PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Lontrame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tero Taikina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lontrame kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Knife Party by Deftones. Taikina is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cookie song. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tero Taikina was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Lontrame
vs
Taikina

170 cm
27
180 lbs
19 - 20 - 2

166 cm
30
179 lbs
12 - 10 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Vincent Lontrame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Taikina!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taikina looks for a takedown but Lontrame sprawls well.
Taikina lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lontrame misses with an uppercut. Taikina saw that one coming.

Taikina rushes Lontrame and presses him up against the cage.
Taikina scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lontrame blocks the elbow strike.
Lontrame misses with a body punch.
Lontrame goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taikina has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lontrame avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taikina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lontrame's brow.
Taikina lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lontrame tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taikina's elbow.
Taikina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lontrame is trying to break free.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lontrame.
A head punch on the inside from Lontrame fails to land.
Lontrame misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taikina prevents a body shot from Lontrame.
Taikina lands a shot to the body.

Lontrame's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Lontrame, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lontrame walks into a left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Taikina lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taikina checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Taikina wants to clinch up but Lontrame keeps it at a distance.
Taikina lands with a straight right. Lontrame didn't see that one coming.

Taikina rushes Lontrame and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lontrame.

Taikina gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Taikina trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lontrame manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lontrame wants to control from the top but Taikina keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lontrame trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taikina's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taikina pulls Lontrame in to control the position.
Taikina bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lontrame's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taikina tries to free his leg and advance position but Lontrame is retaining full guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Vincent Lontrame wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Taikina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lontrame.
Lontrame misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lontrame misses with a wild body shot.
Taikina looks to land a left hand but Lontrame moved out of range nicely.
Taikina throws an overhand right that lands on Lontrame's shoulder, as Lontrame tries to avoid the shot.

Taikina feints and as Lontrame raises his hands in defense, Taikina changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lontrame is trying to control the position but Taikina postures up.
Taikina throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taikina missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lontrame utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taikina slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Taikina trying to control the position from guard on top but Lontrame is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vincent Lontrame.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lontrame throws a body punch but Taikina moves out of range.
Lontrame throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taikina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lontrame throws out the jab.
Taikina showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lontrame.
Vincent Lontrame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taikina checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taikina scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lontrame doesn't seem bothered though.
Lontrame throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lontrame lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lontrame swinging wildly here.
Vincent Lontrame is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Lontrame misses.

Taikina gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taikina looking to stall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taikina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taikina lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lontrame blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taikina blocking some punches.
Lontrame blocks the elbow strike.
Taikina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lontrame throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taikina blocks it with crossed arms.

Lontrame breaks the clinch.
Taikina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lontrame manages to avoid it.
A jab from Taikina does it's job there.
Lontrame blocks a jab.
Lontrame scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tero Taikina dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lontrame lands with an uppercut that bounces Taikina off the cage and back into range.
Taikina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lontrame.
Lontrame just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch! Lontrame slams his shin into Taikina's torso.
Lontrame scores with a jab to the head.
Lontrame is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Lontrame.
Lontrame throws a chopping leg kick but Taikina manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good exchange - Taikina coming out on top.
Lontrame drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Lontrame avoids the body shot from Taikina.
An inside leg kick from Lontrame misses.
Taikina swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lontrame tries to land a front kick but Taikina steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taikina shoots for a takedown but Lontrame saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Taikina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taikina on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taikina fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lontrame looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lontrame swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taikina.
Taikina avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taikina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lontrame paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lontrame throws an overhand right that lands on Taikina's shoulder, as Taikina tries to avoid the shot.
Lontrame swinging wildly here.
Taikina shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lontrame as he jumps to the side.
Taikina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lontrame paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taikina misses the shot to the body.
Lontrame lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taikina at a distance.
Taikina throws a series of punches but Lontrame avoids them all with ease.
Lontrame connects with a solid leg kick.
Lontrame feints and then cracks Taikina's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taikina down.
A jab from Lontrame misses.
A left lands for Lontrame.
Lontrame lunges at Taikina with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taikina's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lontrame slips a straight right by Taikina.
Lontrame throws a right hand that Taikina ducks under and follows up with a left that Taikina also avoids with ease.
Taikina fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vincent Lontrame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tero Taikina.
Taikina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lontrame manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame keeps the fight on the outside.
Lontrame connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taikina. Taikina circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taikina moves away from the strike by Lontrame.
Lontrame throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lontrame gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lontrame walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taikina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lontrame.
Lontrame misses with a body shot.
Taikina chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lontrame can pounce on him.
Lontrame getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lontrame swings for the body but Taikina moves out of range.
Lontrame throws a hook to the side of Taikina's head but Taikina sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taikina looks to land a left hand but Lontrame moved out of range nicely.
Vincent Lontrame is winning the standup battle so far.
Taikina scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Taikina does no damage.
Lontrame displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taikina.
Lontrame throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taikina's head backwards.

