PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carl Cyren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tero Taikina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyren comes into the arena with Nonpoint - Bullet With A Name blaring out of the sound system. Taikina is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cookie song. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Cyren
vs
Taikina

187 cm
24
180 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

166 cm
25
179 lbs
2 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carl Cyren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Taikina!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cyren has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taikina.
Taikina tries to land knees in the clinch but Cyren avoids the damage to the body.
Taikina misses with an elbow over the top.
Taikina lands a damaging elbow.
Cyren dodges an elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina trying to land knees to the body.
Cyren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cyren dodges an elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina pushes off an throws an elbow but Cyren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cyren throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taikina blocks it with crossed arms.
Taikina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cyren's defenses.
Cyren takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Taikina throws an elbow but misses.
Cyren avoids the elbow strike from Taikina, against the cage.
Cyren takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cyren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyren blocks an elbow strike from Taikina.
Nice elbow from Taikina.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cyren.
Cyren blocks an elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cyren fails to land.
Taikina misses with an elbow strike.
Taikina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cyren's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taikina throws an elbow that misses.
Taikina lands an elbow inside that Cyren shrugs off.
Cyren misses with an elbow over the top.
Taikina blocks an elbow strike from Cyren.
Cyren takes an elbow to the forehead.
Taikina pushes off an throws an elbow but Cyren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taikina lands a right hand.
Cyren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taikina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Taikina misses with an elbow over the top.
Cyren dodges an elbow strike from Taikina.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taikina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cyren's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taikina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cyren's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Taikina throws an elbow but misses.
Taikina lands an elbow inside that Cyren shrugs off.
Taikina throws an elbow but it misses.
Taikina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taikina lands a nice elbow.
Cyren tries to pull guard but Taikina won't allow it.
Taikina lands an elbow that stopped Cyren in his tracks for a moment.
Taikina lands an elbow inside.
Taikina is struggling to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taikina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cyren's defenses.
Cyren managing to block the knees to the body from Taikina.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taikina.
With the fighters up against the cage, Taikina throws an elbow but misses.
Cyren wants a takedown but no success here.
Cyren blocks an elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taikina lands an elbow that stopped Cyren in his tracks for a moment.
Cyren avoids the elbow strike from Taikina, against the cage.
Taikina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taikina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cyren is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taikina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cyren's brow.
Taikina lands a nice elbow.
Taikina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cyren avoids it.
Cyren blocks an elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina misses with an elbow over the top.
Cyren blocks the elbow strike.
Taikina blocks the elbow strike.
Cyren dodges an elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taikina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Taikina tries to land knees in the clinch but Cyren avoids the damage to the body.
Cyren wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taikina has him pressed against the cage.
Cyren blocks an elbow strike.
Cyren blocks an elbow strike from Taikina.
Nice elbow from Taikina.
Cyren avoids a wild elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina pushes off an throws an elbow but Cyren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Taikina.
Taikina misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cyren.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taikina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cyren's brow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Cyren works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Cyren is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Taikina is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Taikina has escaped and now he's on top!
Taikinais looking to pass into half guard but Cyren pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cyren is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyren advances position into side control!
Taikina manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cyren's best efforts.
Ground and pound from Cyren.
Taikina keeping hold of Cyren's head, controlling as best he can.
Cyren is thwarting Taikina's attempts to control the position.
Cyren wants to free his trapped foot but Taikina is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Taikina is refusing to be controlled, as Cyren sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cyren darts in and clinches Taikina up against the cage.
Cyren tries to break the clinch but Taikina is controlling the position.
Taikina lands an elbow inside.
Cyren tries to land knees in the clinch but Taikina avoids the damage to the body.
Taikina misses with an elbow strike.
Cyren avoids the elbow strike from Taikina, against the cage.
Cyren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taikina just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taikina has a couple of punches blocked by Cyren.
Cyren blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyren blocks an elbow strike.
Cyren avoids the elbow strike from Taikina, against the cage.
Cyren avoids the elbow strike from Taikina, against the cage.
Taikina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taikina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taikina misses with an elbow over the top.
Cyren avoids a wild elbow strike from Taikina.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyren trying to control the position but instead, Taikina has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cyren into the cage.
Cyren using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taikina has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cyren wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taikina has him pressed against the cage.
Taikina misses with an elbow strike.
Cyren avoids the elbow strike from Taikina, against the cage.
Taikina comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Taikina misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cyren.
Taikina lands an elbow just above Cyren 's eye.
Taikina lands an elbow inside that Cyren shrugs off.
Cyren takes an elbow to the temple.
Taikina blocks the elbow strike.
Taikina misses with an elbow strike.
Taikina lands an elbow inside that Cyren shrugs off.
Cyren takes an elbow to the temple.
Taikina lands a nice elbow.
Taikina throws an elbow but it misses.
Taikina lands an elbow inside.
Cyren is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taikina is defending well for now.
Cyren avoids the elbow strike from Taikina, against the cage.

