PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tuhoaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor St Pierre has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

St Pierre
vs
Tuhoaja

178 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teppo Tuhoaja!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tuhoaja but Tuhoaja pushes him off and we're back to square one.
St Pierre looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
St Pierre shoots in but no luck this time.
St Pierre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tuhoaja's waist but Tuhoaja gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing St Pierre off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tuhoaja feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tuhoaja pushes down on St Pierre's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tuhoaja tries to pass the half guard into mount. St Pierre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tuhoaja throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuhoaja working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on St Pierre's thigh. St Pierre counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tuhoaja is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tuhoaja advances to half guard.
Tuhoaja is taking a breather. St Pierre says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tuhoaja wants to free his trapped foot but St Pierre is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

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

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

Tuhoaja seems to be working for a kimura but St Pierre defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tuhoaja is looking for a kimura but St Pierre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tuhoaja to get the leverage.
Tuhoaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but St Pierre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Tuhoaja seems to be looking for submissions.
St Pierre gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuhoaja is looking to advance position but St Pierre has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Tuhoaja is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teppo Tuhoaja dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

St Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt

and Tuhoaja counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in St Pierre's guard now.

Tuhoaja is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Tuhoaja drops back, looking for a kneebar! St Pierre looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. St Pierre looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from St Pierre!
Tuhoaja gets back to half guard.
Tuhoaja slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuhoaja wants to sweep but no luck.
Tuhoaja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tuhoaja manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Tuhoaja moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, St Pierre has worked his arm free - good work by St Pierre!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Tuhoaja working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Tuhoaja swings around for an armbar but St Pierre sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tuhoaja's guard.
Tuhoaja is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuhoaja is looking to sweep but instead, St Pierre has passed into half guard.
Tuhoaja tries to get to full guard but St Pierre has control of the leg.

Tuhoaja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tuhoaja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of St Pierre's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take St Pierre's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

St Pierre defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Tuhoaja is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but St Pierre has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Tuhoaja is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
St Pierre looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tuhoaja.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teppo Tuhoaja 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tuhoaja loads up on a big right hand but St Pierre slips the punch.

St Pierre gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tuhoaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Pierre is keeping the position for now.
Tuhoaja slips nicely into half guard.
Tuhoaja is pressing down on St Pierre's thigh, looking to free his foot. St Pierre is holding on for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tuhoaja 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.
Tuhoaja works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Tuhoaja looking to isolate an arm here. St Pierre doesn't see it coming and as Tuhoaja extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Tuhoaja!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Teppo Tuhoaja!