PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turo Naama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inge Grepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Naama
vs
Grepp

200 cm
22
265 lbs
6 - 6 - 1

185 cm
22
255 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
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 6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Turo Naama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Inge Grepp!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Naama. That's going to slow Grepp down.

Grepp changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Naama looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Naama is trying to get back to his feet.
Grepp is putting a hurting on Naama here, landing some big shots from side control.
Naama wants to get back to his feet but Grepp drags him back down.
Grepp working the ground and pound from side control.
Naama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grepp on the ground.
Naama is pushing Grepp's head away, looking to escape. Grepp manages to hold on to the position though.
Grepp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grepp scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grepp landing a few strikes.

Grepp looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Naama taking punishment in the form of punches.

Naama explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Naama clinches up with Grepp and pushes him back against the cage.

Grepp successfully pulls guard.
Naama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grepp wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grepp working for a triangle but Naama defends it easily.
Grepp looks gassed!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Naama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Naama stays in close to Grepp's body and controls the position.
Naama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grepp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grepp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grepp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Grepp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Naama advances to half guard.
Naama takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grepp is looking for a sweep. Naama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Naama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grepp defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naama is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Well, if Naama is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Naama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grepp is not content to let Naama control the position.
Grepp is looking for a sweep. Naama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Naama is nestled in close to Grepp, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Grepp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naama pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Naama.

Grepp actively working from the bottom here.
Naama working over Grepp with some ground and pound. Grepp looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Naama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Grepp is not content to let Naama control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepp on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grepp is looking to improve his position.
Naama is nestled in close to Grepp, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Naama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grepp does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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. Naama connects with a nice short shot to Grepp's temple.
Nice strikes from Naama there.
Naama drops an elbow to the side of Grepp's head.
Grepp is trying to get back to full guard.
Naama lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Naama working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Naama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grepp taking some punishment here, with Naama in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grepp wants to get back to full guard.
Grepp is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grepp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Naama is working away from the top position though.
Naama controlling the pace.
Naama is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Naama lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Naama lands with a punch from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Naama there.
Naama drops an elbow to the side of Grepp's head.
Grepp is not content to let Naama control the position.
Naama drops an elbow to the side of Grepp's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Inge Grepp will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Naama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Naama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Grepp throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Naama was covering up waiting for the punch and Grepp finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Naama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Naama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Naama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grepp.
Naama is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grepp is controlling him.
Grepp is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Inge Grepp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Naama wants to stand up but Grepp is controlling him.
Grepp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Naama tries to clinch there but Grepp circles away.
Naama throws a nice looking combination but Grepp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Naama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turo Naama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Naama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Naama tries to land a leg kick but Grepp saw it coming and moves away.
Naama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grepp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Naama sprawls well. Naama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grepp gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two 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.
Naama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Naama tries to clinch up but Grepp circles away and keeps his distance.

Grepp shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Naama manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Naama wants to stand but Grepp is controlling the position.
Grepp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grepp looking to pass the guard.
Naama wants to stand and escape but Grepp is having none of it.
Naama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naama wants to stand up but Grepp is controlling him.

Grepp drops back looking for a leg! Naama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Naama manages to kick Grepp off! Grepp jumps back into Naama's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Naama kicks Grepp off and gets to his feet.

Naama shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Naama showed some decent athleticism there.
Grepp wants to control but Naama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Naama wants to control but Grepp is keeping him busy.
Naama is nestled in close to Grepp, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Naama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Naama drops an elbow to the side of Grepp's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grepp moves into full guard.
Grepp looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Naama throws a one two combo.
Naama looks to land a combination but Grepp avoids it well.
Grepp misses with a takedown attempt

and Naama counters by clinching up.
Grepp has Naama pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Naama manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Turo Naama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inge Grepp.
Naama lands a body punch in the clinch.

Naama is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Grepp can't fight it off and eventually Naama manages to take the fight to the floor. Grepp looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grepp 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.

Grepp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turo Naama dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Grepp just misses with a punch to the body.

Grepp gets caught flat footed, as Naama shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Grepp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Naama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grepp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Naama content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Naama landing with the ground and pound.
Naama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Grepp working for a triangle but Naama defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Naama wants to clinch up but Grepp keeps it at a distance.
Naama throws a combination. Grepp tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

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

Naama has Grepp pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Naama pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Grepp tumbling to the mat - Naama dives into Grepp's guard.
Naama stands up over Grepp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Naama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Grepp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Naama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Grepp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Naama postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grepp lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Naama!
Naama really wants to buck Grepp off and get back to his feet.
Grepp with a couple of short strikes.
Naama wants to try and get back to his feet.
Grepp connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Grepp.
Naama really wants to buck Grepp off and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepp breaks from Naama's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Grepp landing strikes from the mount and Naama is in trouble!

Grepp working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Grepp throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Grepp throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Naama is trying to stand up.
Grepp lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Naama squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Grepp punishing his opponent with strikes.
Grepp scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Naama?
Naama really wants to buck Grepp off and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grepp lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Naama hang on?
Grepp with good strikes from the mount here!
Grepp looking to finish with strikes here!
Grepp punching from mount but Naama doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Naama on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Naama tries to get out of the position.
Naama is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Grepp in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Grepp connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Naama is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Grepp.
Grepp cracks Naama with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Grepp unloads with some shots from mount but Naama bucks and avoids them well.
Naama taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turo Naama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Naama 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Turo Naama!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Turo Naama!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Turo Naama!

Turo Naama wins by unanimous decision!