That's two 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.
Taikina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taikina looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Taikina misses with an elbow strike.
Cyren avoids a wild elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cyren dodges an elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cyren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taikina is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Taikina throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taikina.
Taikina pushes off an throws an elbow but Cyren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taikina pushes off an throws an elbow but Cyren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taikina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Taikina throws an elbow but misses.
Taikina lands a nice elbow.
Taikina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taikina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cyren's brow.
Cyren dodges an elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taikina.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taikina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Taikina is struggling to control the position.
Taikina lands a damaging elbow.
Taikina looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taikina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cyren's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taikina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cyren's brow.
Taikina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Taikina throws an elbow but misses.
Taikina lands a damaging elbow.
Taikina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cyren stalling in the clinch but Taikina improves position.
Cyren blocks an elbow strike.
Taikina lands an elbow just above Cyren 's eye.
Taikina lands an elbow inside that Cyren shrugs off.
Taikina pushes off an throws an elbow but Cyren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taikina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cyren's brow.
Taikina lands a nice elbow.
Taikina lands an elbow inside that Cyren shrugs off.
Taikina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cyren's defenses.
Taikina misses with an elbow strike.

That's four 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.
Cyren misses with some punches.
Taikina throws an elbow that misses.
Taikina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Taikina comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Taikina misses with an elbow strike.
Cyren misses with a knee strike.
Cyren blocks the elbow strike.
Taikina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Taikina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cyren is defending well for now.
Cyren dodges an elbow strike from Taikina.
Cyren tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Cyren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cyren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cyren changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taikina fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Cyren closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tero Taikina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Cyren rushes Taikina and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Taikina lands an elbow inside.
Taikina looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Taikina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cyren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cyren avoids a wild elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina misses with an elbow over the top.
Taikina throws an elbow that misses.
Taikina pushes off an throws an elbow but Cyren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taikina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cyren is trying to maintain a safe position but Taikina gets an underhook and turns Cyren into the cage.
Taikina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyren being controlled against the cage.
Cyren blocks the elbow strike.
Cyren takes an elbow to the temple.
Taikina blocking some punches.
Cyren stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taikina lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Taikina throws an elbow but misses.
Taikina misses with an elbow over the top.
Taikina dodges an elbow strike from Cyren.
Taikina throws an elbow that misses.
Taikina lands an elbow inside that Cyren shrugs off.
Taikina looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taikina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cyren's brow.
Nice elbow from Taikina.
Cyren blocks the elbow strike.
Taikina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taikina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cyren's brow.
Taikina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taikina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cyren is defending well for now.
Taikina lands an elbow that stopped Cyren in his tracks for a moment.
Cyren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cyren takes an elbow to the temple.
Taikina pushes off an throws an elbow but Cyren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cyren looking to slow down the pace here.
Taikina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's two 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.
Cyren avoids a wild elbow strike from Taikina.
Cyren blocks an elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina trying to land knees to the body.
Taikina looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Taikina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cyren dodges an elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taikina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taikina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cyren looking to stall.
Taikina avoids a wild elbow strike from Cyren.
Taikina misses with an elbow strike.
Taikina lands an elbow just above Cyren 's eye.
Taikina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Taikina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cyren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taikina looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cyren tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taikina smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cyren clinches up against the cage.
Taikina pushes off an throws an elbow but Cyren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taikina effectively controlling the action here.
Cyren dodges an elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taikina lands a damaging elbow.

Cyren successfully pulls guard.
Taikina slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taikina is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Carl Cyren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tero Taikina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tero Taikina comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taikina winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tero Taikina!