PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Gatsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heiki Tihinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heiki Tihinen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Gatsby
vs
Tihinen

185 cm
22
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

213 cm
18
272 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Gatsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heiki Tihinen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tihinen walks into a stiff left hand from Gatsby.
Gatsby lands with a hook. Tihinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tihinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gatsby really is a fat lump.
Nice uppercut lands for Gatsby. That snapped Tihinen's head back.
Nice takedown defense from Gatsby. No joy for Tihinen on that attempt.
Gatsby digs a good hook to Tihinen's body.
Tihinen looks gassed!
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!
Gatsby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tihinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gatsby digs a good body shot into Tihinen's ribs.
Gatsby thuds a left hand into Tihinen's body.
Tihinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gatsby.
Gatsby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tihinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gatsby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gatsby stuns Tihinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tihinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gatsby connects with a body shot.
Tihinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gatsby darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gatsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gatsby lands a jab to Tihinen's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gatsby.
Gatsby scores with a sloppy right hand. Tihinen should have avoided that one.
Gatsby lands a nice shot to the body.
Tihinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gatsby cracks Tihinen with a good jab.
Gatsby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Good exchange - Gatsby coming out on top.
Tihinen ducks right into an uppercut from Gatsby.
Tihinen takes one to the chin there.
Gatsby scores with a body shot.
Gatsby jabs at Tihinen's body.
Tihinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jay Gatsby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gatsby throws a good cross that connects.
Gatsby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tihinen at a distance.
Gatsby lands a body shot.
Gatsby digs a good body shot into Tihinen's ribs.
Gatsby works Tihinen's body with a nice hook.
Gatsby is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gatsby lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gatsby punishes Tihinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Gatsby thuds a left hand into Tihinen's body.
Tihinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut lands for Gatsby. That snapped Tihinen's head back.
Tihinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gatsby to score with a decent uppercut.
Gatsby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tihinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gatsby throws out a powerful jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gatsby, as that shot connected.
Gatsby scores with a body shot.
Gatsby lands the left hand.
Gatsby lands with a shot to the body.
Tihinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gatsby moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tihinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gatsby scores with the left hand. Tihinen knows he should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby scores with a sloppy right hand. Tihinen should have avoided that one.
Jay Gatsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatsby lands with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Gatsby.
Tihinen tries to move into range but Gatsby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gatsby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tihinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Gatsby lands a nice looking body shot.
Gatsby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body punch from Gatsby.
Gatsby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gatsby lands a nice hook to Tihinen's body. Tihinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gatsby lands a jab to Tihinen's midsection.
Gatsby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gatsby connects with the punch.
Tihinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gatsby dips to his left and cracks Tihinen with an uppercut!
Gatsby connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatsby lands a nice looking body shot.
Tihinen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gatsby avoids it really well and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Gatsby there.
Gatsby scores with a hook to the body. Tihinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gatsby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tihinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tihinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tihinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tihinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gatsby is looking to wear down Tihinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gatsby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tihinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gatsby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gatsby jabs at Tihinen's body.
Tihinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gatsby lands a jab to Tihinen's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Gatsby dominated that round.
That's time! Gatsby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gatsby lands with a good body shot.
Gatsby punishes Tihinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Heiki Tihinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gatsby connects with a right hand. Tihinen shakes it off.
Gatsby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gatsby takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tihinen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gatsby has got the better of the exchanges.
Tihinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gatsby cracks a nice hook into Tihinen's ribs.
Gatsby with a jab.
Gatsby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tihinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gatsby darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatsby digs a good hook to Tihinen's body.
Gatsby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gatsby lands the left hand.
Gatsby scores with a nice head shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gatsby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gatsby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gatsby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gatsby lands a body shot.
Tihinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Gatsby lands with a shot to the body.
Gatsby cracks Tihinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gatsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gatsby thuds a left hand into Tihinen's body.
Gatsby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gatsby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gatsby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gatsby works Tihinen's body with a nice hook.
