PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Solovyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Solovyev has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Seppo Taalasmaa's chin.

Taalasmaa
vs
Solovyev

170 cm
35
160 lbs
45 - 22 - 0

171 cm
32
157 lbs
32 - 8 - 2

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Insanely flexible

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World class MT
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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 45 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seppo Taalasmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Solovyev!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Taalasmaa does no damage.
Solovyev connects with a solid leg kick.
Solovyev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Solovyev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taalasmaa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taalasmaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Solovyev connects with a solid leg kick.
Taalasmaa misses with a few strikes there.
Solovyev lands a glancing blow to the side of Taalasmaa's head.
Solovyev throws a head kick that misses.
Solovyev misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Solovyev does it's job there.
Taalasmaa misses with a body kick.
Taalasmaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Taalasmaa with a poor takedown
and Solovyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solovyev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taalasmaa. That did some damage!
Taalasmaa moves out of range as Solovyev strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solovyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solovyev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taalasmaa. Taalasmaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Solovyev misses with a leg kick

and Taalasmaa counters with a single leg into guard. Solovyev didn't expect that.
Taalasmaa postures up.
Taalasmaa postures up and lands a big shot to Solovyev's brow.
Taalasmaa 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.
Taalasmaa throws a strike but Solovyev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Solovyev looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taalasmaa is trying to hold Solovyev in close to prevent damage but Solovyev has managed to pass into half guard.
Solovyev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Taalasmaa actively working from the bottom here.
Solovyev wants to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taalasmaa trying to control but Solovyev postures up.
Taalasmaa is looking for a sweep. Solovyev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taalasmaa gets full guard.

Taalasmaa working for a triangle but Solovyev defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa keeping full guard, as Solovyev tries to pass.

Solovyev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taalasmaa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Solovyev has managed to get both his arms back between Taalasmaa's legs - danger averted.

Taalasmaa has an active guard here but Solovyev has managed to pass into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Solovyev decides to stand up.
Solovyev throws the left hand but Taalasmaa avoids the punch easily.
Solovyev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Taalasmaa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nice strikes from Taalasmaa there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taalasmaa thows a huge punch but Solovyev dodges it nicely.
Solovyev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Solovyev.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taalasmaa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taalasmaa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Solovyev keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Seppo Taalasmaa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Taalasmaa scores with a hook.
Taalasmaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Solovyev is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Taalasmaa.
Nice takedown defense from Solovyev. No joy for Taalasmaa on that attempt.
Solovyev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taalasmaa.
Solovyev misses with a low kick.
Solovyev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taalasmaa.
Solovyev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Solovyev - that will leave a mark!
Taalasmaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Solovyev lands a nice shot that snaps Taalasmaa's head back.
Solovyev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taalasmaa misses with a body shot.
Solovyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solovyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Solovyev napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solovyev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Taalasmaa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa wants to control but Solovyev is keeping him busy.
Taalasmaa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Taalasmaa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Solovyev keeps working.
Solovyev is looking to regain half guard here but Taalasmaa keeps moving and retains side control.
Taalasmaa trying to control the position but Solovyev is working away.
Taalasmaa tries to score with some ground and pound. Solovyev controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Solovyev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev trying to control but Taalasmaa postures up.
Taalasmaa wants to pass the guard but Solovyev is defending well.
Solovyev trying to control from the bottom.
Solovyev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Solovyev has hold of Taalasmaa's hands but Taalasmaa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Taalasmaa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taalasmaa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taalasmaa is trying to control the action in half guard but Solovyev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Solovyev gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa trying to control but Solovyev is working from the bottom.
Taalasmaa postures up in Solovyev's guard and throws a big left but Solovyev blocks it.
Taalasmaa with a nice head shot there.
Solovyev is trying to keep Taalasmaa in close.
Taalasmaa throws an elbow that misses. Solovyev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taalasmaa's guard. Nice move by Solovyev!
Solovyev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taalasmaa is keeping the position for now.
Solovyev wants to stand but Taalasmaa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solovyev pushes down on Taalasmaa's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taalasmaa keeps working.
Solovyev wants to pass to mount but Taalasmaa is defending the position.
Taalasmaa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Solovyev is working away from the top position though.
Taalasmaa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taalasmaa is working hard here to advance position.
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.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Solovyev misses with a shot to the body

and Taalasmaa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Solovyev's guard.
Taalasmaa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Solovyev has momentary wrist control but Taalasmaa slips an elbow through the middle.
Taalasmaa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Solovyev is trying to control Taalasmaa's posture but Taalasmaa avoids it.
Taalasmaa working the body and head with strikes.
Solovyev manages to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taalasmaa lands a nice short elbow.
Solovyev is staying active underneath Taalasmaa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Taalasmaa throws a strike but Solovyev avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Taalasmaa stopping the sweep attempt from Solovyev.
Solovyev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taalasmaa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa tries to free his leg and advance position but Solovyev is retaining full guard.
Solovyev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taalasmaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solovyev looking to control.
Taalasmaa throws an elbow that misses. Solovyev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taalasmaa's guard. Nice move by Solovyev!
Solovyev wants to control from the top but Taalasmaa keeps moving.

Taalasmaa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Solovyev defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solovyev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Solovyev won't allow Taalasmaa to sweep him here.
Seppo Taalasmaa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taalasmaa keeping moving, preventing Solovyev from controlling successfully.
Solovyev wants to stand but Taalasmaa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Solovyev preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Taalasmaa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Solovyev is trying to stand.
Taalasmaa working over Solovyev with some ground and pound. Solovyev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Taalasmaa tries to pass to full mount but Solovyev defends it.
Vladimir Solovyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Taalasmaa connects with a nice short shot to Solovyev's temple.
Taalasmaa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Solovyev defending well though.
Taalasmaa thows a huge punch but Solovyev dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa wants to take a breather but Solovyev is having none of it.
Taalasmaa moves nicely into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solovyev tries to buck Taalasmaa off but Taalasmaa is having none of it.
Taalasmaa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Taalasmaa.
An elbow from Taalasmaa crashes against the mat.
Solovyev tries to escape but Taalasmaa is in control.
Solovyev dodges the ground and pound from Taalasmaa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taalasmaa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Solovyev keeps working.
Taalasmaa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Taalasmaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taalasmaa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Taalasmaa!