PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colin Stabdagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seppo Taalasmaa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Stabdagger
vs
Taalasmaa

162 cm
22
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
155 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Self confident

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Knock Out Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Colin Stabdagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stabdagger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stabdagger is looking to take a break and control but Taalasmaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taalasmaa is trying to get back to full guard.
Taalasmaa is looking to escape.
Taalasmaa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Taalasmaa punching to the body, from the bottom.
Stabdagger landing some decent shots from guard.
Stabdagger postures up in Taalasmaa's guard and throws a big left but Taalasmaa blocks it.
Stabdagger won't allow Taalasmaa to get back to his feet.
Taalasmaa keeping moving, preventing Stabdagger from controlling successfully.
Stabdagger prevents Taalasmaa from getting back to his feet.
Stabdagger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stabdagger wants to pass the guard but Taalasmaa is keeping the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A jab from Taalasmaa misses.
Stabdagger ducks under a wild hook from Taalasmaa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stabdagger shoots in but no luck this time.
Stabdagger fails with the takedown.
Taalasmaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taalasmaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stabdagger is looking to land body kicks.
Taalasmaa throws a leg kick that misses.
Taalasmaa misses with a low kick.
Taalasmaa lands a nice shot that snaps Stabdagger's head back.
Stabdagger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taalasmaa as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin Stabdagger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taalasmaa digs a good hook to Stabdagger's body.
Stabdagger shoots for a double leg takedown but Taalasmaa sprawls well. He's pushed Stabdagger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taalasmaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No luck for Stabdagger with that takedown attempt.
Taalasmaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stabdagger is breathing heavily.
Taalasmaa is looking to clinch but Stabdagger is avoiding it.

Taalasmaa 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taalasmaa is pushing down on Stabdagger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stabdagger is fighting to maintain full guard but Taalasmaa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Taalasmaa moves into full mount! Stabdagger won't be happy about that!

Taalasmaa looking to secure an arm triangle but Stabdagger defends it well.
Stabdagger is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa with a couple of short strikes.
Taalasmaa tries to control but Stabdagger wriggling away.
Taalasmaa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stabdagger can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Taalasmaa lands a nice shot to the head.
Taalasmaa unloading with bombs!

Taalasmaa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stabdagger can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Stabdagger holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Taalasmaa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Taalasmaa raining down shots from the mount!
Stabdagger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stabdagger tries to get out of the position.
Stabdagger is trying to escape the mount.
Taalasmaa is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Taalasmaa avoids the attempt from Stabdagger to control.
Taalasmaa landing strikes, looking to finish!

Taalasmaa is working for a guillotine from mount but Stabdagger frees his head quite easily.
Stabdagger wants to control but Taalasmaa is having none of it.
Stabdagger is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stabdagger wants to control but Taalasmaa is having none of it.
Taalasmaa dominating with strikes here.
Taalasmaa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stabdagger hang on?
A nice elbow there by Taalasmaa.

Stabdagger is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stabdagger is in a horrible position here. Taalasmaa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Stabdagger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stabdagger takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Taalasmaa's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seppo Taalasmaa!