PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Tyminski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taalasmaa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jore Marjaranta - Tunteisiin. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Tyminski
vs
Taalasmaa

179 cm
24
194 lbs
16 - 4 - 1

184 cm
30
194 lbs
23 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Lukasz Tyminski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Taalasmaa.
Tyminski throws a looping overhand right but Taalasmaa ducks down to avoid it.
Tyminski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tyminski throws a jab but it's blocked by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyminski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taalasmaa checks it well.
Taalasmaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taalasmaa works the jab nicely.
Tyminski throws a nice looking combination but Taalasmaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyminski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taalasmaa momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taalasmaa. Tyminski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taalasmaa loads up on a big right hand but Tyminski slips the punch.
Taalasmaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa ducks under a wild hook from Tyminski.
Tyminski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa scores with the left hand. Tyminski knows he should have avoided that one.
Taalasmaa misses with a wild body shot.
Taalasmaa takes a swing at Tyminski's ribcage but misses.
Tyminski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taalasmaa.
Tyminski misses with a looping right.
Taalasmaa scores with the left hand. Tyminski knows he should have avoided that one.

Tyminski darts in and clinches Taalasmaa up against the cage.
Taalasmaa blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyminski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyminski prevents a body shot from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyminski misses with an elbow strike.
Tyminski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taalasmaa blocks an elbow strike from Tyminski.
Tyminski prevents a body shot from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taalasmaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyminski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taalasmaa's elbow.
Tyminski lands a nice shot to the body.
Taalasmaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyminski scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyminski blocking some punches.
Tyminski lands with a short punch from the clinch.

It looks like Kari Taalasmaa has been cut.
Tyminski effectively controlling the action here.
Taalasmaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyminski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taalasmaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyminski's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa misses with some punches.
Tyminski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taalasmaa's elbow.
Taalasmaa misses with a body punch.
Tyminski lands a damaging elbow.
Taalasmaa avoids a wild elbow strike from Tyminski.
Tyminski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa tries to throw a body punch but Tyminski avoids it by throwing Taalasmaa back against the cage.
Tyminski blocks a body shot from Taalasmaa.
Tyminski tries a body shot but Taalasmaa blocks it.
A short right from Taalasmaa on the inside.
Taalasmaa throws a head punch that misses.
Tyminski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyminski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taalasmaa backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taalasmaa tries to work over Tyminski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyminski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taalasmaa works on Tyminski's body with a couple of short punches.
Tyminski misses with an elbow strike.
Taalasmaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyminski or not.
Tyminski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tyminski prevents a body shot from Taalasmaa.
A head punch on the inside from Tyminski fails to land.
Tyminski throws a head punch that misses.
Tyminski stalling in the clinch but Taalasmaa improves position.
Tyminski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyminski scores with a shoulder strike.
Taalasmaa tries a body shot but Tyminski blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa pushes Tyminski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taalasmaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kari Taalasmaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kari Taalasmaa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Taalasmaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tyminski in his tracks.
Tyminski throws a jab but it's blocked by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa throws a body punch but Tyminski moves out of range.
Tyminski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tyminski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tyminski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taalasmaa.
Tyminski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyminski.
Taalasmaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyminski looks to land a right hand but Taalasmaa moved out of range.
Tyminski sizes up Taalasmaa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taalasmaa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyminski looks to land a right hand but Taalasmaa moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Taalasmaa.
Tyminski misses with an uppercut.
Tyminski throws a hook but Taalasmaa blocks it.
Tyminski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyminski throws an overhand right that lands on Taalasmaa's shoulder, as Taalasmaa tries to avoid the shot.
Taalasmaa lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Taalasmaa misses.
Nice defenses there by Tyminski.
Tyminski slips a straight right by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyminski.
Tyminski takes a swing at Taalasmaa's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyminski throws a hook but Taalasmaa blocks it.
A punch combination from Taalasmaa misses.
A shot to the liver by Taalasmaa. Beautiful body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Taalasmaa blocks the leg kick.
Taalasmaa connects with a looping right hand.
Tyminski misses with a looping right.
Taalasmaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyminski was well out of range. Poor timing from Taalasmaa.
Tyminski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tyminski connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tyminski gets caught napping as Taalasmaa dives in and scores a takedown. Tyminski manages to retain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taalasmaa stopping the sweep attempt from Tyminski.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyminski is working hard here to advance position.
Taalasmaa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyminski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taalasmaa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tyminski's guard.
Taalasmaa trying to mount his opponent but Tyminski defends it.
Tyminski trying to control but Taalasmaa postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tyminski reverses the position - he's now on top in Taalasmaa's guard.
Taalasmaa pulls Tyminski in close to prevent any damage.
Taalasmaa looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Taalasmaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kari Taalasmaa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tyminski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taalasmaa.
Tyminski misses with a jab to the body
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice body shot.

Tyminski clinches up against the cage.
Taalasmaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyminski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tyminski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taalasmaa's elbow.
Taalasmaa working aggressively here.
Taalasmaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taalasmaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyminski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taalasmaa blocking some punches.
Taalasmaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taalasmaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taalasmaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyminski can't find room to land a body shot as Taalasmaa controls the action.
Tyminski working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lukasz Tyminski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taalasmaa prevents a body shot from Tyminski.
A shot in the inside from Tyminski.
Taalasmaa tries to pull guard but Tyminski won't allow it.
Taalasmaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyminski backwards.
Tyminski blocking some punches.
Taalasmaa dodges an elbow strike from Tyminski.
Tyminski scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyminski throws a head punch that misses.
Taalasmaa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taalasmaa.
A short right from Tyminski on the inside.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyminski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyminski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taalasmaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taalasmaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyminski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Taalasmaa pushes Tyminski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Tyminski.
Taalasmaa misses with a punch to the body.

