PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Urpo Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amigo Cerveza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerveza is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Demarco ft Konshens - Paper chasing . The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nyrkki
vs
Cerveza

192 cm
26
200 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

189 cm
24
197 lbs
13 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Nordic Nutrition (160 Recovery)
NFC War Gear

Nordic Nutrition (160 Recovery)

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urpo Nyrkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Amigo Cerveza!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Nyrkki.
Amigo Cerveza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyrkki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cerveza tries for a takedown but Nyrkki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cerveza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nyrkki scores with a body shot.
Cerveza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nyrkki's waist but Nyrkki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cerveza off to one side.
Urpo Nyrkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amigo Cerveza.
Cerveza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki tries to score with a low kick but Cerveza moves his leg out of the way.
Cerveza misses the body punch
and Nyrkki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cerveza moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nyrkki. That's going to slow Cerveza down.
Nyrkki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cerveza's calf.
Nyrkki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nyrkki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cerveza looks gassed!
Cerveza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nyrkki thumps Cerveza with a low kick.
Nyrkki connects with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki connects with the punch.
Nyrkki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cerveza takes one on the button.

It looks like Amigo Cerveza has been cut.
Nyrkki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Cerveza is rocked!
Cerveza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nyrkki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Nyrkki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nyrkki.
Cerveza is still on wobbly legs! Can Nyrkki finish him?
Nyrkki misses with a few strikes there.
Cerveza seems to have recovered his senses.
Cerveza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cerveza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cerveza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nyrkki misses with a kick to the body.
Nyrkki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cerveza circles away quickly and effectively.
Nyrkki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Urpo Nyrkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nyrkki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cerveza's sensitive parts.
Nyrkki scores with a jab.
Nyrkki throws a combination. Cerveza tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki scores with the left hand. Cerveza knows he should have avoided that one.
Nyrkki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cerveza tries to move into range but Nyrkki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cerveza is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nyrkki is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cerveza.
Good exchange - Nyrkki coming out on top.
Nyrkki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nyrkki works the jab nicely.
Nyrkki misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Nyrkki.
Cerveza throws out a loose jab but Nyrkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nyrkki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nyrkki misses with a low kick.
Cerveza misses with a jab to the body
letting Nyrkki counter with a right hand.
Cerveza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nyrkki lands a nice hook to Cerveza's body. Cerveza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nyrkki lands a head kick!
Nyrkki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cerveza's hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki misses with a low kick.
Nyrkki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cerveza on the side of the head.
Cerveza misses with a leg kick

and Nyrkki counters with a head kick that drops Cerveza to the mat! Cerveza scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
That kick from Nyrkki tenderised Cerveza's leg. Cerveza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cerveza throws a nice looking combination but Nyrkki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nyrkki lands a nice shot that snaps Cerveza's head back.
Nyrkki misses with a low kick.
Cerveza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nyrkki.
Cerveza looks to score with a jab to the body but Nyrkki is just out of range.
Nyrkki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cerveza's head backwards.
Nyrkki throws a leg kick but Cerveza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cerveza throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nyrkki counters with a thumping low kick.
Cerveza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Cerveza.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza tries to score with a low kick but Nyrkki moves his leg out of the way.
Nyrkki tries to bum rush Cerveza with a series of wild strikes but Cerveza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cerveza fails with the takedown.
Cerveza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nyrkki looks to land a right hand but Cerveza moved out of range.
Nyrkki scores with a jab. Cerveza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cerveza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cerveza loads up on a big right hand but Nyrkki slips the punch.
Cerveza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki throws a hook but Cerveza blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nyrkki moves away from the strike by Cerveza.
Nyrkki throws out a loose jab but Cerveza uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Cerveza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urpo Nyrkki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amigo Cerveza's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cerveza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nyrkki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nyrkki lands a nice shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki cracks Cerveza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nyrkki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cerveza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cerveza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nyrkki rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice uppercut lands for Nyrkki. That snapped Cerveza's head back.
Nyrkki cracks Cerveza with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Cerveza.
Cerveza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nyrkki.
A left lands for Nyrkki.
Cerveza is breathing heavily.
Cerveza needs to keep his hands up - Nyrkki had a free shot at his head there.
Cerveza missing with a left hand there. Nyrkki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki throws a lazy right hand but Cerveza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice combination there by Nyrkki.
Nyrkki ducks under a wild hook from Cerveza.
Nyrkki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cerveza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nyrkki was well out of range. Poor timing from Cerveza.
Nyrkki throws a shot from downtown. Cerveza moves away and avoids it.
Nyrkki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cerveza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cerveza throws a jab but it's blocked by Nyrkki.
Nyrkki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cerveza can do to turn this around?
Cerveza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cerveza throws a leg kick
and Nyrkki counters with a stiff right hand.
Nyrkki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cerveza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Cerveza misses the target.
Nyrkki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nyrkki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nyrkki misses with a body shot.
Nyrkki scores with a nice head shot.
Cerveza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nyrkki circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cerveza!
A swing and a miss from Cerveza.
Nyrkki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cerveza might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nyrkki has got the better of the exchanges.
Nyrkki throws a big shot that misses.
Cerveza misses with an uppercut. Nyrkki saw that one coming.
Cerveza fails with a takedown attempt.
Cerveza misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cerveza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cerveza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cerveza with a couple of short strikes.

