PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Andersson
vs
Taalasmaa

186 cm
24
160 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

170 cm
28
160 lbs
26 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taalasmaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taalasmaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andersson.

Taalasmaa drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Andersson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Taalasmaa can't escape the position.
Taalasmaa is squirming around, avoiding Andersson's attempts to control the action.
Andersson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taalasmaa is looking to get to half guard.
Taalasmaa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Taalasmaa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andersson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andersson's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taalasmaa throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
A lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson tries to roll but Taalasmaa sticks to his back.
Taalasmaa missing with punches from the back.
Taalasmaa throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Andersson covering up well under a series of strikes from Taalasmaa.
Andersson turns into Taalasmaa and is now in his guard.
Andersson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Taalasmaa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andersson defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Taalasmaa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andersson defends well.
Taalasmaa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andersson is one step ahead there.
Taalasmaa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taalasmaa is on top in guard.
Taalasmaa looking to pass the guard.
Taalasmaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Andersson, not yet.
Taalasmaa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taalasmaa is one step ahead there.
Andersson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Andersson keeping full guard, as Taalasmaa tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taalasmaa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taalasmaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taalasmaa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taalasmaa postures up and lands a big shot to Andersson's brow.
Andersson 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.
Taalasmaa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andersson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taalasmaa looking to sit in guard and control but Andersson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Taalasmaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taalasmaa is trying to control the position but Andersson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taalasmaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andersson stopping the sweep attempt from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa trying to control the position.
Andersson won't allow Taalasmaa to sweep him here.
Andersson trying to control but Taalasmaa is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersson postures up in Taalasmaa's guard and throws a big left but Taalasmaa blocks it.

Taalasmaa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Taalasmaa is keeping the position.

Taalasmaa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taalasmaa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Andersson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Taalasmaa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Andersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taalasmaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andersson.
Taalasmaa throws a lazy right hand but Andersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taalasmaa checks a leg kick nicely.
Taalasmaa throws a leg kick
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab.
Taalasmaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taalasmaa misses with an uppercut. Andersson saw that one coming.
Taalasmaa feints and then cracks Andersson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andersson down.
Taalasmaa swinging wildly here.
Taalasmaa ducks right into an uppercut from Andersson.
Frank Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Taalasmaa tenderised Andersson's leg. Andersson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taalasmaa throws a right hand that misses
and Taalasmaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andersson misses with a looping left.
Taalasmaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taalasmaa lands a body shot.
Taalasmaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taalasmaa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Andersson counters with a good low kick that Taalasmaa was not able to check.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook. Andersson ducked under it nicely.
Andersson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andersson cracks a nice hook into Taalasmaa's ribs.
Andersson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taalasmaa is able to avoid easily.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Andersson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taalasmaa swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andersson.
Taalasmaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taalasmaa wants to clinch but Andersson slips to the side
and Andersson counters with a nice uppercut.
Taalasmaa lunges at Andersson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andersson's hand.
Taalasmaa swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Taalasmaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andersson connects with a leg kick. Taalasmaa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Andersson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taalasmaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Taalasmaa.
Andersson tries to move into range but Taalasmaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws a hook to the side of Taalasmaa's head but Taalasmaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taalasmaa misses with a leg kick
and Andersson counters with a nice leg kick.
Taalasmaa looks to land a left hand but Andersson moved out of range nicely.
Andersson lands a head shot.
Andersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taalasmaa scores with a nice head shot.
Taalasmaa misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andersson.
Andersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taalasmaa moves away.
Andersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taalasmaa throws a low kick, looking for Andersson's leg but Andersson calmly moves out of range.

Taalasmaa scores a takedown into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wants to hold on but Taalasmaa pushes him away.
Andersson is desperately trying to improve his position but Taalasmaa has a good base and remains in mount.
Andersson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Taalasmaa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersson wants to hold on but Taalasmaa pushes him away.
Andersson is in a horrible position here. Taalasmaa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Taalasmaa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Andersson looks a forlorn figure.
Andersson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Taalasmaa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Andersson regains half guard.
Taalasmaa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andersson defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Taalasmaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Taalasmaa misses the jab.
Andersson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andersson.
Taalasmaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa misses with a left hand
and Andersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Taalasmaa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Andersson is trying desperately to improve position.
Taalasmaa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Andersson wants to control but Taalasmaa is having none of it.

Taalasmaa is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Taalasmaa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Seppo Taalasmaa!