PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uki Rini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Tsoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsoi has chosen Evol Intent - Brocken Sword as his entrance music. Daniel Tsoi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rini
vs
Tsoi

220 cm
26
265 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

186 cm
24
254 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uki Rini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Tsoi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rini stuns Tsoi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rini swings for the body but Tsoi moves out of range.
Tsoi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tsoi somewhat.
Daniel Tsoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsoi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rini but Rini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tsoi is defended easily by Rini.
Uki Rini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Tsoi.
Tsoi tries for a takedown but Rini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tsoi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tsoi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rini pinned against the cage. Rini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tsoi looks for a takedown but Rini sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoi ducks right into an uppercut from Rini.
Rini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsoi.
Rini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rini wants it to stay on the feet.
Tsoi shoots in for a takedown but Rini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tsoi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rini lands a nice hook to Tsoi's body. Tsoi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uki Rini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsoi looks gassed!
Tsoi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rini throws a shot to the body.
Tsoi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Rini lands.
Rini cracks Tsoi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tsoi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tsoi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rini finds it's way round the side to connect with Tsoi's head.
Tsoi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rini circles away.
Tsoi needs to keep his hands up - Rini had a free shot at his head there.
Rini scores with a hook to the body. Tsoi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rini scores with a jab.
Rini catches Tsoi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rini lands with a good body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rini digs a good hook to Tsoi's body.
Rini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsoi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tsoi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rini digs a good hook to Tsoi's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rini scores with the left hand. Tsoi knows he should have avoided that one.
Rini pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tsoi back to the cage. Rini follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rini lands a nice looking body shot.
Rini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tsoi.
Rini lands a nice hook to Tsoi's body. Tsoi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rini lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsoi off the cage and back into rage.
Rini misses with a body shot.
Rini lands with a nice body punch.
Rini sizes up Tsoi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rini is looking to wear down Tsoi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rini cracks Tsoi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rini scores with a hook to the body. Tsoi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot by Rini.
Rini is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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Rini lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tsoi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rini jabs at Tsoi's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tsoi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rini throws a shot to the body.
Rini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsoi can do to turn this around?
Rini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rini scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Tsoi takes one on the button.
Tsoi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rini connects with a body shot.
Rini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tsoi is breathing heavily.
Rini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rini jabs at Tsoi's body.
Tsoi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tsoi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rini throws a shot to the body.
Tsoi takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the liver by Rini. Beautiful body shot.
Rini lands a jab.
Rini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tsoi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rini is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tsoi.
Rini connects with a looping right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rini thuds a left hand into Tsoi's body.
Tsoi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tsoi.
Rini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rini misses with a double jab.
Rini thows a body shot but no joy.
Tsoi moves forwards but Rini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rini misses with a body shot.
Uki Rini is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsoi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsoi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rini circles away.
Uki Rini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Tsoi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rini scores with a jab to the head.
Rini lands a nice shot that snaps Tsoi's head back.
Tsoi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rini thows a body shot but no joy.
Rini lands with a right hand.
Rini stuffs the takedown attempt from Tsoi. Tsoi gets slowly back to his feet.
Rini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rini scores with a nice strike.
Tsoi misses with a looping right.
Rini connects with a crisp jab.
Rini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rini connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tsoi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tsoi looks for a takedown but Rini sprawls well.
Rini stuns Tsoi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tsoi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tsoi tries to move into range but Rini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tsoi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rini punishes Tsoi's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rini jabs Tsoi right on the nose. Tsoi blinks but takes it well.
Rini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tsoi shoots in looking for a takedown. Rini tries to sprawl out of it but Tsoi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tsoi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rini has got the better of the exchanges.
Tsoi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tsoi shoots for a double leg takedown but Rini sprawls well. He's pushed Tsoi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rini tests Tsoi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tsoi's head backwards.
Tsoi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rini swivels and escapes.
Uki Rini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Tsoi.
Rini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rini lands the left hand.
Tsoi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rini ducks under a wild hook from Tsoi.
Rini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tsoi.
Rini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tsoi misses with an uppercut. Rini saw that one coming.
Tsoi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tsoi.
Rini leaves Tsoi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rini with a nice cross.
Tsoi moves forwards but Rini connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Rini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rini.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rini cracks a nice hook into Tsoi's ribs.
Rini throws a series of strikes that have Tsoi backpedaling.
Rini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tsoi's hands.
Rini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good shot there by Rini.
Tsoi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rini throws a shot to the body.
Tsoi takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Rini.
Rini scores with a hook to the body. Tsoi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rini lands a nice looking body shot.
Rini lands a glancing blow to the side of Tsoi's head.
Rini lands a body shot.
Rini lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsoi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tsoi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tsoi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donk. Rini catches Tsoi right on the button with a cross.
Tsoi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rini, as that shot connected.
Rini lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rini jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rini moves out of range as Tsoi strikes.
Rini lands with a right hand.
Tsoi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rini defends it nicely.
Rini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uki Rini clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A left lands for Rini.
Rini misses the shot to the body.
Rini lands a glancing blow to the side of Tsoi's head.
Tsoi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tsoi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tsoi avoids the body shot from Rini.
Rini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tsoi.
Tsoi tries for a takedown but Rini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rini scores with a three punch combo!
Tsoi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tsoi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tsoi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Tsoi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tsoi is working for a kimura but Rini is defending it quite comfortably.
Rini is controlling Tsoi's trapped leg to prevent Tsoi from advancing to side control.

