PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Turmiola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turmiola's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica: Enter Sandman. Tommi Turmiola has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Turmiola
vs
Kruger

206 cm
29
262 lbs
5 - 11 - 0

188 cm
24
270 lbs
8 - 11 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Turmiola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Fred Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger lands a really nice looking cross but Turmiola seems unphased.
Kruger shoots in looking for a takedown but Turmiola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kruger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Turmiola rushes Kruger and presses him up against the cage.
Kruger tries to pull guard but Turmiola won't allow it.
Kruger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tommi Turmiola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Kruger.

Turmiola turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kruger is looking to regain half guard here but Turmiola keeps moving and retains side control.
Turmiola trying to control the action but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Turmiola in side control, throwing shots but Kruger defends.
Kruger is trying to improve his position.
Turmiola working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kruger is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Turmiola's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kruger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turmiola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turmiola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kruger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turmiola defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kruger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kruger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turmiola defends well.
Kruger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turmiola wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving.
Kruger trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turmiola is looking to stand up but Kruger won't let him.
Turmiola stopping the sweep attempt from Kruger.
Kruger has momentary wrist control but Turmiola slips an elbow through the middle.

Kruger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Kruger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turmiola defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kruger is looking for a triangle here but Turmiola uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kruger is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Turmiola has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger can't do much from the bottom here.
Kruger manages to get back to half guard.
Turmiola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turmiola will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Turmiola tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kruger.

Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Kruger wants to control but Turmiola is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kruger gets back to full guard.

Turmiola decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kruger, up you get!

Turmiola drives through and clinches with Kruger against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turmiola just stands there and leans against the cage.

Turmiola breaks from the clinch.
Kruger falls off balance throwing a combination

and Turmiola counters by moving into the clinch.
Kruger fails to pull guard.

Turmiola manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kruger works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Kruger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turmiola defends it well.
Turmiola trying to control here.
Turmiola is looking for a sweep. Kruger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turmiola knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kruger on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruger thows a huge punch but Turmiola dodges it nicely.

Kruger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kruger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Turmiola closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kruger's guard.

Kruger working for a triangle but Turmiola defends it easily.

Turmiola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kruger wants to sweep but no luck.

Turmiola got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kruger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turmiola has managed to get both his arms back between Kruger's legs - danger averted.
Turmiola tries to stand but Kruger is controlling from the bottom.
Turmiola passes into half guard.
Kruger is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger trying to control but Turmiola postures up.
Turmiola wants to stand up but Kruger is controlling the position.
Kruger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Turmiola scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Kruger working for a triangle but Turmiola defends it easily.

Kruger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Turmiola!
Kruger unloading with bombs!

Kruger goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Turmiola is on top in guard.
Kruger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turmiola manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turmiola's head.
Kruger trying to control but Turmiola is working from the bottom.
Turmiola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruger is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kruger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kruger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turmiola trying to keep a closed guard but Kruger is proving a slippery customer.
Kruger connects with a couple of short punches.

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

Kruger is looking for a triangle here but Turmiola uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Turmiola's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Kruger trying to control from the bottom.
Kruger manages to get to full guard.

Kruger working for a triangle but Turmiola defends it easily.
Kruger is breathing heavily.

Kruger is looking for a triangle but Turmiola pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Kruger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Turmiola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Turmiola closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kruger quickly recovers to half guard.

Kruger has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Turmiola escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Turmiola!
Kruger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Turmiola off and has taken his back!
Kruger doesn't have the hooks in and Turmiola manages to turn into his guard.

Kruger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turmiola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kruger throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Kruger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kruger working for a triangle but Turmiola defends it easily.
Kruger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turmiola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruger swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Kruger has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Turmiola is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kruger.
Kruger can't do much from the bottom here.
Turmiola wants to stand but Kruger has his arm trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kruger struggling a bit here.

Turmiola stands up and beckons Kruger to his feet.

Kruger drives through and clinches with Turmiola against the cage.

Kruger jumps guard.

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

Kruger has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Turmiola should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kruger has tightened it up now! Turmiola should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fred Kruger!