PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tauno Taputtaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deguzman Koslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tauno Taputtaja has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Taputtaja
vs
Koslov

195 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Taputtaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Deguzman Koslov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taputtaja misses with a looping right.
Taputtaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koslov moves away.
Koslov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Taputtaja decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Koslov's guard.
Taputtaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Koslov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Koslov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Taputtaja has picked Koslov up and slammed him! Koslov can't keep hold of the triangle and Taputtaja manages to pass to side control!
Koslov is looking to reverse the position.
Taputtaja wants to stand but Koslov is controlling his arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov is looking for a sweep.
Taputtaja wants to control but Koslov is keeping him busy.
Koslov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Taputtaja's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Koslov looking for submissions off his back.
Taputtaja wants to control but Koslov is keeping him busy.
Koslov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taputtaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Koslov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Koslov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taputtaja is aware though and is defending well.

Taputtaja got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koslov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taputtaja has managed to get both his arms back between Koslov's legs - danger averted.
Taputtaja will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Koslov has his foot on Taputtaja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taputtaja works his way back into a safe position though.
Koslov looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taputtaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Koslov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taputtaja sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koslov's guard.
Koslov is refusing to be controlled, as Taputtaja sits in half guard.

Taputtaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koslov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taputtaja.
Taputtaja takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Koslov actively working from the bottom here.

Taputtaja is working for a kimura but Koslov is defending it quite comfortably.

Koslov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Koslov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koslov is staying active underneath Taputtaja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Koslov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koslov tries to roll over but Taputtaja keeps him under control.
Taputtaja is pressing down on Koslov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Koslov is holding on for now.

Koslov actively working from the bottom here.

Taputtaja is looking for a kimura but Koslov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taputtaja to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Taputtaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koslov keeps working.

Koslov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Taputtaja is looking for a kimura but Koslov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taputtaja to get the leverage.

Taputtaja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Koslov actively working from the bottom here.
Koslov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Koslov actively working from the bottom here.
Taputtaja is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tauno Taputtaja dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Taputtaja tries to clinch up but Koslov circles away and keeps his distance.
Taputtaja with a lazy takedown attempt

and Koslov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Koslov seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Koslov is looking for a kimura here.

Koslov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Koslov is looking for a kimura here.
Koslov is breathing heavily.

Koslov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taputtaja is just riding it out for now. Koslov eventually gives up the hold.
Taputtaja is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Koslov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taputtaja is just riding it out for now. Koslov eventually gives up the hold.
Taputtaja wants to control but Koslov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Koslov prevents Taputtaja from improving his position.

Koslov is working for a submission of some sort.
Taputtaja wants to improve his position but Koslov is controlling well.
Taputtaja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koslov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koslov's back!
Koslov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Taputtaja's guard. Nice work there by Koslov.
Koslov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Taputtaja manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taputtaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koslov keeping moving, preventing Taputtaja from controlling successfully.
Taputtaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Koslov is retaining full guard.

Koslov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taputtaja is aware though and is defending well.

Koslov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taputtaja is aware though and is defending well.
Taputtaja wants to control from the top but Koslov keeps moving.
Taputtaja is really struggling to control Koslov but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Koslov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taputtaja wants to control from the top but Koslov keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Koslov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taputtaja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taputtaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Koslov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taputtaja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koslov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Koslov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taputtaja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taputtaja wants to control from the top but Koslov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deguzman Koslov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Taputtaja misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taputtaja with a poor takedown

and Koslov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koslov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Koslov 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Koslov drops back looking for a leg! Taputtaja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taputtaja manages to kick Koslov off! Koslov jumps back into Taputtaja's guard.

Taputtaja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koslov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Koslov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Koslov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Koslov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Koslov drops back looking for a leg! Taputtaja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taputtaja manages to kick Koslov off! Koslov jumps back into Taputtaja's guard.

Koslov 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

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

Koslov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taputtaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Koslov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Taputtaja thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Koslov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taputtaja is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Taputtaja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Deguzman Koslov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taputtaja slips nicely into half guard.

Koslov looking for submissions off his back.

Koslov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Koslov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Taputtaja stands up from half guard.

Taputtaja looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Koslov!
Koslov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Deguzman Koslov.
Well Koslov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Deguzman Koslov!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Deguzman Koslov!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Deguzman Koslov!

Deguzman Koslov wins by unanimous decision!