PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauri Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seymour Subs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Nyrkki
vs
Subs

188 cm
22
217 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

185 cm
25
215 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Nyrkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Seymour Subs!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyrkki thows a body shot but no joy.
Subs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nyrkki throws out the jab.
Nyrkki takes a swing at Subs's ribcage but misses.
Nyrkki throws a right hand that Subs ducks under and follows up with a left that Subs also avoids with ease.
Subs defending well as Nyrkki loads up on a big left hand.
Nyrkki misses with a body kick.
Subs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nyrkki throws a body kick that misses.
Subs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Nyrkki misses.
Nyrkki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Subs manages to avoid it.
Nyrkki misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mauri Nyrkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Subs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nyrkki.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nyrkki.

It looks like Seymour Subs has been cut.
Subs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Subs fails with a takedown attempt.
Nyrkki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nyrkki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Subs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nyrkki misses with a wild combination.
Nyrkki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Subs moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki throws a series of punches but Subs moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Nyrkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nyrkki digs a good body shot into Subs's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Nyrkki.
Subs moves out of range of the strikes.
Nyrkki just misses with a punch to the body.

Subs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nyrkki's half guard.
Subs is thwarting Nyrkki's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki is refusing to be controlled, as Subs sits in half guard.
Subs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nyrkki kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nyrkki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Subs on the ground.

Subs seems to be looking for submissions.
Nyrkki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Subs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Subs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nyrkki tries to roll over but Subs keeps him under control.
Nyrkki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nyrkki tries to get out of the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Subs keeps the fight on the outside.
Nyrkki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

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.
Nyrkki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Subs backs up against the cage.
Subs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki throws a series of punches but Subs avoids them all with ease.
Nyrkki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Subs on the side of the head.
Nyrkki throws the left hand but Subs avoids the punch easily.

Subs shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nyrkki napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Subs is trying to get an arm triangle but Nyrkki is defending well.
Nyrkki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Subs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Subs works to advance to full mount. Nyrkki defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauri Nyrkki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seymour Subs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Subs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nyrkki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nyrkki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Subs was well out of range. Poor timing from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki connects with a crisp jab.

That has opened up Seymour Subs's cut even more.
Subs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Subs takes one on the button.
Nyrkki throws a series of punches but Subs avoids them all with ease.
Mauri Nyrkki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nyrkki lands the left hand.
Nyrkki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nyrkki throws a hook but Subs blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Subs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nyrkki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nyrkki scores with a one two! Subs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

The cut above Seymour Subs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Subs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Subs.
Nyrkki is not content to let Subs control the position.
Nyrkki is trying to control Subs's posture but Subs avoids it.
Subs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Subs scores with punches from side control.
Nyrkki avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Subs.

Subs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subs slows the pace down.
Subs wants to control but Nyrkki is keeping him busy.

Subs is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nyrkki has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Subs tries to advance to mount but Nyrkki denies him.
Subs wants to control but Nyrkki is keeping him busy.
Nyrkki prevents Subs from moving into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nyrkki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Subs's best efforts.
Nyrkki tries to roll over but Subs keeps him under control.
Nyrkki trying to control but Subs postures up.

Subs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nyrkki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Subs.
Subs is thwarting Nyrkki's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Subs wants to work for an arm triangle but Nyrkki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Subs is thwarting Nyrkki's attempts to control the position.
Subs is looking to take a break and control but Nyrkki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Subs throwing shots but Nyrkki is blocking nicely.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nyrkki misses with a few strikes there.
Nyrkki throws a right and a left that Subs avoids nicely.
Nyrkki throws a right hand that Subs ducks under and follows up with a left that Subs also avoids with ease.
Nyrkki tries to clinch there but Subs circles away.
Nyrkki misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauri Nyrkki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seymour Subs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Subs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Subs blocks the body kick.
Nyrkki swings for the body but Subs moves out of range.
Nyrkki misses the shot to the body.

Subs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Subs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subs looking to finish Nyrkki with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nyrkki!

Subs jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nyrkki manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Subs trying to control the position but Nyrkki is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Subs is controlling him well.
Subs wants to take a breather but Nyrkki manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Subs.
Nyrkki keeping moving, preventing Subs from controlling successfully.

Nyrkki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Subs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Subs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Nyrkki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two 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.
Subs swats away the attempt to clinch by Nyrkki.
Nyrkki fails to land with a series of punches.

Subs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Subs showed some decent athleticism there.
Nyrkki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nyrkki is looking to control Subs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nyrkki avoid being mounted?
Subs is looking to take a break and control but Nyrkki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nyrkki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subs trying to control from half guard but Nyrkki is working away.

Subs is trying to work for a kimura but Nyrkki is defending well.
Nyrkki is not content to let Subs control the position.
Mauri Nyrkki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nyrkki tries to kick Subs off but Subs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nyrkki is looking for a sweep. Subs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nyrkki wants to get back to his feet.

That's four 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Subs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nyrkki jabs at Subs's body.
Subs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Subs moves away.
Nyrkki misses with a wild combination.
Subs shoots for a double leg takedown but Nyrkki sprawls well. He's pushed Subs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Seymour Subs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nyrkki wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seymour Subs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nyrkki 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauri Nyrkki!