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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joonas Tatternen (ranked 6142 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Ward (ranked 8098 p4p, 0 weight class). Conor Ward has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joonas Tatternen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Conor Ward!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatternen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tatternen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ward looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tatternen scores with punches from side control.
Ward manages to get back to half guard.
Ward trying to control here.
Tatternen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ward trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatternen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ward is just riding it out for now. Tatternen eventually gives up the hold.
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatternen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ward is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tatternen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tatternen not doing much here.
Ward is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tatternen pulls his head out easily.
Ward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tatternen is working away from the top position though.
Ward is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tatternen wants to take a breather but Ward is having none of it.
Ward wants to control but Tatternen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tatternen is taking a breather. Ward says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tatternen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ward knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
Tatternen lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatternen is taking a breather. Ward says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatternen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ward.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Tatternen has control of the leg.
Ward is still trying to improve position.
Tatternen tries to stand and escape but Ward is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tatternen misses with a body shot
and Ward counters with a straight right hand.
Ward misses with a takedown
and Tatternen counters by clinching up.
Tatternen breaks the clinch.
Ward tries to clinch up but Tatternen circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tatternen closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.
Tatternen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tatternen clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Ward on the inside.
Ward avoiding damage as Tatternen throws knees to the body.
Tatternen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tatternen throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Ward scores with a jab. Tatternen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatternen forces Ward back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatternen has Ward pressed against the cage, preventing Ward from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ward tries to break the clinch but Tatternen is controlling the position.
Tatternen pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Tatternen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tatternen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ward is trying to defend but Tatternen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ward is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tatternen jumps into side control!
Tatternen wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
Ward being controlled for a moment.
Ward is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatternen is trying to get an arm triangle but Ward is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tatternen controlling the position from side mount.
Tatternen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ward some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ward is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tatternen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tatternen controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ward can't escape the position.
Tatternen controlling the position easily from mount.
Ward tries to reverse the position but Tatternen maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatternen with a couple of short strikes.
Ward bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ward trying to control but Tatternen is working from the bottom.
Tatternen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tatternen is working hard here to advance position.
Tatternen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ward gets to his feet. Tatternen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ward misses with a leg kick
and Tatternen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatternen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tatternen trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Tatternen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tatternen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ward gets back to half guard.
Tatternen prevents Ward from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ward manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Tatternen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ward tries to clinch up.
Ward stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tatternen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tatternen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ward flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tatternen in particular looking to stall.
Tatternen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is looking to escape.
Tatternen is keen to just control but Ward is a slippery customer.
Ward flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tatternen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ward is looking for a sweep. Tatternen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ward shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tatternen is trying to defend but Ward finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ward is keen to just control but Tatternen is a slippery customer.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tatternen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to pass to full mount but Tatternen defends it.
Joonas Tatternen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tatternen wants to sweep but Ward has passed to side control!
Tatternen tries to improve position but can't.
Tatternen is trying to buck Ward off.
Ward fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tatternen is trying to improve his position.
Ward tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ward has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatternen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ward off and has taken his back!
Will Tatternen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ward is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tatternen doesn't have the hooks in and Ward manages to turn into his guard.
Tatternen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses.
Ward is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatternen has wrist control.
Tatternen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tatternen tries to get out of the position.
Tatternen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tatternen wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
Ward postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward trying to control but Tatternen is working from the bottom.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conor Ward.
I think Tatternen 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joonas Tatternen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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