haraldr Harfagri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanska kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rytmihäiriö - Pakko Tappaa Ihminen . Harfagri is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pursuit of Vikings. Haraldr Harfagri acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Hanska
vs
Harfagri

188 cm
23
190 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
184 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Hanska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Haraldr Harfagri!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanska comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Harfagri changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hanska looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Harfagri goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hanska has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Harfagri but great work by Hanska.
Hanska tries to advance to mount but Harfagri denies him.
Harfagri trying to remain calm as Hanska controls from the top position.
Hanska is looking to take a break and control but Harfagri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanska is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Harfagri is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Harfagri struggling a bit here.
Harfagri looking for a sweep but Hanska has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Harfagri is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harfagri has decided that throwing punches whilst being mounted is the best he can manage just now.
Hanska with good strikes from the mount here!
Harfagri is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hanska putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Harfagri wants to control but Hanska is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Hanska.
Hanska sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hanska has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harfagri is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hanska unloading with bombs!
Harfagri is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hanska can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harfagri is looking to escape.
Harfagri wants to hold on but Hanska pushes him away.
Harfagri is looking to improve his position but Hanska isn't that keen on the idea.
Harfagri tries to lock up and control but Hanska gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harfagri is desperately trying to improve his position but Hanska has a good base and remains in mount.
Harfagri is bucking up trying to escape but Hanska cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hanska tries to control but Harfagri wriggling away.
Hanska is really struggling to control Harfagri but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Harfagri tries to reverse the position but Hanska maintains control.
Hanska wants to control the pace but Harfagri is squirming around nicely.
Harfagri tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanska unloading with bombs!
Harfagri is looking to improve his position but Hanska isn't that keen on the idea.
Hanska can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harfagri is looking to escape.
Harfagri wants to control but Hanska is having none of it.
Hanska landing punches.
Hanska unloading with bombs!
Harfagri wants to control but Hanska is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Hanska dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hanska misses with an uppercut. Harfagri saw that one coming.
Harfagri defending well as Hanska loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Hanska.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harfagri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Seppo Hanska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harfagri tries to clinch up but Hanska circles away and keeps his distance.
Harfagri swings for the body but Hanska moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Hanska does no damage.
Harfagri wants to clinch.
Hanska looks to land a combination but Harfagri avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanska swats away the attempt to clinch by Harfagri.
Harfagri moves out of range as Hanska strikes.

Harfagri feints and as Hanska raises his hands in defense, Harfagri changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hanska looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanska lands a decent punch to the body there.
Harfagri tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanska is retaining full guard.

Harfagri drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hanska manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harfagri has Hanska in his guard.
Hanska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanska scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harfagri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hanska's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harfagri lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hanska!

Harfagri looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hanska keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Harfagri goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hanska turns into him and now he's in Harfagri's guard.
Harfagri is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanska looking to sit in guard and control but Harfagri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harfagri trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hanska manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Harfagri throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hanska has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harfagri wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanska trying to control the position from guard on top but Harfagri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four 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.

Harfagri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanska tries to free his leg and advance position but Harfagri is retaining full guard.

Harfagri is looking for a triangle but Hanska pushes his legs off easily.
Hanska wants to pass the guard but Harfagri is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hanska misses with a series of wild punches.
Hanska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Haraldr Harfagri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A combination from Hanska does no damage.
A slow jab from Hanska misses its intended target.
Hanska lands a really nice looking cross but Harfagri seems unphased.
Harfagri tries to clinch up but Hanska circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanska throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Harfagri clinches up against the ropes.
Harfagri tries to pull guard but Hanska won't allow it.

Harfagri decides to pull guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hanska trying to control the position from guard on top but Harfagri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Harfagri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanska can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harfagri throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harfagri had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hanska is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Harfagri Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hanska's back instead.
Harfagri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harfagri tries to keep control of the position but Hanska is staying busy.

Harfagri looking to break Hanska's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hanska remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Harfagri will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Hanska showing good submission defense here.
Hanska rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hanska manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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.
Harfagri is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanska has wrist control.
Hanska is trying to control the position but Harfagri postures up.

Harfagri is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hanska is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hanska has escaped and now he's on top!
Hanska content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hanska throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harfagri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Harfagri has an active guard here but Hanska has managed to pass into half guard.
Harfagri has hold of Hanska's hands but Hanska slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hanska connects with a nice short shot to Harfagri's temple.
Harfagri won't allow Hanska to pass to mount.
Harfagri taking some punishment here, with Hanska in his half guard.

Hanska stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Harfagri tries to clinch but Hanska moves out of range.
Harfagri ducks under a wild hook from Hanska.
Harfagri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harfagri tries to clinch up but Hanska circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanska misses with a body shot
and Harfagri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanska falls off balance throwing a combination

and Harfagri counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Harfagri blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Harfagri pulls Hanska into guard.

Harfagri is looking for a triangle but Hanska pushes his legs off easily.
Harfagri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanska is one step ahead there.
Hanska slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hanska working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Hanska showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hanska 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Hanska!