PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kamuf Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tahkojuusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tahkojuusto has chosen AC/DC : T.N.T as his entrance music. Teppo Tahkojuusto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Larsen
vs
Tahkojuusto

185 cm
26
199 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

185 cm
26
186 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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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 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamuf Larsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Tahkojuusto!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsen loads up on a big right hand but Tahkojuusto slips the punch.

Tahkojuusto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Larsen napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Tahkojuusto stands up.
A swing and a miss from Larsen.
Tahkojuusto defending well as Larsen loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Larsen.
Some wild striking there from Larsen.
Larsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Tahkojuusto 's head but he takes it in his stride.

It looks like Teppo Tahkojuusto has been cut.
Larsen throws a hook but Tahkojuusto avoids it easily.
Larsen missing with a left hand there. Tahkojuusto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tahkojuusto.

Tahkojuusto closes the distance and pushes Larsen back into the cage.

Tahkojuusto breaks the clinch.
Tahkojuusto slips a jab from Larsen.
Larsen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tahkojuusto.
A head kick from Tahkojuusto lands but Larsen takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larsen throws out the jab.
Tahkojuusto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Larsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Larsen misses.
Tahkojuusto ducks under a wild hook from Larsen.
Tahkojuusto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Larsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tahkojuusto somewhat.
Tahkojuusto slips under a jab.
Larsen swinging wildly here.
Kamuf Larsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tahkojuusto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larsen.

Tahkojuusto scores with a takedown into Larsen's guard.
Larsen is breathing heavily.
Larsen keeping moving, preventing Tahkojuusto from controlling successfully.
Larsen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tahkojuusto!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto 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.
Tahkojuusto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tahkojuusto looking to control.
Larsen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tahkojuusto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Larsen is refusing to be controlled, as Tahkojuusto sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tahkojuusto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Larsen wants to stand back up but Tahkojuusto manages to pass into side control.
Tahkojuusto landing a few strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tahkojuusto trying to control the position but Larsen is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tahkojuusto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kamuf Larsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Larsen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tahkojuusto doesn't seem phased though.
Tahkojuusto scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from Larsen misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tahkojuusto is looking to clinch but Larsen is avoiding it.
Tahkojuusto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tahkojuusto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larsen but Larsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kamuf Larsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Tahkojuusto.
Larsen missing with a left hand there. Tahkojuusto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teppo Tahkojuusto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teppo Tahkojuusto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tahkojuusto ducks under a wild hook from Larsen.

Larsen drops Tahkojuusto with a big left hand and mounts him. Tahkojuusto is in big trouble!

Tahkojuusto is rocked!
Larsen unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Tahkojuusto wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Larsen celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamuf Larsen!