PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raimo Tuomela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Murder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murder comes into a darkened arena with his song building. God Save the Queen kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Tuomela
vs
Murder

184 cm
24
191 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
190 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

154 RECOVERY-UCF NUTRITION
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Murder Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raimo Tuomela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Murder!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Tuomela.
Murder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack Murder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Tuomela shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tuomela controlling the pace.
Murder is looking to control Tuomela's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murder avoid being mounted?
Tuomela trying to pass the guard but Murder defending well.
Murder is refusing to be controlled, as Tuomela sits in half guard.
Murder is looking to escape.
Murder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tuomela's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tuomela's back!
Murder trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Tuomela trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuomela tries to escape the position.
Murder tries to get the hooks in deep but Tuomela pushed the leg off.
Murder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tuomela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murder biding his time, looking for the opening.
Tuomela staying busy and making it hard for Murder to control.
Murder is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Murder is trying to stick to Tuomela's back but Tuomela is turning into Murder. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Murder's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tuomela.
Murder keeping moving, preventing Tuomela from controlling successfully.
Tuomela is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Tuomela drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tuomela jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tuomela forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Murder tries to get to full guard but Tuomela has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuomela trying to control the pace.

Tuomela is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Tuomela 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.
Tuomela prevents Murder from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murder wants to get back to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tuomela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murder takes a swing at Tuomela's ribcage but misses.
Tuomela throws a hook to the side of Murder's head but Murder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tuomela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murder connects with a looping right hand.
Tuomela scores with a nice head shot.
Murder slips a jab and a cross from Tuomela.
Tuomela looks to land a left hand but Murder moved out of range nicely.

Murder moves into the clinch.
Murder lands a shoulder strike.
Murder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murder tries to throw a body punch but Tuomela avoids it by throwing Murder back against the cage.
Tuomela lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tuomela backwards.
Murder swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuomela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuomela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Tuomela on the inside.
Tuomela misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murder tries to throw a body punch but Tuomela avoids it by throwing Murder back against the cage.

Tuomela manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Tuomela.
Murder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tuomela manages to avoid it.
Murder moves out of range as Tuomela strikes.
Tuomela looks to throw the jab but Murder is out of range.
Tuomela on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murder slips under a jab from Tuomela.
Nice jab there from Murder.
Murder throws a body punch but Tuomela moves out of range.
Tuomela with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murder scores with a jab to the body.
Tuomela takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murder tries to clinch but Tuomela is having none of it.
Murder misses with a body punch
and Tuomela counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murder tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tuomela counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murder thinking.
Tuomela throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Tuomela dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tuomela lands a with a good body shot.
Murder digs a good body shot into Tuomela's ribs.
Murder lands with a hook. Tuomela tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murder digs a good body shot into Tuomela's ribs.
Tuomela misses with a body shot.
Tuomela slips a straight right by Murder.
Tuomela with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tuomela throws out a loose jab but Murder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuomela misses with a body shot.
Murder takes a swing at Tuomela's ribcage but misses.
Murder moves in looking to clinch but Tuomela pushes him off.
Tuomela connects with a body shot.
Murder misses with a hook to the body
and Murder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raimo Tuomela is winning the standup battle so far.
Murder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tuomela fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murder is breathing heavily.
Tuomela loads up on a big right hand but Murder slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murder throws a jab when Tuomela was well out of range.
Murder blocks a jab.
Murder misses with a straight right.
Murder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuomela.
Murder loads up on a big right hand but Tuomela slips the punch.
Tuomela throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tuomela takes a swing at Murder's ribcage but misses.
Tuomela misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murder misses the shot to the body.
Murder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tuomela rather than just go for the knockout.
Tuomela moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tuomela fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murder avoids it really well and circles away.
Tuomela throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Murder misses
and Tuomela counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murder thinking.

