PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinrich Auswitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Taalasmaa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kokkelivekkulit. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Taalasmaa
vs
Auswitch

173 cm
28
265 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

189 cm
26
270 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Taalasmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heinrich Auswitch!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Taalasmaa lands a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Taalasmaa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taalasmaa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Auswitch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taalasmaa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Auswitch wants to get back to his feet but Taalasmaa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Auswitch trying to control the position.
Taalasmaa scoring with some ground and pound.
Taalasmaa distracts Auswitch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Auswitch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taalasmaa landing with the ground and pound.
Taalasmaa is working Auswitch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Auswitch keeping moving, preventing Taalasmaa from controlling successfully.
Auswitch wants to stand up but Taalasmaa is controlling him.
Taalasmaa postures up in Auswitch's guard and throws a big left but Auswitch blocks it.
Auswitch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taalasmaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taalasmaa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Taalasmaa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taalasmaa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Auswitch doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Taalasmaa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Auswitch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taalasmaa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Auswitch trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Auswitch has his foot on Taalasmaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taalasmaa works his way back into a safe position though.
Taalasmaa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Auswitch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taalasmaa controlling from the top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taalasmaa works over Auswitch with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taalasmaa postures up in Auswitch's guard and throws a big left but Auswitch blocks it.
Taalasmaa connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa works over Auswitch with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taalasmaa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Auswitch controls Taalasmaa momentarily but Taalasmaa frees himself.
Taalasmaa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taalasmaa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taalasmaa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Auswitch's head.

Auswitch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taalasmaa stops Auswitch from standing up.

Taalasmaa stands up from Auswitch's guard - Taalasmaa perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Auswitch wants to clinch but Taalasmaa slips to the side

and Taalasmaa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taalasmaa.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Auswitch trying to control the position.
Taalasmaa throws a big right hand that misses.
Taalasmaa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taalasmaa throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taalasmaa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taalasmaa scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Auswitch wants to stand up but Taalasmaa is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Taalasmaa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Taalasmaa fails with a takedown attempt.
Taalasmaa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Auswitch moves into the clinch.
Auswitch has had enough of the clinch but Taalasmaa keeps him there for the moment.
Taalasmaa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Taalasmaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Auswitch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Auswitch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Taalasmaa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Auswitch is working for takedown but Taalasmaa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Auswitch holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Auswitch is pressed up against the cage. Taalasmaa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Auswitch down to the mat. Auswitch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Auswitch swivels and escapes.
Auswitch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Auswitch wants to clinch.
Auswitch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Auswitch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taalasmaa fails to land the takedown.
Auswitch wants to clinch but Taalasmaa slips to the side

and Taalasmaa counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Auswitch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taalasmaa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Auswitch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Auswitch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa postures up and lands a big shot to Auswitch's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Auswitch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taalasmaa defends it easily.
Taalasmaa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taalasmaa working some strikes from top position.
Auswitch pulls Taalasmaa in to control the position.
Taalasmaa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taalasmaa throwing strikes from guard but Auswitch blocks nicely.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa prevents Auswitch from getting back to his feet.
Auswitch trying to control the position.

Auswitch has his foot on Taalasmaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taalasmaa works his way back into a safe position though.
Taalasmaa postures up and lands a big shot to Auswitch's brow.
Taalasmaa 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.
Taalasmaa throws a big right hand that misses.
Taalasmaa cracks Auswitch with a solid left hand.
Taalasmaa with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa trying to control but Auswitch is working from the bottom.
Taalasmaa working some strikes from top position.
Taalasmaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Auswitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taalasmaa won't allow Auswitch to sweep him here.
Auswitch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taalasmaa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Auswitch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Taalasmaa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.

Auswitch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Taalasmaa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Auswitch's guard.
Taalasmaa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Taalasmaa connects with a couple of short punches.
Taalasmaa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taalasmaa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taalasmaa is looking to work some ground and pound but Auswitch has wrist control.
Auswitch lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Auswitch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taalasmaa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa working some strikes from top position.
Taalasmaa lands a couple of elbows.
Taalasmaa landing with the ground and pound.
Taalasmaa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Auswitch keeping moving, preventing Taalasmaa from controlling successfully.
Taalasmaa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taalasmaa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taalasmaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Auswitch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heinrich Auswitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Auswitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Auswitch looking for a sweep. Not yet Auswitch, not yet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taalasmaa is in close to Auswitch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taalasmaa stopping the sweep attempt from Auswitch.
Taalasmaa wants to control from the top but Auswitch keeps moving.
Auswitch looking for a sweep. Not yet Auswitch, not yet.
Seppo Taalasmaa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taalasmaa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taalasmaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Auswitch can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa postures up.
Auswitch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Auswitch controls Taalasmaa momentarily but Taalasmaa frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Taalasmaa lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taalasmaa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taalasmaa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taalasmaa preventing the sweep.
Taalasmaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taalasmaa postures up and lands a big shot to Auswitch's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Auswitch's head.
Taalasmaa cracks Auswitch with a solid left hand.
Taalasmaa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taalasmaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Auswitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taalasmaa cracks Auswitch with a solid left hand.
Auswitch throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Taalasmaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Auswitch is controlling Taalasmaa's posture.
Seppo Taalasmaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taalasmaa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Taalasmaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taalasmaa, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Taalasmaa!
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