PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Torsti Turjake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdemar Friman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Friman's choice of entrance music: Metallica - Damage Inc.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Turjake
vs
Friman

170 cm
25
161 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

168 cm
27
160 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torsti Turjake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valdemar Friman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Friman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Friman walks into a jab.
Friman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turjake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Friman.
Friman defending well as Turjake loads up on a big left hand.
Torsti Turjake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turjake cracks Friman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Friman throws a hook but Turjake avoids it easily.
Turjake scores with a jab.
Turjake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Friman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Friman slips a straight right by Turjake.
Turjake jabs Friman right on the nose. Friman blinks but takes it well.

Friman has closed the distance and engaged Turjake in a clinch.

Turjake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turjake throws out a loose jab but Friman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Turjake. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turjake.

Friman closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Turjake.
Turjake lands a right hand.
Turjake is trying to break free.
Turjake cracks Friman with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turjake is defending well for now.
Turjake trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Turjake.
Turjake misses with the head strike.
Turjake can't break the clinch.
Friman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee is keeping an eye on Turjake - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Friman lands a knee to the head.
Friman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Friman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Friman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Turjake.
Friman looks gassed!

Turjake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Friman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turjake scores with a shot to the body.
Turjake digs a good hook to Friman's body.
Sloppy strikes from Turjake. Those never looked like landing.
Turjake misses with a wild combination.
Turjake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turjake throws out a powerful jab.
Turjake throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Friman on the side of the head.
Friman shoots in and drives through. Turjake sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turjake connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Friman scrambles back to his feet.
Turjake scores with a crisp jab that stopped Friman in his tracks.
Turjake connects with a right hand. Friman shakes it off.
Turjake connects with a good right hand that stumbles Friman. Friman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turjake lands with a good body shot.
Turjake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Friman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Turjake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Turjake.
Turjake lands a jab to the nose.
Friman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Turjake shoots in and gets a takedown into Friman's guard.
Turjake wants to control from the top but Friman keeps moving.
Turjake throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Friman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Turjake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turjake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turjake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Turjake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turjake trying to control the position from guard on top but Friman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turjake throws and elbow that misses. Friman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turjake's guard. Nice move by Friman!
Turjake controls Friman momentarily but Friman frees himself.
Friman won't allow Turjake to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turjake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turjake wants to stand up but Friman is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Friman pushing down on Turjake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Turjake is looking to improve his position.
Turjake is looking to escape.
Friman wants to free his trapped foot but Turjake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Turjake is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Friman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turjake is just riding it out for now. Friman eventually gives up the hold.

Friman is looking for a kimura but Turjake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Friman to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Turjake connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Friman momentarily.
Turjake misses with an uppercut.
Turjake with a nice cross.
Turjake misses with a few strikes there.

Oooh a lovely combination from Friman sends Turjake down but not out. Friman dives into side control looking to finish.

It looks like Torsti Turjake has been cut.
Turjake managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Friman.

Turjake bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Valdemar Friman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Friman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turjake dodges the punch combination from Friman.
A swing and a miss from Friman.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turjake checks a leg kick.
Turjake lands a right hook to the body.
Friman throws a low kick, looking for Turjake's leg but Turjake calmly moves out of range.
Turjake slips a jab from Friman.
Friman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Friman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turjake throws a jab when Friman was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friman throws a sloppy head kick and Turjake moves out of range easily.

Friman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Friman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turjake wants to break free but Friman has control.
Turjake avoiding damage as Friman throws knees to the body.
Turjake managing to block the knees to the body from Friman.
A right hook to the body lands for Turjake.
Friman is breathing heavily.
Turjake is trying to break free.
Friman missing with knees to the body.
Turjake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Friman or not.
Turjake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Friman gets underhooks to prevent Turjake's takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Turjake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turjake avoiding damage as Friman throws knees to the body.
Friman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Turjake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turjake managing to block the knees to the body from Friman.

Turjake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Friman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Friman walks into a straight right hand from Turjake.
Turjake scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turjake.
A combination from Friman does no damage.
Turjake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Friman on the side of the head.
Turjake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Friman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turjake lands a jab.
Nice shot by Turjake.
Turjake lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Turjake cracks a nice hook into Friman's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Turjake lands an impressive looking overhand right. Friman doesn't seem phased though.
Turjake lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Friman pushes Turjake up against the cage in a clinch.
Turjake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Friman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turjake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Friman or not.
Friman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Turjake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turjake lands a slapping body shot.
Torsti Turjake is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turjake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turjake lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Turjake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Friman drops his hands momentarily and Turjake takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turjake getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Friman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turjake lunges at Friman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Friman's hand.
Turjake moves into range and connects with a jab.
Friman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turjake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turjake lands with an uppercut that bounces Friman off the cage and back into rage.
Turjake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Friman sprawls well. Friman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turjake gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torsti Turjake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Friman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turjake finds it's way round the side to connect with Friman's head.
Turjake scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turjake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Turjake.
Turjake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Friman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Friman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turjake lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friman moves forwards but Turjake connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turjake misses with a two punch combination.
Friman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Friman defending well as Turjake loads up on a big left hand.
Turjake scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Friman.
Friman slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turjake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Friman.
Turjake tests Friman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Torsti Turjake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Torsti Turjake's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Turjake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Friman.
Turjake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Friman circles away quickly and effectively.
Friman throws a predictable looking body shot

and Turjake counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Turjake.
Turjake trying to control but Friman is working from the bottom.
Turjake throws a big right hand that misses.
Turjake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turjake preventing the sweep.
Turjake throwing strikes but missing.
Friman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turjake trying to control but Friman is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Torsti Turjake.
Turjake avoids the body shot from Friman.
Turjake slaps away a takedown attempt from Friman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Turjake with a jab.
Friman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Turjake there.
Friman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turjake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Friman as he avoids it easily.
Turjake loads up on a big right hand but Friman slips the punch.
Friman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Turjake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Turjake shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Friman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Turjake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Turjake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Friman can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turjake is one step ahead there.
Friman has momentary wrist control but Turjake slips an elbow through the middle.
Turjake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Friman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Friman throws some wild stikes that Turjake manages to avoid easily.

Friman looking to secure an arm triangle but Turjake defends it well.
Turjake wants to control but Friman is having none of it.
Turjake is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Friman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Turjake can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Turjake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turjake tries to hold on but Friman pushes him away.
Torsti Turjake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turjake stops Friman from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Turjake tries to improve his position but instead Friman has taken his back!

Friman working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Well, with Friman on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Turjake is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Even with his hooks in, Friman manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Valdemar Friman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Turjake is really stuck here.

Friman working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Turjake tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Friman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Turjake slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Turjake won't allow Friman to pass to mount.

Turjake has one foot on Friman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Friman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turjake connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Friman scrambles back to his feet.
Turjake throws a nice looking combination but Friman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turjake scores with a jab.
Turjake misses with a straight left.
Turjake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turjake throws a combination. Friman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Torsti Turjake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turjake has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torsti Turjake!