PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jyrska Velmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twelf Thermandin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velmu comes to the ring accompanied by Doctor Doctor by UFO. The crowd seem to be enjoying Thermandin's choice of entrance music: Prelude 12 by Styx. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Velmu
vs
Thermandin

177 cm
25
177 lbs
21 - 6 - 0

180 cm
22
175 lbs
11 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

TGC WEAR
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrska Velmu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Twelf Thermandin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thermandin loads up on a big right hand but Velmu slips the punch.
Thermandin throws a looping overhand right but Velmu ducks down to avoid it.
Thermandin throws a leg kick
and Velmu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Velmu misses with a hook
and Thermandin counters with a nice uppercut.
Jyrska Velmu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velmu.
Thermandin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velmu.
Thermandin connects with a solid leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Velmu there.
Thermandin throws a body kick that misses.
Thermandin throws a leg kick that is checked

and Velmu counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thermandin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Velmu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu misses with the ground and pound.
Velmu tries to move to mount but Thermandin blocks the move with his legs.
Velmu trying to control the action but Thermandin is working from the bottom.
Thermandin sneaks back into half guard.
Thermandin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Velmu.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thermandin is looking to control Velmu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thermandin avoid being mounted?
Velmu throws a strike but Thermandin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Velmu distracts Thermandin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu passes Thermandin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Velmu is looking to advance position but Thermandin won't allow it.
Velmu wants to take a breather but Thermandin is having none of it.
Velmu prevents Thermandin from improving his position.

Velmu is looking for a kimura but Thermandin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Velmu to get the leverage.
Thermandin tries to get to full guard but Velmu has control of the leg.
Velmu passes to full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velmu lands a big shot there that rocks Thermandin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Velmu throws some wild stikes that Thermandin manages to avoid easily.
Thermandin wants to control but Velmu is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Velmu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Velmu scoring with strikes but Thermandin is staying in there.
Velmu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thermandin?
Velmu throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velmu lands a big elbow.
Velmu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thermandin looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Velmu looking to ground and pound but Thermandin is blocking nicely.
Velmu prevents Thermandin from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Velmu has control of Thermandin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thermandin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Velmu lands a big shot there that rocks Thermandin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Velmu lands with some strikes.
Velmu cracks Thermandin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Velmu thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velmu misses with a head shot.
Velmu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thermandin is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jyrska Velmu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Thermandin walks into a stiff left hand from Velmu.
Velmu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thermandin circles away.
Velmu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thermandin looks to throw the jab but Velmu is out of range.
Thermandin throws a head kick that misses

and Velmu counters with a shoot takedown. Thermandin fights it but they end up in guard.
Velmu passes into half guard.
Thermandin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thermandin.
Thermandin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Velmu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermandin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Velmu throws an elbow that misses. Thermandin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Velmu's guard. Nice move by Thermandin!

Velmu has an active guard here but Thermandin has managed to pass into half guard.
Velmu is refusing to be controlled, as Thermandin sits in half guard.
Velmu trying to hold on to Thermandin's head to control him but Thermandin postures up.
Velmu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin stands and throws Velmu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Velmu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thermandin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Velmu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Velmu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Velmu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thermandin!
BOOM! Velmu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velmu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Velmu wants to control but instead Thermandin manages to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu wants to pass to mount but Thermandin is defending the position.
Velmu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Velmu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thermandin keeps working.
Velmu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thermandin wants to improve his position but Velmu is controlling well.
Velmu trying to pass the guard but Thermandin defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin keeping control of the position.
Thermandin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Velmu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Velmu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Velmu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Velmu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thermandin can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Velmu lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jyrska Velmu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Thermandin drives through and clinches with Velmu against the ropes.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the head but Velmu blocks with his arms.
Thermandin controlling the action here for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thermandin.
Thermandin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee calls for Thermandin to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thermandin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Velmu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thermandin throws a head kick that misses.
Velmu blocks a head kick by Thermandin.
Thermandin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Velmu to score with a decent uppercut.
Thermandin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Velmu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thermandin as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Velmu gets a double leg takedown into Thermandin's guard.
Velmu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Velmu forces his way into half guard.
Velmu thows a huge punch but Thermandin dodges it nicely.

