PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Skoromniy (ranked 2283 p4p, 2517 weight class) and Suutari Nuorempi (ranked 295 p4p, 322 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Skoromniy
vs
Nuorempi

190 cm
26
210
3 - 0 - 0

193 cm
26
213
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Heavy handed

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Bondi MMA ðŸï¸

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Skoromniy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suutari Nuorempi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skoromniy misses with a hook.
Nuorempi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nuorempi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nuorempi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skoromniy moves away.
Nuorempi looks to score with a jab to the body but Skoromniy is just out of range.
No joy there for Skoromniy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nuorempi looks to throw the jab but Skoromniy is out of range.
Nuorempi misses with a body shot
letting Skoromniy counter with a right hand.

Nuorempi rushes Skoromniy and presses him up against the cage.
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Skoromniy controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Skoromniy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nuorempi tries to work over Skoromniy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skoromniy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Skoromniy misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skoromniy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skoromniy working aggressively here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nuorempi 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.
Skoromniy just leaning against Nuorempi, taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Nuorempi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skoromniy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Nuorempi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
Skoromniy wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Nuorempi as the two fighters clinch.
Nuorempi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skoromniy.
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Skoromniy controls his hands.
Skoromniy trying to stall but Nuorempi improves his position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skoromniy.
Skoromniy trying to stall but Nuorempi improves his position.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Skoromniy.
Nuorempi digs a right hand underneath Skoromniy's ribcage. Skoromniy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skoromniy lands a hook that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow.
Skoromniy working aggressively here.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow.
Skoromniy tries to stall but Nuorempi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skoromniy tries to throw a body punch but Nuorempi avoids it by throwing Skoromniy back against the cage.
Skoromniy swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skoromniy letting Nuorempi take a breather here.
Nuorempi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skoromniy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skoromniy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skoromniy throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuorempi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nuorempi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skoromniy wants to get back to striking at distance but Nuorempi won't allow it.
Skoromniy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nuorempi tries to work over Skoromniy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skoromniy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuorempi's elbow.
Skoromniy has had enough of the clinch but Nuorempi keeps him there for the moment.
Skoromniy is trying to break the clinch but Nuorempi has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Skoromniy on the inside.
Nuorempi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuorempi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuorempi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi tries to work over Skoromniy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skoromniy lands a left hand.
Skoromniy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nuorempi wants a takedown but no success here.
Skoromniy blocks an uppercut.

Nuorempi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Skoromniy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nuorempi controlling the positon.
It looks like Nuorempi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nuorempi tightening his grip on Skoromniy, looking for the choke.

Nuorempi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Skoromniy right now.
Skoromniy rolls, trying to escape but Nuorempi keeps control of the position.
Nuorempi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Skoromniy.

Skoromniy fending off the submission attempt from Nuorempi.

That's eight 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.

Nuorempi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Nuorempi looking to break Skoromniy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Skoromniy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nuorempi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Skoromniy tries to roll but Nuorempi sticks to his back.
Nuorempi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Skoromniy's body.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi missing with strikes.
Nuorempi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nuorempi missing with strikes from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nuorempi controlling the positon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skoromniy is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suutari Nuorempi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Skoromniy defending well as Nuorempi loads up on a big left hand.
Nuorempi throws a body punch but Skoromniy moves out of range.
Nuorempi moves out of range of the strikes.

Nuorempi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nuorempi trying to control the pace.

Nuorempi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Skoromniy sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skoromniy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nuorempi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Nuorempi controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skoromniy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nuorempi wants to take Skoromniy's back here but Skoromniy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Nuorempi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skoromniy is in all sorts of trouble here.

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.
Nuorempi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuorempi is looking to work his way around to Skoromniy's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Nuorempi controlling the pace for now.
Nuorempi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nuorempi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Nuorempi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Skoromniy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Skoromniy shrugs it off.
Nuorempi content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nuorempi wants to finish this one by submission but Skoromniy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skoromniy 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.
Nuorempi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nuorempi controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skoromniy stops Nuorempi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

