PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philipp Tyurin (ranked 3082 p4p, 2528 weight class) and Thor Nordquist (ranked 129 p4p, 111 weight class). Philipp Tyurin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thor Nordquist's chin.

Tyurin
vs
Nordquist

225 cm
19
300
2 - 0 - 0

205 cm
19
275
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Very confident

Core Combat

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Philipp Tyurin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thor Nordquist!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordquist throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyurin throws a looping overhand right but Nordquist ducks down to avoid it.
Nordquist throws out a loose jab but Tyurin uses good head movement to avoid it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Nordquist.
Tyurin is trying to work for a sweep but Nordquist has mounted him!
Nordquist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nordquist prevents Tyurin from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nordquist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tyurin is trying desperately to improve position.
Nordquist controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyurin is working to get back to half guard.
Nordquist content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyurin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tyurin 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.

Tyurin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nordquist is taking a breather. Tyurin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nordquist prevents Tyurin from improving his position.
Nordquist wants to stand up but Tyurin has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyurin is looking to improve his position.
Tyurin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nordquist.

Tyurin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nordquist tries to stand and escape but Tyurin is controlling the position.
Tyurin is refusing to be controlled, as Nordquist sits in half guard.

Tyurin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nordquist tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tyurin.
Nordquist keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nordquist wants to stand but Tyurin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Still in half guard, Nordquist seems content to control.

Tyurin actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tyurin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Nordquist is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Tyurin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nordquist wants to stand up but Tyurin has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Tyurin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nordquist in particular looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Nordquist drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tyurin tries to bench press Nordquist off him but Nordquist keeps the position.
Nordquist wants to stand but Tyurin is controlling his arm.
Tyurin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nordquist keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Tyurin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Tyurin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Tyurin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nordquist tries to stand and escape but Tyurin is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Nordquist dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tyurin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tyurin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyurin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Tyurin sends Nordquist crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tyurin is motioning to the referee to let Nordquist up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Nordquist is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tyurin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nordquist is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyurin finish him?

Tyurin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nordquist uses from the top position.

Nordquist has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tyurin to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nordquist is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tyurin pulls down on the head and he's put Nordquist to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Philipp Tyurin!
After the fight, Philipp Tyurin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.