PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Bjornsson (ranked 2518 p4p, 3529 weight class) and Vihtori Tuomaala (ranked 276 p4p, 356 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bjornsson
vs
Tuomaala

193 cm
26
190
3 - 2 - 0

172 cm
26
189
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjorn Bjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vihtori Tuomaala!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuomaala lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tuomaala misses with a leg kick

and Bjornsson counters with a shoot takedown. Tuomaala fights it but they end up in guard.
Bjornsson is pushing down on Tuomaala's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tuomaala is fighting to maintain full guard but Bjornsson has managed to sneak the leg through.

Bjornsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tuomaala has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bjornsson prevents Tuomaala from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuomaala moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tuomaala looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bjornsson throwing strikes but missing.
Bjornsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson throws a strike but Tuomaala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Tuomaala trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bjornsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tuomaala defends well.
Bjornsson keeping moving, preventing Tuomaala from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bjornsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tuomaala trying to control but Bjornsson is working from the bottom.
Tuomaala showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Bjornsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tuomaala defends well.

Bjornsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tuomaala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tuomaala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tuomaala wants to control from the top but Bjornsson keeps moving.
Bjornsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bjornsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bjornsson keeping full guard, as Tuomaala tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Tuomaala is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Bjornsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tuomaala defends well.
Bjornsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Bjornsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tuomaala has passed into half guard!
Bjornsson is staying active underneath Tuomaala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bjornsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tuomaala trying to control from half guard but Bjornsson is working away.
Bjornsson wants to improve his position but Tuomaala is controlling well.

Bjornsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson tries to get to full guard but Tuomaala has control of the leg.
Tuomaala wants to pass the guard but Bjornsson is defending well.

Bjornsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tuomaala pulls his head out easily.
Tuomaala tries to pass to full mount but Bjornsson defends it.

Bjornsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tuomaala wants to take a breather but Bjornsson is having none of it.
Tuomaala looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Bjornsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bjornsson gets full guard.

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.
Bjornsson keeping moving, preventing Tuomaala from controlling successfully.
Tuomaala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tuomaala trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bjornsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tuomaala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tuomaala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bjornsson keeping full guard, as Tuomaala tries to pass.
Tuomaala is pushing down on Bjornsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bjornsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Tuomaala has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bjornsson is looking to get back to full guard here but Tuomaala has managed to pass to side control instead.

Tuomaala decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tuomaala throws a leg kick that is checked

and Bjornsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Tuomaala is trying to control Bjornsson's posture but Bjornsson avoids it.

Bjornsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vihtori Tuomaala will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

A nice leg kick lands there from Tuomaala.
Vihtori Tuomaala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuomaala throws a low kick but Bjornsson moves out of range easily.
Tuomaala thows a leg kick but Bjornsson checks it

so Bjornsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Bjornsson has gone for a leg lock! Tuomaala slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bjornsson's guard.

Tuomaala wants to control from the top but Bjornsson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bjornsson working for a triangle but Tuomaala defends it easily.
Bjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bjornsson, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bjornsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tuomaala trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuomaala is pushing down on Bjornsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bjornsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Tuomaala has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bjornsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tuomaala wants to control from the top but Bjornsson keeps moving.
Tuomaala tries to stand but Bjornsson is controlling from the bottom.

Tuomaala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bjornsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tuomaala has managed to get both his arms back between Bjornsson's legs - danger averted.
Tuomaala showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Bjornsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tuomaala is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bjornsson looking for a guillotine here but Tuomaala defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tuomaala sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bjornsson's guard.
Tuomaala works his way into full mount!

Tuomaala stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Tuomaala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bjornsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bjornsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tuomaala with the inside leg kick.
Tuomaala throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tuomaala.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tuomaala!
Tuomaala misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tuomaala.
Tuomaala throws a leg kick

so Bjornsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Tuomaala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bjornsson is aware though and is defending well.
Bjornsson postures up.
Bjornsson throwing strikes but missing.
Bjornsson advances position into side control!

Bjornsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tuomaala tries to buck Bjornsson off but Bjornsson is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuomaala manages to get back to half guard.
Tuomaala is trying to get back to full guard.
Bjornsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Bjornsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bjornsson winds up and cracks Tuomaala with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tuomaala won't allow Bjornsson to pass to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tuomaala is defending against the submission attempts here by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throws a strike but Tuomaala avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vihtori Tuomaala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Bjornsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Bjornsson closes the distance and clinches.
Tuomaala prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tuomaala is trying to force a seperation but Bjornsson has the dominant position.
Bjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Tuomaala is trying to break free.

Bjornsson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tuomaala regains guard immediately.

Tuomaala has his feet on Bjornsson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tuomaala misses the shot to the body.
Bjornsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Tuomaala throws a leg kick

and Bjornsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjornsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bjornsson looking to pass the guard.
Bjornsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tuomaala working for a triangle but Bjornsson defends it easily.
Bjornsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tuomaala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tuomaala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tuomaala is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tuomaala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bjornsson with a nice head shot there.
Tuomaala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bjornsson looking to pass the guard.

Bjornsson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tuomaala is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bjornsson, into his guard.

Bjornsson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tuomaala uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bjornsson is not content to let Tuomaala control the position.
Bjornsson tries to bench press Tuomaala off him but Tuomaala keeps the position.
Tuomaala wants to control but Bjornsson is keeping him busy.

Tuomaala has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bjornsson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tuomaala yanks on the arm and Bjornsson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tuomaala.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vihtori Tuomaala!