PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aulis Tyrmaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edvard Westerlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Tyrmaaja
vs
Westerlund

178 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
175 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aulis Tyrmaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edvard Westerlund!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westerlund shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyrmaaja but Tyrmaaja pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A clash of legs there as Westerlund blocks the low kick.
Tyrmaaja turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyrmaaja scores with a spinning back kick!
Westerlund avoids the body shot from Tyrmaaja.

Westerlund looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tyrmaaja!
Westerlund throwing strikes here but Tyrmaaja is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Westerlund unloads with some shots from mount but Tyrmaaja bucks and avoids them well.
Westerlund landing strikes from the mount.
Tyrmaaja can't escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrmaaja is working hard here to advance position.
Westerlund postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tyrmaaja looks a forlorn figure.
Westerlund has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tyrmaaja is desperately trying to improve his position but Westerlund has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westerlund tries to control but Tyrmaaja wriggling away.
Westerlund sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tyrmaaja is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Westerlund looking to ground and pound but Tyrmaaja is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyrmaaja is desperately trying to improve his position but Westerlund has a good base and remains in mount.
Westerlund punching from mount but Tyrmaaja doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Westerlund working for a submission but Tyrmaaja is keeping him at bay.
Tyrmaaja really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja wants to control but Westerlund is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westerlund can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tyrmaaja is looking to escape.
Westerlund with a couple of short strikes.
Tyrmaaja on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tyrmaaja tries to get out of the position.
Tyrmaaja wants to hold on but Westerlund pushes him away.
Tyrmaaja is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Westerlund thowing shots but they're missing.
Tyrmaaja wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Westerlund.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westerlund cracks Tyrmaaja with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tyrmaaja wants to hold on but Westerlund pushes him away.
Westerlund landing strikes from the mount and Tyrmaaja is in trouble!
Westerlund controlling from mount.
Tyrmaaja wants to control but Westerlund is having none of it.
Westerlund unloads with some shots from mount but Tyrmaaja bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Westerlund cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tyrmaaja is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja is looking to improve his position but Westerlund isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyrmaaja tries to hold on but Westerlund pushes him away.
Westerlund scoring with strikes but Tyrmaaja is staying in there.
Westerlund lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Westerlund avoids the attempt from Tyrmaaja to control.
Westerlund misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tyrmaaja manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Tyrmaaja, under a barage of strikes from Westerlund.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Westerlund throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tyrmaaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edvard Westerlund dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Westerlund throws a big shot that misses.
Tyrmaaja chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tyrmaaja tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrmaaja scores with a punch to the head.
Tyrmaaja lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyrmaaja is looking to slow Westerlund down with leg kicks.
Westerlund throws a leg kick but Tyrmaaja sees it coming and moves out of range.
Edvard Westerlund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyrmaaja throws a leg kick which misses Westerlund's front leg but catches the back leg as Westerlund tries to avoid it.
Tyrmaaja connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Westerlund shoots in but no luck this time.
Good work by Westerlund as he checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Tyrmaaja. Those never looked like landing.
Westerlund moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Westerlund with that takedown attempt.
Tyrmaaja misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westerlund with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tyrmaaja counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aulis Tyrmaaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edvard Westerlund.
Westerlund fails with a takedown attempt.
Westerlund tries for a takedown but Tyrmaaja circles away easily
and Tyrmaaja counters with a nice low kick that buckles Westerlund's knee momentarily.
Westerlund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrmaaja scores with a head kick. Westerlund tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tyrmaaja misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Tyrmaaja. No joy for Westerlund on that attempt.
Westerlund avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown by Westerlund or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyrmaaja which made him look bad.
Tyrmaaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Westerlund takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Westerlund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyrmaaja sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aulis Tyrmaaja is winning the standup battle so far.
Westerlund is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyrmaaja scores with a leg kick.
Westerlund looks to land a body kick but Tyrmaaja moved away.
Edvard Westerlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrmaaja scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Westerlund fails with the takedown.
Tyrmaaja scores with a body shot.
Tyrmaaja lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Tyrmaaja - just one landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Westerlund checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Westerlund fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That kick from Tyrmaaja tenderised Westerlund's leg. Westerlund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tyrmaaja throws the kick towards the body but Westerlund avoids it.
Westerlund takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tyrmaaja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyrmaaja misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrmaaja punishes Westerlund's body with a nice straight punch.
Tyrmaaja throws a good cross that connects.
Tyrmaaja throws a right and a left that Westerlund avoids nicely.
Tyrmaaja dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Westerlund. That did some damage!
Tyrmaaja throws a right hand that Westerlund ducks under and follows up with a left that Westerlund also avoids with ease.
Westerlund takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Westerlund moves away from the strike by Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Westerlund checks the leg kick.
Westerlund looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tyrmaaja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westerlund with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tyrmaaja counters with a slapping leg kick.
Westerlund tries for a takedown but Tyrmaaja sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Westerlund on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyrmaaja throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tyrmaaja connects with a solid leg kick.

