PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inge Grepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Turmiola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turmiola has chosen Metallica: Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Inge Grepp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Grepp
vs
Turmiola

185 cm
25
255 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

206 cm
29
262 lbs
5 - 12 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Inge Grepp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Turmiola!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grepp shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Turmiola is trying to defend but Grepp finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Turmiola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grepp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grepp prevents Turmiola from standing back up.
Turmiola punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grepp lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turmiola moves into full guard.
Grepp preventing the sweep.
Grepp might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grepp is looking to work some ground and pound but Turmiola has wrist control.
Turmiola keeping full guard, as Grepp tries to pass.
Turmiola is trying to control the position but Grepp postures up.
Grepp throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Turmiola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grepp.
Turmiola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grepp.
Turmiola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grepp postures up in Turmiola's guard and throws a big left but Turmiola blocks it.
Turmiola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grepp lands a couple of digs.
Grepp is breathing heavily.
Turmiola wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Turmiola pushes Grepp off and scrambles back to his feet.

Turmiola scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Turmiola prevents Grepp from improving his position.

Grepp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Turmiola escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Turmiola throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grepp was covering up waiting for the punch and Turmiola finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turmiola content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Turmiola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Turmiola stands and steps away. Grepp gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Grepp tries to sprawl but Turmiola drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grepp tries to roll over but Turmiola keeps him under control.

Turmiola decides to return to a standing position.
Turmiola connects with a leg kick. Grepp looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Turmiola drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Turmiola trying to control the action but Grepp is working from the bottom.

Turmiola thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepp is looking to regain half guard here but Turmiola keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Grepp's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turmiola cracks Grepp with a big elbow.

Turmiola decides to stand up, so the ref orders Grepp to his feet.
Turmiola cracks the inside of Grepp's front leg.

Turmiola manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grepp on his heels. He'll look to pass Grepp's guard now, I'm sure.
Grepp wants to control the position but Turmiola says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grepp actively working from the bottom here.
Turmiola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grepp knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nice strikes from Turmiola there.
Turmiola wants to take a breather but Grepp is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Turmiola connects with a nice short shot to Grepp's temple.

Turmiola decides to stand and escape the position.

Turmiola gets a double leg takedown into Grepp's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grepp is trying to keep Turmiola in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turmiola wants to stand but Grepp has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Grepp has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Grepp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommi Turmiola dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Turmiola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Turmiola closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grepp to the mat! Grepp manages to get full guard.
Turmiola wants to stand but Grepp is controlling his posture from full guard.

Grepp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grepp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turmiola stands up over Grepp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Turmiola gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turmiola tries to clinch up but Grepp circles away and keeps his distance.
Grepp tries for a takedown but Turmiola circles away easily

and Turmiola counters by clinching up.

Turmiola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Turmiola is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grepp's half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turmiola prevents Grepp from improving his position.
Turmiola passes to full mount!
Grepp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grepp is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turmiola controlling the pace for now.
Grepp working to try and regain half guard.

That's two 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.
Turmiola landing punches.
BOOM! Turmiola connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Turmiola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grepp is looking to get to half guard.
Grepp flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Turmiola lands a big elbow.
Grepp is trying to escape the mount.
Turmiola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grepp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Turmiola looking to control but Grepp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turmiola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grepp is looking to get to half guard.
Grepp is squirming around, avoiding Turmiola's attempts to control the action.
Turmiola working the ground and pound effectively.
Turmiola is landing with some decent strikes but Grepp is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Turmiola working the ground and pound effectively.
Turmiola has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Grepp's face.
Turmiola lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Turmiola is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Turmiola throws a right and a left that both miss.

Turmiola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Turmiola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Turmiola shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Turmiola stands up from half guard.
Turmiola throws a nice looking combination but Grepp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turmiola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turmiola lands a head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grepp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turmiola defends it nicely.

Turmiola drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommi Turmiola 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!

Grepp swats away the attempt to clinch by Turmiola.

Turmiola gets a clinch.
Grepp tries to pull guard but Turmiola holds him up against the cage and eventually Grepp drops back down to his feet.

Turmiola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Turmiola darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Grepp wants to improve his position but Turmiola is controlling well.
Turmiola moves into full mount! Grepp won't be happy about that!
Turmiola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turmiola lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turmiola manages to capitalize on a mistake by Grepp to take his back!
Grepp tries to break free.
Turmiola looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

Turmiola has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Grepp can't escape the position.

Grepp is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Turmiola gets his way!
Turmiola controls the action.
Grepp tries to roll but Turmiola sticks to his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turmiola lands punches and elbows.
Tommi Turmiola has got the better of the ground game so far.

Grepp is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Grepp right now.
Will Turmiola go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Turmiola is hanging on to Grepp's back as he tries to escape.
Turmiola lands strikes to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Turmiola softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Grepp covers up after that shot from Turmiola.

Turmiola is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Grepp defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Turmiola controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grepp turns into Turmiola and is now in his guard.
Grepp wants to pass the guard but Turmiola is keeping the position.
Turmiola seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Grepp throws and elbow that misses. Turmiola uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grepp's guard. Nice move by Turmiola!
Grepp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grepp trying to strike off his back.
Turmiola wants to control from the top but Grepp keeps moving.
Turmiola advances to half guard.
Inge Grepp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommi Turmiola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turmiola in particular looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommi Turmiola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turmiola 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 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommi Turmiola!