HFC 4: Undercard PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inge Grepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Turmiola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turmiola has chosen Metallica: Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Inge Grepp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Grepp
vs
Turmiola

185 cm
25
255 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

206 cm
29
262 lbs
5 - 12 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Inge Grepp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Turmiola!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grepp shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Turmiola is trying to defend but Grepp finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Turmiola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grepp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grepp prevents Turmiola from standing back up.
Turmiola punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grepp 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.
Turmiola moves into full guard.
Grepp preventing the sweep.
Grepp might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grepp is looking to work some ground and pound but Turmiola has wrist control.
Turmiola keeping full guard, as Grepp tries to pass.
Turmiola is trying to control the position but Grepp postures up.
Grepp throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Turmiola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grepp.
Turmiola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grepp.
Turmiola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grepp postures up in Turmiola's guard and throws a big left but Turmiola blocks it.
Turmiola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grepp lands a couple of digs.
Grepp is breathing heavily.
Turmiola wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Turmiola pushes Grepp off and scrambles back to his feet.

Turmiola scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Turmiola prevents Grepp from improving his position.

Grepp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Turmiola escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Turmiola throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grepp was covering up waiting for the punch and Turmiola finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turmiola content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Turmiola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Turmiola stands and steps away. Grepp gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Grepp tries to sprawl but Turmiola drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grepp tries to roll over but Turmiola keeps him under control.

Turmiola decides to return to a standing position.
Turmiola connects with a leg kick. Grepp looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Turmiola drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Turmiola trying to control the action but Grepp is working from the bottom.

Turmiola thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepp is looking to regain half guard here but Turmiola keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Grepp's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turmiola cracks Grepp with a big elbow.

Turmiola decides to stand up, so the ref orders Grepp to his feet.
Turmiola cracks the inside of Grepp's front leg.

Turmiola manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grepp on his heels. He'll look to pass Grepp's guard now, I'm sure.
Grepp wants to control the position but Turmiola says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grepp actively working from the bottom here.
Turmiola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grepp knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nice strikes from Turmiola there.
Turmiola wants to take a breather but Grepp is having none of it.
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. Turmiola connects with a nice short shot to Grepp's temple.

Turmiola decides to stand and escape the position.

Turmiola gets a double leg takedown into Grepp's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grepp is trying to keep Turmiola in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turmiola wants to stand but Grepp has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Grepp 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.
Grepp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommi Turmiola dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Turmiola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Turmiola closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grepp to the mat! Grepp manages to get full guard.
Turmiola wants to stand but Grepp is controlling his posture from full guard.

Grepp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grepp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turmiola stands up over Grepp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Turmiola gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turmiola tries to clinch up but Grepp circles away and keeps his distance.
Grepp tries for a takedown but Turmiola circles away easily

and Turmiola counters by clinching up.

Turmiola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Turmiola is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grepp's half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turmiola prevents Grepp from improving his position.
Turmiola passes to full mount!
Grepp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grepp is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turmiola controlling the pace for now.
Grepp working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turmiola landing punches.
BOOM! Turmiola connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Turmiola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grepp is looking to get to half guard.
Grepp flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Turmiola lands a big elbow.
Grepp is trying to escape the mount.
Turmiola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grepp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Turmiola looking to control but Grepp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turmiola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grepp is looking to get to half guard.
Grepp is squirming around, avoiding Turmiola's attempts to control the action.
Turmiola working the ground and pound effectively.
Turmiola is landing with some decent strikes but Grepp is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Turmiola working the ground and pound effectively.
Turmiola has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Grepp's face.
Turmiola lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Turmiola is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Turmiola throws a right and a left that both miss.

Turmiola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Turmiola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Turmiola shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Turmiola stands up from half guard.
Turmiola throws a nice looking combination but Grepp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turmiola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turmiola lands a head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grepp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turmiola defends it nicely.

Turmiola drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommi Turmiola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Grepp swats away the attempt to clinch by Turmiola.

Turmiola gets a clinch.
Grepp tries to pull guard but Turmiola holds him up against the cage and eventually Grepp drops back down to his feet.

Turmiola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Turmiola darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Grepp wants to improve his position but Turmiola is controlling well.
Turmiola moves into full mount! Grepp won't be happy about that!
Turmiola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turmiola lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turmiola manages to capitalize on a mistake by Grepp to take his back!
Grepp tries to break free.
Turmiola looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

Turmiola has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Grepp can't escape the position.

