PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Marzapane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marzapane comes to the cage accompanied by Survivor - Eye of the Tiger . Taalasmaa has chosen Smurffit - Tunteisiin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Luigi Marzapane has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Luigi Marzapane seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Marzapane
vs
Taalasmaa

176 cm
21
167 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

172 cm
27
165 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luigi Marzapane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Marzapane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Seppo Taalasmaa has been cut.
Marzapane throws a body punch but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Marzapane stuffs the takedown.
Taalasmaa shoots for a double leg takedown but Marzapane sprawls well. He's pushed Taalasmaa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marzapane stuffs the takedown.
Luigi Marzapane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Taalasmaa.
Marzapane throws a series of punches but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
A big right from Taalasmaa misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marzapane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Marzapane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marzapane moves away from the strike by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Marzapane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taalasmaa avoids the body shot from Marzapane.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taalasmaa.
Marzapane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa swings for the body but Marzapane moves out of range.
A big left from Marzapane misses.
A good leg kick by Marzapane.
Taalasmaa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marzapane.
Marzapane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taalasmaa manages to avoid it.
Taalasmaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marzapane counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Marzapane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taalasmaa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Taalasmaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters circling a little - Marzapane finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Taalasmaa looks gassed!
Marzapane throws a chopping leg kick but Taalasmaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marzapane throws a series of strikes that have Taalasmaa backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marzapane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marzapane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marzapane misses with a straight right.
Taalasmaa throws an off balance right hand
and Marzapane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Taalasmaa. Marzapane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taalasmaa misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taalasmaa staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luigi Marzapane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seppo Taalasmaa's cut.
That's time! Marzapane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Marzapane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taalasmaa scores with a hook.
Marzapane slaps away a takedown attempt from Taalasmaa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marzapane staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taalasmaa misses the jab.
Marzapane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taalasmaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marzapane doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marzapane. That's going to slow Taalasmaa down.
Marzapane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taalasmaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taalasmaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Taalasmaa misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marzapane misses with a head kick.
Marzapane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taalasmaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luigi Marzapane is winning the standup battle so far.
Taalasmaa connects with a body shot that sends Marzapane's belly button to the back.
Taalasmaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marzapane moves away.
Taalasmaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Marzapane counters with a good low kick that Taalasmaa was not able to check.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marzapane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taalasmaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marzapane.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Taalasmaa lands with a nice body punch.
Taalasmaa looks to land a left hand but Marzapane moved out of range nicely.
Marzapane ducks under a wild hook from Taalasmaa.
Marzapane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taalasmaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marzapane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four 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.
Taalasmaa blocks a low kick nicely.
Taalasmaa jabs at Marzapane's body.
Marzapane tries to work over Taalasmaa's front leg with a kick but Taalasmaa checks it.
Marzapane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taalasmaa.
Luigi Marzapane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marzapane misses with a straight right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taalasmaa throws an overhand right that lands on Marzapane's shoulder, as Marzapane tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Seppo Taalasmaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Seppo Taalasmaa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Taalasmaa slips under a jab.
Marzapane connects with a body shot.
Marzapane ducks under a wild hook from Taalasmaa.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Taalasmaa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Marzapane has got the better of the exchanges.
Marzapane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Marzapane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taalasmaa throws a lazy right hand but Marzapane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taalasmaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marzapane throws a hook but Taalasmaa blocks it.
Marzapane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taalasmaa.
Marzapane tries a head kick but it misses.
Taalasmaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marzapane is positioning himself well to prevent Taalasmaa advancing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marzapane won't allow Taalasmaa to pass to mount.
Marzapane preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Marzapane is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throws a strike but Marzapane avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Taalasmaa is looking to work some ground and pound but Marzapane has wrist control.
Taalasmaa throws a strike but Marzapane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Marzapane preventing the sweep.
Marzapane wants to control from the top but Taalasmaa keeps moving.

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.
Taalasmaa wants to sweep here but Marzapane controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taalasmaa is on top in guard.
Marzapane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Taalasmaa wants to pass the guard but Marzapane is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi Marzapane showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marzapane 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Marzapane!