PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Elastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Tornado CPW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elastinen comes to the cage accompanied by Cascada - Dangerous. Tornado CPW has chosen Warning! as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Elastinen
vs
Tornado CPW

160 cm
32
148 lbs
21 - 15 - 0

180 cm
29
143 lbs
18 - 7 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Elastinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyrone Tornado CPW!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elastinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Elastinen looking to score a takedown here. Tornado CPW is defending well but Elastinen drives through and ends up in Tornado CPW's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tornado CPW is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Elastinen is controlling him.
Tornado CPW keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
Elastinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tornado CPW is keeping the position for now.
Tornado CPW wants to get back to his feet but Elastinen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Tornado CPW scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen shoots in for a double leg but Tornado CPW sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tornado CPW throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Tornado CPW. No joy for Elastinen on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Elastinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tornado CPW ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elastinen moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Elastinen is defended easily by Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW throws a jab when Elastinen was well out of range.
Tornado CPW tests Elastinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tornado CPW. Elastinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tornado CPW as he jumps to the side.
Elastinen fails with a takedown attempt.

Tornado CPW gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW tries to work over Elastinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elastinen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tornado CPW after a bit of a struggle.
Still in the clinch, Tornado CPW scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elastinen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tornado CPW prevents it.
Tornado CPW gets underhooks to prevent Elastinen's takedown attempt.
Tornado CPW pushes Elastinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tornado CPW is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tornado CPW lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elastinen backwards.
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!
Tornado CPW tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tornado CPW lands a right hand.
Elastinen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tornado CPW after a bit of a struggle.
Elastinen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tornado CPW pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tornado CPW is pressed up against the cage. Elastinen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tornado CPW down to the mat. Tornado CPW avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tyrone Tornado CPW is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Tornado CPW forces Elastinen back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elastinen's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW misses with a body punch.
Tornado CPW goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Elastinen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Elastinen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tornado CPW is not content to let Elastinen control the position.
Tornado CPW looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is looking to pass Tornado CPW's guard but actually Tornado CPW recovers to full guard.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Tornado CPW keeps moving.
Tornado CPW keeping full guard, as Elastinen tries to pass.
Elastinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Elastinen trying to control but Tornado CPW is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elastinen throwing strikes from guard but Tornado CPW blocks nicely.
Tornado CPW keeping full guard, as Elastinen tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyrone Tornado CPW will probably get the nod.
That's time! Elastinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tornado CPW jabs Elastinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Elastinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Tornado CPW moves into range and clinches up with Elastinen.
Tornado CPW misses with some punches.
Elastinen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Elastinen lands a takedown into guard.
Tornado CPW wants to stand and escape but Elastinen is having none of it.
Tornado CPW can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Elastinen controls the pace.
Elastinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen working the strikes but Tornado CPW uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elastinen wants to take a breather but Tornado CPW is having none of it.
Elastinen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Elastinen is looking to take a break and control but Tornado CPW is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tornado CPW won't allow Elastinen to pass to mount.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Elastinen is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is looking to pass Tornado CPW's guard but actually Tornado CPW recovers to full guard.
Elastinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tornado CPW is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Tornado CPW scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Elastinen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Elastinen lands in his opponent's guard.
Elastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tornado CPW is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen forces his way into half guard.
Elastinen is looking to pass Tornado CPW's guard but actually Tornado CPW recovers to full guard.
Tornado CPW is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Elastinen looking to pass the guard.
Elastinen forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW wants to get back to his feet.
Elastinen tries to pass to full mount but Tornado CPW defends it.
Elastinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elastinen trying to control from half guard but Tornado CPW is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erkki Elastinen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Elastinen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tornado CPW to the ground. Elastinen is now in Tornado CPW's guard.
Tornado CPW can't keep his opponent in guard - Elastinen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Elastinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tornado CPW keeps working.

Elastinen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Elastinen prevents Tornado CPW from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tornado CPW does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tornado CPW is trying to stand up here but Elastinen is controlling him well.
Elastinen is keen to just control but Tornado CPW is a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Erkki Elastinen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Elastinen.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tornado CPW but Tornado CPW pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tornado CPW fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elastinen manages to avoid it.
Elastinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Elastinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elastinen shoots in looking for a takedown but Tornado CPW manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Elastinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Elastinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tornado CPW circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Tornado CPW closes the distance and clinches.
Elastinen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tornado CPW lands a nice uppercut.
Elastinen tries to score a body lock takedown but Tornado CPW shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Tornado CPW.
A short left from Tornado CPW.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW working aggressively here.
Tornado CPW throws a head punch that misses.
Tornado CPW displaying some good clinch control by pressing Elastinen up against the cage.
Tornado CPW swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tornado CPW lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW lands with a left to the head.
Tornado CPW lands with a left to the head.
Tornado CPW working aggressively here.
Tornado CPW makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tornado CPW can't find room to land a body shot as Elastinen controls the action.
Elastinen wants to take the fight to the mat but Tornado CPW manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tornado CPW.
A shot in the inside from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tornado CPW misses with a body punch.
Tornado CPW scores with a hook to the body.
Tornado CPW stalling against the cage.
Tornado CPW misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Tornado CPW on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Tornado CPW.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tornado CPW pulls his leg out and moves away.
Erkki Elastinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tornado CPW misses the shot to the body.
Tornado CPW throws a looping overhand right but Elastinen ducks down to avoid it.
Tornado CPW takes a swing at Elastinen's ribcage but misses.
Tornado CPW throws a shot to the body.
Tornado CPW throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elastinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tornado CPW throws a series of punches but Elastinen moves out of range.
Tornado CPW uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Elastinen has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elastinen shoots for a takedown but Tornado CPW saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Elastinen looks for a takedown but Tornado CPW sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tornado CPW displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Elastinen.
Elastinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tornado CPW tries to avoid it but Elastinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tornado CPW to the ground. Tornado CPW escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Tornado CPW comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tornado CPW 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tyrone Tornado CPW!
Tyrone Tornado CPW managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Namunamu Clothing , into his post fight interview.