|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Tammipuomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Magnussen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tammipuomi comes to the cage accompanied by Marco Marfè Parodia, Marco è Dens! Pubblicità Divertente Napoletano.... Magnussen has chosen Bloody Beetroots - Butter as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
25
221 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
|
197 cm
27
209 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Tammipuomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Magnussen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnussen throws a sloppy head kick and Tammipuomi moves out of range easily.
Tammipuomi wants to clinch up but Magnussen keeps it at a distance.
Magnussen pushes Tammipuomi up against the cage in a clinch.
Tammipuomi managing to block the knees to the body from Magnussen.
Stalling in the clinch from Magnussen.
Tammipuomi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magnussen's elbow.
Magnussen misses with a knee to the head.
Magnussen landing knees to the body.
Magnussen misses with an elbow over the top.
A short left from Tammipuomi.
Magnussen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tammipuomi is defending well for now.
Magnussen tries to land knees in the clinch but Tammipuomi avoids the damage to the body.
Tammipuomi goes for a takedown attempt but Magnussen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tammipuomi misses with a looping right.
Magnussen throws a big shot that misses.
Magnussen throws a solid leg kick but Tammipuomi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magnussen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Magnussen misses.
A head kick misses from Magnussen.
Magnussen misses with a low kick.
Magnussen throws an overhand right that lands on Tammipuomi's shoulder, as Tammipuomi tries to avoid the shot.
Magnussen throws a right hand that misses
and Tammipuomi counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magnussen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magnussen misses with an uppercut. Tammipuomi saw that one coming.
Tammipuomi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tammipuomi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tammipuomi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tammipuomi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magnussen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tammipuomi.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tammipuomi in particular looking to stall.
Magnussen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tammipuomi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnussen wants to improve his position but Tammipuomi is controlling well.
Magnussen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tammipuomi wants to free his trapped foot but Magnussen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tammipuomi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magnussen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tammipuomi is working for a kimura but Magnussen is defending it quite comfortably.
Magnussen trying to control but Tammipuomi postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnussen tries to roll over but Tammipuomi keeps him under control.
Magnussen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tammipuomi.
Magnussen wants to control but Tammipuomi is keeping busy.
Tammipuomi is looking to take a break and control but Magnussen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tammipuomi works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marco Tammipuomi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tammipuomi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tammipuomi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magnussen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tammipuomi somewhat.
Tammipuomi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magnussen scores a takedown into full mount!
Magnussen wants to control the pace but Tammipuomi is squirming around nicely.
Magnussen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Magnussen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tammipuomi kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Magnussen wants to get back to his feet but Tammipuomi is holding on tight.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnussen prevents Tammipuomi from getting the reversal.
Magnussen wants to get back to his feet but Tammipuomi is holding on tight.
Magnussen is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Magnussen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnussen. Tammipuomi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tammipuomi misses with a takedown attempt - Magnussen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magnussen blocks a head kick by Tammipuomi.
Magnussen misses the shot to the body.
Magnussen lands with an uppercut that bounces Tammipuomi off the cage and back into range.
Tammipuomi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tammipuomi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Magnussen's head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tammipuomi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tammipuomi cracks Magnussen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tammipuomi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magnussen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Magnussen taking a bit of punishment here - Tammipuomi scoring with strikes.
Tammipuomi 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.
Tammipuomi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magnussen has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Tammipuomi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The strikes coming from Tammipuomi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tammipuomi scoring with punches from side control.
Tammipuomi tries to advance to mount but Magnussen denies him.
Tammipuomi is looking to take a break and control but Magnussen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tammipuomi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magnussen, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnussen regains half guard, as Tammipuomi was trying to land strikes.
Magnussen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tammipuomi.
Marco Tammipuomi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tammipuomi with the ground and pound but Magnussen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marco Tammipuomi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tammipuomi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tammipuomi connects with a single shot there.
Magnussen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magnussen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tammipuomi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A swing and a miss from Tammipuomi.
Tammipuomi defending well as Magnussen loads up on a big left hand.
Magnussen throws a head kick that misses.
Tammipuomi connects with a right hand. Magnussen shakes it off.
Magnussen scoring well with a low kick there.
Magnussen scores with a nice strike.
Magnussen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tammipuomi moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnussen throws a lazy uppercut
and Tammipuomi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Magnussen misses its intended target.
Magnussen lands a leg kick that knocks Tammipuomi off balance momentarily.
Magnussen throws a head kick that misses.
Tammipuomi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Marco Tammipuomi has been cut.
Magnussen lands a jab.
Magnussen misses with a right hand
and Tammipuomi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tammipuomi misses with a hook.
Magnussen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tammipuomi moves out of range of the leg kick from Magnussen.
Tammipuomi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnussen throws a leg kick
and Tammipuomi counters with a nice uppercut.
Tammipuomi feints and as Magnussen raises his hands in defense, Tammipuomi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tammipuomi trying to control but Magnussen is working from the bottom.
Tammipuomi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tammipuomi throwing strikes but missing.
Tammipuomi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tammipuomi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tammipuomi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Magnussen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tammipuomi.
Tammipuomi throws a strike but Magnussen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Magnussen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Magnussen throws a head kick that misses
letting Tammipuomi counter with a right hand.
Tammipuomi doesn't manage to clinch there - Magnussen circles away.
Nice shot by Tammipuomi.
Magnussen has closed the distance and engaged Tammipuomi in a clinch.
Magnussen tries to stall but Tammipuomi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marco Tammipuomi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Magnussen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnussen stalling in the clinch but Tammipuomi improves position.
Tammipuomi takes an elbow to the temple.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tammipuomi scores with a shoulder strike.
Tammipuomi avoids the elbow strike from Magnussen, against the cage.
Tammipuomi has clasped his hands together around Magnussen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magnussen is trying to control Tammipuomi's posture but Tammipuomi avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tammipuomi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tammipuomi trying to control the position but Magnussen is working away.
Gunnar Magnussen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marco Tammipuomi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tammipuomi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Tammipuomi!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
