PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurko Tyrma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Belcher
vs
Tyrma

187 cm
27
214 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
225 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Belcher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kurko Tyrma!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher slips under a jab from Tyrma.
Tyrma loads up on a big right hand but Belcher slips the punch.
Belcher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyrma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belcher somewhat.
Belcher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyrma tries to avoid it but Belcher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyrma to the ground. Tyrma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tyrma scores with a jab to the jaw.

Belcher throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tyrma was covering up waiting for the punch and Belcher finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tyrma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belcher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belcher throws an elbow that misses. Tyrma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Belcher's guard. Nice move by Tyrma!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrma trying to control the position from guard on top but Belcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher is pulling down on Tyrma's head to control his posture.
Tyrma won't allow Belcher to sweep him here.
Tyrma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belcher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Belcher trying to keep a closed guard but Tyrma is proving a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tyrma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Belcher takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Belcher fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher fails in his attempt to clinch.

Belcher is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tyrma's half guard.
Tyrma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belcher.
Belcher wants to pass to mount but Tyrma is defending the position.
Belcher working Tyrma over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belcher is looking to pass Tyrma's guard but actually Tyrma recovers to full guard.
Belcher wants to control from the top but Tyrma keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belcher is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belcher.
Belcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyrma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Belcher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belcher passes into half guard.
Tyrma is refusing to be controlled, as Belcher sits in half guard.
Tyrma wants to control but Belcher is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belcher.
Belcher works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tyrma is looking to get to half guard.
Tyrma wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Belcher.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyrma avoids a series of strikes thrown by Belcher.
Belcher trying to control but Tyrma is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Belcher dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tyrma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice sprawl there from Tyrma as Belcher shoots in.
Tyrma lands with a nice body punch.

Belcher feints and as Tyrma raises his hands in defense, Belcher changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Belcher trying to control but Tyrma is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tyrma can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tyrma has his hands on Belcher's head, controlling the position.
Belcher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyrma has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belcher postures up in Tyrma's guard and throws a big left but Tyrma blocks it.
Belcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belcher stopping the sweep attempt from Tyrma.
Belcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyrma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belcher seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Belcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyrma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrma trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belcher takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body punch from Tyrma.
Tyrma throws a looping overhand right but Belcher ducks down to avoid it.
Tyrma connects with a body shot.

Belcher shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tyrma is trying to defend but Belcher finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belcher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Belcher working over Tyrma with some ground and pound. Tyrma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher trying to pass the guard but Tyrma defending well.
Belcher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyrma keeps working.
Tyrma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belcher.
Belcher is looking to take a break and control but Tyrma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tyrma is trying to control but can't.
Belcher has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tyrma is looking to improve his position but Belcher isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrma wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Belcher.
Belcher throws a sloppy strike and Tyrma uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Tyrma has ended up in Belcher's guard.
Tyrma won't allow Belcher to sweep him here.
Tyrma not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Belcher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Belcher dominated that second 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.

Nice sprawl there from Tyrma as Belcher shoots in.
Belcher takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tyrma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyrma as he connects with a hook.
Tyrma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good exchange - Tyrma coming out on top.
Belcher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Tyrma misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrma throws a jab when Belcher was well out of range.
Kurko Tyrma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyrma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tyrma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belcher.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyrma as he connects with a hook.
Belcher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrma.
Tyrma looks to score with a jab to the body but Belcher is just out of range.
Belcher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrma cracks Belcher with an open hand slap.

Belcher shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Belcher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belcher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belcher 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.
Tyrma is trying to get back to full guard.
Tyrma is refusing to be controlled, as Belcher sits in half guard.
Belcher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrma tries to roll over but Belcher keeps him under control.
Belcher is thwarting Tyrma's attempts to control the position.
Belcher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tyrma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belcher.
Tyrma tries to roll over but Belcher keeps him under control.
Belcher wants to take a breather but Tyrma is having none of it.
Tyrma is looking for a sweep. Belcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Belcher there.
Belcher drops an elbow to the side of Tyrma's head.
Well, if Belcher is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tyrma is refusing to be controlled, as Belcher sits in half guard.
Belcher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Belcher working Tyrma over with strikes.
Tyrma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belcher.
Belcher throwing shots but Tyrma is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrma is staying active underneath Belcher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tyrma is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belcher scores with a couple of nice shots.
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!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Belcher connects with a nice short shot to Tyrma's temple.
Belcher keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tyrma wants to control but Belcher is keeping busy.
Belcher stops Tyrma from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belcher trying to mount his opponent but Tyrma defends it.
Belcher trying to control the action but Tyrma is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jake Belcher did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Belcher blocks a jab.

Belcher looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Belcher misses with a head shot. Tyrma uses the momentum to regain guard.
Belcher postures up in Tyrma's guard and throws a big left but Tyrma blocks it.
Belcher passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tyrma wants to get back to his feet.
Tyrma takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrma tries to bench press Belcher off him but Belcher keeps the position.
Jake Belcher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belcher lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tyrma down.
Belcher throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Belcher tries to advance to mount but can't.
The strikes coming from Belcher are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tyrma avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Belcher.
A lull in the action here as Belcher stalls from top position.
Belcher trying to control the action but Tyrma is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Belcher looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Belcher working the ground and pound but Tyrma is defending the strikes.

Belcher goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tyrma rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Belcher's guard! Nice work there by Tyrma!
Belcher pulls Tyrma in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrma wants to control from the top but Belcher keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Belcher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyrma tries to avoid it but Belcher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyrma to the ground. Tyrma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tyrma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Belcher misses with an uppercut
and Tyrma counters with a one-two to the body.
Tyrma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Belcher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyrma throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Tyrma.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Belcher.
Tyrma scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belcher fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyrma leaves Belcher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyrma misses the shot to the body.
Belcher misses with a body punch
and Tyrma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Tyrma as Belcher shoots in.
Tyrma throws a series of punches but Belcher moves out of range.
Tyrma clobbers Belcher with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyrma blocks a jab.
Tyrma lunges at Belcher with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Belcher's hand.
Belcher takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kurko Tyrma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tyrma gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Belcher to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belcher throwing strikes from guard but Tyrma blocks nicely.
Belcher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tyrma's head.
Belcher won't allow Tyrma to sweep him here.
Belcher chips away with some ground and pound.
Tyrma can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Belcher controls the pace.
Belcher passes Tyrma's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher with the ground and pound but Tyrma uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tyrma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tyrma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belcher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belcher throws a big elbow that misses.
Belcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belcher is working Tyrma over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belcher wants to control from the top but Tyrma keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher stands and throws Tyrma's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Belcher scores with punches from side control.
Belcher tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belcher wants to control but Tyrma is keeping him busy.
Belcher fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Belcher throws an elbow but Tyrma slips to the side and avoids it well.
Belcher trying to control the action but Tyrma is working from the bottom.
Tyrma defending against the ground and pound.
Kurko Tyrma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyrma tries to bench press Belcher off him but Belcher keeps the position.
Belcher fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Belcher looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tyrma is avoiding damage well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Belcher are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tyrma struggling a bit here.
Belcher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyrma keeps working.
Tyrma managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Belcher.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyrma dodges the ground and pound from Belcher.
Belcher in side control, throwing shots but Tyrma defends.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Belcher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Belcher 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Jake Belcher!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Jake Belcher!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Jake Belcher!

Jake Belcher wins by unanimous decision!
Jake Belcher retains his light heavyweight title!
Jake Belcher decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.