Velmu wants to work for an arm triangle but Thermandin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Velmu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Velmu prevents Thermandin from improving his position.
Velmu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu wants to pass to mount but Thermandin is defending the position.
Velmu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Velmu lands a big shot there that rocks Thermandin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Velmu raining down shots from the mount!
Velmu throws some wild stikes that Thermandin manages to avoid easily.
Thermandin tries to lock up and control but Velmu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Velmu dominating with strikes here.

Velmu jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Thermandin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Thermandin and Velmu has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Velmu scores with punches from side control.
Thermandin is trying to improve his position.
Velmu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Thermandin taking a bit of punishment here - Velmu scoring with strikes.
Thermandin tries to buck Velmu off but Velmu is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ground and pound from Velmu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Velmu working the head with strikes.
An elbow from Velmu crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jyrska Velmu clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Velmu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thermandin's waist but Thermandin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Velmu off to one side.
Thermandin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Velmu as he connects with a hook.
Velmu looks for a takedown but Thermandin sprawls well.
Velmu cracks a nice hook into Thermandin's ribs.
Velmu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thermandin defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jyrska Velmu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velmu digs a good hook to Thermandin's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Velmu gets a double leg takedown into Thermandin's guard.
Thermandin keeping full guard, as Velmu tries to pass.
Velmu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Velmu trying to control but Thermandin is working from the bottom.
Velmu tries to free his leg and advance position but Thermandin is retaining full guard.
Velmu throwing strikes but missing.
Velmu chips away with some ground and pound.
Velmu looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin is trying to keep Velmu in close.
Velmu tries to free his leg and advance position but Thermandin is retaining full guard.
Velmu is working hard here to advance position.
Velmu wants to control from the top but Thermandin keeps moving.
Velmu postures up in Thermandin's guard and throws a big left but Thermandin blocks it.
Thermandin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Velmu passes Thermandin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thermandin.
Velmu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Velmu advances to mount.

Velmu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Thermandin turns into him and now he's in Velmu's guard.
Thermandin wants to control from the top but Velmu keeps moving.
Thermandin wants to pass the guard but Velmu is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velmu working a defensive guard here.

Velmu isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thermandin stacks Velmu on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Thermandin!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermandin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jyrska Velmu had his way with Twelf Thermandin in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Velmu shoots in but Thermandin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Velmu fails with the takedown
and Thermandin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Velmu's knee momentarily.
Velmu closes the distance and clinches up with Thermandin, looking for a takedown. Velmu pushes Thermandin against the ropes but Thermandin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jyrska Velmu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velmu shoots in looking for a takedown but Thermandin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Velmu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Velmu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Twelf Thermandin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Velmu blocks a leg kick.
Thermandin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velmu throws out the jab.
Thermandin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Velmu avoids the head kick by Thermandin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu shoots for a takedown but Thermandin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Velmu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Velmu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Velmu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Velmu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thermandin defends it nicely.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Thermandin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Velmu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thermandin missing with a left hand there. Velmu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Twelf Thermandin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Velmu shoots in and gets a takedown into Thermandin's guard.
Velmu trying to move into half guard but instead Thermandin has managed to sweep!
Velmu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jyrska Velmu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Velmu looking for a sweep. Not yet Velmu, not yet.
Thermandin trying to control the position from guard on top but Velmu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jyrska Velmu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermandin postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin preventing the sweep.
Thermandin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Velmu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thermandin manages to get himself to full guard.

Velmu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Velmu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Velmu looking to sit in guard and control but Thermandin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velmu looking for a sweep. Not yet Velmu, not yet.
Thermandin throws a big right hand that misses.
Velmu is trying to keep Thermandin in close.
Velmu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jyrska Velmu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Velmu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jyrska Velmu!
Jyrska Velmu retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Jyrska Velmu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.