PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenny McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kake Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCormick's entrance music is Bang Bang. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McCormick
vs
Nyrkki

186 cm
27
177 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

186 cm
34
185 lbs
21 - 17 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenny McCormick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kake Nyrkki!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCormick looks to land a left hand but Nyrkki moved out of range nicely.
McCormick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCormick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nyrkki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nyrkki looks to land a left hand but McCormick moved out of range nicely.
McCormick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nyrkki throws out the jab.
We've been told by McCormick's head coaches at ♛ Team Fight Club™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCormick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nyrkki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nyrkki tries to clinch but McCormick is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nyrkki is defended easily by McCormick.
Nyrkki takes one to the side of the head.

It looks like Kake Nyrkki has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCormick looks to score with a jab to the body but Nyrkki is just out of range.
McCormick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nyrkki.
McCormick throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCormick digs a good body shot into Nyrkki's ribs.
McCormick throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nyrkki dives in for a single leg takedown but McCormick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nyrkki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nyrkki prevents a body shot from McCormick.
Nyrkki tries a body shot but McCormick blocks it.
McCormick can't find room to land a body shot as Nyrkki controls the action.
Nyrkki gets through McCormick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCormick throws a punch but it's blocked by Nyrkki.
Nyrkki working aggressively here.
McCormick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCormick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Nyrkki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCormick leaves Nyrkki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kenny McCormick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kake Nyrkki.
McCormick throws a head kick but Nyrkki moves out of range.
McCormick lands a really nice looking cross but Nyrkki seems unphased.
A big left from Nyrkki misses.

Nyrkki instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCormick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Nyrkki.
Nyrkki digs a right hand into McCormick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCormick's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki tries to score a body lock takedown but McCormick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from McCormick.
Nyrkki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCormick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCormick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nyrkki lands a nice shot to the body.
Nyrkki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCormicks head.
McCormick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nyrkki's elbow.
Nyrkki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
McCormick misses with a punch on the inside.
Nyrkki prevents a body shot from McCormick.
McCormick throws a head punch that misses.

Nyrkki manages to break the clinch.
McCormick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nyrkki. Nyrkki obviously looking to wear him down.
McCormick swinging wildly here.
Nyrkki's corner calls for a 1-2. Nyrkki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nyrkki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Nyrkki. Beautiful body shot.
Nyrkki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Nyrkki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nyrkki trying to control the position but McCormick is working away.
Nyrkki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nyrkki is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McCormick is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nyrkki has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki is looking to take a break and control but McCormick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCormick is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nyrkki tries to advance to mount but McCormick denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kake Nyrkki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kake Nyrkki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nyrkki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Nyrkki pushes McCormick up against the cage in a clinch.
Nyrkki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCormick is defending well for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nyrkki prevents a body shot from McCormick.
Nyrkki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from McCormick as the two fighters clinch.
McCormick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nyrkki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCormick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nyrkki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nyrkki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nyrkki trying to control the position but instead, McCormick has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nyrkki into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for McCormick.
McCormick can't find room to land a body shot as Nyrkki controls the action.
Nyrkki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCormick prevents a body shot from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick blocking some punches.
McCormick lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCormick lands with a light punch inside.
Nyrkki working hard to break the clinch.
Nyrkki digs a right hand into McCormick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCormick's gas tank.
McCormick throws a head punch that misses.
McCormick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCormick throws a head punch that misses.
McCormick lands a shot to the body.
Nyrkki tries a body shot but McCormick blocks it.
McCormick digs a right hand underneath Nyrkki's ribcage. Nyrkki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from McCormick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nyrkki lands with a short shot to the head.
McCormick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCormick lands with a light punch inside.
McCormick blocking some punches.
Nyrkki trying to stall but McCormick improves his position.
McCormick keeps control of Nyrkki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCormick prevents a body shot from Nyrkki.
McCormick cracks Nyrkki with a nice body shot.
Nyrkki is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCormick lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nyrkki.
Nyrkki can't find room to land a body shot as McCormick controls the action.
McCormick can't find room to land a body shot as Nyrkki controls the action.
Nyrkki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCormick swings wildly with an uppercut but Nyrkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCormick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kenny McCormick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nyrkki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nyrkki throws a head punch that misses.
McCormick is leaning against Nyrkki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCormick lands a body punch.
McCormick can't find room to land a body shot as Nyrkki controls the action.
McCormick lands an uppercut.
McCormick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McCormick.
McCormick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nyrkki misses with some punches.
McCormick has a couple of punches blocked by Nyrkki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCormick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Nyrkki.
McCormick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nyrkki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCormick is defending well.
Nyrkki struggles to land a body shot inside as McCormick controls his hands.
McCormick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCormick has a couple of punches blocked by Nyrkki.
McCormick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McCormick misses with a body punch.
McCormick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nyrkki lands with a light punch inside.

Nyrkki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nyrkki shoots in for a double leg but McCormick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nyrkki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nyrkki wants to clinch
and McCormick counters with a nice kick to the body.
McCormick throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nyrkki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCormick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCormick misses with a wild combination.
Kake Nyrkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nyrkki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCormick is working Nyrkki over against the cage.
Nyrkki throws a head punch that misses.
McCormick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCormick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nyrkki backwards.
McCormick working aggressively here.
Nyrkki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCormick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kenny McCormick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kake Nyrkki.
McCormick cracks Nyrkki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nyrkki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nyrkki tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCormick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny McCormick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kake Nyrkki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

McCormick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCormick doesn't manage to clinch there - Nyrkki circles away.
McCormick misses the shot to the body.
Nyrkki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCormick ducks under a wild hook from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki tries to clinch but McCormick moves out of range.
Nyrkki lands with a right hand.
Nyrkki blocks a head kick by McCormick.
Nyrkki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCormick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nyrkki moves away.
Kenny McCormick is winning the standup battle so far.
McCormick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nyrkki. Nyrkki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nyrkki just misses with a punch to the body.
Nyrkki misses with a head kick.
McCormick misses with a low kick.
McCormick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nyrkki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCormick stuffs the takedown attempt from Nyrkki. Nyrkki gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick doesn't manage to clinch there - Nyrkki circles away.
McCormick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nyrkki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

McCormick tries to keep at a distance but Nyrkki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nyrkki is looking to control McCormick's arms but McCormick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nyrkki has his back to the cage.
McCormick wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCormick.
McCormick misses with some punches.
McCormick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nyrkki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Nyrkki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCormick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCormick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nyrkki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCormick throws a shot from downtown. Nyrkki moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki wants to clinch.
McCormick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nyrkki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCormick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nyrkki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCormick manages to avoid it.
McCormick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick from McCormick lands but Nyrkki takes it in his stride.
Nyrkki lands with a good body shot.
Nyrkki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nyrkki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCormick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Nyrkki.
Nyrkki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nyrkki blocks a head kick by McCormick.
McCormick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCormick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nyrkki tries to clinch up but McCormick circles away and keeps his distance.
Nyrkki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCormick lands a nice looking body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as McCormick blocks the leg kick.

Nyrkki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McCormick's guard.
Nyrkki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCormick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nyrkki won't allow McCormick to get back to his feet.
McCormick trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nyrkki throws an elbow that misses. McCormick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nyrkki's guard. Nice move by McCormick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nyrkki manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nyrkki takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nyrkki is defended easily by McCormick.
Nyrkki fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCormick misses with a head kick.
McCormick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nyrkki's head.
Nyrkki shoots in for a takedown but McCormick shows good takedown defense.
Kenny McCormick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kake Nyrkki.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Nyrkki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

McCormick manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nyrkki keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

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 Kenny McCormick.
I think McCormick has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!