PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Fuentes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taalasmaa's entrance music is Smurffit - Tunteisiin. A fine choice. Fuentes has chosen Transplants - Killafornia as his entrance music. Seppo Taalasmaa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pedro Fuentes's chin.

Taalasmaa
vs
Fuentes

172 cm
29
162 lbs
21 - 11 - 0

182 cm
24
165 lbs
15 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Taalasmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Fuentes!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa scores with a punch to the head.
Taalasmaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taalasmaa throws an overhand right that lands on Fuentes's shoulder, as Fuentes tries to avoid the shot.
Taalasmaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fuentes counters with a nice kick to the body.

Taalasmaa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taalasmaa lands in his opponent's guard.
Fuentes seems keen to control Taalasmaa's posture.
Fuentes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fuentes pulls Taalasmaa in to control the position.
Taalasmaa tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuentes is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Pedro Fuentes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Taalasmaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taalasmaa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fuentes slips under a jab from Taalasmaa.
Fuentes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taalasmaa moves out of range as Fuentes throws a body kick.
Taalasmaa drops his hands momentarily and Fuentes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Taalasmaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuentes moves away.
Fuentes lands a nice shot to the body.
Fuentes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown but Fuentes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taalasmaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Fuentes finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuentes connects with the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fuentes.
Fuentes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fuentes swings for the body but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Taalasmaa misses with a straight right.
Taalasmaa misses with a straight right.
Fuentes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fuentes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taalasmaa in his tracks.
Taalasmaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Taalasmaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taalasmaa, as that shot connected.
Fuentes misses with a head kick.
Taalasmaa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fuentes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fuentes scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa misses the body punch
and Fuentes counters with a left to the body.
Taalasmaa is breathing heavily.
Fuentes misses with a body shot.
Taalasmaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fuentes doesn't seem bothered though.
Taalasmaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fuentes throws a body punch but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Taalasmaa throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Fuentes to counter with a crisp jab.
Taalasmaa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
An inside leg kick from Fuentes misses.
Taalasmaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fuentes tries to land a leg kick but Taalasmaa saw it coming and moves away.
Fuentes feints and then cracks Taalasmaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taalasmaa down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taalasmaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Taalasmaa checks a leg kick.
Taalasmaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuentes throws out the jab.
Taalasmaa shoots in but Fuentes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fuentes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fuentes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taalasmaa's calf.
Taalasmaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pedro Fuentes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Fuentes tenderised Taalasmaa's leg. Taalasmaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taalasmaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fuentes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fuentes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taalasmaa.
Fuentes tests Taalasmaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fuentes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Fuentes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fuentes, right into the meat.
Taalasmaa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fuentes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taalasmaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuentes.
Taalasmaa thows a body shot but no joy.
Fuentes throws a head kick that misses
and Fuentes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fuentes.
Fuentes looks to land a body kick but Taalasmaa moved away.
Fuentes swinging wildly here.
Taalasmaa swings for the body but Fuentes moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Fuentes.
Fuentes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fuentes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fuentes.
Fuentes thows a body shot but no joy.
Taalasmaa avoids the head kick by Fuentes.
Taalasmaa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fuentes.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taalasmaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fuentes counters with an outside leg kick.
Pedro Fuentes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Taalasmaa does it's job there.
Fuentes throws a head kick that Taalasmaa semi-blocks.
Taalasmaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fuentes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taalasmaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Fuentes.
Good standup being displayed there by Fuentes as he connects with a hook.
Taalasmaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taalasmaa. Fuentes does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Taalasmaa moves out of range of the body kick from Fuentes.
Fuentes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taalasmaa throws out the jab.
Fuentes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taalasmaa manages to avoid it.
Taalasmaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Fuentes counters with a nice body kick.
Fuentes throws a big shot that misses.
Taalasmaa checks a leg kick.
Fuentes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good exchange - Taalasmaa coming out on top.
Taalasmaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fuentes slips a jab from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa lands a right hook to the body.
Taalasmaa has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taalasmaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuentes.
Fuentes throws a wild body kick that Taalasmaa sees coming a mile off.
Fuentes throws a low kick but Taalasmaa moves out of range easily.
Fuentes throws a leg kick but Taalasmaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taalasmaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fuentes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taalasmaa throws a looping overhand right but Fuentes ducks down to avoid it.
Taalasmaa works the jab nicely.
Fuentes thumps Taalasmaa with a low kick.
Taalasmaa lands a nice shot that snaps Fuentes's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taalasmaa, as that shot connected.
Fuentes moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Fuentes misses with a low kick.
Taalasmaa thows a body shot but no joy.
Taalasmaa checks a low kick from Fuentes.
Taalasmaa cracks Fuentes with a good jab.
Fuentes digs a good hook to Taalasmaa's body.
Taalasmaa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fuentes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taalasmaa lands a body shot.
Fuentes is breathing heavily.
Fuentes moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fuentes moves out of range of the strikes.
Fuentes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fuentes takes one to the chin there.
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 Seppo Taalasmaa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Taalasmaa misses with an uppercut. Fuentes saw that one coming.
Taalasmaa throws the left hand but Fuentes avoids the punch easily.
Fuentes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taalasmaa is out of range.
Taalasmaa shoots in looking for a takedown. Fuentes tries to sprawl out of it but Taalasmaa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fuentes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taalasmaa throws a right hand that misses
and Fuentes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Taalasmaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Fuentes.
Fuentes scores with a body shot.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown but Fuentes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fuentes throws a combination that misses
and Taalasmaa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fuentes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fuentes throws a solid leg kick but Taalasmaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fuentes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fuentes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taalasmaa throws out a loose jab but Fuentes uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentes staying out of range there.
Taalasmaa lands an overhand right.
Taalasmaa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fuentes misses with an uppercut.
Fuentes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fuentes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taalasmaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fuentes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Taalasmaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuentes takes a swing at Taalasmaa's ribcage but misses.
Fuentes throws a body punch but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Taalasmaa looks to land a left hand but Fuentes moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Taalasmaa finds it's way through Fuentes's defenses.
Fuentes throws a wild body kick that Taalasmaa sees coming a mile off.
Taalasmaa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fuentes finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Fuentes there.
Fuentes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taalasmaa is out of range.
Taalasmaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuentes is looking to score with low kicks.
Fuentes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fuentes lands a high kick!
Taalasmaa throws an overhand right that lands on Fuentes's shoulder, as Fuentes tries to avoid the shot.
Taalasmaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuentes moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa throws a hook to the side of Fuentes's head but Fuentes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fuentes cracks Taalasmaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some bone on bone action there as Taalasmaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Taalasmaa connects with a single shot there.
Taalasmaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Taalasmaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taalasmaa misses the jab.
Taalasmaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fuentes's hands.
Taalasmaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taalasmaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuentes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taalasmaa rather than just go for the knockout.
Taalasmaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fuentes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fuentes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fuentes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fuentes. That's going to slow Taalasmaa down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuentes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taalasmaa throws a hook but Fuentes blocks it.
Taalasmaa misses with an uppercut.
Taalasmaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice cross by Taalasmaa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuentes misses with a low kick.
Fuentes scores with a decent looking hook.
Fuentes swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Seppo Taalasmaa.
I think Taalasmaa 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Taalasmaa!
After the big win, Seppo Taalasmaa made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors M/S Paint Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.