PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hemmo Tuomola (ranked 5103 p4p, 4666 weight class) and Tyson Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tuomola
vs
Iii

193 cm
18
265
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
272
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hemmo Tuomola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Iii!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Tuomola blocks the body kick.
Iii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tuomola to score with a decent uppercut.
Tuomola tries to clinch up but Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Tuomola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Iii.
Iii fails with a takedown attempt.

Tuomola gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Iii to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tuomola wants to sweep here but Iii controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuomola working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tuomola looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Iii has picked Tuomola up and slammed him! Tuomola can't keep hold of the triangle and Iii manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Tuomola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Iii trying to control the action but Tuomola is working from the bottom.
Iii working away.

That's two 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.
Tuomola looking for a sweep but Iii has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tuomola is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iii controlling the pace for now.
Tuomola is just holding on here. Iii manages to take his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuomola is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tuomola wants to get back to his feet.
Iii is hanging on to Tuomola's back as he tries to escape.
Iii controls the position.
I really don't envy Tuomola right now.
Well, with Iii on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Tuomola is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Tuomola is trying to get back to his feet but Iii has full control of the position and if anything, Tuomola has just worked his way into a worse spot.

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.
Iii keeps control of the position as Tuomola tries to break free.
Tuomola trying to get back to his feet but Iii is in full control for now.
Iii is not going to allow Tuomola to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Iii dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tuomola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iii.
Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tuomola with a body shot.

Tuomola has managed to clinch.
Iii avoiding damage as Tuomola throws knees to the body.
Tuomola with a knee to the head.
Tuomola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Iii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tuomola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Iii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Iii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tuomola is defending well for now.
Tuomola has a couple of punches blocked by Iii.
Iii is looking to break free of the clinch but Tuomola has double underhooks.
Iii effectively controlling the action here.
Tuomola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuomola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Iii blocks it with crossed arms.
Tuomola misses with a punch on the inside.
Iii avoiding damage as Tuomola throws knees to the body.
Iii blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuomola content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Iii pulls guard.
Iii keeping full guard, as Tuomola tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tuomola trying to control but Iii is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuomola wants to stand and escape but instead Iii has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Iii controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuomola pulls Iii in close to his closed guard and prevents Iii from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tuomola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Iii won't allow Tuomola to sweep him here.
Tuomola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Iii controls the pace.

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

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tuomola tries to clinch up but Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Tuomola stuffs the takedown attempt from Iii. Iii gets slowly back to his feet.

Tuomola drives through and clinches with Iii against the cage.
Tuomola misses with some punches.
Tuomola blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tuomola landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Iii looking to slow down the pace here.
Tuomola could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuomola is pushing Iii up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tuomola misses with a punch on the inside.
Tuomola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Iii jumps guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tuomola trying to control the position from guard on top but Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuomola seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hemmo Tuomola dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Iii tries to break the clinch but Tuomola is controlling the position.
Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tuomola throws a punch but it's blocked by Iii.

Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Iii tries to clinch up.
Iii tries to score with a low kick but Tuomola moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Iii tries to keep at a distance but Tuomola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Iii prevents a body shot from Tuomola.
Tuomola misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Iii avoiding damage as Tuomola throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuomola throws a head punch that misses.
Hemmo Tuomola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Iii is looking to break free of the clinch but Tuomola has double underhooks.
Tuomola has a couple of punches blocked by Iii.
Tuomola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iii's elbow.
Iii is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tuomola has a couple of punches blocked by Iii.
Tuomola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Iii is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tuomola to keep the fight standing.
Iii trying to land knees to the body.
Tuomola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Iii blocks it with crossed arms.
Tuomola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Iii is keeping busy.
A short right from Tuomola.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iii wants to break the clinch but can't.

Iii jumps into guard, dragging Tuomola to the mat.
Tuomola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tuomola postures up.
Tuomola sitting in guard here, content to control.

Tuomola stands and steps away. Iii gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tuomola wants to clinch up but Iii keeps it at a distance.

Tuomola gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tuomola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Iii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuomola stalling in the clinch but Iii improves position.
Tuomola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Iii is defending well for now.
Iii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tuomola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tuomola working aggressively here.
Iii has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tuomola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Iii takes a knee right on the jaw!

Iii gets control of Tuomola's arms and successfully pulls guard. Iii will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tuomola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tuomola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Tuomola drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Iii manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tuomola has Iii in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuomola is looking to sweep but instead, Iii has passed into half guard.
Tuomola is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tuomola tries to roll over but Iii keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hemmo Tuomola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tuomola 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hemmo Tuomola!