PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Web (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakari Nurmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmi has chosen Säkkijärvenpolkka as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Web
vs
Nurmi

196 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

176 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

GMMA Fightware

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jameson Web!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakari Nurmi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Nurmi misses.
Web lands a jab-cross combination.
Web displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Web lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Web as he connects with a hook.
Web fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jameson Web seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Web bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nurmi's head backwards.
Nurmi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Web swivels and escapes.
Nurmi looks for a takedown but Web sprawls well.
Nurmi misses with a combination
and Web makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Web tests Nurmi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Web looks to land a combination. Nurmi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Web lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Web scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Nurmi.
Nurmi misses with a takedown
and Web counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jameson Web has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sakari Nurmi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmi fails with the takedown.
Nurmi looks gassed!
Web paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Web lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Web misses with a takedown attempt - Nurmi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nurmi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Web cracks Nurmi with an open hand slap.
Nurmi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Web lands a nice looking body shot.
Nurmi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nurmi has his takedown stuffed
and Web counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Web works over Nurmi's head and body with a nice combination.
Web connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurmi's hands.
Web lands with a right hand.
Web dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Web connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nurmi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nurmi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Web fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nurmi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Web scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Web pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nurmi is out of range and Web settles back down.
Nurmi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Web as he avoids it easily.
Web scores with a jab to the body.
Web goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Web is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Web connects with a jab.
Nurmi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Web scores with a jab. Nurmi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Web lands with a hook. Nurmi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Web with a hook.
Web is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nurmi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Web lands with a straight right. Nurmi didn't see that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Web.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Web.
Web lands an overhand right.
Nurmi shoots in for a double leg but Web sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nurmi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Nurmi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Web is trying to buck Nurmi off.
Web avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nurmi.
Web pushes Nurmi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nurmi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Nurmi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Web is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Nurmi swings around for an armbar but Web sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nurmi's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Web wants to get up but he can't break Nurmi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nurmi working for a triangle but Web defends it easily.

Nurmi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Web cracks Nurmi with a solid left hand.
Web has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Web missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Web tries to stand but Nurmi is controlling from the bottom.

Nurmi looking for a guillotine here but Web defends easily.
Web wants to get up but he can't break Nurmi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurmi is defended easily by Web.
Web tries to land a leg kick but Nurmi saw it coming and moves away.
Web lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Web.
Nice jab there from Web.
Web lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmi circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Web sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurmi somewhat.
Web defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurmi.
Jameson Web has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sakari Nurmi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nurmi throws a lazy right hand but Web sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmi is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Web misses.
Web lands with a right hand.
Nurmi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Web counters with a three punch combo that has Nurmi backing up. Nurmi nods at Web to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Web throws a shot to the body.
Nurmi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Web with a nice cross.
Web throws a one two combo.
Web ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Web lands an overhand right.
Web scores with a body shot.
Nurmi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nurmi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Web swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nurmi.
Web stuffs the takedown.
Nurmi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Web lands with a cross.
Web scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice uppercut there from Web.
Web uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurmi has time to react.
Web lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nurmi backs up against the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Web.
Web cracks Nurmi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Web connects with a looping right hand.
Web jabs Nurmi right on the nose. Nurmi blinks but takes it well.
Web connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Web connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Web scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Web jabs Nurmi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Web getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Web scores with a nice strike.
Web leaves Nurmi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Web.
Web connects with a right hand. Nurmi shakes it off.
Web scores with a three punch combo!
Nurmi fails to land the takedown.
Web connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurmi's hands.
Web lands with a straight right. Nurmi didn't see that one coming.
Nurmi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Web sizes up Nurmi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Web scores with a shot to the body.
Web keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nurmi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Web tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Web lands a nice shot that snaps Nurmi's head back.
Jameson Web is winning the standup battle so far.
Web lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nurmi looks to throw the jab but Web is out of range.
Nurmi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Web sprawls well. Web wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nurmi gets slowly back to his feet.
A lazy left from Web finds it's target.
Web lands with a cross.
Web lunges at Nurmi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurmi's hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurmi is defended easily by Web.
Web is working the combinations to good effect here.
A nice combination there by Web.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Web connects with a jab.
Web feints a jab promting Nurmi to slip. Web then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nurmi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice uppercut lands for Web. That snapped Nurmi's head back.
Nurmi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Web connects with a looping right hand.
Web scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good shot there by Web.
Web connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Web scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nurmi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nurmi throws the left hand but Web avoids the punch easily.
Web closes the distance and clinches up with Nurmi, looking for a takedown. Web pushes Nurmi against the cage but Nurmi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nurmi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good work by Nurmi as he checks the leg kick.
Web shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nurmi but Nurmi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Web is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmi can do to turn this around?
Nurmi has a takedown stuffed.
Nurmi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Web as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Web jabs Nurmi right on the nose. Nurmi blinks but takes it well.
Web connects with the punch.
Web lands a nice shot that snaps Nurmi's head back.
Nurmi shoots in looking for a takedown but Web manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurmi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jameson Web has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sakari Nurmi.
Web throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Web connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Web misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nurmi shoots in for a double leg but Web sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Web cracks Nurmi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nurmi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Web.
Web scores with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Web connects with a body shot that sends Nurmi's belly button to the back.
Web throws a low kick but Nurmi avoids it.

Nurmi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nurmi is pressing down on Web's thigh, looking to free his foot. Web is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nurmi seems to be working for a kimura but Web defends the submission attempt.
Web is trying to stand up here but Nurmi is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nurmi maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Web could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nurmi has cracked it and Web is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nurmi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sakari Nurmi!