Tuomela closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tuomela lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tuomela passes Murder's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuomela wants to pass to mount but Murder is defending the position.
Tuomela prevents Murder from standing back up.
Tuomela seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tuomela wants to take a breather but Murder is having none of it.
Murder looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tuomela trying to mount his opponent but Murder defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tuomela in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuomela is trying to control. Murder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuomela.
Jack Murder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tuomela lands a body shot.
Tuomela digs a good hook to Murder's body.
A shot to the body from Murder misses
and Tuomela counters with a straight right hand.
Murder just misses with a punch to the body.
Murder tries to land a leg kick but Tuomela saw it coming and moves away.
Tuomela takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tuomela throws a shot to the body.
Murder slips under a jab.
Tuomela misses with a wild body shot.
Tuomela scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murder in his tracks.
A shot to de liver by Tuomela. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murder slips a jab and a cross from Tuomela.
Murder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tuomela doesn't seem bothered though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuomela misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Tuomela lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murder doesn't seem phased though.
Murder throws a lazy right hand but Tuomela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Tuomela.
Tuomela punishes Murder's body with a nice straight punch.
Murder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuomela.
Tuomela connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murder. Murder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murder takes one to the side of the head.
Murder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tuomela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tuomela swinging wilding here.
Tuomela swings for the body but Murder moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuomela misses with a double jab
and Murder makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tuomela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murder.
Murder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuomela.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tuomela is defended easily by Murder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Tuomela dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tuomela tries to bum rush Murder with a series of wild strikes but Murder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tuomela ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murder staying out of range there.

Tuomela tries to keep at a distance but Murder has taken the fight into the clinch.

Tuomela lands a takedown into guard.
Murder keeping moving, preventing Tuomela from controlling successfully.
Murder looking for a sweep. Not yet Murder, not yet.
Tuomela won't allow Murder to get back to his feet.
Murder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murder controls Tuomela momentarily but Tuomela frees himself.
Murder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Tuomela drops back looking for a leg! Murder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murder manages to kick Tuomela off! Tuomela jumps back into Murder's guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Murder walks into a stiff left hand from Tuomela.
Murder throws a hook but Tuomela blocks it.
Murder misses with a series of wild punches.
Tuomela pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tuomela's head.
Murder slips a straight right by Tuomela.
Murder takes a swing at Tuomela's ribcage but misses.
Murder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big right from Tuomela misses.
Good leg kick by Murder there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murder looks to score with a jab to the body but Tuomela is just out of range.
Murder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murder slips a straight right by Tuomela.
Tuomela circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tuomela stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murder looks to clinch
and Tuomela counters with a straight right hand.

Tuomela looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Murder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tuomela trying to control the position from guard on top but Murder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuomela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murder keeping moving, preventing Tuomela from controlling successfully.
Tuomela tries to free his leg and advance position but Murder is retaining full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tuomela throws a shot from downtown. Murder moves away and avoids it.
Tuomela stuns Murder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murder connects with a crisp jab.
Tuomela throws the left hand but Murder avoids the punch easily.
Murder swinging wilding here.
Murder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tuomela.
Tuomela tests Murder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tuomela throws a nice looking combination but Murder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Tuomela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murder lands with an overhand left.
Tuomela scores with a punch to the head.
Murder misses with a wild body shot.

Tuomela shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murder napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tuomela trying to control the position but Murder is working away.

Tuomela tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tuomela has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Murder wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Tuomela clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Murder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murder misses with a two punch combination.
Murder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murder misses with a few strikes there.
Murder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tuomela in his tracks.
Nice shot by Murder.
Nice defenses there by Murder.
Tuomela throws a hook but Murder blocks it.
Murder throws a shot to the body.
Murder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tuomela counters with a right hand to the body.
Tuomela scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tuomela ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tuomela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tuomela scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murder is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tuomela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murder.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuomela connects with a single shot there.
Murder waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Tuomela.
Tuomela sizes up Murder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tuomela avoids the body shot from Murder.
Tuomela slips a jab and a cross from Murder.
Murder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tuomela lands a nice shot to the body.
Tuomela connects with a looping right hand.
Murder is looking to clinch but Tuomela is avoiding it.
Tuomela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murder.
Murder tries to move into range but Tuomela moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murder misses with a jab to the body
and Tuomela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tuomela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murder.
Murder swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tuomela counters with a series of strikes. Murder will be more careful next time no doubt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tuomela.
Tuomela shoots in for a takedown but Murder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murder takes a swing at Tuomela's ribcage but misses.
Murder lands a body shot.
Murder throws a sloppy body shot
and Tuomela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Murder as he connects with a hook.
Tuomela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tuomela throws a series of punches but Murder avoids them all with ease.
Murder lands a really nice looking cross but Tuomela seems unphased.
Tuomela slips under a jab.
Murder lands a jab to the head.
Tuomela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tuomela throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tuomela fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tuomela throws a jab when Murder was well out of range.
Tuomela looks to score with a jab to the body but Murder is just out of range.
Nice shot by Murder.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murder misses with a body punch
and Tuomela counters with a one-two to the body.
Murder looks to clinch

