PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raimo Tikkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis International (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Travis International will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Tikkari
vs
International

172 cm
27
160 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

186 cm
22
170 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good chin

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raimo Tikkari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Travis International!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
International swinging wildly here.
Tikkari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tikkari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tikkari feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to International's calf.
A right-left combo lands from International.
Tikkari thows a body shot but no joy.
Tikkari moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tikkari thuds his right hand into International's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tikkari lands a straight punch to the body, keeping International at a distance.
International misses with a jab, cross combination.
International has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tikkari finds it's way round the side to connect with International's head.
Tikkari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
International takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
International blocks a leg kick.
Tikkari gets off balance looking for a body kick
and International counters with a three punch combo that has Tikkari backing up. Tikkari nods at International to acknowledge the strikes.

It looks like Raimo Tikkari has been cut.
Tikkari bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps International's head backwards.
International drops his hands momentarily and Tikkari takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
International fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tikkari manages to avoid it.
International avoids the body shot from Tikkari.

That's one minute gone in the round.
International throws a right hand that Tikkari ducks under and follows up with a left that Tikkari also avoids with ease.
A combination from International does no damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tikkari, right into the meat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tikkari.
A punch lands to the side of Tikkari 's head but he takes it in his stride.
International misses with a double jab.
Tikkari throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tikkari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tikkari, right into the meat.
Tikkari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but International manages to avoid it.
Raimo Tikkari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
International takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by Tikkari.
Tikkari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tikkari misses with a double jab.
Tikkari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tikkari tries a low kick but International avoids it.
Tikkari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from International.
Tikkari throws a good cross that connects.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari fakes the leg kick and cracks International in the body.
International looks gassed!
International takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tikkari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tikkari throws a nice inside leg kick.
International on the wrong end of a nice jab.
International on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tikkari feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to International's calf.
International chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tikkari can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tikkari lands a front kick.
Tikkari slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tikkari.
International chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tikkari can pounce on him.
International has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from International there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tikkari throws a front kick that sends International stumbling back into the cage.
Tikkari lands a nice shot to the body.
Tikkari misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tikkari throws a nice outside leg kick.
International has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tikkari.
Tikkari fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and International has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
International's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice cross by Tikkari.
Tikkari is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab, jab by Tikkari - just one landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tikkari.
Tikkari tries to clinch up.
Tikkari throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body punch from Tikkari.
Tikkari fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and International has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tikkari misses the shot to the body.
Tikkari lands a nice leg kick that just misses International's sensitive parts.
Donk. Tikkari catches International right on the button with a cross.
Tikkari changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tikkari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt International.
Tikkari throws a right and a left that both miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tikkari.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
International doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tikkari lands a head kick!
Tikkari scores with a leg kick.
International throws a sloppy body shot
and Tikkari counters with a two punch combo.
Tikkari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
International takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tikkari throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tikkari throws a series of strikes that have International backpedaling.
Tikkari connects with a leg kick. International looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
International avoids the body shot from Tikkari.
Tikkari is looking to wear down International with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tikkari lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tikkari scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. International doesn't seem bothered though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tikkari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on International. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Tikkari.
Tikkari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tikkari is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Tikkari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raimo Tikkari's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A good leg kick by Tikkari.
International misses the body punch
and Tikkari counters with a stiff right hand.
Tikkari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but International might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tikkari has got the better of the exchanges.
Tikkari attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tikkari delivers a nice body kick.
International stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tikkari.
Tikkari smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tikkari misses with a series of wild punches.
International takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tikkari throws a nice inside leg kick.

Tikkari instigates a clinch.

