PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Kauri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osmo Soininvaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soininvaara has chosen country shit remix- ludacris, big krit, bun b as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Kauri
vs
Soininvaara

194 cm
27
217 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

190 cm
27
220 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Fighters First Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Kauri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osmo Soininvaara!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soininvaara throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Soininvaara misses with a hook. Kauri ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Soininvaara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kauri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soininvaara at a distance.
Kauri takes one to the chin there.
Soininvaara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kauri was well out of range. Poor timing from Soininvaara.
Soininvaara works Kauri's body with a nice hook.
Soininvaara throws a right hand that misses
and Kauri counters with a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown by Kauri or perhaps it was just good defense by Soininvaara which made him look bad.
Soininvaara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kauri.
Kauri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Soininvaara misses with an uppercut. Kauri saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauri throws a jab when Soininvaara was well out of range.
A cross from Kauri lands.
Soininvaara throws a right hand that misses

and Kauri counters with a shoot takedown. Soininvaara fights it but they end up in guard.
Kauri throws a big elbow that misses.

Soininvaara has his foot on Kauri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kauri works his way back into a safe position though.
Soininvaara trying to control the position here.
Kauri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kauri advances to half guard.
Kauri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Soininvaara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kauri pulls his head out easily.
Kauri wants to control but Soininvaara is keeping him busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kauri throwing shots but Soininvaara is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soininvaara trying to control here.
Kauri looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Soininvaara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kauri.
Nice strikes from Kauri there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soininvaara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kauri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kauri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kauri prevents Soininvaara from improving his position.
Kauri looks to land a strike but Soininvaara avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soininvaara is on top in guard.
Kauri trying to control the position here.
Kauri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kauri keeping full guard, as Soininvaara tries to pass.
Kauri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soininvaara manages to get himself to full guard.
Kauri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soininvaara has momentary wrist control but Kauri slips an elbow through the middle.
Kauri sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kauri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kauri has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kauri trying to control the position from guard on top but Soininvaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kauri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kauri stopping the sweep attempt from Soininvaara.
Soininvaara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kauri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kauri works over Soininvaara with some ground and pound from guard.
Kauri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kauri trying to control the position from guard on top but Soininvaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kauri throwing strikes but missing.
Kauri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kauri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soininvaara is keeping the position for now.
Soininvaara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommi Kauri dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kauri dodges the punch combination from Soininvaara.
Soininvaara lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kauri.
Kauri throws a body punch but Soininvaara moves out of range.
Soininvaara throws a body kick that misses.
Kauri thows a body shot but no joy.
Soininvaara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Osmo Soininvaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soininvaara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kauri manages to avoid it.
Soininvaara avoids a kick to the body.
Kauri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soininvaara manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauri throws a good cross that connects.
Soininvaara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soininvaara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kauri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soininvaara.
Soininvaara cracks the inside of Kauri's front leg.
Soininvaara lands a head shot.
Soininvaara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Soininvaara misses with a wild body shot.
Soininvaara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kauri.
Soininvaara misses with an uppercut. Kauri saw that one coming.
Soininvaara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kauri circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauri lands with a cross.
Soininvaara throws a hook but Kauri avoids it easily.
Soininvaara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Soininvaara misses.
Kauri scores with a shot to the body.
Kauri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Soininvaara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Kauri.
Kauri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Soininvaara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kauri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Kauri there.
Kauri lands a nice looking body shot.
Kauri checks a leg kick.
Soininvaara thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kauri if he has to take too many more of those.
Kauri misses with a series of wild punches.
Kauri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soininvaara.
Kauri misses with a wild body shot.
Soininvaara lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kauri backs up against the cage.
Kauri is looking to wear down Soininvaara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Soininvaara throws a poor cross that misses

and Kauri decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Soininvaara's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Soininvaara pushes Kauri off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kauri moves out of range of the strikes.
Kauri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soininvaara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Soininvaara throws a shot from downtown. Kauri moves away and avoids it.
Soininvaara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kauri is able to avoid easily.
Osmo Soininvaara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kauri lands with a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kauri misses with a straight right.
Soininvaara avoids the body shot from Kauri.
Soininvaara missing with a left hand there. Kauri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osmo Soininvaara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kauri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kauri closes the distance and clinches up with Soininvaara, looking for a takedown. Kauri pushes Soininvaara against the cage but Soininvaara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kauri is looking to score with low kicks.
Kauri moves out of range of the body kick.
Kauri blocks a jab.
A big right from Kauri misses.
Soininvaara lands a nice hook to Kauri's body. Kauri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Kauri.
Soininvaara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soininvaara lands with a straight right. Kauri didn't see that one coming.
Soininvaara misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soininvaara defending well as Kauri loads up on a big left hand.
Soininvaara lands a jab.
Soininvaara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kauri misses with a right hand
and Soininvaara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kauri throws a shot from downtown. Soininvaara moves away and avoids it.
Soininvaara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Soininvaara swings for the body but Kauri moves out of range.
Soininvaara swings for the body but Kauri moves out of range.
Soininvaara swings for the body but Kauri moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soininvaara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kauri to score with a decent uppercut.
Soininvaara throws out a loose jab but Kauri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soininvaara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Soininvaara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kauri.
Soininvaara slips under a jab from Kauri.
A telegraphed right hand from Soininvaara misses the target.
Soininvaara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kauri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soininvaara tries to move into range but Kauri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Soininvaara misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soininvaara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soininvaara thows a body shot but no joy.
Soininvaara needs to keep his hands up - Kauri had a free shot at his head there.
Soininvaara fails to land with a series of punches.
Soininvaara lands a jab to the nose.
Kauri avoids the body shot from Soininvaara.
Kauri looks to land a left hand but Soininvaara moved out of range nicely.
Kauri throws a good cross that connects.
Kauri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Soininvaara circles away.
Soininvaara misses with an uppercut

and Kauri counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Soininvaara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kauri.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kauri throws a strike but Soininvaara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kauri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kauri trying to keep a closed guard but Soininvaara is proving a slippery customer.
Kauri is pulling down on Soininvaara's head. It's preventing any offense from Soininvaara, at least for the moment.
Soininvaara throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kauri keeping moving, preventing Soininvaara from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Osmo Soininvaara.
I think Soininvaara has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osmo Soininvaara!
Osmo Soininvaara spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.