PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oiva Tuominen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teuvo Loman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Teuvo Loman - Helsinki City Boy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tuominen
vs
Loman

185 cm
25
193 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oiva Tuominen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teuvo Loman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Loman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loman wants to control the pace but Tuominen is squirming around nicely.
Tuominen is trying to escape the mount.
Tuominen tries to hold on but Loman postures up.
Tuominen tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Loman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tuominen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tuominen shrugs it off.
Loman looking to control and managing it successfully.

Loman has hold of Tuominen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tuominen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tuominen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tuominen is looking to escape.
Loman wants to take Tuominen's back but he can't do it this time.
Loman wants to control the pace but Tuominen is squirming around nicely.
Loman avoids the attempt from Tuominen to control.
Tuominen working to try and regain half guard.
Loman manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tuominen to take his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tuominen turns into Loman and is now in his guard.
Loman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tuominen!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Loman trying to control but Tuominen is having none of it.
Loman controlling the pace for now.
Tuominen wants to control but Loman is having none of it.
Loman controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Loman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Loman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tuominen is on top in guard.
Tuominenis looking to pass into half guard but Loman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Loman is in guard.
Loman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tuominen controls Loman momentarily but Loman frees himself.

Tuominen looking for a guillotine here but Loman defends easily.
Tuominen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Loman controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tuominen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Loman passes into half guard.
Tuominen regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loman trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuominen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Tuominen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Loman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Loman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teuvo Loman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tuominen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Loman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Loman wants to pass the guard but Tuominen is keeping the position.
Loman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Loman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tuominen is looking for a sweep.
Loman trying to control the action but Tuominen is working from the bottom.
Tuominen is trying to control Loman's posture but Loman avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman controls the position.

Loman tries for a kimura but Tuominen is defending well.
Loman is staying tight to Tuominen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Loman trying to control the position but Tuominen is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Despite being in the dominant position, Teuvo Loman just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Tuominen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Loman with that takedown attempt.

Loman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Loman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tuominen is working to get back to half guard.

Loman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tuominen has worked his arm free - good work by Tuominen!

Loman is trying to get an arm triangle but Tuominen is defending well.
Loman is breathing heavily.
Tuominen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuominen is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here.
Loman trying to control the position but Tuominen is working away.
Tuominen can't do much from the bottom here.
Tuominen tries to bench press Loman off him but Loman keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Loman avoids the head kick by Tuominen.
Oiva Tuominen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Loman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Loman showed some decent athleticism there.
Tuominen is looking to improve his position.
Tuominen has a hand on Loman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Loman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Tuominen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tuominen wants to hold on but Loman pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loman prevents Tuominen from getting the reversal.
Loman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tuominen is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teuvo Loman 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!

Loman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Loman showed some decent athleticism there.
Tuominen moves into full guard.
Loman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tuominen's guard.
Loman is controlling the pace.

Loman is looking for a kimura here.
Loman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuominen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Loman trying to control but Tuominen is working from the bottom.
Tuominen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Loman won't allow Tuominen to sweep him here.

Tuominen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Loman is aware though and is defending well.
Tuominen can't keep his opponent in guard - Loman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tuominen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuominen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Loman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Loman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tuominen's guard.
Loman prevents Tuominen from improving his position.
Tuominen is in trouble now - Loman has advanced to mount!
Tuominen wants to hold on but Loman pushes him away.
Tuominen regains half guard.
Loman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teuvo Loman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Loman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tuominen is just riding it out for now. Loman eventually gives up the hold.
Tuominen is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Tuominen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Loman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tuominen sees it coming and defends easily.
Tuominen is looking to get back to full guard here but Loman has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tuominen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loman controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teuvo Loman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Loman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teuvo Loman!