PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nyrkki Hynynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fighter Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Hynynen
vs
Guy

179 cm
18
201 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyrkki Hynynen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fighter Guy!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hynynen looks for the body kick but Guy saw that one coming.
Guy shoots for a takedown but Hynynen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hynynen lands a really nice looking cross but Guy seems unphased.
Guy shoots in for a double leg but Hynynen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hynynen as he avoids it easily.
Nyrkki Hynynen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fighter Guy.
Guy fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Hynynen.
Hynynen thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy shoots in and drives through. Hynynen sprawls well.
Hynynen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Fighter Guy has been cut.
Guy shoots for a double leg takedown but Hynynen sprawls well. He's pushed Guy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hynynen misses with a two punch combination.
Hynynen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy shoots for a double leg takedown but Hynynen sprawls well. He's pushed Guy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hynynen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hynynen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Guy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guy fails to land the takedown.
Hynynen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hynynen misses with a body shot.
Hynynen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guy doesn't seem bothered though.
Guy looks gassed!
Hynynen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guy.
Hynynen scores with a sloppy right hand. Guy should have avoided that one.

Guy is rocked!
Hynynen throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Hynynen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hynynen throws a nice looking combination but Guy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hynynen could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hynynen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hynynen misses with a double jab.
Hynynen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hynynen misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Hynynen misses.
Guy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hynynen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Guy shoots for a double leg takedown but Hynynen sprawls well. He's pushed Guy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hynynen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hynynen misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Hynynen does no damage.
Nyrkki Hynynen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hynynen throws a leg kick but Guy moved away.
Guy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hynynen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Guy.
Hynynen tries to score with a low kick but Guy moves his leg out of the way.
Hynynen throws a leg kick but Guy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hynynen throws a hook to the side of Guy's head but Guy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hynynen jabs at Guy's body.
Hynynen misses with the combination.
Hynynen scores with a spinning back kick!
Hynynen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hynynen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Guy. That one must have hurt.
A nice combination there by Guy.
Hynynen misses with a combination
and Hynynen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hynynen misses with a shot to the body
and Guy counters with a good low kick that Hynynen was not able to check.
Hynynen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Guy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Guy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hynynen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hynynen scoring well with a low kick there.
Hynynen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Guy counters with a big head kick but Hynynen shrugs it off.
Hynynen works Guy's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hynynen misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Guy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hynynen missing with a left hand there. Guy 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.

Nyrkki Hynynen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fighter Guy's cut.
That's time! Hynynen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Guy looks for a takedown but Hynynen sprawls well.
Hynynen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Guy counters with a two punch combo.
Hynynen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Guy walks into a straight right hand from Hynynen.
Nyrkki Hynynen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hynynen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hynynen stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Guy or perhaps it was just good defense by Hynynen which made him look bad.
Nyrkki Hynynen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fighter Guy.
Hynynen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Guy counters with a single leg into guard. Hynynen didn't expect that.
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hynynen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hynynen is keeping the position for now.
Guy is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hynynen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hynynen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guy is one step ahead there.
Hynynen is working hard here to advance position.
Guy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hynynen's guard.
Guy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hynynen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guy wants to control from the top but Hynynen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A combination from Hynynen does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hynynen!
Hynynen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Guy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hynynen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Guy counters with a head kick. That will keep Hynynen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Guy tries for a takedown but Hynynen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Guy slips a jab and a cross from Hynynen.
Hynynen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Guy is out of range.
Hynynen slow jab from Guy misses its intended target.
Guy checks a low kick from Hynynen.
Hynynen throws a hook to the side of Guy's head but Guy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hynynen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Guy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A combination from Hynynen does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy connects with a high kick.
Guy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Guy shoots in but Hynynen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guy checks a low kick from Hynynen.
Guy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hynynen tries to work over Guy's front leg with a kick but Guy checks it.
Guy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hynynen.
Hynynen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown by Guy or perhaps it was just good defense by Hynynen which made him look bad.
Nyrkki Hynynen is winning the standup battle so far.
Hynynen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hynynen misses with a series of wild punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Guy, right into the meat.
Nice body kick there by Guy.
Hynynen looks to score with a jab to the body but Guy is just out of range.
Guy looks for a takedown but Hynynen sprawls well.
Guy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hynynen.
Hynynen waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Guy.
Hynynen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hynynen throws a series of punches but Guy avoids them all with ease.
Guy tries for a takedown but Hynynen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Hynynen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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 Nyrkki Hynynen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fighter Guy's cut.
That's time! Hynynen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

A good leg kick by Hynynen.
Hynynen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Guy's head.
The fighters circling - Hynynen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hynynen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hynynen misses with a combination
and Guy counters with a head kick.
Hynynen connects with a body shot.
Guy shoots in but Hynynen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Guy ducks right into an uppercut from Hynynen.
Hynynen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy dodges the punch combination from Hynynen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nyrkki Hynynen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fighter Guy.
Hynynen throws a leg kick
and Guy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Guy throws a right hand that Hynynen ducks under and follows up with a left that Hynynen also avoids with ease.
Hynynen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guy.
Hynynen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Guy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hynynen thows a leg kick but Guy checks it
and Guy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hynynen thows a leg kick but Guy checks it
and Guy counters with a big head kick but Hynynen shrugs it off.

Hynynen is rocked!
Hynynen seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Guy shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Hynynen is backing up but Guy catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Hynynen covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Guy Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fighter Guy!