PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edmundo Edilhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aulis Tyrmaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aulis Tyrmaaja has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Edilhson
vs
Tyrmaaja

175 cm
36
168 lbs
25 - 22 - 1

178 cm
33
170 lbs
18 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 25 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, Edmundo Edilhson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aulis Tyrmaaja!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edilhson connects with a crisp jab.
Tyrmaaja shoots for a takedown but Edilhson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tyrmaaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edilhson.
A slow jab from Edilhson misses its intended target.
Edilhson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tyrmaaja counters with a two punch combo.
Tyrmaaja fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Tyrmaaja bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edilhson seems a little lost for a moment, as Tyrmaaja dominates the positioning.
Tyrmaaja is looking to take a break and control but Edilhson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
Tyrmaaja throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyrmaaja tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
My spies in Gym of the Gods inform me that Tyrmaaja has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tyrmaaja creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Edilhson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edilhson is looking to regain half guard here but Tyrmaaja keeps moving and retains side control.
Tyrmaaja wants to control but Edilhson is keeping him busy.
Edilhson defending against the ground and pound.
Edilhson sneaks back into half guard.

Tyrmaaja is looking for a kimura here.
Edilhson wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tyrmaaja throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Edilhson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyrmaaja.
Edilhson manages to get to full guard.
Tyrmaaja working some strikes from top position.
Tyrmaaja must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tyrmaaja scoring with some ground and pound.
Edilhson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyrmaaja landing some decent shots from guard.
Edilhson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tyrmaaja postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tyrmaaja looking to sit in guard and control but Edilhson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Edilhson looking to sit in guard and control but Tyrmaaja gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Edilhson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyrmaaja throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyrmaaja wants to control from the top but Edilhson keeps moving.
Tyrmaaja throwing strikes from guard but Edilhson blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyrmaaja wants to control from the top but Edilhson keeps moving.
Edilhson is trying to control the position but Tyrmaaja postures up.
Edilhson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyrmaaja with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyrmaaja throws a strike but Edilhson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Tyrmaaja is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Edilhson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aulis Tyrmaaja will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tyrmaaja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyrmaaja takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheers as Edilhson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tyrmaaja doesn't seem phased though.
Edilhson feints and then cracks Tyrmaaja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tyrmaaja down.
Edilhson looks to land a left hand but Tyrmaaja moved out of range nicely.
Edmundo Edilhson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Edilhson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyrmaaja fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyrmaaja goes for a double leg but Edilhson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Edilhson continues to drive forward.
Edmundo Edilhson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aulis Tyrmaaja.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edilhson wants to clinch.
Tyrmaaja shoots in for a takedown but Edilhson shows good takedown defense.
Tyrmaaja circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Tyrmaaja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tyrmaaja looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Tyrmaaja looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Edilhson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Tyrmaaja there.
Tyrmaaja is keen to just control but Edilhson is a slippery customer.
Tyrmaaja looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson tries to roll over but Tyrmaaja keeps him under control.
Tyrmaaja misses with a head shot. Edilhson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tyrmaaja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tyrmaaja distracts Edilhson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tyrmaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Edilhson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyrmaaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tyrmaaja lands a couple of elbows.
Tyrmaaja scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja throws a big elbow that misses.
Edilhson keeping moving, preventing Tyrmaaja from controlling successfully.
Edilhson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyrmaaja with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tyrmaaja wants to control from the top but Edilhson keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Edilhson tries to clinch up but Tyrmaaja circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyrmaaja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edilhson's waist but Edilhson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tyrmaaja off to one side.
Edilhson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Edilhson.
Tyrmaaja takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson tries to clinch
and Tyrmaaja counters with a three punch combo that has Edilhson backing up. Edilhson nods at Tyrmaaja to acknowledge the strikes.
Edilhson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyrmaaja swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Edilhson has managed to clinch.
Tyrmaaja wants to take the fight to the mat but Edilhson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tyrmaaja has had enough of the clinch but Edilhson keeps him there for the moment.

Edilhson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Tyrmaaja shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tyrmaaja was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyrmaaja advances nicely into full mount.
Edilhson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Edilhson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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 Edmundo Edilhson 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. This is the final round!

Danga de danga de dang - Edilhson scores with a four punch combination!
Tyrmaaja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Tyrmaaja shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Edilhson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Edilhson pulls Tyrmaaja in to control the position.
Tyrmaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Edilhson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrmaaja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Edilhson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyrmaaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyrmaaja wants to get up but he can't break Edilhson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tyrmaaja looking to pass the guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Edilhson wants to clinch up but Tyrmaaja keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Edilhson. Those never looked like landing.
Nice sprawl there from Edilhson as Tyrmaaja shoots in.
Tyrmaaja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Edilhson clinches.

Tyrmaaja tightens his grip and picks Edilhson up, before dumping him to the ground. Edilhson manages to land in guard.
Edilhson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja is looking to work some ground and pound but Edilhson has wrist control.
Tyrmaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Edilhson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edilhson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Edilhson keeping moving, preventing Tyrmaaja from controlling successfully.
Tyrmaaja throwing strikes but missing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tyrmaaja postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tyrmaaja stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tyrmaaja shoots in for a takedown but Edilhson shows good takedown defense.
Edmundo Edilhson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aulis Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edilhson is fending him off so far but Tyrmaaja persists. Nope, Edilhson circles away and we're back to standing.
Edilhson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tyrmaaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edilhson swivels and escapes.
Edilhson throws a big counter combination but Tyrmaaja scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Tyrmaaja throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Edilhson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tyrmaaja is in Edilhson's guard.
Tyrmaaja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edilhson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Edilhson throwing strikes but missing.
Tyrmaaja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyrmaaja seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tyrmaaja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edilhson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyrmaaja has wrist control.
Tyrmaaja is trying to keep Edilhson in close.
Tyrmaaja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edilhson is one step ahead there.
Edilhson is in close to Tyrmaaja's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Tyrmaaja working for a triangle but Edilhson defends it easily.
Edilhson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tyrmaaja's head.
Edilhson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edilhson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aulis Tyrmaaja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edilhson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyrmaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edilhson postures up in Tyrmaaja's guard and throws a big left but Tyrmaaja blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edmundo Edilhson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Edilhson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmundo Edilhson!
After winning the bout, Edmundo Edilhson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.