Tsoi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rini sees it coming and defends easily.
Rini desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Tsoi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rini trying to control but Tsoi postures up.

Tsoi is trying to work for a kimura but Rini is defending well.

Tsoi is trying to work for a kimura but Rini is defending well.
Rini looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rini kicks Tsoi off and gets back to his feet.
Tsoi fails to land the takedown.
Uki Rini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Tsoi.
Rini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsoi manages to avoid it.
Tsoi shoots in for a takedown but Rini shows good takedown defense.
Tsoi closes the distance and clinches up with Rini, looking for a takedown. Tsoi pushes Rini against the cage but Rini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rini throws a series of punches but Tsoi avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsoi misses the target.

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.
Rini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Tsoi or perhaps it was just good defense by Rini which made him look bad.
Tsoi misses with a takedown attempt - Rini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsoi moves away.
Tsoi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rini lands a slapping body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Rini as he connects with a hook.
Rini lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rini throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uki Rini had his way with Daniel Tsoi in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Good standup being displayed there by Rini as he connects with a hook.
Tsoi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tsoi tries for a takedown but Rini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tsoi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rini pinned against the cage. Rini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Uki Rini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Tsoi.
Nice cross by Rini.
Tsoi dives in and grabs Rini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rini pushes down on Tsoi's head and hops out.
Rini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tsoi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rini scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tsoi in his tracks.
Rini scores with a body shot.
Rini works Tsoi's body with a nice hook.
Rini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rini scores with a hook.
Rini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rini scores with a body shot.
Rini works Tsoi's body with a nice hook.
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!
Rini cracks a nice hook into Tsoi's ribs.
Rini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tsoi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tsoi on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rini connects with a crisp jab.
Rini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tsoi's hands.
Nice body punch from Rini.

Rini lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Tsoi sprawling to the canvas. Rini follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Tsoi hang on?

Tsoi is rocked!
Tsoi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rini.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rini in particular looking to stall.
Tsoi taking some punishment here, with Rini in his half guard.

Tsoi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Rini stands up from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rini digs a good hook to Tsoi's body.
Tsoi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tsoi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rini lands with an overhand left.
Tsoi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot by Rini.
Rini digs a good hook to Tsoi's body.
Rini works Tsoi's body with a nice hook.
Rini lands a nice looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rini stuns Tsoi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rini lands a jab to Tsoi's midsection.
Rini lands a nice hook to Tsoi's body. Tsoi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rini connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rini.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rini.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daniel Tsoi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsoi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rini defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uki Rini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rini has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:41
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:41
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uki Rini!
Uki Rini retains his heavyweight title!