PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slim Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aulis Tyrmaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Noah Gundersen - Oh Death. Aulis Tyrmaaja has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Slim Crowe's chin.

Crowe
vs
Tyrmaaja

190 cm
29
180 lbs
24 - 10 - 0

178 cm
30
181 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Apex
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slim Crowe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aulis Tyrmaaja!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyrmaaja is defended easily by Crowe.
Crowe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Crowe misses with an attempted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Crowe.
Tyrmaaja shoots for a takedown but Crowe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tyrmaaja shoots in but no luck this time.
Slim Crowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aulis Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crowe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyrmaaja somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Tyrmaaja.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja throws a leg kick but Crowe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crowe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tyrmaaja closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tyrmaaja shoots and misses
and Crowe counters with a nice kick to the body.
Aulis Tyrmaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyrmaaja dives in for a single leg takedown but Crowe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tyrmaaja takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tyrmaaja closes the distance but Crowe moves to the side
and Tyrmaaja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyrmaaja swings for the body but Crowe moves out of range.
Crowe lands a nice looking body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja throws a sloppy head kick and Crowe moves out of range easily.
Tyrmaaja just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrmaaja with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyrmaaja shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tyrmaaja pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crowe is out of range and Tyrmaaja settles back down.
Crowe throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tyrmaaja avoids it.
Tyrmaaja will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tyrmaaja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crowe.
A low kick from Crowe is predictable there

and Tyrmaaja counters with a takedown into side control.
Crowe is not content to let Tyrmaaja control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tyrmaaja working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
An elbow from Tyrmaaja crashes against the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Crowe works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Tyrmaaja wants to pass to mount but Crowe is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyrmaaja not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tyrmaaja throwing shots but Crowe is blocking nicely.
Tyrmaaja slips a nice elbow through Crowe's hands, connecting with Crowe's forehead.
Tyrmaaja throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crowe gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyrmaaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyrmaaja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyrmaaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tyrmaaja landing with the ground and pound.
Crowe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyrmaaja.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crowe throws a push kick but Tyrmaaja slaps the foot to one side.
Tyrmaaja dives in for a single leg takedown but Crowe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Crowe is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Slim Crowe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Crowe blocks a head kick by Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Tyrmaaja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyrmaaja looks to land a combination but Crowe avoids it well.
Crowe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good exchange - Crowe coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tyrmaaja in his tracks.
Tyrmaaja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crowe's waist but Crowe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tyrmaaja off to one side.
Crowe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tyrmaaja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crowe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crowe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tyrmaaja drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crowe defends it well.
Tyrmaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Crowe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tyrmaaja walks into a straight right hand from Crowe.
Tyrmaaja lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crowe circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crowe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tyrmaaja to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Tyrmaaja gets to his feet. Crowe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tyrmaaja shoots in for a takedown but Crowe shows good takedown defense.
Slim Crowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aulis Tyrmaaja.
Crowe lands a jab.
Tyrmaaja darts in looking for a takedown but Crowe gets double underhooks and turns Tyrmaaja into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tyrmaaja takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crowe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tyrmaaja darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Crowe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyrmaaja.
Crowe keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Crowe is trying to get back to full guard.
Crowe controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Tyrmaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crowe is looking to control Tyrmaaja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crowe avoid being mounted?
Tyrmaaja performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crowe works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 Slim Crowe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tyrmaaja swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crowe counters with a stiff right hand.
Crowe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No joy there for Tyrmaaja, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyrmaaja lands with a good body shot.
Tyrmaaja moves out of range as Crowe throws a body kick.
Tyrmaaja tries a head kick but it misses.
Crowe throws a lazy body kick
and Tyrmaaja counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe throws a front kick that sends Tyrmaaja stumbling back into the cage.
Crowe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tyrmaaja misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja misses with a two punch combination.
Crowe dips to his left and cracks Tyrmaaja with an uppercut!
Tyrmaaja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crowe as he jumps to the side.
Crowe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tyrmaaja just manages to avoid it.
Slim Crowe is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Tyrmaaja.
A little feinted left hand from Crowe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crowe delivers a nice body kick.
Crowe throws a low kick but Tyrmaaja avoids it.
Tyrmaaja avoids the head kick by Crowe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crowe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crowe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyrmaaja throws a low kick but Crowe avoids it.
Crowe throws a sloppy head kick and Tyrmaaja moves out of range easily.
Tyrmaaja shoots in looking for a takedown but Crowe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tyrmaaja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tyrmaaja fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crowe is out of range.
Crowe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tyrmaaja avoids the head kick by Crowe.
Tyrmaaja does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Crowe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Crowe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Crowe as Tyrmaaja shoots in.
Slim Crowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aulis Tyrmaaja.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe looks to land a left hand but Tyrmaaja moved out of range nicely.
Tyrmaaja throws out a counter right but Crowe avoids it with no problem.
Crowe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrmaaja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowe.
Crowe scores with a jab. Tyrmaaja acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aulis Tyrmaaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyrmaaja shoots and misses
and Crowe counters with a body kick.
Tyrmaaja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crowe stuffs the takedown attempt from Tyrmaaja. Tyrmaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
Crowe slaps away a takedown attempt from Tyrmaaja, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja blocks a head kick by Crowe.
Crowe lands a body shot.
Crowe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tyrmaaja doesn't manage to clinch there - Crowe circles away.
Crowe throwing a counter right hand but Tyrmaaja manages to avoid it.
Crowe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tyrmaaja. That did some damage!
Crowe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tyrmaaja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crowe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crowe blocks a low kick nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crowe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowe looks to land a body kick but Tyrmaaja moved away.
Tyrmaaja unleashes a big counter combination but Crowe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tyrmaaja's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crowe connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Crowe clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Crowe works the jab nicely.

