PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Timo Hartunnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takashi Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takashi Yamamoto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hartunnen
vs
Yamamoto

172 cm
26
144 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

170 cm
33
140 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Hartunnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Takashi Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartunnen shoots in but Yamamoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hartunnen shoots in but Yamamoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yamamoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hartunnen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yamamoto somewhat.

Hartunnen tries to keep at a distance but Yamamoto has taken the fight into the clinch.

Yamamoto breaks the clinch.

Yamamoto clinches up with Hartunnen and pushes him back against the cage.
Yamamoto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Yamamoto jumps into guard, dragging Hartunnen to the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Hartunnen drops back looking for a leg! Yamamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamamoto manages to kick Hartunnen off! Hartunnen jumps back into Yamamoto's guard.

Hartunnen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hartunnen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yamamoto keeping full guard, as Hartunnen tries to pass.
Hartunnen prevents Yamamoto from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartunnen wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Hartunnen throws a big elbow that misses.

Hartunnen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yamamoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hartunnen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Hartunnen drops back looking for a leg! Yamamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamamoto manages to kick Hartunnen off! Hartunnen jumps back into Yamamoto's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hartunnen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Hartunnen drops back looking for a leg! Yamamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamamoto manages to kick Hartunnen off! Hartunnen jumps back into Yamamoto's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet but Hartunnen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Hartunnen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hartunnen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Hartunnen drops back looking for a leg! Yamamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamamoto manages to kick Hartunnen off! Hartunnen jumps back into Yamamoto's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hartunnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yamamoto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Helsinki. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hartunnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hartunnen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hartunnen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hartunnen won't allow Yamamoto to get back to his feet.
Yamamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Hartunnen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hartunnen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Hartunnen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yamamoto thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartunnen won't allow Yamamoto to get back to his feet.

Hartunnen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Hartunnen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hartunnen has gone for a leg lock! Yamamoto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hartunnen's guard.
Hartunnen is breathing heavily.

Hartunnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamamoto is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartunnen keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hartunnen is looking for a triangle but Yamamoto pushes his legs off easily.

Hartunnen pushes a forearm under Yamamoto's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Yamamoto is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timo Hartunnen!
Timo Hartunnen thanked the fans post fight for their support.