PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cappadonna Frappuccino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Tasalakki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Frappuccino might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Apinamies. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Frappuccino
vs
Tasalakki

185 cm
22
180 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

175 cm
23
170 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cappadonna Frappuccino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Tasalakki!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frappuccino avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid body kick from Tasalakki.
Frappuccino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tasalakki misses with an uppercut. Frappuccino saw that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tasalakki is defended easily by Frappuccino.
Frappuccino jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frappuccino throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tasalakki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Frappuccino's guard.
Tasalakki trying to control the position from guard on top but Frappuccino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tasalakki has gone for a leg lock! Frappuccino slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tasalakki's guard.
Frappuccino slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Frappuccino won't allow Tasalakki to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Frappuccino has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tasalakki is proving hard to escape from.
Frappuccino won't allow Tasalakki to sweep him here.
Frappuccino looking to pass the guard.
Frappuccino content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frappuccino sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Tasalakki trying to keep a closed guard but Frappuccino is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tasalakki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tauno Tasalakki will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Frappuccino cracks Tasalakki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tasalakki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frappuccino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tasalakki somewhat.
Frappuccino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tasalakki at a distance.
Frappuccino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tasalakki.
Tasalakki walks into a jab.
Tasalakki takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasalakki fails to land the takedown.
Cappadonna Frappuccino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tauno Tasalakki.
Frappuccino throws a big shot that misses.
Tasalakki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frappuccino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frappuccino lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Tauno Tasalakki has been cut.
Frappuccino displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Frappuccino missing with a left hand there. Tasalakki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tasalakki misses with a combination
and Frappuccino counters with a series of strikes. Tasalakki will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frappuccino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frappuccino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Tasalakki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frappuccino. Tasalakki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tasalakki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tasalakki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frappuccino throws an overhand right that lands on Tasalakki's shoulder, as Tasalakki tries to avoid the shot.
Tasalakki staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Frappuccino finds it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frappuccino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cappadonna Frappuccino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tasalakki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frappuccino just misses with a punch to the body.
Frappuccino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tasalakki lands an overhand right.
Frappuccino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frappuccino throws a sloppy body shot
and Tasalakki counters with a one-two to the body.
A combination from Frappuccino does no damage.
Frappuccino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frappuccino missing with a left hand there. Tasalakki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tasalakki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frappuccino swivels and escapes.
Frappuccino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Tasalakki to counter with a crisp jab.
Frappuccino misses with a double jab.
Frappuccino scores with a decent looking hook.
Tasalakki fails with a takedown attempt.
Tasalakki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frappuccino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cappadonna Frappuccino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tauno Tasalakki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Frappuccino connects with the punch.
Frappuccino is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tasalakki is looking to clinch but Frappuccino is avoiding it.
Frappuccino throws a jab but it's blocked by Tasalakki.
Tasalakki is looking to score with low kicks.
Tasalakki tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Tasalakki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tasalakki lands a jab to Frappuccino's midsection.
Tasalakki takes one to the chin there.
Tasalakki shoots in for a takedown but Frappuccino shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frappuccino lands a jab-cross combination.
Cappadonna Frappuccino is winning the standup battle so far.
Frappuccino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Frappuccino lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Tasalakki is rocked!
Tasalakki misses with a leg kick
and Frappuccino counters with a nice body shot.
Tasalakki closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Frappuccino to counter with a crisp jab.
Frappuccino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cappadonna Frappuccino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tasalakki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Frappuccino checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tasalakki.
Cappadonna Frappuccino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frappuccino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Frappuccino cracks Tasalakki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Frappuccino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tasalakki circles away quickly and effectively.
Frappuccino misses with a few strikes there.
Frappuccino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Frappuccino tries to bum rush Tasalakki with a series of wild strikes but Tasalakki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tasalakki shoots and misses
enabling Frappuccino to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frappuccino throws a jab when Tasalakki was well out of range.
Frappuccino looks to score with a jab to the body but Tasalakki is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tasalakki misses the target.
Tasalakki misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Frappuccino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tasalakki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frappuccino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tasalakki on the side of the head.
Tasalakki has his takedown stuffed
and Tasalakki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cappadonna Frappuccino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tauno Tasalakki.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frappuccino ducks under a wild hook from Tasalakki.
Frappuccino misses with a double jab.
Frappuccino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Frappuccino loads up on a big right hand but Tasalakki slips the punch.
Frappuccino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Frappuccino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tasalakki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frappuccino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tasalakki ducks under a wild hook from Frappuccino.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cappadonna Frappuccino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Frappuccino has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cappadonna Frappuccino!