PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsuyoshi Tamatso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taalasmaa comes to the cage accompanied by Smurffit - Tunteisiin. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Taalasmaa
vs
Tamatso

172 cm
23
167 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
169 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Taalasmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tsuyoshi Tamatso!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamatso checks the leg kick.
Tamatso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taalasmaa.
Tamatso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taalasmaa shoots in and drives through. Tamatso sprawls well.
Taalasmaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamatso was well out of range. Poor timing from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa throws a body punch but Tamatso moves out of range.
Tamatso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Taalasmaa. That snapped Tamatso's head back.
Tamatso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taalasmaa misses with a series of wild punches.
Tamatso throws a shot from downtown. Taalasmaa moves away and avoids it.
Taalasmaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taalasmaa blocks a head kick by Tamatso.
Taalasmaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tamatso stuffs the takedown attempt from Taalasmaa. Taalasmaa gets slowly back to his feet.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch there but Tamatso circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taalasmaa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tamatso is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taalasmaa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tamatso. That one must have hurt.
Taalasmaa blocks a jab.
Tamatso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taalasmaa.
Tamatso misses with a kick to the body.
Tamatso misses with a hook to the body

and Taalasmaa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tamatso wants to improve his position but Taalasmaa is controlling well.

Tamatso looking for submissions off his back.
Taalasmaa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tamatso works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taalasmaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso keeping moving, preventing Taalasmaa from controlling successfully.

Tamatso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taalasmaa defends well.
Taalasmaa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taalasmaa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tamatso wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taalasmaa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taalasmaa working some strikes from top position.
Taalasmaa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A jab lands there for Taalasmaa.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taalasmaa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tamatso pinned against the cage. Tamatso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Taalasmaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tamatso misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tamatso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taalasmaa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Tamatso counters with a nice double leg into side control. Taalasmaa won't be happy with that.
Tamatso cracks Taalasmaa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tamatso lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tamatso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tamatso remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Tamatso looks gassed!
Tamatso trying to control the action but Taalasmaa is working from the bottom.

Tamatso tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tamatso has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tamatso wants to control but Taalasmaa is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taalasmaa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Tamatso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taalasmaa is just riding it out for now. Tamatso eventually gives up the hold.
Taalasmaa is trying to stand back up but Tamatso is controlling him
Taalasmaa is trying to get back to full guard.
Taalasmaa is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Taalasmaa throws a hook to the side of Tamatso's head but Tamatso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taalasmaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsuyoshi Tamatso dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Taalasmaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Tamatso misses.
Taalasmaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tamatso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taalasmaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taalasmaa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tamatso swivels and escapes.
Tamatso lands a nice shot to the body.
Taalasmaa misses with a wild body shot.
Taalasmaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taalasmaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tamatso misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamatso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taalasmaa misses with a double jab.
Taalasmaa misses the body punch
and Tamatso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taalasmaa takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamatso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taalasmaa tries to move into range but Tamatso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tamatso with a nice cross.
Taalasmaa misses with a shot to the body
and Tamatso counters with a slapping leg kick.
Taalasmaa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taalasmaa works the jab nicely.
Tamatso has his takedown stuffed
and Tamatso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tamatso has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tamatso takes one on the button.
Taalasmaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Tamatso circles away.
Taalasmaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taalasmaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Taalasmaa wants to clinch
and Tamatso counters with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throws a series of punches but Tamatso avoids them all with ease.
Taalasmaa looks for a takedown but Tamatso sprawls well.
Taalasmaa misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Tamatso.
Tamatso throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Tamatso.
Tamatso throws a head kick that Taalasmaa semi-blocks.
Taalasmaa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Taalasmaa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Taalasmaa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tamatso keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso stops Taalasmaa from passing to mount.

Taalasmaa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Taalasmaa cracks Tamatso with a big elbow.
Tamatso wants to control but Taalasmaa postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Taalasmaa misses with a two punch combination.
Tamatso lands a high kick!
Taalasmaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tamatso circles away quickly and effectively.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tamatso slips a straight right by Taalasmaa.
Tamatso shoots in but no luck this time.
Seppo Taalasmaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsuyoshi Tamatso.
Tamatso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taalasmaa shoots in looking for a takedown. Tamatso tries to sprawl out of it but Taalasmaa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tamatso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taalasmaa has his takedown stuffed
and Tamatso counters with a leg kick.
Taalasmaa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tamatso keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taalasmaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taalasmaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tamatso dives in and grabs Taalasmaa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taalasmaa pushes down on Tamatso's head and hops out.
Taalasmaa takes a swing at Tamatso's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsuyoshi Tamatso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Tamatso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tamatso tries a head kick but it misses.
Taalasmaa lands a jab to Tamatso's midsection.
A slow jab from Taalasmaa misses its intended target.
Taalasmaa wants to clinch.
Taalasmaa misses with a straight left.
Tamatso with a poor takedown
and Taalasmaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamatso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tamatso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tamatso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taalasmaa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Taalasmaa tests Tamatso's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamatso ducks under a wild hook from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tamatso checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taalasmaa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tamatso staying out of range there.

Tamatso gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Taalasmaa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Taalasmaa postures up.

Tamatso working for a triangle but Taalasmaa defends it easily.
Taalasmaa passes Tamatso's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Seppo Taalasmaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taalasmaa lands a nice short elbow.
Taalasmaa prevents Tamatso from improving his position.
Taalasmaa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Tamatso is rocked!
Taalasmaa working Tamatso over with strikes.
Tamatso is still in real trouble! Can Taalasmaa finish him?
Seppo Taalasmaa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taalasmaa moves nicely into side control.
Taalasmaa works to advance to full mount. Tamatso defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Taalasmaa controlling from the full mount.
Tamatso seems to have recovered his senses.
Taalasmaa unloading with bombs!
Taalasmaa unloading with bombs!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Taalasmaa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tamatso tries to get to full guard but Taalasmaa has control of the leg.
Taalasmaa trying to control the action but Tamatso is working from the bottom.
Tsuyoshi Tamatso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taalasmaa uses his free foot to push down on Tamatso's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tamatso.
Taalasmaa throwing strikes here but Tamatso is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tamatso holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Taalasmaa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tamatso working to try and regain half guard.
Tamatso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taalasmaa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tamatso wants to hold on but Taalasmaa pushes him away.
Taalasmaa with a couple of short strikes.
Tamatso wants to control but Taalasmaa is having none of it.
Taalasmaa punishing his opponent with strikes.
Taalasmaa tries to control but Tamatso wriggling away.
Taalasmaa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Taalasmaa landing punches.
Tamatso is trying to escape the mount.
Taalasmaa throwing strikes here but Tamatso is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Taalasmaa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tamatso has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsuyoshi Tamatso!