PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silva Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Kick Ass. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Anderson
vs
Taalasmaa

195 cm
23
197 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

170 cm
27
160 lbs
24 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silva Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Taalasmaa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Taalasmaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taalasmaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taalasmaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taalasmaa misses with a looping left.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taalasmaa thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Taalasmaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taalasmaa throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Taalasmaa counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taalasmaa moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Nice shot by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taalasmaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taalasmaa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Taalasmaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderson looks to throw a body kick
and Taalasmaa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taalasmaa shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taalasmaa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Taalasmaa checks a leg kick.
Taalasmaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Taalasmaa tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Anderson.
Taalasmaa checks the leg kick.
Taalasmaa tries to move into range but Anderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Anderson avoids the body shot from Taalasmaa.
A big left from Taalasmaa misses.
Taalasmaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
A low kick from Taalasmaa misses
and Anderson counters with a nice body kick.
Silva Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taalasmaa takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anderson motions for Taalasmaa to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson scores with a jab to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Taalasmaa throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson misses with a double jab.

Taalasmaa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anderson's half guard.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Taalasmaa sits in half guard.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Taalasmaa slips a nice elbow through Anderson's hands, connecting with Anderson's forehead.
Taalasmaa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taalasmaa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Taalasmaa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Taalasmaa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taalasmaa trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Taalasmaa throwing strikes but missing.
Taalasmaa being controlled here momentarily.
Taalasmaa tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Taalasmaa stands up over Anderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taalasmaa being controlled here momentarily.
Taalasmaa passes Anderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Anderson throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Taalasmaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taalasmaa misses with a looping left.
Anderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Taalasmaa ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Taalasmaa lands a jab to the head.

Taalasmaa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Taalasmaa thows a big elbow that misses.
Taalasmaa stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anderson is trying to keep Taalasmaa in close.
Taalasmaa postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Taalasmaa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taalasmaa is one step ahead there.
Taalasmaa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taalasmaa landing with the ground and pound.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Taalasmaa from controlling successfully.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taalasmaa throws a big right hand that misses.
Taalasmaa throws and elbow that misses. Anderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taalasmaa's guard. Nice move by Anderson!
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Taalasmaa blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Taalasmaa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taalasmaa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taalasmaa wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taalasmaa throws and elbow that misses. Anderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taalasmaa's guard. Nice move by Anderson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taalasmaa is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.

Taalasmaa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Anderson has passed into half guard!
Taalasmaa is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anderson passes to full mount!
Anderson raining down shots from the mount!
Anderson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Seppo Taalasmaa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taalasmaa tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anderson working Taalasmaa over with strikes here.
Anderson landing strikes from the mount and Taalasmaa is in trouble!
Taalasmaa can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taalasmaa taking shots to the head.
Taalasmaa is looking to get to half guard.
Anderson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Taalasmaa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Taalasmaa is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Taalasmaa to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson is landing with some decent strikes but Taalasmaa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Taalasmaa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Silva Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Taalasmaa misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Anderson.
Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taalasmaa can pounce on him.
Taalasmaa misses with a body kick.
Taalasmaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson tries to land a front kick but Taalasmaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson connects with a right hand. Taalasmaa shakes it off.
Taalasmaa throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Taalasmaa throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Taalasmaa sees coming a mile off.
Taalasmaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taalasmaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Anderson.
Taalasmaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taalasmaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taalasmaa in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taalasmaa misses with a looping right.
Anderson throws a one two combo.
A clash of legs there as Taalasmaa blocks the low kick.
Anderson lands with a nice body kick.
Anderson misses with a hook. Taalasmaa ducked under it nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Taalasmaa.
Anderson thows a leg kick but Taalasmaa checks it
and Taalasmaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taalasmaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taalasmaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taalasmaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa checks a leg kick.
Taalasmaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taalasmaa moves out of range of the body kick from Anderson.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Taalasmaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taalasmaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Taalasmaa moves out of range easily.
Seppo Taalasmaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson wants to land a leg kick but Taalasmaa is out of range.
Taalasmaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Taalasmaa moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Taalasmaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taalasmaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taalasmaa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Anderson.
Taalasmaa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Anderson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taalasmaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A cross from Anderson lands.
Anderson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left lands for Anderson.
Silva Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silva Anderson!