PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Yazerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riku Tiirismaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yazerman
vs
Tiirismaa

180 cm
25
142 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

180 cm
23
175 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

The Adrenaline Matrix

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edward Yazerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Riku Tiirismaa!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiirismaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Riku Tiirismaa has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yazerman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yazerman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tiirismaa tries to avoid it but Yazerman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tiirismaa to the ground. Tiirismaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tiirismaa shoots in but no luck this time.
Tiirismaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yazerman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tiirismaa counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Tiirismaa has gone for a leg lock! Yazerman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tiirismaa's guard.
Tiirismaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yazerman passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiirismaa trying to control from the bottom.
Tiirismaa tries to get to full guard but Yazerman has control of the leg.
Yazerman wants to pass to mount but Tiirismaa is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiirismaa tries to roll over but Yazerman keeps him under control.
Tiirismaa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tiirismaa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yazerman.
Tiirismaa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yazerman manages to get himself to full guard.
Yazerman keeping full guard, as Tiirismaa tries to pass.
Yazerman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Yazerman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiirismaa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yazerman lands a nice shot to the head.
Tiirismaa is trying to escape the mount.
Yazerman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Yazerman with shots to the head and body - Tiirismaa looks very uncomfortable down there.
Yazerman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tiirismaa?
Yazerman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Yazerman landing strikes from the mount and Tiirismaa is in trouble!
Tiirismaa is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tiirismaa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tiirismaa regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yazerman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiirismaa keeps working.
Tiirismaa is trying to stand.
Tiirismaa is trying to get back to full guard.

Tiirismaa looking for submissions off his back.
Yazerman wants to free his trapped foot but Tiirismaa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yazerman winds up and cracks Tiirismaa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yazerman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tiirismaa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tiirismaa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Yazerman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Yazerman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Yazerman throws a body punch but Tiirismaa moves out of range.
Yazerman misses with a takedown attempt

and Tiirismaa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yazerman won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Yazerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yazerman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tiirismaa asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Tiirismaa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tiirismaa is trying to get an arm triangle but Yazerman is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Riku Tiirismaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Riku Tiirismaa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tiirismaa fails with the takedown.
Tiirismaa throws a leg kick but Yazerman moved away.
Yazerman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yazerman wants to clinch.
Yazerman fails with the takedown

and Tiirismaa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Yazerman's guard now.
Tiirismaa wants to pass the guard but Yazerman is keeping the position.

Tiirismaa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yazerman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tiirismaa has Yazerman in his guard.
Riku Tiirismaa has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiirismaa wants to stand and escape but Yazerman is having none of it.
Yazerman chips away with some ground and pound.
Yazerman wants to control from the top but Tiirismaa keeps moving.

Tiirismaa is looking for a triangle but Yazerman pushes his legs off easily.
Yazerman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tiirismaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yazerman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yazerman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tiirismaa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yazerman is controlling him.
Yazerman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Tiirismaa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yazerman wants to control from the top but Tiirismaa keeps moving.
Yazerman postures up.
Yazerman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tiirismaa's head.

Tiirismaa is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Yazerman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yazerman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yazerman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tiirismaa backwards.
Yazerman is pressed up against the ropes. Tiirismaa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yazerman down to the mat. Yazerman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Yazerman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tiirismaa's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tiirismaa is breathing heavily.
Yazerman lands a couple of digs.
Tiirismaa wants to sweep here but Yazerman controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yazerman trying to control but Tiirismaa is working from the bottom.
Yazerman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tiirismaa has momentary wrist control but Yazerman slips an elbow through the middle.
Yazerman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tiirismaa looking for a sweep. Not yet Tiirismaa, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yazerman trying to control but Tiirismaa is working from the bottom.
Tiirismaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yazerman chips away with some ground and pound.
Tiirismaa keeping moving, preventing Yazerman from controlling successfully.

Tiirismaa working for submissions but it's allowed Yazerman to get to half guard.
Yazerman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tiirismaa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yazerman stands up over Tiirismaa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Edward Yazerman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Riku Tiirismaa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Yazerman throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Tiirismaa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yazerman won't be happy with that.

Tiirismaa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yazerman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tiirismaa but great work by Yazerman.
Tiirismaa tries to bench press Yazerman off him but Yazerman keeps the position.
Tiirismaa pushes Yazerman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Yazerman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Yazerman tries for a kimura but Tiirismaa is defending well.
Yazerman cracks Tiirismaa with a big elbow.
Tiirismaa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tiirismaa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tiirismaa is looking to regain half guard here but Yazerman keeps moving and retains side control.
Tiirismaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yazerman working the ground and pound from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiirismaa can't do much from the bottom here.
Yazerman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Yazerman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Yazerman looks to land a right hand but Tiirismaa moved out of range.
Yazerman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tiirismaa.
Yazerman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yazerman wants to clinch up but Tiirismaa keeps it at a distance.
Yazerman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tiirismaa.
Yazerman misses with a two punch combination.
Yazerman with a lazy takedown attempt

and Tiirismaa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Yazerman's guard now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tiirismaa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yazerman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yazerman has escaped and now he's on top!
Yazerman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yazerman postures up.
Yazerman throws a big right hand that misses.
Yazerman lands a couple of elbows.
Tiirismaa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tiirismaa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tiirismaa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Tiirismaa is working for an americana but Yazerman has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Tiirismaa was thinking about the submission.

Yazerman wriggles free and stands up.
Yazerman connects with a leg kick. Tiirismaa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiirismaa shoots in but Yazerman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Edward Yazerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riku Tiirismaa.
Tiirismaa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yazerman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Yazerman instigates a clinch.
Yazerman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yazerman pressing his opponent against the ropes.

Yazerman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yazerman lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yazerman. Tiirismaa does a little dance to reset his feet.

Yazerman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tiirismaa was covering up waiting for the punch and Yazerman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tiirismaa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yazerman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Edward Yazerman.
I think Yazerman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Yazerman!