PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aulis Tyrmaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandao has chosen Work Hard, Play Hard as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tyrmaaja
vs
Brandao

178 cm
31
181 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

176 cm
32
178 lbs
21 - 16 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aulis Tyrmaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyrmaaja tries to clinch there but Brandao circles away.
Tyrmaaja fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brandao tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tyrmaaja buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tyrmaaja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brandao's waist but Brandao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tyrmaaja off to one side.
Tyrmaaja shoots in for a takedown but Brandao shows good takedown defense.
Brandao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyrmaaja defends it well.
We've been informed that Brandao has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tyrmaaja wants to clinch up but Brandao keeps it at a distance.
Brandao tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrmaaja has a takedown stuffed.
Tyrmaaja definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aulis Tyrmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyrmaaja looks for a takedown but Brandao sprawls well.
Brandao feints the counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tyrmaaja clinches up against the cage.
Tyrmaaja taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Tyrmaaja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandao checks a low kick from Tyrmaaja.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tyrmaaja or perhaps it was just good defense by Brandao, which made it look bad.
Brandao is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brandao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tyrmaaja.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tyrmaaja.
Brandao changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brandao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brandao wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyrmaaja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brandao tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tyrmaaja tries to land a body kick

and Brandao decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tyrmaaja's guard.
Tyrmaaja looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyrmaaja, not yet.
Brandao postures up.
Tyrmaaja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brandao stays in close to Tyrmaaja's body and controls the position.
Tyrmaaja is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja is trying to control the position but Brandao postures up.
Tyrmaaja looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyrmaaja, not yet.
Tyrmaaja is controlling Brandao's posture.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jose Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyrmaaja lands a head kick!
Tyrmaaja misses with a takedown attempt - Brandao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyrmaaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Brandao dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Tyrmaaja finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tyrmaaja throws out a loose jab but Brandao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyrmaaja is looking to chop away at Brandao's legs.
Tyrmaaja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brandao pinned against the cage. Brandao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brandao is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandao takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Tyrmaaja scores with a four punch combination!
An inside leg kick lands from Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tyrmaaja misses with a double jab.
Aulis Tyrmaaja is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyrmaaja looks for a takedown but Brandao sprawls well.
Brandao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyrmaaja defends it well.
A combination from Tyrmaaja does no damage.
And Brandao tries to counter it with a takedown but Tyrmaaja pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A clash of legs there as Brandao blocks the low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja throws a jab when Brandao was well out of range.
Brandao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyrmaaja defends it well.
Tyrmaaja lands with a cross.
Tyrmaaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandao is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyrmaaja is defended easily by Brandao.
And Brandao tries to counter it with a takedown but Tyrmaaja pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aulis Tyrmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrmaaja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Brandao tries to counter it with a takedown but Tyrmaaja pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tyrmaaja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brandao circles away.
Brandao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyrmaaja defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja tries to bum rush Brandao with a series of wild strikes but Brandao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyrmaaja misses with a body shot.
And Brandao tries to counter it with a takedown but Tyrmaaja pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tyrmaaja swinging wildly here.
Tyrmaaja tries to score with a low kick but Brandao moves his leg out of the way.
Tyrmaaja lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brandao circles away quickly and effectively.
A lazy left from Tyrmaaja finds it's target.
Tyrmaaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Brandao tries to counter it with a takedown but Tyrmaaja pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Brandao counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tyrmaaja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyrmaaja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyrmaaja being controlled here, momentarily.
Tyrmaaja wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandao stays in close to Tyrmaaja's body and controls the position.
Tyrmaaja wants to sweep here but Brandao controlling him for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aulis Tyrmaaja dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tyrmaaja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandao tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Tyrmaaja drives through and clinches with Brandao against the cage.
Tyrmaaja throws an elbow but it misses.
Brandao pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brandao dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brandao continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrmaaja drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brandao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brandao keeps control of Tyrmaaja as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brandao stalling against the cage.
Tyrmaaja misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brandao taking a breather.
Tyrmaaja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brandao fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Tyrmaaja clinches with his opponent.
Brandao slowing the pace effectively.
Tyrmaaja letting Brandao take a breather here.
Brandao receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jose Brandao.
Tyrmaaja tries to work over Brandao's front leg with a kick but Brandao checks it.
Tyrmaaja misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Tyrmaaja shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brandao napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tyrmaaja tries to score with some ground and pound. Brandao controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brandao tries to buck Tyrmaaja off but Tyrmaaja is having none of it.
Tyrmaaja throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tyrmaaja throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Brandao works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brandao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brandao works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brandao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brandao keeping moving, preventing Tyrmaaja from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyrmaaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aulis Tyrmaaja clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tyrmaaja dips to his left and cracks Brandao with an uppercut!
Aulis Tyrmaaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyrmaaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandao is just out of range.
Brandao tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tyrmaaja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brandao tries to avoid it but Tyrmaaja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brandao to the ground. Brandao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brandao feints the counter takedown.
Tyrmaaja throws a lazy uppercut

