PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Tahkojuusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cenk Uygur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tahkojuusto comes to the ring accompanied by AC/DC : T.N.T. This should be a great matchup!

Tahkojuusto
vs
Uygur

185 cm
39
174 lbs
18 - 23 - 1

183 cm
24
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Steel Penn's All 160

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 18 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teppo Tahkojuusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cenk Uygur!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tahkojuusto misses with a takedown attempt - Uygur sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Uygur gets caught napping as Tahkojuusto dives in and scores a takedown. Uygur manages to retain guard.
Uygur is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tahkojuusto preventing the sweep.
Uygur is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Uygur might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tahkojuusto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tahkojuusto 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.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Cenk Uygur hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tahkojuusto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tahkojuusto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Uygur.
Uygur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tahkojuusto with a poor takedown
and Uygur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Tahkojuusto. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uygur lands with a nice combination. Tahkojuusto backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Teppo Tahkojuusto has been cut.
Uygur swats away the attempt to clinch by Tahkojuusto.
Uygur avoids the head kick by Tahkojuusto.
Uygur keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Uygur has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tahkojuusto is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Tahkojuusto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Uygur is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Uygur won't allow Tahkojuusto to pass to mount.
Uygur wants to control but Tahkojuusto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tahkojuusto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Uygur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Tahkojuusto wants to work for an arm triangle but Uygur is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uygur tries to get to full guard but Tahkojuusto has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uygur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tahkojuusto.
Tahkojuusto trying to control the action but Uygur is working from the bottom.
Tahkojuusto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Uygur wants to get back to full guard.

Uygur looking for submissions off his back.
Tahkojuusto thows a huge punch but Uygur dodges it nicely.
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. Tahkojuusto connects with a nice short shot to Uygur's temple.
Uygur tries to get to full guard but Tahkojuusto has control of the leg.
Uygur is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tahkojuusto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tahkojuusto's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Uygur is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tahkojuusto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tahkojuusto turns into Uygur and is now in his guard.
Uygur 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.
Uygur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uygur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tahkojuusto is one step ahead there.
Uygur keeping moving, preventing Tahkojuusto from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto distracts Uygur with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Uygur seems keen to control Tahkojuusto's posture.
Tahkojuusto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tahkojuusto 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.
Tahkojuusto controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Uygur looks to land a right hand but Tahkojuusto moved out of range.
Uygur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tahkojuusto on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tahkojuusto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tahkojuusto stalling.
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 Teppo Tahkojuusto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Teppo Tahkojuusto's cut.
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.

Uygur misses with a hook. Tahkojuusto ducked under it nicely.
Tahkojuusto shoots in for a takedown but Uygur shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Tahkojuusto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Uygur tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tahkojuusto is in Uygur's guard.
Uygur is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tahkojuusto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tahkojuusto wants to control from the top but Uygur keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Teppo Tahkojuusto just wasn't active enough.
Uygur swings for the body but Tahkojuusto moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto tries to bum rush Uygur with a series of wild strikes but Uygur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teppo Tahkojuusto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uygur lands a glancing blow to the side of Tahkojuusto's head.
Tahkojuusto looks for a takedown but Uygur sprawls well.
Tahkojuusto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uygur as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Tahkojuusto. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tahkojuusto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Uygur to the ground. Tahkojuusto is now in Uygur's guard.
Uygur 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.
Tahkojuusto trying to control the position from guard on top but Uygur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tahkojuusto won't allow Uygur to sweep him here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Uygur controls Tahkojuusto momentarily but Tahkojuusto frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Teppo Tahkojuusto wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Uygur has Tahkojuusto up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Uygur has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tahkojuusto is trying to keep an underhook but Uygur manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tahkojuusto manages to get to full guard.

Tahkojuusto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uygur tries to stand but Tahkojuusto is controlling from the bottom.

Tahkojuusto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Uygur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Uygur manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Uygur throws a big elbow that misses.
Uygur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tahkojuusto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uygur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uygur wants to control from the top but Tahkojuusto keeps moving.

Tahkojuusto is looking for a triangle but Uygur pushes his legs off easily.
Uygur wants to control from the top but Tahkojuusto keeps moving.
Uygur tries to free his leg and advance position but Tahkojuusto is retaining full guard.
Uygur is still trying to improve position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tahkojuusto is looking for a triangle but Uygur pushes his legs off easily.
Uygur throws a big elbow that misses.
Uygur controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Teppo Tahkojuusto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tahkojuusto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uygur lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tahkojuusto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Uygur drops back looking for a leg! Tahkojuusto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tahkojuusto manages to kick Uygur off! Uygur jumps back into Tahkojuusto's guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tahkojuusto trying to keep a closed guard but Uygur is proving a slippery customer.
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 Teppo Tahkojuusto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Teppo Tahkojuusto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Uygur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown by Tahkojuusto or perhaps it was just good defense by Uygur which made him look bad.
Tahkojuusto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A good leg kick by Uygur.
Tahkojuusto shoots in looking for a takedown but Uygur manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tahkojuusto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Tahkojuusto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tahkojuusto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Tahkojuusto or perhaps it was just good defense by Uygur which made him look bad.
A punch combination from Tahkojuusto misses.

Uygur clinches.
Uygur lands with a short shot to the head.
Uygur with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Uygur gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Uygur has picked Tahkojuusto up - he's going for a ride! Uygur dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tahkojuusto wants to get back to his feet.
Uygur is trying to control the action in half guard but Tahkojuusto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Uygur slips a nice elbow through Tahkojuusto's hands, connecting with Tahkojuusto's forehead.
Tahkojuusto gets full guard.
Tahkojuusto keeping moving, preventing Uygur from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tahkojuusto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uygur defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uygur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tahkojuusto is keeping the position for now.

Uygur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Uygur cracks Tahkojuusto with a solid left hand.
Uygur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Uygur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tahkojuusto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Uygur has managed to get both his arms back between Tahkojuusto's legs - danger averted.
Tahkojuusto keeping moving, preventing Uygur from controlling successfully.
Uygur looking to pass the guard.
Tahkojuusto working a defensive guard but Uygur manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tahkojuusto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Uygur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tahkojuusto keeps working.
Teppo Tahkojuusto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uygur working away.
Uygur looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tahkojuusto is avoiding damage well.
Tahkojuusto regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Uygur wants to work for an arm triangle but Tahkojuusto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tahkojuusto regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Uygur.
Uygur would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Uygur landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tahkojuusto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Uygur!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tahkojuusto looking to control but Uygur is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cenk Uygur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Cenk Uygur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tahkojuusto 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Tahkojuusto!
A very excited looking Teppo Tahkojuusto rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.