PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between King Marvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severi Turpaansaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marvin's entrance music is King of Kings by Motorhead. A fine choice. Turpaansaaja comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rage Against The Machine - Bulls On Parade kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marvin
vs
Turpaansaaja

172 cm
40
166 lbs
37 - 18 - 2

170 cm
36
160 lbs
30 - 15 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

LOPS 160q + 90% Laundry

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 37 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, King Marvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Severi Turpaansaaja!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marvin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turpaansaaja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marvin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turpaansaaja prevents a body shot from Marvin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marvin.
Turpaansaaja tries to work over Marvin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marvin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turpaansaaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turpaansaaja lands with a light punch inside.
Turpaansaaja is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turpaansaaja.
Marvin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Turpaansaaja is defending well.
Marvin swings wildly with an uppercut but Turpaansaaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turpaansaaja tries a body shot but Marvin blocks it.
Turpaansaaja misses with a body punch.
Marvin prevents a body shot from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Marvin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Turpaansaaja lands with a right to the head.
Turpaansaaja can't find room to land a body shot as Marvin controls the action.
Marvin is trying to break the clinch but Turpaansaaja is controlling him.
Turpaansaaja lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marvin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turpaansaaja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marvin backwards.
Turpaansaaja working aggressively here.
Turpaansaaja dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Turpaansaaja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marvin misses with a body punch.
Marvin throws a punch but it's blocked by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja misses with a body punch.
Turpaansaaja lands a shot to the body.
Marvin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turpaansaaja prevents a body shot from Marvin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turpaansaaja lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marvin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja tries a body shot but Marvin blocks it.
Marvin misses with a punch to the body.

Marvin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Turpaansaaja regains guard immediately.
Turpaansaaja keeping moving, preventing Marvin from controlling successfully.
Marvin stopping the sweep attempt from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marvin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marvin won't allow Turpaansaaja to sweep him here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Turpaansaaja keeping moving, preventing Marvin from controlling successfully.
Turpaansaaja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marvin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turpaansaaja is trying to control the position but Marvin postures up.
Turpaansaaja wants to stand but Marvin is controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marvin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turpaansaaja slips a jab from Marvin.
A big left from Marvin misses.
Turpaansaaja slips under a jab.
Turpaansaaja tries to clinch but Marvin moves out of range.
Turpaansaaja misses with a low kick.
Severi Turpaansaaja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turpaansaaja throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turpaansaaja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marvin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turpaansaaja defends it nicely.
The fighters circling - Marvin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marvin keeps the fight on the outside.
Marvin with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marvin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turpaansaaja. Turpaansaaja circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Turpaansaaja connects with a jab.
Turpaansaaja jabs at Marvin's body.
Marvin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turpaansaaja swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Marvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turpaansaaja.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marvin slips a straight right by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja takes a swing at Marvin's ribcage but misses.
Marvin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marvin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turpaansaaja pinned against the cage. Turpaansaaja gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Turpaansaaja stuffs the takedown attempt from Marvin. Marvin gets slowly back to his feet.
Marvin walks into a left hand.
Turpaansaaja changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turpaansaaja throws a push kick but Marvin slaps the foot to one side.
Turpaansaaja takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Severi Turpaansaaja dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Turpaansaaja throws a body shot but no joy.
Turpaansaaja throws a right hand that Marvin ducks under and follows up with a left that Marvin also avoids with ease.
Turpaansaaja throws a body shot but no joy.
Marvin misses with a hook.
Turpaansaaja throws a head kick that half lands.
Turpaansaaja slips a straight right by Marvin.
Turpaansaaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marvin manages to avoid it.
Marvin shoots in for a takedown but Turpaansaaja shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turpaansaaja doesn't manage to clinch there - Marvin circles away.
Turpaansaaja scores with a kick to the midsection.
Turpaansaaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turpaansaaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marvin manages to avoid it.
Marvin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turpaansaaja sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marvin somewhat.
Marvin slips a jab and a cross from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja tries to clinch there but Marvin circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marvin takes the fight into the clinch.
Severi Turpaansaaja seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marvin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Turpaansaaja pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Marvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turpaansaaja connects with a solid leg kick.

