PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josses Bullaboski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Turmiola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turmiola is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica: Enter Sandman. Tommi Turmiola will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bullaboski
vs
Turmiola

197 cm
18
255 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

206 cm
22
262 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Herbal Shop Helsinki

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josses Bullaboski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Turmiola!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bullaboski scores with a takedown into Turmiola's guard.
Bullaboski throws a big right hand that misses.
Bullaboski slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bullaboski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bullaboski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Turmiola really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bullaboski content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turmiola gets back to half guard.
Turmiola wants to get back to his feet.
Turmiola wants to stand back up but Bullaboski manages to pass into side control.
Turmiola tries to improve position but can't.
Bullaboski tries to score with some ground and pound. Turmiola controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Bullaboski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turmiola is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Turmiola is looking for a sweep.
Bullaboski working the ground and pound from side control.
Turmiola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bullaboski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bullaboski wants to control but Turmiola is keeping him busy.
Turmiola is trying to get back to half guard.
Turmiola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turmiola bucks up and tries to throw Bullaboski off but instead Bullaboski has got his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bullaboski working for a choke but Turmiola is defending well.
Bullaboski is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Turmiola's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Turmiola controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Good control from Bullaboski.
Turmiola is taking damage to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turmiola can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bullaboski lands a shot to the head.
Turmiola is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bullaboski gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josses Bullaboski dominated that round.
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.

Turmiola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turmiola gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bullaboski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Turmiola's guard now.
Bullaboski stops Turmiola from standing up.
Bullaboski stopping the sweep attempt from Turmiola.
Turmiola wants to stand but Bullaboski is controlling the position.
Bullaboski distracts Turmiola with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Turmiola is breathing heavily.
Bullaboski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullaboski with a nice head shot there.
Bullaboski prevents Turmiola from getting back to his feet.
Bullaboski is in close to Turmiola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Turmiola is looking to stand up but Bullaboski isn't so interested in that idea.
Bullaboski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turmiola wants to sweep but no luck.

Bullaboski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bullaboski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Turmiola has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bullaboski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Turmiola.
Bullaboski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Bullaboski decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Turmiola connects with a high kick.
Turmiola with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bullaboski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turmiola's guard.
Turmiola is looking to sweep but instead, Bullaboski has passed into half guard.

Turmiola makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turmiola throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Josses Bullaboski has been cut.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Turmiola! Bullaboski is out on his feet! Turmiola rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Bullaboski is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Bullaboski is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommi Turmiola!