and Tuomela counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murder won't be happy with that.
Murder prevents Tuomela from improving position.
Murder is not content to let Tuomela control the position.
Murder bucks up and tries to throw Tuomela off but instead Tuomela has got his back!

Tuomela is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Murder has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Murder trying to control the hands but Tuomela won't let him.
Tuomela tries to get the hooks in deep but Murder pushed the leg off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Murder defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Murder is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Murder tries to escape but Tuomela has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tuomela is not going to allow Murder to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murder looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tuomela.
Murder wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Tuomela had his way with Jack Murder in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tuomela with a jab.
Murder looks to land a right hand but Tuomela moved out of range.
Tuomela looks to throw the jab but Murder is out of range.
Tuomela moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tuomela slips a straight right by Murder.
Murder lands a right hook to the body.
Tuomela looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murder is fending him off so far but Tuomela persists. Nope, Murder circles away and we're back to standing.
Murder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murder tries to clinch up but Tuomela circles away and keeps his distance.
Murder scores with a decent looking hook.
Tuomela takes a swing at Murder's ribcage but misses.
Murder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tuomela manages to avoid it.
Murder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murder thows a body shot but no joy.
Murder stalks Tuomela and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tuomela's face. Tuomela staggers backwards, shaken.
Tuomela misses with a wild combination.

Murder moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuomela working hard to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tuomela.
Tuomela is looking to break free of the clinch but Murder has double underhooks.
Tuomela pressing his opponent against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Murder.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Murder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tuomela.
Tuomela prevents a body shot from Murder.
Murder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuomela lands a body punch.
Murder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tuomela.
Tuomela tries to throw a body punch but Murder avoids it by throwing Tuomela back against the cage.
Murder lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Murder.
Murder digs a right hand into Tuomela's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tuomela's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murder. Tuomela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack Murder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raimo Tuomela is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murder lands with a shot to the body.
Tuomela drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Murder.
Tuomela throws a jab but it's blocked by Murder.
Murder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tuomela counters with a straight right hand.
Murder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuomela.
Murder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tuomela looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murder.
Murder misses with a looping right.
Tuomela fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murder avoids it really well and circles away.
Murder misses with a jab to the body
and Tuomela counters with a nice body shot.
Tuomela on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murder.
Murder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Murder misses.
Tuomela throws a series of punches but Murder avoids them all with ease.
Murder throws a combination. Tuomela tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuomela takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murder connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Tuomela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tuomela is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tuomela misses with a hook.
Murder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuomela moves away.
Murder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tuomela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tuomela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murder misses with a straight left.
Murder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Tuomela finds it's way through Murder's defenses.
Murder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuomela moves away.
Tuomela throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tuomela lands with a hook. Murder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murder is looking to clinch.
Murder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tuomela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murder misses with a hook. Tuomela ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Tuomela misses.
Murder jabs at Tuomela's body.
Tuomela scores with a jab to the head.
Tuomela lands a two punch combo.
Tuomela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murder misses with an uppercut.
Murder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murder throws a looping overhand right but Tuomela ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tuomela.
Murder fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuomela rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Tuomela closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Murder throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Murder misses with a strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Murder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tuomela 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:46
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimo Tuomela!