Nuorempi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Skoromniy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Skoromniy and Nuorempi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Skoromniy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skoromniy tries to get out of the position.
Nuorempi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Skoromniy's legs.
Skoromniy is trying to escape the position but Nuorempi is controlling the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Skoromniy is looking for a sweep.
Nuorempi taking a breather here.
Skoromniy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nuorempi on the ground.
Skoromniy is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Nuorempi stalls from top position.
Nuorempi tries to move to mount but Skoromniy blocks the move with his legs.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Skoromniy drives through and clinches with Nuorempi against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi letting Skoromniy take a breather here.
A right hand to the body from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Skoromniy stalling in the clinch but Nuorempi improves position.
Nuorempi leaning against his opponent.
Nuorempi lands with a right to the head.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi lands a body punch.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Skoromniy controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nuorempi lands a nice shot to the body.
Skoromniy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skoromniy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nuorempi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Skoromniy looking to stall.
Suutari Nuorempi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nuorempi pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skoromniy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nuorempi up against the cage.
Skoromniy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi lands with a right to the head.
Skoromniy tries to stall but Nuorempi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy being controlled against the cage.
Skoromniy tries to stall but Nuorempi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skoromniy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
Nuorempi scores with a hook to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Skoromniy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Skoromniy controls the action.
Skoromniy lands with a light punch inside.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi is leaning against Skoromniy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
A shot in the inside from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuorempi's elbow.
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Skoromniy controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skoromniy.
Nuorempi misses with a body punch.
Skoromniy working aggressively here.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nuorempi lands with a right to the head.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skoromniy is struggling to control the position.
Nuorempi scores with a shoulder strike.
Nuorempi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skoromniy backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suutari Nuorempi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Skoromniy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Skoromniy throws a hook but Nuorempi blocks it.
Nuorempi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nuorempi digs a good hook to Skoromniy's body.
Skoromniy throws a jab when Nuorempi was well out of range.
Nuorempi misses with a hook to the body
and Skoromniy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skoromniy lands a nice shot that snaps Nuorempi's head back.
Nuorempi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skoromniy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skoromniy throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skoromniy swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Skoromniy rushes Nuorempi and presses him up against the cage.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Skoromniy controls his hands.
Good body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuorempi has a couple of punches blocked by Skoromniy.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nuorempi tries to work over Skoromniy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skoromniy.
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skoromniy wants to get back to striking at distance but Nuorempi won't allow it.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skoromniy is defending well.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow.
Nuorempi misses with a body punch.
Skoromniy throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
Skoromniy blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy looking to slow down the pace here.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skoromniy blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy has a couple of punches blocked by Nuorempi.
Skoromniy has a couple of punches blocked by Nuorempi.
Skoromniy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nuorempi pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Skoromniy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Skoromniy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skoromniy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Nuorempi is pushing Skoromniy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nuorempi tries to work over Skoromniy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
A short right from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nuorempi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Skoromniy fails to land.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi throws a punch but it's blocked by Skoromniy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi has Skoromniy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skoromniy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Skoromniy lands a shoulder strike.
Nuorempi blocks a body shot from Skoromniy.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi controlling the action here for a moment.
Nuorempi tries to throw a body punch but Skoromniy avoids it by throwing Nuorempi back against the cage.
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nuorempi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi has Skoromniy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skoromniy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Igor Skoromniy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suutari Nuorempi.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Skoromniy misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nuorempi tries a body shot but Skoromniy blocks it.
Nuorempi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skoromniy is pushing Nuorempi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nuorempi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skoromniy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Skoromniy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi tries to work over Skoromniy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
Nuorempi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skoromniy or not.
Nuorempi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Skoromniy blocks an uppercut.
Nuorempi looking for a takedown.
Skoromniy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Skoromniy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skoromniy swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi wants a takedown but no success here.
Skoromniy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Skoromniy taking a breather.
Skoromniy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuorempi pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi is working Skoromniy over against the cage.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy misses with a body punch.
Nuorempi presses Skoromniy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuorempi avoiding damage.
Nuorempi just leaning against Skoromniy, taking a breather.
Nuorempi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skoromniy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi stalling in the clinch.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Skoromniy throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
Skoromniy tries to stall but Nuorempi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nuorempi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Skoromniy misses with the head strike.
Skoromniy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Skoromniy throws a head punch that misses.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Skoromniy controls his hands.
Skoromniy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skoromniy lands with a right to the head.
Nuorempi lands a nice uppercut.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Skoromniy trying to control the position but instead, Nuorempi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Skoromniy into the cage.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands a hook that snaps the head of Skoromniy backwards.
Nuorempi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skoromniy is pressed up against the cage. Nuorempi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skoromniy down to the mat. Skoromniy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nuorempi fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuorempi throws a hook but Skoromniy avoids it easily.
Skoromniy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skoromniy ducks under a wild hook from Nuorempi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suutari Nuorempi really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nuorempi misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Skoromniy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nuorempi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skoromniy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Suutari Nuorempi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nuorempi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skoromniy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nuorempi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nuorempi. Skoromniy does a little dance to reset his feet.

Nuorempi rushes Skoromniy and presses him up against the cage.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
Nuorempi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Skoromniy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Skoromniy misses with some punches.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skoromniy throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nuorempi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skoromniy.
Skoromniy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nuorempi misses with a hook to the ribs.

Nuorempi has hold of one of Skoromniy's legs. Skoromniy is fighting the takedown attempt but Nuorempi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nuorempi postures up.
Nuorempi tries to free his leg and advance position but Skoromniy is retaining full guard.
Nuorempi advances to half guard.
Nuorempi wants to free his trapped foot but Skoromniy is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Skoromniy is trying to maintain the position but Nuorempi is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Nuorempi 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nuorempi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skoromniy.

Skoromniy moves into the clinch.
Nuorempi scores with a hook to the body.
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Skoromniy controls the action.

That's four 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.
Nuorempi works on Skoromniy's body with a couple of short punches.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Nuorempi on the inside.
Skoromniy tries to stall but Nuorempi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skoromniy misses with the head strike.

Nuorempi has clasped his hands together around Skoromniy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Nuorempi has hold of Skoromniy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Skoromniy seems comfortable defending it but Nuorempi has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Skoromniy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Skoromniy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Nuorempi couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Suutari Nuorempi!
Suutari Nuorempi is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Suutari Nuorempi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.