Grepp is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Turmiola gets his way!
Turmiola controls the action.
Grepp tries to roll but Turmiola sticks to his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turmiola lands punches and elbows.
Tommi Turmiola has got the better of the ground game so far.

Grepp is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Grepp right now.
Will Turmiola go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Turmiola is hanging on to Grepp's back as he tries to escape.
Turmiola lands strikes to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Turmiola softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Grepp covers up after that shot from Turmiola.

Turmiola is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Grepp defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Turmiola controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grepp turns into Turmiola and is now in his guard.
Grepp wants to pass the guard but Turmiola is keeping the position.
Turmiola seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Grepp throws and elbow that misses. Turmiola uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grepp's guard. Nice move by Turmiola!
Grepp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grepp trying to strike off his back.
Turmiola wants to control from the top but Grepp keeps moving.
Turmiola advances to half guard.
Inge Grepp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommi Turmiola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turmiola in particular looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommi Turmiola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turmiola has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommi Turmiola!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tauno Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolonen comes to the cage accompanied by Hurt me. The key to victory for Tauno Tolonen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Tolonen
vs
Klein

205 cm
24
275 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

210 cm
27
240 lbs
6 - 13 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Tolonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Klein!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen misses with the combination.
Tolonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klein.

Oooooh!!! Tolonen has knocked Klein down with a huge combo! Tolonen steps away and waves a wobbly Klein back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Hans Klein has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolonen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Klein counters by clinching up.
Klein struggles to land a body shot inside as Tolonen controls his hands.
Tolonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klein backwards.
Klein misses with a body punch.
Klein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tolonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tolonen controlling the action here for a moment.
Klein misses with a punch to the body.
Tolonen scores with a shot to the side of Klein's head.

Tolonen manages to break the clinch.
Tolonen cracks a nice hook into Klein's ribs.
Tolonen looks to land a combination but Klein avoids it well.
Tolonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Klein counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Tolonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Tolonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tolonen throws a shot to the body.
Tolonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tolonen scores with a body shot.
Klein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tolonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Klein looks gassed!
Tolonen lands with a big left! Klein is wobbled badly! Tolonen comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Klein to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tauno Tolonen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hug Raction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bolo Yung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hug Raction could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bolo Yung's chin.

Raction
vs
Yung

195 cm
19
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

192 cm
22
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hug Raction!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bolo Yung!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Raction. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raction.
Raction throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Yung counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yung.
Yung won't allow Raction to get back to his feet.
Yung sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yung thows a big elbow that misses.
Yung trying to control the position from guard on top but Raction is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bolo Yung was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Yung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Raction pinned against the cage. Raction gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Raction as Yung shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raction throws out a loose jab but Yung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raction lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Bolo Yung has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raction is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yung.
Yung throws a sloppy body shot
and Raction counters with a straight right hand.
Yung throws a right and a left that Raction avoids nicely.
Yung moves to clinch but Raction breaks away

and Raction counters with a crisp right hand that drops Yung! Raction lets Yung back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Yung is rocked!

Raction tries to sprawl but Yung drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Raction is looking to control Yung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Raction avoid being mounted?
Raction is pressing down on Yung's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yung stops Raction from standing up.
Yung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raction swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raction is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yung is controlling him.

Yung gets to his feet. Raction looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raction misses with a straight left.
Yung wants to clinch.
Raction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raction throws a shot from downtown. Yung moves away and avoids it.
Raction stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yung defending well as Raction loads up on a big left hand.
Raction misses with a straight left.
A big left from Raction misses.
Raction tries to bum rush Yung with a series of wild strikes but Yung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raction thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raction throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yung throws a nice looking combination but Raction bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yung tries to clinch up
and Raction counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yung takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yung has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yung there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yung wants to clinch but Raction slips to the side
and Raction cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yung slips under a jab from Raction.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lazy left from Raction finds it's target.
Raction moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yung is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hug Raction dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bolo Yung's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Yung misses with a body shot.
Bolo Yung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raction swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raction just misses with a punch to the body.
Raction misses with a low kick.
Raction connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yung's hands.
Raction connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Raction is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yung can do to turn this around?
Raction darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Raction dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raction ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Yung's jaw. Yung's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Raction does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hug Raction!
Hug Raction is the new heavyweight champion!