PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Tynkkynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Nirvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tynkkynen comes into the arena with Cow herd - Fields blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tynkkynen
vs
Nirvi

188 cm
25
218 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

185 cm
23
215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

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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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauno Tynkkynen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niko Nirvi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nirvi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nirvi.
A short uppercut from Nirvi.
Nirvi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tynkkynen backwards.
Tynkkynen lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Nirvi.
Nirvi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tynkkynen blocks it with crossed arms.
Nirvi lands with a left to the head.
Nirvi working aggressively here.
Nirvi lands a shoulder strike.
Tynkkynen wants to stall.
Nirvi swings wildly with an uppercut but Tynkkynen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nirvi misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tynkkynen has Nirvi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nirvi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Nirvi.

It looks like Rauno Tynkkynen has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nirvi lands with a short shot to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nirvi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tynkkynen goes for a takedown attempt but Nirvi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Nirvi lands a big head kick that sends Tynkkynen tumbling to the mat! Nirvi takes a step backwards and waves Tynkkynen back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Tynkkynen is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen sets himself, and Nirvi steps forward looking for the clinch! Tynkkynen avoids it this time.

Nirvi clinches up with Tynkkynen and pushes him back against the cage.
Nirvi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nirvi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nirvi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Tynkkynen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tynkkynen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tynkkynen seems to have got his legs back now.
Nirvi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nirvi lands a shot to the body.
Nirvi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nirvi avoiding damage as Tynkkynen throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nirvi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tynkkynen backwards.

Rauno Tynkkynen's cut is getting worse.
Nirvi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nirvi is leaning against Tynkkynen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nirvi misses with the head strike.
Nirvi misses with an elbow strike.
Tynkkynen tries to land knees in the clinch but Nirvi avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Nirvi.
Tynkkynen tries to pull guard but Nirvi won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rauno Tynkkynen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nirvi works on Tynkkynen's body with a couple of short punches.
Nirvi misses with the head strike.
Nirvi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nirvi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tynkkynen backwards.
Nirvi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tynkkynen is breathing heavily.
Nirvi lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nirvi.
Nirvi scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Nirvi.
Tynkkynen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nirvi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tynkkynen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nirvi backwards.
Nirvi managing to block the knees to the body from Tynkkynen.
Nirvi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nirvi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tynkkynen backwards.
Nirvi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tynkkynen takes a shot to the head.
Nirvi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Tynkkynen.
Nirvi lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nirvi.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nirvi.
Tynkkynen tries to pull guard but Nirvi holds him up against the cage and eventually Tynkkynen drops back down to his feet.
Nirvi lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Nirvi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nirvi scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nirvi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tynkkynen backwards.
Nirvi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nirvi lands with a light punch inside.
Nirvi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nirvi pushes Tynkkynen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nirvi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nirvi tries to land a knee to the head but Tynkkynen blocks with his arms.
Tynkkynen dodges an elbow strike from Nirvi.
Nirvi lands a right hand.

Rauno Tynkkynen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tynkkynen lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nirvi.
Tynkkynen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nirvi lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nirvi gets through Tynkkynen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tynkkynen misses with some punches.
Nirvi blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Nirvi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rauno Tynkkynen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tynkkynen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Nirvi moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nirvi.
Nirvi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nirvi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tynkkynen misses with some punches.
Nirvi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nirvi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tynkkynen is defending well for now.
Nirvi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nirvi gets through Tynkkynen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tynkkynen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nirvi backwards.
Nirvi misses with the head strike.
Nirvi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nirvi lands a body shot.
Nirvi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tynkkynen fails to land.
Nirvi cracks Tynkkynen with a nice body shot.
Nirvi lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nirvi misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nirvi scores with a shoulder strike.
Nirvi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tynkkynen backwards.
Nirvi lands a shot to the body.
Nirvi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tynkkynen jumps guard but Nirvi stands there with Tynkkynen around his waist. Tynkkynen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tynkkynen tries for a takedown but Nirvi manages to get underhooks.
Nirvi lands a right hand.
Nirvi lands a right hand.
Nirvi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Nirvi.
A shot in the inside from Nirvi.
Nirvi presses Tynkkynen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nirvi misses with a knee strike.
Nirvi lands a body shot.
Nirvi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nirvi digs a right hand underneath Tynkkynen's ribcage. Tynkkynen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nirvi lands a left hand.
Nirvi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nirvi lands a body punch.
Nirvi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nirvi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nirvi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tynkkynen's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Nirvi as the two fighters clinch.
Nirvi scores with a shoulder strike.
Nirvi is working Tynkkynen over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Nirvi.
Nirvi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nirvi gets through Tynkkynen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nirvi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tynkkynen backwards.

Jeez, Rauno Tynkkynen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nirvi scores with a hook to the body.
Nirvi lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Nirvi - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nirvi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tynkkynen.
Nirvi lands an uppercut.
Nirvi pushes Tynkkynen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nirvi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nirvi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nirvi presses Tynkkynen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tynkkynen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nirvi.
Nirvi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nirvi dips a shoulder and cracks Tynkkynen with a mighty uppercut! Tynkkynen falls back against the cage and Nirvi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tynkkynen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nirvi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Nirvi!
Niko Nirvi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.