PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arne Kaurismaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Gyrvish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gyrvish has chosen Five Minutes Alone as his entrance music. Lars Gyrvish has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kaurismaa
vs
Gyrvish

180 cm
18
183 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Combat Pro Design
Combat Pro Design

KGB

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Kaurismaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Gyrvish!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaurismaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kaurismaa digs a good body shot into Gyrvish's ribs.
Gyrvish tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaurismaa swivels and escapes.
Kaurismaa lands with an overhand left.
Gyrvish keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaurismaa.
A big right from Kaurismaa misses.
Kaurismaa with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Kaurismaa misses its intended target.
Kaurismaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Kaurismaa lands with a shot to the body.
Gyrvish ducks under a wild hook from Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa throws a left that rocks Gyrvish and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kaurismaa dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Gyrvish regain composure!

Gyrvish is rocked!

It looks like Lars Gyrvish has been cut.

Kaurismaa decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kaurismaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Kaurismaa - just one landing.
Kaurismaa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gyrvish.
Gyrvish is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaurismaa finish him?
Gyrvish avoids the body shot from Kaurismaa.
Gyrvish seems to have recovered his senses.
Arne Kaurismaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gyrvish throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyrvish shoots in for a takedown but Kaurismaa shows good takedown defense.
Gyrvish looks gassed!
Kaurismaa lands a jab to the nose.
Kaurismaa scores with a hook.
Kaurismaa catches Gyrvish with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kaurismaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Gyrvish shoots for a double leg takedown but Kaurismaa sprawls well. He's pushed Gyrvish's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arne Kaurismaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Gyrvish.
Kaurismaa throws out a loose jab but Gyrvish uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gyrvish throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaurismaa.
Gyrvish shoots in but Kaurismaa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kaurismaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kaurismaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kaurismaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kaurismaa throws a looping overhand right but Gyrvish ducks down to avoid it.
Kaurismaa scores with a hook to the body. Gyrvish takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaurismaa lands a really nice looking cross but Gyrvish seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaurismaa drops Gyrvish with a left and a right! Oh, Gyrvish is hurt - Kaurismaa dives into side control looking to finish!
Kaurismaa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gyrvish on the ground.
Gyrvish taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kaurismaa has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A left lands for Kaurismaa.
Arne Kaurismaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaurismaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Kaurismaa misses with a hook.
Gyrvish shoots in but no luck this time.
Kaurismaa misses with the combination.
Gyrvish tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaurismaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gyrvish tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Gyrvish.
Kaurismaa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gyrvish.
Kaurismaa throws a lazy right hand but Gyrvish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaurismaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gyrvish.
Kaurismaa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gyrvish throws a low kick but Kaurismaa avoids it.
Kaurismaa throws a hook to the side of Gyrvish's head but Gyrvish sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyrvish shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kaurismaa pinned against the cage. Kaurismaa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gyrvish misses with a low kick.
Gyrvish uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kaurismaa lands with a shot to the body.
Kaurismaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kaurismaa misses with a leg kick.
Kaurismaa lands a nice shot that snaps Gyrvish's head back.
Gyrvish takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gyrvish is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kaurismaa is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gyrvish.
Kaurismaa lands a with a good body shot.
Kaurismaa misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Kaurismaa misses.
Kaurismaa jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gyrvish drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyrvish changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaurismaa tries to avoid it but Gyrvish manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaurismaa to the ground. Kaurismaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gyrvish takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kaurismaa lands a right hook to the body.
Kaurismaa cracks Gyrvish with a good jab.
Kaurismaa jabs Gyrvish right on the nose. Gyrvish blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gyrvish blocks a jab.
Gyrvish shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kaurismaa as he avoids it easily.
Kaurismaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Gyrvish takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kaurismaa tests Gyrvish's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gyrvish lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gyrvish checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kaurismaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaurismaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Kaurismaa stuffs the takedown attempt from Gyrvish. Gyrvish gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arne Kaurismaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lars Gyrvish's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A punch lands to the side of Gyrvish 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gyrvish is looking to clinch.
Gyrvish takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gyrvish shoots in looking for a takedown. Kaurismaa tries to sprawl out of it but Gyrvish keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kaurismaa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gyrvish showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaurismaa.
The fighters circling - Kaurismaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gyrvish uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaurismaa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gyrvish defending well as Kaurismaa loads up on a big left hand.
Gyrvish takes a jab right on the kisser.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gyrvish tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaurismaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gyrvish shoots in but no luck this time.
Kaurismaa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kaurismaa throws the left hand but Gyrvish avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaurismaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gyrvish shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kaurismaa as he jumps to the side.
Arne Kaurismaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Gyrvish.
Gyrvish blocks a jab.
Kaurismaa tests Gyrvish's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gyrvish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa throws out a loose jab but Gyrvish uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaurismaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gyrvish tries a head kick but it misses.
Gyrvish with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kaurismaa to score with a decent uppercut.
Lars Gyrvish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaurismaa misses with a straight left.
Kaurismaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gyrvish in his tracks.
Donk. Kaurismaa catches Gyrvish right on the button with a cross.
Gyrvish fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaurismaa misses with an uppercut. Gyrvish saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaurismaa lands with an overhand left.
A jab lands there for Kaurismaa.
Gyrvish is looking to clinch but Kaurismaa is avoiding it.
Kaurismaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gyrvish misses with a takedown attempt - Kaurismaa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gyrvish takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kaurismaa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gyrvish pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gyrvish has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kaurismaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gyrvish.
Gyrvish blocks a jab.
Gyrvish throws the kick towards the body but Kaurismaa avoids it.
Kaurismaa looks to throw the jab but Gyrvish is out of range.
Kaurismaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyrvish tries for a takedown but Kaurismaa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gyrvish tries to clinch but Kaurismaa is having none of it.
Kaurismaa throws a hook but Gyrvish avoids it easily.
Gyrvish slips a jab and a cross from Kaurismaa.
A jab from Gyrvish misses.
Gyrvish tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaurismaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gyrvish tries for a takedown but Kaurismaa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kaurismaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gyrvish blocks a jab.
Kaurismaa throws an overhand right that lands on Gyrvish's shoulder, as Gyrvish tries to avoid the shot.
Gyrvish shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaurismaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gyrvish at a distance.
Jab by Kaurismaa.
Gyrvish moves in looking to clinch but Kaurismaa pushes him off.
Kaurismaa tries to work over Gyrvish's front leg with a kick but Gyrvish checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kaurismaa missing with a left hand there. Gyrvish was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaurismaa throws a big shot that misses.
Gyrvish closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaurismaa circles away.
Arne Kaurismaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaurismaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Gyrvish scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kaurismaa pushes Gyrvish off looking to stand but Gyrvish dives back in and keeps control.
Gyrvish prevents Kaurismaa from improving his position.
Gyrvish lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kaurismaa wants to get back to full guard but Gyrvish has mounted him!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaurismaa is trying to reverse the position but instead Gyrvish has taken his back - oops!
Gyrvish has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaurismaa is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arne Kaurismaa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lars Gyrvish's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kaurismaa throws a hook but Gyrvish blocks it.
Gyrvish dodges the punch combination from Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gyrvish misses with a takedown attempt - Kaurismaa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gyrvish fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kaurismaa scores with a jab.
Gyrvish moves out of range as Kaurismaa strikes.
Kaurismaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gyrvish can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaurismaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaurismaa misses with a hook.
Gyrvish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaurismaa thows a body shot but no joy.
Gyrvish closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaurismaa circles away.
Arne Kaurismaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Gyrvish.
Kaurismaa sizes up Gyrvish with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaurismaa lands a nice hook to Gyrvish's body. Gyrvish takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gyrvish ducks under a wild hook from Kaurismaa.
Gyrvish uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaurismaa.
Gyrvish fails to land the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kaurismaa!
Kaurismaa throws a good cross that connects.

