PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aulis Tyrmaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

James
vs
Tyrmaaja

178 cm
24
178 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

178 cm
23
185 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aulis Tyrmaaja!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyrmaaja defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrmaaja misses with a straight right.
James misses with a looping right.
Tyrmaaja throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tyrmaaja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tyrmaaja lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

James closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tyrmaaja did well to prevent James getting side control.
James is trying to control. Tyrmaaja wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
James works his way into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
BOOM! James connects with a massive shot to the dome!
James avoids the attempt from Tyrmaaja to control.
James throws some wild stikes that Tyrmaaja manages to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja regains half guard.
Tyrmaaja regains full guard. Nicely done.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyrmaaja has wrist control.
Tyrmaaja tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Tyrmaaja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.
Tyrmaaja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyrmaaja seems keen to control James's posture.
James lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James trying to control but Tyrmaaja is working from the bottom.
James throwing strikes but missing.
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
James distracts Tyrmaaja with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
James 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.
James throwing strikes from guard but Tyrmaaja blocks nicely.
Tyrmaaja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyrmaaja looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja looking to control.
Tyrmaaja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James wants to control from the top but Tyrmaaja keeps moving.
James throws an elbow that misses. Tyrmaaja uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in James's guard. Nice move by Tyrmaaja!
James working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James wants to sweep here but Tyrmaaja controlling him for the moment.
Tyrmaaja is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyrmaaja sitting in guard, not really doing much.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyrmaaja is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James keeping moving, preventing Tyrmaaja from controlling successfully.

James is looking for a triangle but Tyrmaaja pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
James is working hard here to advance position.

James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyrmaaja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tyrmaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyrmaaja wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
Tyrmaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James James 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.

Tyrmaaja wants to slow James down by chopping away at his legs.
James misses the shot to the body.
James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Tyrmaaja.

Tyrmaaja closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
Tyrmaaja gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
A head punch on the inside from Tyrmaaja fails to land.
James tries to break free but Tyrmaaja pushes him back against the cage.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Tyrmaaja has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tyrmaaja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tyrmaaja takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyrmaaja.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James can't get the takedown.
Tyrmaaja stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
James dodges an elbow strike from Tyrmaaja.
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Tyrmaaja.
James jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tyrmaaja walks away with a smile on his face. James gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tyrmaaja thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyrmaaja moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyrmaaja throws a leg kick but James moved away.
A head kick misses from James.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyrmaaja counters with a nice body shot.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tyrmaaja counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyrmaaja throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tyrmaaja throws a leg kick but James moved away.
Tyrmaaja fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tyrmaaja misses with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyrmaaja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Tyrmaaja connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyrmaaja moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tyrmaaja throws a solid leg kick but James takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja throws a leg kick that is checked
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyrmaaja throws a hook but James blocks it.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyrmaaja misses with a head kick.
James checks a leg kick nicely.
James lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyrmaaja's sensitive parts.
James throws a hook to the side of Tyrmaaja's head but Tyrmaaja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice cross by James.
James takes a swing at Tyrmaaja's ribcage but misses.
Tyrmaaja is looking to clinch.
James scores with a nice strike.
Tyrmaaja throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from James misses.
Tyrmaaja throws a leg kick but James moved away.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Tyrmaaja throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tyrmaaja cracks James with a good jab.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyrmaaja drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyrmaaja looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tyrmaaja moves out of range of the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrmaaja's shoulder, as Tyrmaaja tries to avoid the shot.
Aulis Tyrmaaja seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyrmaaja throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James throws a hook but Tyrmaaja blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyrmaaja lands a jab to James's midsection.
Tyrmaaja wants to land a leg kick but James is out of range.
James throws a hook but Tyrmaaja avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aulis Tyrmaaja will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

James connects with a jab.

Tyrmaaja moves into range and clinches up with James.
James misses with a punch to the body.
James jumps guard but Tyrmaaja turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
James tries to pull guard but Tyrmaaja forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tyrmaaja takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tyrmaaja misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
Tyrmaaja misses with a hook from the clinch.
James lands a right hand.
Tyrmaaja tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
Tyrmaaja struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Tyrmaaja digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
James is trying to pull guard but Tyrmaaja has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James working hard to break the clinch.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Tyrmaaja.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James tries for a takedown but Tyrmaaja manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to break the clinch but Tyrmaaja is controlling the position.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tyrmaaja prevents it.
Tyrmaaja lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
Nice body punch from Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja lands a shot to the body.
Tyrmaaja lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyrmaaja digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Tyrmaaja as the two fighters clinch.
Tyrmaaja has James pressed against the cage.
James is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tyrmaaja gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyrmaaja just leaning against James, taking a breather.
Tyrmaaja lands a left hand.
Tyrmaaja scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Tyrmaaja stalling against the cage.
Tyrmaaja lands a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Tyrmaaja.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tyrmaaja just misses with a elbow thrown towards James's brow.
Tyrmaaja controlling the action here for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Tyrmaaja scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tyrmaaja has James pushed against the cage.
Tyrmaaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrmaaja lands a right hand.
Tyrmaaja lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
James is trying to pull guard but Tyrmaaja has him pressed against the cage.
James jumps guard but Tyrmaaja stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Tyrmaaja.
James avoids the elbow strike from Tyrmaaja, against the cage.
A short right from Tyrmaaja on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Tyrmaaja is pressed up against the cage. James has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyrmaaja down to the mat. Tyrmaaja avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tyrmaaja is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Tyrmaaja keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tyrmaaja tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tyrmaaja paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tyrmaaja looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.

Tyrmaaja darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
Tyrmaaja scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Tyrmaaja lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James tries to break free but Tyrmaaja pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Tyrmaaja.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyrmaaja throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tyrmaaja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James is working for takedown but Tyrmaaja is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Tyrmaaja.
A short uppercut from Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aulis Tyrmaaja seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tyrmaaja lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Tyrmaaja struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James jumps guard but Tyrmaaja stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tyrmaaja lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
James tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tyrmaaja just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tyrmaaja is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

James pulls guard.
Tyrmaaja is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tyrmaaja throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aulis Tyrmaaja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tyrmaaja 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29

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