Cerveza goes for an armbar but Nyrkki turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nyrkki.
Cerveza trying to keep a closed guard but Nyrkki is proving a slippery customer.

Cerveza working for submissions but it's allowed Nyrkki to get to half guard.
Nyrkki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza tries to roll over but Nyrkki keeps him under control.
Cerveza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nyrkki is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nyrkki connects with a nice short shot to Cerveza's temple.
Cerveza is trying to maintain the position but Nyrkki is very close to passing his half guard.
Cerveza tries to get to full guard but Nyrkki has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cerveza looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urpo Nyrkki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Amigo Cerveza's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Cerveza throws a front kick aimed at Nyrkki's knee but Nyrkki avoids it well.
Nyrkki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cerveza.
Cerveza thows a leg kick but Nyrkki checks it
enabling Nyrkki to counter with a crisp jab.
Nyrkki doesn't manage to clinch there - Cerveza circles away.
Cerveza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cerveza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nyrkki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cerveza scores with a one two! Nyrkki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cerveza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Nyrkki misses.
Nyrkki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cerveza momentarily.
Nyrkki lands with a cross.
Cerveza tries to land a leg kick but Nyrkki saw it coming and moves away.
Nyrkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki walks into a straight right hand from Cerveza.
Nyrkki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cerveza is out of range and Nyrkki settles back down.
Cerveza has his takedown stuffed
and Nyrkki counters with a thumping low kick.
Cerveza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some bone on bone action there as Nyrkki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nyrkki throws a head kick that misses.
Cerveza walks into a stiff left hand from Nyrkki.
Cerveza misses with a straight right.
Nyrkki throws a jab but it's blocked by Cerveza.
Cerveza thows a leg kick but Nyrkki checks it
and Nyrkki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cerveza throws a lazy head kick
and Nyrkki counters with a leg kick.
Nyrkki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cerveza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nyrkki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Urpo Nyrkki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Cerveza misses
and Nyrkki counters with a straight right hand.
Nyrkki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cerveza looks to throw the jab but Nyrkki is out of range.
A combination from Cerveza does no damage.
Cerveza blocks a head kick by Nyrkki.
Nyrkki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nyrkki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amigo Cerveza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nyrkki needs to keep his hands up - Cerveza had a free shot at his head there.
Nyrkki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cerveza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nyrkki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nyrkki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cerveza is out of range and Nyrkki settles back down.
Cerveza misses with a wild combination.
Cerveza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nyrkki counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nyrkki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cerveza throws a hook but Nyrkki blocks it.
Nyrkki scores with a kick to the body.
Cerveza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Urpo Nyrkki is winning the standup battle so far.
Cerveza ducks right into an uppercut from Nyrkki.
Cerveza on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cerveza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nyrkki as he jumps to the side.
Urpo Nyrkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amigo Cerveza.
That kick from Nyrkki tenderised Cerveza's leg. Cerveza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cerveza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nyrkki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cerveza.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cerveza.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cerveza tried to score with a low kick but Nyrkki checks it.
Cerveza throws an overhand right that lands on Nyrkki's shoulder, as Nyrkki tries to avoid the shot.
Cerveza throws a solid leg kick but Nyrkki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cerveza.
Nyrkki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nyrkki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cerveza is looking to chop away at Nyrkki's legs.
No luck for Cerveza with that takedown attempt.
Nyrkki walks into a stiff left hand from Cerveza.
Nyrkki cracks Cerveza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cerveza misses with a series of wild punches.
Nyrkki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cerveza backs up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Urpo Nyrkki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nyrkki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urpo Nyrkki!