and Brandao counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brandao.
Brandao passes Tyrmaaja's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tyrmaaja wants to control but Brandao is keeping busy.
Jose Brandao has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrmaaja tries to roll over but Brandao keeps him under control.
Tyrmaaja gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brandao stopping the sweep attempt from Tyrmaaja.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandao stays in close to Tyrmaaja's body and controls the position.
Tyrmaaja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tyrmaaja looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyrmaaja, not yet.
Tyrmaaja wants to stand but Brandao is controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tyrmaaja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyrmaaja misses the jab.
Brandao is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tyrmaaja takes a swing at Brandao's ribcage but misses.
Brandao with the counter takedown but Tyrmaaja avoids it easily.
Tyrmaaja tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brandao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyrmaaja defends it well.
Tyrmaaja shoots in for a takedown but Brandao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brandao is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aulis Tyrmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyrmaaja shoots in for a takedown but Brandao shows good takedown defense.
Brandao is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tyrmaaja lands a leg kick that knocks Brandao off balance momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja throws a chopping leg kick but Brandao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brandao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyrmaaja defends it well.
Tyrmaaja throws a leg kick but Brandao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tyrmaaja shoots in for a takedown but Brandao shows good takedown defense.
Tyrmaaja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brandao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyrmaaja somewhat.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Brandao avoids the body shot from Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja is looking to wear down Brandao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tyrmaaja connects with a looping right hand.
Brandao avoids the head kick by Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja misses with a wild combination.
Brandao feints the counter takedown.
Brandao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Brandao tries to counter it with a takedown but Tyrmaaja pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tyrmaaja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brandao avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Aulis Tyrmaaja will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Tyrmaaja fails to land the takedown.
Brandao with the counter takedown but Tyrmaaja avoids it easily.
Tyrmaaja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brandao with the counter takedown but Tyrmaaja avoids it easily.
Tyrmaaja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brandao defends well and Tyrmaaja ends up having to push Brandao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brandao feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aulis Tyrmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyrmaaja misses with an uppercut. Brandao saw that one coming.
And Brandao tries to counter it with a takedown but Tyrmaaja pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandao ducks under a wild hook from Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja closes the distance and clinches up with Brandao, looking for a takedown. Tyrmaaja pushes Brandao against the cage but Brandao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brandao with the counter takedown but Tyrmaaja avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja misses with an uppercut.
Brandao with the counter takedown but Tyrmaaja avoids it easily.
Tyrmaaja is looking to clinch.
Brandao is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Brandao tries to sprawl but Tyrmaaja drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tyrmaaja is just content to waste time from the top position. Brandao takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Brandao pulls Tyrmaaja in close to prevent any damage.
Tyrmaaja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja throws a strike but Brandao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tyrmaaja is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brandao sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tyrmaaja's guard.
Tyrmaaja wants to control but Brandao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brandao perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja is trying to maintain the position but Brandao is very close to passing his half guard.
Brandao is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tyrmaaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aulis Tyrmaaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tyrmaaja wants to control but Brandao passes into side.
Tyrmaaja pushes Brandao away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brandao gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tyrmaaja misses with an uppercut. Brandao saw that one coming.
Brandao moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyrmaaja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brandao pinned against the cage. Brandao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aulis Tyrmaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyrmaaja tries to clinch up.
Tyrmaaja fails to land with a series of punches.
Brandao tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aulis Tyrmaaja.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Aulis Tyrmaaja!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Aulis Tyrmaaja!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Aulis Tyrmaaja!

Aulis Tyrmaaja wins by unanimous decision!