Marvin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turpaansaaja, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marvin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Turpaansaaja.
A short right from Turpaansaaja on the inside.
Turpaansaaja is working Marvin over against the cage.
Marvin misses with a body punch.
A short left from Marvin.
Turpaansaaja lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja blocks a body shot from Marvin.
A hook to the body from Marvin.
Turpaansaaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turpaansaaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turpaansaaja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marvin's elbow.
Turpaansaaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turpaansaaja swings wildly with an uppercut but Marvin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turpaansaaja looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marvin tries a body shot but Turpaansaaja blocks it.
Turpaansaaja throws a head punch that misses.
Turpaansaaja scores with a shoulder strike.
Marvin blocks a body shot from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Turpaansaaja as the two fighters clinch.
Turpaansaaja is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marvin is keeping busy.
Marvin misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marvin prevents a body shot from Turpaansaaja.
Marvin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turpaansaaja leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marvin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marvin has a couple of punches blocked by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja trying to land knees to the body.
Marvin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marvin lands a right hand.
Marvin has Turpaansaaja pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Turpaansaaja manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Turpaansaaja takes a shot to the head.
Marvin wants a takedown but no success here.
Turpaansaaja softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Turpaansaaja.
Marvin misses with a punch to the body.
Turpaansaaja lands a shot to the body.
Marvin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turpaansaaja tries to work over Marvin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marvin tries to circle away but Turpaansaaja has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Marvin fails to land.
Turpaansaaja lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turpaansaaja lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marvin.
Marvin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marvin tries a body shot but Turpaansaaja blocks it.
Marvin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turpaansaaja can't find room to land a body shot as Marvin controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turpaansaaja presses Marvin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turpaansaaja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turpaansaaja throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja is pushing Marvin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Turpaansaaja lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marvin misses with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Turpaansaaja takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Severi Turpaansaaja 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!

Turpaansaaja punishes Marvin's body with a nice straight punch.
Marvin blocks a head kick by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marvin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marvin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turpaansaaja throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marvin throws a hook but Turpaansaaja avoids it easily.
Turpaansaaja throws a low kick but Marvin avoids it.
Turpaansaaja is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marvin rather than just go for the knockout.
Turpaansaaja moves in looking to clinch but Marvin pushes him off.

Turpaansaaja gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Turpaansaaja.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turpaansaaja working aggressively here.
Turpaansaaja misses with a body punch.
Marvin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marvin throws a punch but it's blocked by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turpaansaaja works on Marvin's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Marvin.
Marvin lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja lands a body punch.
Marvin blocks a body shot from Turpaansaaja.
Marvin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turpaansaaja backwards.
Turpaansaaja taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marvin.
Turpaansaaja lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marvin throws a head punch that misses.
Marvin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turpaansaaja softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marvin struggles to land a body shot inside as Turpaansaaja controls his hands.
Turpaansaaja lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Marvin fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Marvin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Marvin manages to end up in side control.
King Marvin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marvin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Turpaansaaja pushes Marvin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Marvin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Marvin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Turpaansaaja is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Marvin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Turpaansaaja gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Turpaansaaja preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Turpaansaaja wants to control but Marvin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turpaansaaja gets full guard.
Marvin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Turpaansaaja keeping moving, preventing Marvin from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Marvin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Turpaansaaja is trying to stand.
Marvin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turpaansaaja trying to control from the bottom.
Turpaansaaja tries to roll over but Marvin keeps him under control.
Marvin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turpaansaaja's head.
Turpaansaaja has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marvin is working away from the top position though.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turpaansaaja tries to clinch but Marvin moves out of range.
Turpaansaaja looks to land a body kick but Marvin moved away.

Marvin gets a clinch.
Severi Turpaansaaja is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marvin can't find room to land a body shot as Turpaansaaja controls the action.
Marvin wants to take the fight to the mat but Turpaansaaja manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marvin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turpaansaaja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marvin backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Turpaansaaja.
A short left from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marvin's elbow.
Turpaansaaja scores with a hook to the body.
Turpaansaaja is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marvin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Turpaansaaja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Marvin.
Turpaansaaja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turpaansaaja creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Turpaansaaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turpaansaaja.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turpaansaaja lands with a light punch inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Severi Turpaansaaja.
I've got Turpaansaaja winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Severi Turpaansaaja!
Severi Turpaansaaja decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.