Gyrvish drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaurismaa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kaurismaa wants to stand up but Gyrvish is controlling him.
Kaurismaa is striking off his back. Gyrvish thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Kaurismaa wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyrvish is nestled in close to Kaurismaa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kaurismaa is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaurismaa is looking to escape.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gyrvish shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kaurismaa but Kaurismaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Kaurismaa misses.
Kaurismaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaurismaa stuffs the takedown.
Kaurismaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gyrvish shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kaurismaa as he avoids it easily.
Kaurismaa scores with a nice strike.
Kaurismaa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gyrvish fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arne Kaurismaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaurismaa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gyrvish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Kaurismaa as Gyrvish shoots in.
Gyrvish defending well as Kaurismaa loads up on a big left hand.
Kaurismaa cracks Gyrvish with a good jab.
Gyrvish has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaurismaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Gyrvish's head.
Gyrvish shoots for a double leg takedown but Kaurismaa sprawls well. He's pushed Gyrvish's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kaurismaa lands with a right hand.
Kaurismaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kaurismaa throws a big shot that misses.
Gyrvish fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaurismaa throws a good cross that connects.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyrvish drops his hands momentarily and Kaurismaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kaurismaa misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaurismaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Kaurismaa. That snapped Gyrvish's head back.
Kaurismaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gyrvish fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gyrvish tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaurismaa swivels and escapes.
Kaurismaa tests Gyrvish's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaurismaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lars Gyrvish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaurismaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Gyrvish moves away from the strike by Kaurismaa.
Gyrvish takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gyrvish bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kaurismaa's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arne Kaurismaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaurismaa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arne Kaurismaa!