PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jyrki Kasvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauno Tynkkynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tynkkynen has chosen Cow herd - Fields as his entrance music. Jyrki Kasvi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rauno Tynkkynen's chin.

Kasvi
vs
Tynkkynen

190 cm
26
240 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

188 cm
28
218 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jyrki Kasvi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauno Tynkkynen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tynkkynen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasvi.
Tynkkynen throws a counter combo.
Kasvi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tynkkynen.
Kasvi keeps the fight on the outside.
Tynkkynen fails with the takedown
and Kasvi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kasvi misses with a double jab
letting Tynkkynen counter with a right hand.
Kasvi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Jyrki Kasvi has been cut.
Kasvi looks to throw the jab but Tynkkynen is out of range.
Kasvi shoots for a double leg takedown but Tynkkynen sprawls well. He's pushed Kasvi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Kasvi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasvi avoids the body shot from Tynkkynen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasvi. Tynkkynen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tynkkynen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kasvi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kasvi.
Kasvi misses with a body shot.
Kasvi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasvi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tynkkynen circles away quickly and effectively.
Kasvi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch lands to the side of Kasvi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kasvi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tynkkynens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been told by Kasvi's head coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tynkkynen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kasvi on the side of the head.

Tynkkynen instigates a clinch.
Kasvi lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Kasvi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kasvi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tynkkynen misses with a lunging right hand
and Kasvi counters with a nice body shot.
Rauno Tynkkynen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tynkkynen catches Kasvi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've been informed that Tynkkynen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasvi just misses with a punch to the body.
Tynkkynen lands with a straight right. Kasvi didn't see that one coming.
Kasvi is looking to wear down Tynkkynen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kasvi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasvi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tynkkynen counters with a nice uppercut.
Tynkkynen shoots in for a takedown but Kasvi shows good takedown defense.
Tynkkynen looks to land a combination but Kasvi avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jyrki Kasvi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rauno Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen digs a good body shot into Kasvi's ribs.
Kasvi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tynkkynen manages to avoid it.
Tynkkynen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tynkkynen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kasvi as he avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Tynkkynen.
Kasvi misses with a leg kick.
Kasvi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kasvi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kasvi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kasvi lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasvi. Tynkkynen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasvi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tynkkynen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tynkkynen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kasvi throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasvi misses with a body shot.
Kasvi throws a body punch but Tynkkynen moves out of range.
Kasvi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kasvi lands a jab to Tynkkynen's midsection.
Kasvi tries to bum rush Tynkkynen with a series of wild strikes but Tynkkynen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tynkkynen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kasvi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kasvi misses with a hook.
Tynkkynen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kasvi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kasvi throws a leg kick
and Tynkkynen counters with a straight right hand.
Kasvi cracks Tynkkynen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kasvi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick lands from Kasvi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tynkkynen just misses with a punch to the body.
Tynkkynen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kasvi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasvi loads up on a big right hand but Tynkkynen slips the punch.
Tynkkynen throws a body shot but no joy.
Tynkkynen takes one to the chin there.
Tynkkynen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tynkkynen throws a hook to the side of Kasvi's head but Kasvi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Kasvi.
Kasvi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen cracks Kasvi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tynkkynen scores with a jab to the body.
Kasvi scores with a jab.
Tynkkynen tries for a takedown but Kasvi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tynkkynen misses with a hook to the body
and Kasvi counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tynkkynen fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Tynkkynen misses its intended target.
Kasvi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Rauno Tynkkynen has been cut.
Kasvi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tynkkynen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jyrki Kasvi will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kasvi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kasvi misses with a body shot.
Kasvi looks to score with a jab to the body but Tynkkynen is just out of range.
Kasvi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tynkkynen backs up against the cage.
Kasvi moves away from the strike by Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen shoots in and drives through. Kasvi sprawls well.
Kasvi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kasvi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tynkkynen shoots in but Kasvi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kasvi misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tynkkynen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasvi.
Kasvi lands with a good body shot.
Kasvi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Tynkkynen gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Tynkkynen is rocked!
Tynkkynen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kasvi. Kasvi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tynkkynen is still on wobbly legs! Can Kasvi finish him?
Kasvi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Tynkkynen counter with a right hand.
Tynkkynen seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tynkkynen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tynkkynen wants it to stay on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasvi. Tynkkynen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasvi misses with a hook. Tynkkynen ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Tynkkynen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kasvi doesn't seem phased though.
Tynkkynen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kasvi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kasvi misses with a low kick as Tynkkynen jumps back.
Tynkkynen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kasvi with a hook.
Tynkkynen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kasvi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tynkkynen.
Kasvi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen stuns Kasvi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kasvi staying out of range there.
Kasvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tynkkynen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body punch from Tynkkynen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Tynkkynen. Beautiful body shot.
Jyrki Kasvi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kasvi swinging wildly here.

Tynkkynen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kasvi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Tynkkynen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kasvi, who protects the arm well.
Kasvi struggling a bit here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tynkkynen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tynkkynen is putting a hurting on Kasvi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kasvi tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasvi parries the strikes from Tynkkynen easily there. Tynkkynen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kasvi to escape.
Kasvi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tynkkynen throws an elbow but Kasvi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tynkkynen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kasvi prevents Tynkkynen from improving position.
Kasvi is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Tynkkynen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kasvi down.
Tynkkynen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tynkkynen in side control, throwing shots but Kasvi defends.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasvi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasvi gets full guard.
Tynkkynen throws an elbow that misses. Kasvi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tynkkynen's guard. Nice move by Kasvi!

Kasvi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Tynkkynen is looking for a triangle but Kasvi pushes his legs off easily.
Kasvi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kasvi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rauno Tynkkynen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!

Nice shot by Kasvi.
Tynkkynen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tynkkynen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasvi moves away.
Kasvi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tynkkynen swings for the body but Kasvi moves out of range.
Kasvi scores with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Kasvi misses.
A jab from Kasvi misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasvi. Tynkkynen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasvi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tynkkynen goes for a double leg but Kasvi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kasvi continues to drive forward.
Kasvi swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tynkkynen moves out of range as Kasvi strikes.
Kasvi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Tynkkynen scores with a takedown into Kasvi's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tynkkynen throwing strikes from guard but Kasvi blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tynkkynen throws a big elbow that misses.
Tynkkynen throwing strikes but missing.
Tynkkynen distracts Kasvi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tynkkynen chips away with some ground and pound.
Tynkkynen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kasvi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen throwing strikes from guard but Kasvi blocks nicely.
Tynkkynen wants to control from the top but Kasvi keeps moving.
Kasvi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tynkkynen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Kasvi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tynkkynen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kasvi has wrist control.
Tynkkynen is working Kasvi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kasvi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kasvi scoring with punches to the head and body.

Tynkkynen working for submissions but it's allowed Kasvi to get to half guard.
Tynkkynen is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kasvi lands a nice short elbow.
Tynkkynen wants to improve his position but Kasvi is controlling well.
Kasvi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tynkkynen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kasvi controlling the action here.
Tynkkynen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kasvi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kasvi's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasvi trying to control the hands but Tynkkynen won't let him.
Kasvi has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Rauno Tynkkynen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tynkkynen throwing strikes and Kasvi squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Kasvi tries to hold on but Tynkkynen pushes him away.
Tynkkynen scoring with strikes but Kasvi is staying in there.
Tynkkynen tries to control but Kasvi wriggling away.
Tynkkynen landing shots from mount.

Jyrki Kasvi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kasvi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rauno Tynkkynen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tynkkynen 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rauno Tynkkynen!
Rauno Tynkkynen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.