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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Turmiola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turmiola is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Beck: Loser. Tommi Turmiola will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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225 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
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206 cm
32
262 lbs
13 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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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
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Turmiola!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Miller stands up and beckons Turmiola to his feet.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turmiola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Turmiola.
Turmiola throws the kick towards the body but Miller avoids it.
A combination from Turmiola does no damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Miller scores with a four punch combination!
Turmiola shoots for a takedown but Miller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turmiola lands a big head kick that sends Miller tumbling to the mat! Turmiola takes a step backwards and waves Miller back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Matt Miller has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turmiola looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
Miller lands a two punch combo.
Turmiola gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miller to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turmiola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miller gets to his feet. Turmiola looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
Turmiola throws a head kick that misses.
Turmiola tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
Matt Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Turmiola.
Turmiola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Turmiola.
Turmiola is looking to chop away at Miller's legs.
Turmiola shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Turmiola looks gassed!
Miller is pulling down on Turmiola's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turmiola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turmiola throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Turmiola trying to stand up but can't free himself from Miller's guard.
Turmiola looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Turmiola looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miller stands up and waves to Turmiola to follow him.
Turmiola throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turmiola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.
Turmiola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miller lands a nice hook to Turmiola's body. Turmiola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turmiola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turmiola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turmiola throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Miller's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turmiola fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turmiola misses with a two punch combination.
Turmiola throws a wild body kick that Miller sees coming a mile off.
Turmiola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miller drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turmiola is keeping the position for now.
Miller is working hard here to advance position.
Turmiola working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turmiola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turmiola is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Turmiola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Miller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Turmiola has a takedown stuffed.
Turmiola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turmiola.
Turmiola misses with a series of wild punches.
Turmiola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller tries to score with a low kick but Turmiola moves his leg out of the way.
Turmiola moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Miller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turmiola's calf.
Tommi Turmiola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turmiola just misses with a punch to the body.
Turmiola dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Turmiola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turmiola closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miller circles away.
Turmiola is breathing heavily.
Miller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Turmiola to the mat! Turmiola manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller stands up from Turmiola's guard - Miller perhaps looking for a knockout.
Miller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turmiola.
Matt Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Turmiola.
Turmiola shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tommi Turmiola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turmiola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Turmiola misses with a straight right.
Turmiola is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Miller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Miller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miller lands in his opponent's guard.
Turmiola is working an open guard so Miller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turmiola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller lands a nice shot that snaps Turmiola's head back.
Turmiola on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Miller moves out of range as Turmiola strikes.
Miller tries to score with a low kick but Turmiola moves his leg out of the way.
Turmiola needs to keep his hands up - Miller had a free shot at his head there.
Turmiola closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Miller to the mat! Miller manages to get full guard.
Turmiola trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Turmiola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turmiola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Turmiola from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tommi Turmiola wasn't active enough on the ground.
Miller feints a jab promting Turmiola to slip. Miller then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Turmiola slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Turmiola misses with a two punch combination.
Turmiola has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turmiola will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turmiola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turmiola looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Miller throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Turmiola tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miller is in Turmiola's guard.
Miller passes Turmiola's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Turmiola to stand up.
Some wild striking there from Turmiola.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Miller.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turmiola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turmiola throws a head kick that misses.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Miller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Miller's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Good shot there by Turmiola.
Turmiola misses the body punch
and Miller counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Turmiola throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Turmiola does no damage.
Turmiola slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Miller misses with a low kick as Turmiola jumps back.
Turmiola wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miller, right into the meat.
Turmiola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Turmiola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Turmiola's half guard.
Turmiola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turmiola punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miller lands a nice short elbow.
Miller working over Turmiola with some ground and pound. Turmiola looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Miller stands up from half guard.
Turmiola misses with a body shot.
Turmiola dives in and grabs Miller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes down on Turmiola's head and hops out.
Miller looks to land a combination. Turmiola sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Turmiola is rocked!
Miller feints with a jab and clips Turmiola right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Turmiola is sent crashing into the canvas and Miller leaps in for the kill! Turmiola tries to get to his feet but Miller is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Turmiola is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Miller!
Matt Miller made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Message to everybody: expect me!'.
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