PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Tatam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tuppurainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Tatam
vs
Tuppurainen

160 cm
26
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

176 cm
18
168 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Tatam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Teppo Tuppurainen!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatam checks a low kick from Tuppurainen.

Tatam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tuppurainen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tatam is in Tuppurainen's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tatam working some strikes from top position.
Tuppurainen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Evil Emp-HEAD HUNTERS FIGHTCLUB ELITE. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tatam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tatam seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tuppurainen for as long as he can get away with.
Tuppurainen 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.
Tatam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tatam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tatam sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tom Tatam just wasn't active enough.

Tatam shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tuppurainen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tuppurainen wants to control but Tatam postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuppurainen throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Tuppurainen wants to control but Tatam postures up.
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.
Tuppurainen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tatam connects with a decent elbow.
Tatam cracks Tuppurainen with a big right hand but Tuppurainen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tuppurainen taking a bit of punishment here - Tatam scoring with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tuppurainen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tuppurainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tatam controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tatam cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tuppurainen tries to hold on but Tatam postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatam controlling from mount.
Tuppurainen tries to hold on but Tatam postures up.
Tatam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tatam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tom Tatam wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tatam takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tom Tatam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatam throws the left hand but Tuppurainen avoids the punch easily.

Tatam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Tuppurainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tuppurainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tatam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tuppurainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuppurainen, not yet.
Tatam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tom Tatam.
Tuppurainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tuppurainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tatam as he avoids it easily.
Tatam misses with a straight right.
Tuppurainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Tatam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tuppurainen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuppurainen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tatam taking a breather here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuppurainen tries to improve position but can't.
Tuppurainen tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Tatam easily slips into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Tatam dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tatam shoots in and bounces Tuppurainen off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Tom Tatam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tuppurainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Tuppurainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tatam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tatam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tatam won't allow Tuppurainen to sweep him here.
Tatam scoring with some ground and pound.
Tatam is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tatam connects with a couple of short punches.
Tatam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tuppurainen trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatam controlling from the top position.
Tuppurainen trying to control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tuppurainen shoots in but no luck this time.

Tatam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Tuppurainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tatam defends well.
Tatam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tatam lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Tatam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tatam cracks Tuppurainen with a solid left hand.
Tatam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tatam is working Tuppurainen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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!
Tatam is stalling in the full guard.
Tuppurainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tatam manages to get himself to full guard.

Tuppurainen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tatam is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tatam has escaped and now he's on top!
Tatam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Tuppurainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tatam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tatam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tatam chips away with some ground and pound.
Tatam chips away with some ground and pound.
Tuppurainen is trying to control the position but Tatam postures up.
Tatam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuppurainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tuppurainen keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tuppurainen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tatam connects with a decent elbow.
Tatam controls the position from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuppurainen is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Tatam dominated that second round.
That's time! Tatam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tatam shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tuppurainen wants to get back to full guard.
Tatam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

We're going to have a standup here because Tom Tatam wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tuppurainen has a takedown stuffed.
Tatam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tatam looking to score a takedown here. Tuppurainen is defending well but Tatam drives through and ends up in Tuppurainen's guard.
Tuppurainen trying to keep a closed guard but Tatam is proving a slippery customer.

Tuppurainen is looking for a triangle but Tatam pushes his legs off easily.

Tuppurainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tatam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tatam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tatam controlling from the top position.
Tatam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tuppurainen is keeping the position for now.
Tom Tatam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tatam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tuppurainen can do to turn this around?

Tom Tatam has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Tatam drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatam controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Tuppurainen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatam controls the position from side control.
Tuppurainen tries to bench press Tatam off him but Tatam keeps the position.
Tuppurainen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tuppurainen is looking for a sweep. Tatam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Teppo Tuppurainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in half guard, Tatam seems content to control.

Tom Tatam has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tuppurainen goes for a double leg but Tatam avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Tatam continues to drive forward.
Tuppurainen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tatam fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tom Tatam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Tuppurainen.

Tuppurainen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tatam manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tuppurainen trying to control but Tatam is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tuppurainen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tuppurainen looking to pass the guard.
Tatam controlling Tuppurainen's posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuppurainen pushing down on Tatam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatam works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tuppurainen wants to pass the guard but Tatam is keeping the position.
Tuppurainen throws a strike but Tatam rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Tatam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tatam, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Tatam!