PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Hunt (ranked 4975 p4p, 4442 weight class) and Fin Tankki (ranked 396 p4p, 369 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hunt
vs
Tankki

162 cm
18
149
0 - 0 - 0

161 cm
18
140
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fin Tankki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt shoots for a double leg takedown but Tankki sprawls well. He's pushed Hunt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tankki tries to clinch up
and Hunt counters with a series of strikes. Tankki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hunt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hunt.
Tankki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tankki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hunt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hunt wants it to stay on the feet.
Tankki moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Tankki with that takedown attempt.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Tankki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Tankki misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankki moves out of range of the body kick from Hunt.
Tankki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ispa Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fin Tankki.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunt is defended easily by Tankki.
Hunt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tankki as he jumps to the side.
Tankki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hunt with a body shot.
Hunt lands a two punch combo.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tankki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tankki wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt darts in looking for a takedown but Tankki gets double underhooks and turns Hunt into the cage.

Tankki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
A control attempt from Hunt but he's now mounted!
Hunt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hunt tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tankki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tankki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tankki controlling the position.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Tankki is trying to hold Hunt in close to prevent damage but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tankki's head.
Hunt is trying to control. Tankki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tankki tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Tankki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunt.
Hunt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tankki is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tankki avoid being mounted?
Tankki tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunt has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tankki holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hunt tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
Tankki is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt content just to control the position here.

Hunt working for a submission but Tankki is keeping him at bay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Hunt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
Tankki tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Hunt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunt shoots for a takedown but Tankki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tankki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Tankki with that takedown attempt.
Tankki has his takedown stuffed
and Hunt counters with a left and a right that stings Tankki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Tankki as Hunt shoots in.
Tankki tried to score with a low kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.

Tankki gets caught flat footed, as Hunt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tankki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Tankki.
Tankki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Hunt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hunt advances to half guard.

That's two 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.
Hunt controlling the pace.
Hunt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tankki defending well though.
Tankki trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt is taking a breather. Tankki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tankki wants to sweep but Hunt has passed to side control!
Hunt tries to stand but Tankki is controlling his head.
Tankki is looking for a sweep.
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.
Hunt works to advance to full mount. Tankki defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hunt looking to control but Tankki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Hunt jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tankki manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tankki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunt controlling from side mount.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tankki can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Hunt decides to stand back up. Hunt steps back and let's Tankki get back to his feet.

Hunt instigates a clinch.
Tankki wants a takedown but no success here.
Ispa Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fin Tankki.
A short right from Hunt.

Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Tankki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunt.
Tankki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tankki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Hunt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tankki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tankki shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt attempts a counter takedown but Tankki avoids it well and moves away.
Tankki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ispa Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.

Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tankki, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tankki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt stalls.
Tankki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hunt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hunt throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Tankki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tankki throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Tankki moves out of range easily.
Tankki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hunt defends well and Tankki ends up having to push Hunt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ispa Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fin Tankki.
Tankki tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tankki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Tankki moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tankki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tankki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tankki throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
No luck for Tankki with that takedown attempt.
Hunt looks for a takedown but Tankki sprawls well.
Tankki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Tankki as Hunt shoots in.
Tankki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily.

Tankki gets tackled into the cage by Hunt. Hunt maintains the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunt.
Tankki is trying to pull guard but Hunt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Tankki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunt counters with a one-two to the body.

Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.

Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Tankki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tankki wants it to stay on the feet.
Tankki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Tankki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tankki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tankki throws a lazy body kick
and Hunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hunt leaves Tankki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tankki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tankki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hunt defends it well.
Tankki shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tankki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Tankki wants to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tankki shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Tankki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches up with Tankki, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes Tankki against the cage but Tankki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tankki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fin Tankki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ispa Hunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hunt darts in looking for a takedown but Tankki gets double underhooks and turns Hunt into the cage.
Tankki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Hunt!