Tyrmaaja shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tyrmaaja showed some decent athleticism there.
Crowe has hold of Tyrmaaja's hands but Tyrmaaja slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Crowe wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrmaaja not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tyrmaaja thows a huge punch but Crowe dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tyrmaaja unloads with some shots from mount but Crowe bucks and avoids them well.
Crowe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Crowe manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Crowe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body punch from Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja tests Crowe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyrmaaja blocks a head kick by Crowe.
Tyrmaaja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crowe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyrmaaja needs to keep his hands up - Crowe had a free shot at his head there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tyrmaaja or perhaps it was just good defense by Crowe, which made it look bad.
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!
Crowe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyrmaaja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crowe throws a body punch but Tyrmaaja moves out of range.
Crowe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyrmaaja is defended easily by Crowe.
Tyrmaaja has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Crowe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja ducks under a wild hook from Crowe.
Tyrmaaja tries to counter with a clinch but Crowe shakes him off and moves away.
Crowe tests Tyrmaaja's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crowe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good leg kick by Crowe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Crowe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crowe throws a body kick that misses.
Tyrmaaja is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crowe rather than just go for the knockout.
Tyrmaaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crowe moves away.
Tyrmaaja fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slim Crowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aulis Tyrmaaja.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja tries to clinch but Crowe moves out of range.
Crowe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tyrmaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Crowe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crowe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Crowe throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Crowe had his way with Aulis Tyrmaaja in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Tyrmaaja throws a sloppy head kick and Crowe moves out of range easily.
Tyrmaaja has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Crowe.
Tyrmaaja misses the jab.
Tyrmaaja tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crowe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crowe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyrmaaja.
Crowe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crowe swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe slaps away a takedown attempt from Tyrmaaja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crowe is looking to counter punch.
Tyrmaaja looks for a takedown but Crowe sprawls well.
Crowe looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Slim Crowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aulis Tyrmaaja.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja 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.
Tyrmaaja tries to clinch there but Crowe circles away.
Crowe throws a jab when Tyrmaaja was well out of range.
Tyrmaaja tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crowe throws a body punch but Tyrmaaja moves out of range.
Tyrmaaja tries to close the distance and clinch but Crowe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyrmaaja lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyrmaaja has his takedown stuffed
and Crowe counters with a left and a right that stings Tyrmaaja.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crowe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyrmaaja can do to turn this around?
Crowe throws a push kick but Tyrmaaja slaps the foot to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tyrmaaja or perhaps it was just good defense by Crowe, which made it look bad.
Tyrmaaja lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tyrmaaja throws a chopping leg kick but Crowe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Tyrmaaja backs away, Crowe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Aulis Tyrmaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crowe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrmaaja.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crowe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrmaaja throws an overhand right that lands on Crowe's shoulder, as Crowe tries to avoid the shot.
As Tyrmaaja looks to move away, Crowe throws a big counter combo bu Tyrmaaja just gets out of the way.
Crowe lands an overhand right.
Crowe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Tyrmaaja.
Crowe works Tyrmaaja's body with a nice hook.
Tyrmaaja lands a nice shot to the body.
You can see that Tyrmaaja has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Crowe pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Tyrmaaja there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tyrmaaja takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Slim Crowe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Tyrmaaja moves into range and clinches up with Crowe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Crowe breaks the clinch.
Tyrmaaja throws a jab when Crowe was well out of range.
Tyrmaaja throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tyrmaaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowe is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyrmaaja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crowe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slim Crowe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crowe, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Slim Crowe!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Slim Crowe!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Slim Crowe!

Slim Crowe wins by unanimous decision!
Slim Crowe retains his welterweight title!
Slim Crowe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.