Donk. Gatsby catches Tihinen right on the button with a cross.
Tihinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jay Gatsby is winning the standup battle so far.
Gatsby jabs at Tihinen's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tihinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tihinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gatsby scores with a decent looking hook.
Gatsby throws a shot to the body.
Gatsby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gatsby darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gatsby throws a good cross that connects.
Gatsby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gatsby lands a jab to Tihinen's midsection.
Gatsby lands a slapping body shot.
Tihinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gatsby lands a jab to Tihinen's midsection.
Gatsby connects with a right hand. Tihinen shakes it off.
Gatsby connects with a nice looking jab.
Tihinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tihinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby connects with a looping right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Gatsby as Tihinen shoots in.
Jay Gatsby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heiki Tihinen.
Gatsby jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gatsby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tihinen.
Gatsby works Tihinen's body with a nice hook.
Gatsby throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tihinen on the side of the head.
Gatsby punishes Tihinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Gatsby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tihinen walks into a straight right hand from Gatsby.
Gatsby lands with a shot to the body.
Gatsby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tihinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gatsby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tihinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gatsby lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gatsby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby lands a jab to Tihinen's midsection.
Gatsby lands a right hook to the body.
Tihinen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gatsby is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tihinen.
Tihinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gatsby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tihinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Gatsby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tihinen on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Gatsby as he connects with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Gatsby as Tihinen shoots in.
Tihinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gatsby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gatsby lands a right hook to the body.
Gatsby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gatsby lands the left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tihinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gatsby lands a jab to the nose.
Gatsby getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gatsby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tihinen can do to turn this around?
Gatsby lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Gatsby dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gatsby lunges at Tihinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tihinen's hand.
Tihinen has a takedown stuffed.
Tihinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tihinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gatsby as he avoids it easily.
Gatsby cracks a nice hook into Tihinen's ribs.
Gatsby lands a nice shot to the body.
Gatsby lands with a shot to the body.
Gatsby lunges at Tihinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tihinen's hand.
Gatsby cracks Tihinen with a good jab.
Tihinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gatsby throws a shot to the body.
Gatsby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gatsby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gatsby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tihinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gatsby lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby catches Tihinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gatsby moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gatsby jabs Tihinen right on the nose. Tihinen blinks but takes it well.
Gatsby lands a nice shot that snaps Tihinen's head back.
Gatsby lands with a good body shot.
Gatsby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tihinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gatsby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gatsby lands a body shot.
Jab by Gatsby.
Gatsby works Tihinen's body with a nice hook.
Gatsby jabs at Tihinen's body.
Tihinen walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatsby moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gatsby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gatsby throws a shot to the body.
Tihinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tihinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gatsby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gatsby punishes Tihinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Gatsby.
Gatsby works Tihinen's body with a nice hook.
Gatsby with a jab.
Gatsby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gatsby digs a good body shot into Tihinen's ribs.
Tihinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gatsby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gatsby throws a shot to the body.
Gatsby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tihinen at a distance.
Gatsby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tihinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gatsby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gatsby lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby lands a nice shot that snaps Tihinen's head back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tihinen.
Jay Gatsby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heiki Tihinen.
Gatsby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gatsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gatsby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tihinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gatsby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gatsby lands a head shot.
Gatsby works the jab nicely.
Gatsby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tihinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gatsby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gatsby lands a body shot.
Tihinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tihinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gatsby scores with a body shot.
Gatsby scores with a shot to the body.
Gatsby thuds a left hand into Tihinen's body.
Gatsby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tihinen in his tracks.
A left lands for Gatsby.
Gatsby punishes Tihinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Gatsby lands a body shot.
Jab, jab by Gatsby - just one landing.
Gatsby lands a nice shot to the body.
Jay Gatsby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tihinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tihinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gatsby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gatsby scores with a decent looking hook.
Tihinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gatsby defends it nicely.
Heiki Tihinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gatsby lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Gatsby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gatsby has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Gatsby!