PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Ferrari (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. Dominic Ferrari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ferrari
vs
Turmiola

196 cm
20
275 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

206 cm
31
262 lbs
9 - 15 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dominic Ferrari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Turmiola!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turmiola scores with a head kick. Ferrari tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Dominic Ferrari has been cut.
Turmiola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferrari circles away quickly and effectively.
Turmiola tries to clinch up

and Ferrari counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Ferrari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferrari trying to control from half guard but Turmiola is working away.
Turmiola tries to kick Ferrari off but Ferrari keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Turmiola trying to control here.

Ferrari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turmiola doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferrari.

Ferrari is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turmiola has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ferrari prevents Turmiola from standing back up.
Turmiola is trying to maintain the position but Ferrari is very close to passing his half guard.

Ferrari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferrari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turmiola doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferrari.
Ferrari prevents Turmiola from improving his position.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ferrari seems to be looking for submissions.

Ferrari seems to be looking for submissions.
Turmiola pushes Ferrari off looking to stand but Ferrari dives back in and keeps control.

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

Ferrari is working for a submission of some sort.
Ferrari is trying to control the action in half guard but Turmiola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turmiola flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Turmiola gets full guard.

Turmiola has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferrari can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Turmiola is looking to stand up but Ferrari isn't so interested in that idea.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turmiola is on top in guard.
Turmiola wants to pass the guard but Ferrari is keeping the position.
Turmiola stopping the sweep attempt from Ferrari.

Turmiola got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferrari has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turmiola has managed to get both his arms back between Ferrari's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ferrari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turmiola working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Turmiola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turmiola advances to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrari is looking to improve his position.

Turmiola seems to be working for a kimura but Ferrari defends the submission attempt.

Turmiola escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommi Turmiola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dominic Ferrari's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Turmiola moves out of range as Ferrari strikes.

Turmiola forces Ferrari back against the cage and clinches.
Turmiola gets underhooks to prevent Ferrari's takedown attempt.

Turmiola breaks the clinch.
Ferrari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turmiola throws a leg kick which misses Ferrari's front leg but catches the back leg as Ferrari tries to avoid it.
Turmiola misses with a head kick.
Ferrari takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turmiola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turmiola tries to clinch up.
Turmiola checks a leg kick nicely.

Turmiola has closed the distance and engaged Ferrari in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari tries for a takedown but Turmiola manages to get underhooks.

Turmiola has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ferrari clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Turmiola is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Ferrari. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

Turmiola is persistently looking for the submission but Ferrari is defending it well.
I really don't envy Ferrari right now.

Turmiola seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Ferrari's chin but Ferrari turns very nicely into Turmiola's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Ferrari.
Turmiola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferrari.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferrari wants to pass the guard but Turmiola is keeping the position.
Turmiola wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferrari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turmiola is keeping the position for now.
Ferrari has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Turmiola working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ferrari drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Turmiola dives on top into guard.
Turmiola trying to control but Ferrari is working from the bottom.

Turmiola is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ferrari is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ferrari has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turmiola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turmiola looking for a sweep. Not yet Turmiola, not yet.

Ferrari has gone for a leg lock! Turmiola slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ferrari's guard.
Ferrari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferrari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turmiola.
Ferrari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferrari is looking to sweep but instead, Turmiola has passed into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferrari looking for submissions off his back.
Ferrari is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferrari is working hard here to advance position.
Ferrari has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turmiola is working away from the top position though.
Turmiola is nestled in close to Ferrari, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Turmiola tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ferrari controls his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turmiola uses his free foot to push down on Ferrari's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ferrari.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turmiola working the ground and pound effectively.
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 cut man is working on Dominic Ferrari's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Turmiola shoots for a takedown but Ferrari saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turmiola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turmiola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferrari blocks a head kick by Turmiola.
Turmiola shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ferrari counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ferrari is looking to take a break and control but Turmiola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Ferrari wants to work for an arm triangle but Turmiola is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Ferrari is working for a kimura but Turmiola is defending it quite comfortably.

Ferrari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turmiola is just riding it out for now. Ferrari eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari wants to control but Turmiola is keeping him busy.
Ferrari prevents Turmiola from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ferrari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Ferrari seems to be working for a kimura but Turmiola defends the submission attempt.
Ferrari is trying to control the action in half guard but Turmiola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turmiola is trying to control but can't.
Ferrari is pressing down on Turmiola's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turmiola is holding on for now.

Ferrari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turmiola is just riding it out for now. Ferrari eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferrari is keen to just control but Turmiola is a slippery customer.
Dominic Ferrari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferrari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Ferrari is looking for a kimura here.
Turmiola wants to improve his position but Ferrari is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turmiola trying to control here.
Turmiola wants to get back to his feet.

Ferrari 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.
Ferrari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferrari is trying to work for a kimura but Turmiola is defending well.
Turmiola has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferrari is working away from the top position though.
Turmiola moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ferrari looking to sit in guard and control but Turmiola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Turmiola wants to stand but Ferrari is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turmiola lands a couple of digs.
Dominic Ferrari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommi Turmiola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turmiola tries to stand but Ferrari is controlling from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Ferrari showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turmiola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

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