PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Luhtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Vessel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vessel has chosen Graveyard Symphony as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Luhtanen
vs
Vessel

181 cm
20
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
182 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Elite Golden Nutrition
Elite Golden Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Luhtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Buster Vessel!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vessel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luhtanen connects with the punch.
Luhtanen misses with a two punch combination.
Vessel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luhtanen swivels and escapes.
Luhtanen throws a shot to the body.
Luhtanen misses with an uppercut. Vessel saw that one coming.
Vessel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vessel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luhtanen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like Buster Vessel has been cut.
Vessel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Luhtanen swings for the body but Vessel moves out of range.
Luhtanen throws an overhand right that lands on Vessel's shoulder, as Vessel tries to avoid the shot.
Luhtanen stuffs the takedown.
Vessel slips a jab and a cross from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luhtanen scores with a body shot.
Vessel looks gassed!
Luhtanen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luhtanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Luhtanen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vessel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vessel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Luhtanen.

Vessel is rocked!
Luhtanen ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Vessel out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henrik Luhtanen!