PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matto Hyrra (ranked 1757 p4p, 6107 weight class) and Ivar Ragnarrson (ranked 213 p4p, 508 weight class). Hyrra comes into the arena with Etta - Perus blaring out of the sound system. Matto Hyrra could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivar Ragnarrson's chin.

Hyrra
vs
Ragnarrson

183 cm
27
192
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
185
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matto Hyrra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivar Ragnarrson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hyrra gets the takedown into side control.

Hyrra looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ragnarrson gets back to half guard.
Ragnarrson trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Hyrra seems content to control.
Ragnarrson tries to get to full guard but Hyrra has control of the leg.

Ragnarrson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ragnarrson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000}. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ragnarrson is defending against the submission attempts here by Hyrra.
Hyrra not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarrson trying to control from the bottom.

Hyrra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ragnarrson is just riding it out for now. Hyrra eventually gives up the hold.

Hyrra wants to work for an arm triangle but Ragnarrson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hyrra working Ragnarrson over with strikes.
Hyrra definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hyrra slips a nice elbow through Ragnarrson's hands, connecting with Ragnarrson's forehead.
Hyrra wants to take a breather but Ragnarrson is having none of it.

Ragnarrson actively working from the bottom here.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ragnarrson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hyrra pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarrson wants to improve his position but Hyrra is controlling well.
Ragnarrson is still trying to improve position.
Ragnarrson manages to get to full guard.
Hyrra controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hyrra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ragnarrson's head.

Ragnarrson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hyrra wants to pass the guard but Ragnarrson is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyrra controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hyrra stands up over Ragnarrson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Ragnarrson is rocked!
Ragnarrson can't keep his opponent in guard - Hyrra advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ragnarrson is still in real trouble! Can Hyrra finish him?
Hyrra passes to full mount!
Ragnarrson seems to have recovered his senses.
Hyrra connects with a bit shot that sees Ragnarrson covering up! More strikes from Hyrra and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hyrra is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matto Hyrra!
Matto Hyrra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.