Lontrame gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Taikina to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Taikina is breathing heavily.
Taikina passes into half guard.
Taikina is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Taikina is standing up over Lontrame. Lontrame looks to escape but Taikina dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Taikina seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Taikina grinds an elbow into Lontrame's temple.
Lontrame is being controlled here.
Taikina wants to take a breather but Lontrame manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Taikina.
Tero Taikina has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taikina trying to control but Lontrame is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Lontrame dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lontrame misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lontrame misses with a low kick.

Taikina manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lontrame on his heels. He'll look to pass Lontrame's guard now, I'm sure.
Taikina postures up in Lontrame's guard and throws a big left but Lontrame blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taikina accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lontrame keeping full guard, as Taikina tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taikina throws an elbow that misses. Lontrame uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taikina's guard. Nice move by Lontrame!
Taikina looking to control.
Lontrame trying to control the position from guard on top but Taikina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lontrame won't allow Taikina to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lontrame stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taikina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lontrame is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vincent Lontrame has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lontrame misses with a two punch combination.
Lontrame tries to land a front kick but Taikina steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lontrame scores with a body shot.
Taikina darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lontrame looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taikina takes a swing at Lontrame's ribcage but misses.
Taikina shoots in for a takedown but Lontrame shows good takedown defense.
Lontrame moves away from the strike by Taikina.
Taikina takes a swing at Lontrame's ribcage but misses.
Lontrame misses with a low kick.
Lontrame throws out a leg kick but Taikina moves out of range and Lontrame only half commits.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Lontrame.
Lontrame lands the left hand.

Taikina forces Lontrame back against the cage and clinches.
Taikina misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taikina.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lontrame fails to land.
Taikina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taikina.
Lontrame throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lontrame dodges an elbow strike from Taikina.
Lontrame throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Lontrame scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tero Taikina seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lontrame.
Taikina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lontrame digs a right hand underneath Taikina's ribcage. Taikina let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taikina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lontrame lands a nice knee to the body.
Lontrame working aggressively here.
Lontrame lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Lontrame goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lontrame lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taikina backwards.
Lontrame working hard to break the clinch.
Taikina throws an elbow that misses.
Lontrame prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lontrame manages to break the clinch.
Lontrame takes a swing at Taikina's ribcage but misses.
Lontrame scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lontrame connects with a right hand. Taikina shakes it off.
Taikina takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lontrame throws a head kick that misses.
Taikina is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lontrame.
Lontrame listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Lontrame misses.
Lontrame pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Taikina. Beautiful body shot.
Taikina is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taikina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lontrame moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taikina misses with a wild body shot.
Lontrame lands an overhand right.
Lontrame throws a low kick, looking for Taikina's leg but Taikina calmly moves out of range.
Lontrame throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Lontrame showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lontrame 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Lontrame!
Vincent Lontrame took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm like Kobe Bryant in a Colorado hotel room...I'm unstoppable!!'.