Tyrmaaja gets caught napping as Westerlund dives in and scores a takedown. Tyrmaaja manages to retain guard.
Westerlund preventing the sweep.
Westerlund pushing down on Tyrmaaja's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Westerlund seems to be working for a kimura but Tyrmaaja defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyrmaaja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Westerlund's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Westerlund's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aulis Tyrmaaja dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Tyrmaaja lands with a right hand.
That kick from Tyrmaaja tenderised Westerlund's leg. Westerlund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Westerlund's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tyrmaaja misses the shot to the body.
Tyrmaaja throws a big shot that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Westerlund.
Westerlund has a takedown stuffed.
Tyrmaaja throws a chopping leg kick but Westerlund manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tyrmaaja scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Westerlund changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyrmaaja tries to avoid it but Westerlund manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyrmaaja to the ground. Tyrmaaja escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aulis Tyrmaaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edvard Westerlund.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrmaaja. Westerlund does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyrmaaja is looking to wear down Westerlund with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Westerlund blocks a head kick by Tyrmaaja.
Westerlund checks a low kick from Tyrmaaja.
Westerlund fails to land the takedown.
Tyrmaaja connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja ducks under a wild hook from Westerlund.
Tyrmaaja connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Westerlund throws a front kick aimed at Tyrmaaja's knee but Tyrmaaja avoids it well.
Westerlund changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyrmaaja tries to avoid it but Westerlund manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyrmaaja to the ground. Tyrmaaja escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Westerlund shoots in for a takedown but Tyrmaaja shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Westerlund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyrmaaja lands a jab to the nose.
Tyrmaaja turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Westerlund blocks the low kick.
Tyrmaaja throws a leg kick which misses Westerlund's front leg but catches the back leg as Westerlund tries to avoid it.
Tyrmaaja scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Westerlund doesn't seem bothered though.
Tyrmaaja misses with a body shot.
Aulis Tyrmaaja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Westerlund just misses with a punch to the body.
Westerlund fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Westerlund on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Westerlund shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tyrmaaja defends it nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A decent looking cross lands there for Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Westerlund on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyrmaaja. Tyrmaaja obviously looking to wear him down.
Westerlund chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyrmaaja can pounce on him.
Westerlund walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tyrmaaja throws a head kick but Westerlund moves out of range.
Westerlund doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tyrmaaja lands a really nice looking cross but Westerlund seems unphased.
Westerlund stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyrmaaja.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja throws a nice outside leg kick.
Westerlund has a takedown stuffed.
Tyrmaaja misses with a kick to the body.
Tyrmaaja throws the kick towards the body but Westerlund avoids it.
Westerlund tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyrmaaja swivels and escapes.
Tyrmaaja with a hook.
Tyrmaaja throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tyrmaaja throws a right and a left that Westerlund avoids nicely.
Tyrmaaja pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Westerlund is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja throws a chopping leg kick but Westerlund manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Westerlund is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyrmaaja sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tyrmaaja, as that shot connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja misses with a low kick.
Westerlund fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyrmaaja avoids it really well and circles away.
Tyrmaaja getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyrmaaja dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Westerlund. That did some damage!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyrmaaja.
Westerlund avoids the body shot from Tyrmaaja.
Westerlund fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Westerlund takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyrmaaja throws a leg kick but Westerlund checks it.
Westerlund fails to land the takedown.
Westerlund gets cracked there but stands up to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aulis Tyrmaaja showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tyrmaaja 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aulis Tyrmaaja!