PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sakari Nurmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twelf Thermandin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmi comes to the ring accompanied by Turisas -Take the day!. Thermandin has chosen Prelude 12 by Styx as his entrance music. 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.

Nurmi
vs
Thermandin

176 cm
26
172 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

180 cm
24
175 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakari Nurmi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Twelf Thermandin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmi misses with a hook. Thermandin ducked under it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Thermandin blocks the low kick.
Nurmi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thermandin counters with a nice leg kick.
Nurmi fails with a takedown attempt.
Thermandin moves out of range of the body kick from Nurmi.
Nurmi checks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Nurmi misses.
Nurmi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Thermandin takes the fight into the clinch.
Nurmi can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sakari Nurmi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thermandin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurmi goes for a takedown attempt but Thermandin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thermandin gets tackled into the ropes by Nurmi. Nurmi maintains the clinch.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thermandin tries to land knees in the clinch but Nurmi avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thermandin.
A nice left hand lands by Thermandin.
Thermandin misses with the head strike.
Nurmi blocks an uppercut.
Thermandin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmi's elbow.
Thermandin tries a knee to the head but Nurmi blocks it.
Thermandin misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmi controls his hands.
Nurmi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thermandin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thermandin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nurmi's face.

It looks like Sakari Nurmi has been cut.
Thermandin connects with a knee to the head.
Thermandin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thermandin misses with a hook from the clinch.

Nurmi manages to break the clinch.
Nurmi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thermandin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurmi somewhat.
Nurmi shoots in for a takedown but Thermandin shows good takedown defense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thermandin looks to land a left hand but Nurmi moved out of range nicely.

Nurmi rushes Thermandin and presses him up against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin lands a knee to the body.
Nurmi is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thermandin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nurmi blocks it with crossed arms.
Thermandin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thermandin misses with a knee to the head.
Thermandin with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Nurmi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thermandin has his hands clasped together around Nurmi's back. He's all about the action.
Nurmi is keen to just control but Thermandin is a slippery customer.
Thermandin tries to get to full guard but Nurmi has control of the leg.
Thermandin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thermandin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin working a defensive guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmi trying to move into half guard but instead Thermandin has managed to sweep!
Nurmi keeping moving, preventing Thermandin from controlling successfully.
Nurmi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thermandin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nurmi lands with a punch from half guard.
Thermandin is looking for a sweep. Nurmi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thermandin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twelf Thermandin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sakari Nurmi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Nurmi throws a looping overhand right but Thermandin ducks down to avoid it.
Sakari Nurmi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmi misses with a double jab
and Thermandin counters with a nice body kick.

Nurmi moves into the clinch successfully.
Thermandin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nurmi backwards.
Thermandin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nurmi backwards.
Thermandin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thermandin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thermandin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermandin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nurmi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thermandin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nurmi wants to break free but Thermandin has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Thermandin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmi.
Thermandin misses with a knee strike.
Nurmi is looking to control Thermandin's arms but Thermandin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nurmi has his back to the ropes.
Thermandin misses with a knee strike.
Thermandin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurmi can't get the takedown.
Nurmi avoiding damage as Thermandin throws knees to the body.
Nurmi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nurmi has Thermandin pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Thermandin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sakari Nurmi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin working Nurmi over with knees to the body.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thermandin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thermandin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nurmi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thermandin is defending well.
Nurmi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thermandin is defending well.
Thermandin scores with a shoulder strike.
Thermandin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nurmi blocks it with crossed arms.
Nurmi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thermandin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nurmi misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi can't break the clinch.
Nurmi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thermandin prevents it.
Thermandin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thermandin throws a head punch that misses.
Nurmi is trying to break free.
Thermandin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nurmi.
Thermandin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thermandin tries a knee to the head but Nurmi blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin lands with a light punch inside.
Nurmi is trying to pull guard but Thermandin turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Thermandin misses with a knee to the head.
Thermandin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the head but Nurmi blocks with his arms.
Thermandin scores with a hook to the body.
Thermandin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nurmi blocks it with crossed arms.
Nurmi jumps guard but Thermandin stands there with Nurmi around his waist. Nurmi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thermandin missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twelf Thermandin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sakari Nurmi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nurmi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thermandin missing with knees to the body.
Thermandin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Nurmi on the inside.
Nurmi is trying to pull guard but Thermandin has him pressed against the ropes.
Thermandin has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmi.
Nurmi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Thermandin misses with a knee strike.
Thermandin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Thermandin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nurmi avoids it.
Nurmi wants to break free but Thermandin has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thermandin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sakari Nurmi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thermandin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nurmi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thermandin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurmi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thermandin is defending well.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the head but Nurmi blocks with his arms.
Thermandin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thermandin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thermandin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Twelf Thermandin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nurmi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thermandin leaves Nurmi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thermandin stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Nurmi or perhaps it was just good defense by Thermandin which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thermandin misses with a head kick.
Thermandin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nurmi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thermandin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thermandin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nurmi fails with the takedown.
Nurmi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thermandin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nurmi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thermandin counters with a body kick.
Thermandin cracks Nurmi with a good jab.
Sakari Nurmi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmi thows a leg kick but Thermandin checks it
and Thermandin counters with a leg kick.
Nurmi shoots in looking for a takedown. Thermandin tries to sprawl out of it but Nurmi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Thermandin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nurmi shoots in but Thermandin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thermandin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurmi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nurmi throws a lazy head kick
and Thermandin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Twelf Thermandin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Thermandin. No joy for Nurmi on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nurmi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good leg kick by Thermandin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thermandin throws a leg kick which misses Nurmi's front leg but catches the back leg as Nurmi tries to avoid it.
Thermandin lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thermandin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thermandin connects with a looping right hand.
Thermandin connects with an inside leg kick.
Thermandin cracks the inside of Nurmi's front leg.
Nurmi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thermandin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thermandin.

Thermandin takes the fight into the clinch.
Sakari Nurmi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thermandin misses with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Twelf Thermandin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thermandin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twelf Thermandin!
Twelf Thermandin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.