Tyminski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taalasmaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyminski.
Taalasmaa throws out a loose jab but Tyminski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taalasmaa throws a series of punches but Tyminski avoids them all with ease.
Tyminski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taalasmaa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kari Taalasmaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taalasmaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyminski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa slips a jab and a cross from Tyminski.
A punch lands to the side of Taalasmaa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taalasmaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyminski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyminski misses with a straight left.
Taalasmaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taalasmaa lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Taalasmaa misses.
Taalasmaa lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyminski off the cage and back into range.
Taalasmaa lands a jab to the head.
Taalasmaa throws a hook but Tyminski avoids it easily.
Taalasmaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyminski circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa scores with a hook.
Tyminski throws a body punch but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
A slow jab from Taalasmaa misses its intended target.
Taalasmaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyminski counters with a series of strikes. Taalasmaa will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab from Taalasmaa misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taalasmaa missing with a left hand there. Tyminski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyminski scores with a jab to the body.
Taalasmaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taalasmaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kari Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taalasmaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tyminski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kari Taalasmaa just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Kari Taalasmaa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Taalasmaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyminski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taalasmaa misses the jab.
Taalasmaa misses with a shot to the body
and Tyminski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taalasmaa slips under a jab from Tyminski.
Taalasmaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taalasmaa throws a body punch but Tyminski moves out of range.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taalasmaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taalasmaa 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.
Taalasmaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyminski avoids the body shot from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyminski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taalasmaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Tyminski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taalasmaa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tyminski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Tyminski. That snapped Taalasmaa's head back.
Taalasmaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Tyminski.
Tyminski moves out of range as Taalasmaa strikes.
Taalasmaa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyminski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taalasmaa.

Tyminski has closed the distance and engaged Taalasmaa in a clinch.
Taalasmaa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tyminski smiles and moves away.
Taalasmaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyminski throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taalasmaa.
Tyminski throws a leg kick that misses.
Lukasz Tyminski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taalasmaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyminski misses with a hook. Taalasmaa ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyminski was well out of range. Poor timing from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tyminski's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyminski. Taalasmaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyminski thuds his right hand into Taalasmaa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook.
Taalasmaa cracks Tyminski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Taalasmaa throws a hook but Tyminski avoids it easily.
Tyminski misses with a looping right.
Taalasmaa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lukasz Tyminski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa scores with a nice strike.
Tyminski scores with a nice strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tyminski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taalasmaa connects with the punch.
Tyminski misses with a looping left.
Taalasmaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taalasmaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyminski throws out the jab.
Taalasmaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taalasmaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyminski was well out of range. Poor timing from Taalasmaa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd cheers as Taalasmaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tyminski doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Taalasmaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tyminski counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Taalasmaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kari Taalasmaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kari Taalasmaa'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!

Taalasmaa feints a jab promting Tyminski to slip. Taalasmaa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tyminski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Taalasmaa lands a nice looking body kick.
Taalasmaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyminski circles away quickly and effectively.
Taalasmaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyminski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown but Tyminski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Tyminski moves into the clinch.
Tyminski lands a right hand.
Taalasmaa misses with a body punch.
Tyminski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyminski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyminski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tyminski misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taalasmaa misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyminski.
Taalasmaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyminski controls his hands.
Tyminski stalls.
Tyminski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyminski is trying to maintain a safe position but Taalasmaa gets an underhook and turns Tyminski into the cage.
Taalasmaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyminski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Tyminski.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tyminski working aggressively here.
Tyminski prevents a body shot from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyminski backwards.
Lukasz Tyminski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyminski tries to land knees in the clinch but Taalasmaa avoids the damage to the body.
Tyminski working aggressively here.
Taalasmaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Tyminski misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyminski is trying to maintain a safe position but Taalasmaa gets an underhook and turns Tyminski into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taalasmaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyminski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyminski tries to stall but Taalasmaa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa can't find room to land a body shot as Tyminski controls the action.
Taalasmaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tyminskis head.
Tyminski misses with the head strike.
Tyminski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyminski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taalasmaa backwards.
A short left from Taalasmaa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyminski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyminski.
Tyminski working aggressively here.
Kari Taalasmaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taalasmaa misses with a punch to the body.
Tyminski has a couple of punches blocked by Taalasmaa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa blocks a body shot from Tyminski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taalasmaa.
A head punch on the inside from Tyminski fails to land.
Tyminski has a couple of punches blocked by Taalasmaa.
Nice body punch from Taalasmaa - that landed with a thud.
Tyminski lands a hook that snaps the head of Taalasmaa backwards.
Tyminski prevents a body shot from Taalasmaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyminski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taalasmaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyminski struggles to land a body shot inside as Taalasmaa controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taalasmaa.
A shot in the inside from Tyminski.
Tyminski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taalasmaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyminski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Taalasmaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taalasmaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyminski backwards.
Taalasmaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyminski controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taalasmaa lands a shoulder strike.

Tyminski is rocked!

Taalasmaa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Oh Tyminski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taalasmaa managing to control the position.
Taalasmaa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tyminski!
Tyminski can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lukasz Tyminski.
I think Taalasmaa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kari Taalasmaa! Kari Taalasmaa retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Kari Taalasmaa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.