PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miro Bang (ranked 1740 p4p, 195 weight class) and Mikko Alatalo (ranked 1467 p4p, 161 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bang
vs
Alatalo

200 cm
39
222 lbs
31 - 27 - 0

202 cm
29
260 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Urban Fighter
OLIMPO

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 31 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikko Alatalo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alatalo throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bang is looking to counter the offense by Alatalo and move into the clinch.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alatalo throws out the jab.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.

Bang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bang with a knee to the head.

It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Alatalo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alatalo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bang.
Alatalo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Miro Bang has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang dodges an elbow strike from Alatalo.
Bang avoiding damage as Alatalo throws knees to the body.
Bang tries to land a knee to the head but Alatalo blocks with his arms.
Bang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alatalo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alatalo misses with a double jab.
Bang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alatalo tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alatalo to the ground. Alatalo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alatalo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alatalo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alatalo throws a combination that misses

and Bang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Alatalo kicks off Bang and gets to his feet.
Alatalo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Alatalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mikko Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Bang manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alatalo on his heels. He'll look to pass Alatalo's guard now, I'm sure.
Bang passes Alatalo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bang has isolated one of Alatalo's arms. Alatalo looking to fight him off but Bang twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miro Bang!
Miro Bang gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).