Tikkari manages to break the clinch.
International throws a looping overhand right but Tikkari ducks down to avoid it.
Tikkari scores with a jab.
A combination from Tikkari does no damage.
International is breathing heavily.
Tikkari connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Tikkari.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tikkari.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tikkari.
Tikkari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt International.
International takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Raimo Tikkari is winning the standup battle so far.
Tikkari fakes the leg kick and cracks International in the body.
Tikkari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
International misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Tikkari.
Tikkari lands a nice leg kick that just misses International's sensitive parts.
International has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tikkari.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tikkari.
International takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tikkari's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tikkari duly obliges.
Tikkari swinging wildly here.
Tikkari turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tikkari throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tikkari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tikkari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tikkari scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from International. Tikkari does a little dance to reset his feet.
International takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tikkari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tikkari swings for the body but International moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tikkari.
Tikkari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but International was well out of range. Poor timing from Tikkari.
Tikkari connects with a leg kick. International looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
No joy there for Tikkari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tikkari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that International can do to turn this around?
Tikkari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tikkari throws a right hand that International ducks under and follows up with a left that International also avoids with ease.
Raimo Tikkari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tikkari throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tikkari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tikkari shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. International eats them both and turns towards Tikkari to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for International, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tikkari thumps International with a low kick.
Tikkari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tikkari tries to land a front kick but International steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
International takes one to the chin there.
International circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tikkari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
International takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tikkari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tikkari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tikkari.
Tikkari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
International takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good shot there by Tikkari.
International has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tikkari.
International has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tikkari explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tikkari throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari stuns International with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tikkari lands a nice shot to the body.
Tikkari digs a good hook to International's body.
Tikkari throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tikkari cracks the inside of International's front leg.
Tikkari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
International takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
International takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tikkari throws a combination. International tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tikkari scores with a crisp jab that stopped International in his tracks.
Tikkari throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck International on the side of the head.
Tikkari thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tikkari connects with an inside leg kick.
Tikkari lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tikkari connects with a body shot.
Tikkari lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Tikkari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raimo Tikkari's cut.
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!

Tikkari thows a body shot but no joy.
Tikkari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt International.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tikkari.
Tikkari wants to clinch.
Tikkari cracks International with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tikkari lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tikkari jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
International throws a combination that misses
and Tikkari counters with a nice low kick that buckles International's knee momentarily.
International misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tikkari feints and then cracks International's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow International down.
Tikkari just misses with a punch to the body.
Tikkari connects with a solid leg kick.
Tikkari misses with the combination.
International takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tikkari swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkari scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. International doesn't seem bothered though.

Tikkari darts in and clinches International up against the cage.

Tikkari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tikkari feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to International's calf.
International misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tikkari. That's going to slow International down.
Tikkari jabs International right on the nose. International blinks but takes it well.
International displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tikkari throws out the jab.
Tikkari throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tikkari throws a sloppy head kick and International moves out of range easily.
Tikkari feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Internationals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tikkari throws a series of punches but International moves out of range.
International uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tikkari.
Tikkari misses with the combination.
Tikkari delivers a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari misses with a body kick.
International throws a right and a left that Tikkari avoids nicely.
Tikkari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from International.
Tikkari scores with a jab to the body.
International has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tikkari.
International on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tikkari. Tikkari obviously looking to wear him down.
Tikkari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tikkari scores with a leg kick.
Tikkari changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tikkari throws a nice looking combination but International bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for International, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tikkari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tikkari misses with a head kick.
Tikkari connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tikkari lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
International ducks under a wild hook from Tikkari.
Tikkari throws a head kick but International moves out of range.
Tikkari bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tikkari connects with a leg kick. International looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tikkari scoring well with a low kick there.
International throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tikkari will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tikkari is looking to slow International down with leg kicks.
Tikkari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tikkari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tikkari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
International looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tikkari feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to International's calf.
Tikkari lands a right hook to the body.
International stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tikkari.
International walks into a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Tikkari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tikkari scores with a leg kick.
Tikkari tries to clinch up.
Tikkari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Travis International has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tikkari throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tikkari fakes the leg kick and cracks International in the body.
Tikkari misses with a hook to the body
and International counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tikkari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
International misses with a few strikes there.
Tikkari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
International moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tikkari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tikkari scoring well with a low kick there.
Tikkari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raimo Tikkari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tikkari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt International.
Tikkari connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raimo Tikkari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tikkari 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimo Tikkari!