PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Claus Von Stauffenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oiva Tuominen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Stauffenberg comes to the cage accompanied by Wagner, The ride of the Valkyries. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Von Stauffenberg
vs
Tuominen

187 cm
23
190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Claus Von Stauffenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oiva Tuominen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuominen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Von Stauffenberg as he jumps to the side.
Tuominen shoots in but no luck this time.
Tuominen shoots for a takedown but Von Stauffenberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Claus Von Stauffenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oiva Tuominen.
Tuominen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Stauffenberg.
Tuominen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Von Stauffenberg circles away.

Tuominen gets a takedown into half guard.
Von Stauffenberg keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Von Stauffenberg is trying to stand back up but Tuominen is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Stauffenberg pushes Tuominen off but Tuominen dives into side control.
Von Stauffenberg trying to control but Tuominen flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Von Stauffenberg wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Von Stauffenberg showing good submission defense here.

Tuominen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Von Stauffenberg has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuominen not allowing Von Stauffenberg to control his hands.
Von Stauffenberg staying busy and making it hard for Tuominen to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Stauffenberg just trying to survive but Tuominen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Von Stauffenberg is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tuominen not allowing Von Stauffenberg to control his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Von Stauffenberg covering up well under a barage of strikes.

Tuominen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Von Stauffenberg has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Tuominen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tuominen staying out of range there.
A big left from Von Stauffenberg misses.
Tuominen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Claus Von Stauffenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuominen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Von Stauffenberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tuominen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Von Stauffenberg pinned against the cage. Von Stauffenberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tuominen avoids the body shot from Von Stauffenberg.
Tuominen shoots in but Von Stauffenberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Claus Von Stauffenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oiva Tuominen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Stauffenberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Von Stauffenberg lands a slapping body shot.
Tuominen moves away from the strike by Von Stauffenberg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Stauffenberg throws a series of punches but Tuominen avoids them all with ease.
Von Stauffenberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tuominen moves out of range of the strikes.
Tuominen walks into a left hand.
Von Stauffenberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Von Stauffenberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tuominen shoots in and drives through. Von Stauffenberg sprawls well.
Von Stauffenberg misses with a body shot.
Von Stauffenberg swinging wilding here.
No joy there for Von Stauffenberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Tuominen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Von Stauffenberg sprawls well initially but Tuominen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Von Stauffenberg looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Stauffenberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Von Stauffenberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Stauffenberg, not yet.
Von Stauffenberg is looking to stand back up but Tuominen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Von Stauffenberg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Stauffenberg trying to control here.
Von Stauffenberg is looking to get back to is feet but Tuominen passes into side control.
Von Stauffenberg is trying to improve his position.

That's four 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.
Tuominen advances to mount.
Von Stauffenberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Von Stauffenberg tries to get out of the position.
Von Stauffenberg is looking to get to half guard.
Tuominen looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claus Von Stauffenberg dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A big right from Von Stauffenberg misses.
Tuominen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Von Stauffenberg is fending him off so far but Tuominen persists. Nope, Von Stauffenberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Tuominen ducks under a wild hook from Von Stauffenberg.
Tuominen has a takedown stuffed.
Von Stauffenberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Von Stauffenberg tries to bum rush Tuominen with a series of wild strikes but Tuominen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tuominen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Von Stauffenberg tries to avoid it but Tuominen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Von Stauffenberg to the ground. Von Stauffenberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Claus Von Stauffenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oiva Tuominen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Stauffenberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tuominen slips a straight right by Von Stauffenberg.
Von Stauffenberg misses with a wild body shot.
Von Stauffenberg misses with a wild combination.
Tuominen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Stauffenberg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tuominen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tuominen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Stauffenberg is keeping the position for now.
Von Stauffenberg is looking to sweep but instead, Tuominen has passed into half guard.
Von Stauffenberg works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Stauffenberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Von Stauffenberg controlling the position.
Tuominen slips nicely into half guard.
Von Stauffenberg wants to control but Tuominen is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuominen prevents Von Stauffenberg from improving his position.

Tuominen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Von Stauffenberg is pressing down on Tuominen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Von Stauffenberg seems keen to control Tuominen's posture.
Tuominen wants to control from the top but Von Stauffenberg keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Stauffenberg controls Tuominen momentarily but Tuominen frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oiva Tuominen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tuominen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oiva Tuominen!