PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raimo Tikkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vesku Torni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Tikkari
vs
Torni

172 cm
25
160 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

176 cm
23
159 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good chin

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raimo Tikkari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vesku Torni!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tikkari throws a head kick that misses.
Tikkari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torni looks to land a combination but Tikkari avoids it well.
Tikkari gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Torni.
Tikkari throws a leg kick but Torni moved away.
Torni lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A punch lands to the side of Tikkari 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tikkari misses with a wild body shot.
Torni swings for the body but Tikkari moves out of range.
Tikkari on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Torni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tikkari stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tikkari misses with a wild body shot.
Torni throws a right hand that Tikkari ducks under and follows up with a left that Tikkari also avoids with ease.
Nice jab there from Torni.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tikkari, right into the meat.
A shot to the body from Tikkari misses
and Torni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tikkari throws a nice outside leg kick.
Torni lands with a hook. Tikkari tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Torni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tikkari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Torni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Torni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tikkari misses the shot to the body.
Torni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tikkari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tikkari lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tikkari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tikkari throws a head kick but Torni moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torni cracks Tikkari with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Torni connects with a single shot there.
Torni fails to land with a series of punches.
Tikkari throws a head kick but Torni moves out of range.
Torni digs a good body shot into Tikkari's ribs.
Tikkari is looking to wear down Torni with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tikkari tries to move into range but Torni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tikkari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torni.
Tikkari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tikkari needs to keep his hands up - Torni had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick misses from Tikkari.
Torni tests Tikkari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Torni checks a low kick from Tikkari.
Tikkari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torni was well out of range. Poor timing from Tikkari.
Tikkari looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Torni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Torni scores with a nice right hand.
Torni misses with a wild combination.
Torni lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tikkari circles away quickly and effectively.
Torni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tikkari looks to land a left hand but Torni moved out of range nicely.
Tikkari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torni throws a one two combo.
Tikkari walks into a stiff left hand from Torni.
An inside leg kick from Tikkari misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Torni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Torni is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tikkari had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Torni lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Torni.
Torni lands with a good body shot.
Jab, jab by Torni - just one landing.
Tikkari looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Torni lands with a nice combination. Tikkari backs away looking to recover.
Torni lands a slapping body shot.
Torni lands a head shot.
Tikkari on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tikkari moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Vesku Torni has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torni lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Torni lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tikkari is looking to land body kicks.
Torni tests Tikkari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Torni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tikkari wants to land a leg kick but Torni is out of range.
The fighters circling - Tikkari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tikkari throws a leg kick but Torni moved away.
Tikkari looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Torni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tikkari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tikkari misses with a body shot.
Tikkari has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Torni finds it's way round the side to connect with Tikkari's head.
Decent striking displayed by Torni there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari throws a leg kick but Torni sees it coming and moves out of range.
Torni scores with a hook.
No joy there for Torni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tikkari is looking to clinch.
Torni scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice shot by Torni.
Tikkari takes a swing at Torni's ribcage but misses.
Torni connects with a looping right hand.
Tikkari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torni lands a jab-cross combination.
Torni tests Tikkari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tikkari needs to keep his hands up - Torni had a free shot at his head there.
A clash of legs there as Torni blocks the low kick.
Torni throws a right and a left that Tikkari avoids nicely.
Torni with a hook.
Torni throws a chopping leg kick but Tikkari manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Torni lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Torni cracks Tikkari with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tikkari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tikkari throws a hook but Torni blocks it.
Torni drops his hands momentarily and Tikkari takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Torni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Torni scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Torni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tikkari doesn't seem bothered though.
Torni is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tikkari misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Torni.
Torni cracks a nice hook into Tikkari's ribs.
Torni tests Tikkari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Torni defending well as Tikkari loads up on a big left hand.
Torni digs a good body shot into Tikkari's ribs.
Tikkari is breathing heavily.
Tikkari ducks right into an uppercut from Torni.
Tikkari misses with a double jab.
Torni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torni lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Torni.
Torni lands with a straight right. Tikkari didn't see that one coming.
Torni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tikkari is looking to land body kicks.
Torni lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tikkari throws a body punch but Torni moves out of range.
Torni lands a two punch combo.
Tikkari gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Torni throws a good cross that connects.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tikkari checks the leg kick.
Tikkari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tikkari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torni throws a series of punches but Tikkari avoids them all with ease.
Tikkari throws a head kick that misses.
Torni lunges at Tikkari with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tikkari's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vesku Torni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vesku Torni's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Torni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tikkari's head backwards.
Tikkari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vesku Torni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torni lands a jab.
A combination from Tikkari does no damage.
Vesku Torni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tikkari throws a low kick but Torni avoids it.
Torni's corner calls for a 1-2. Torni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Torni lands a nice looking body shot.
Torni tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torni with a nice cross.
Torni sizes up Tikkari with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tikkari.
Torni thuds a left hand into Tikkari's body.
Tikkari takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Torni lands a nice looking body shot.
Torni misses with a double jab.
Tikkari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Torni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Torni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tikkari stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Torni lands a slapping body shot.
Tikkari throws a shot from downtown. Torni moves away and avoids it.
Tikkari on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torni scores with a jab to the body.
Torni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Torni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tikkari lands a head kick!
Torni connects with a crisp jab.
Torni looks to land a combination but Tikkari avoids it well.
Torni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torni misses with a double jab.
Torni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tikkari.
Tikkari drops his hands momentarily and Torni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Torni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Torni connects with a body shot.
Torni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Torni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Torni throws a nice looking combination but Tikkari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tikkari looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tikkari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torni was well out of range. Poor timing from Tikkari.
Nice cross by Torni.
Torni lands a right hook to the body.
Torni lands a jab to the nose.
Tikkari walks into a straight right hand from Torni.
Torni connects with a looping right hand.
Torni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Torni displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Torni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tikkari. Tikkari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Torni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tikkari doesn't seem bothered though.
Torni lands a glancing blow to the side of Tikkari's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Torni.
Tikkari moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Torni throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torni avoids the body shot from Tikkari.
Torni lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tikkari backs up against the cage.
Torni's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Torni duly obliges.
Torni avoids the head kick by Tikkari.
Torni lands a jab to Tikkari's midsection.
Torni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Torni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tikkari stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some bone on bone action there as Tikkari checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Torni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Torni as he connects with a hook.
Torni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Torni lands the left hand.
Torni lunges at Tikkari with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tikkari's hand.
Torni misses with the combination.
Torni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tikkari throws a head kick but Torni moves out of range.
Torni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tikkari has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Torni finds it's way round the side to connect with Tikkari's head.
Torni thuds his right hand into Tikkari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Torni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tikkari 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Torni tests Tikkari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Torni blocks a head kick by Tikkari.
Torni dips to his left and cracks Tikkari with an uppercut!
Torni connects with a body shot.
Tikkari walks into a stiff left hand from Torni.
Torni lands with a cross.
Jab by Torni.
Torni jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Torni scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Donk. Torni catches Tikkari right on the button with a cross.
Tikkari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torni lands an overhand right.
Torni moves into range and connects with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Torni.
Torni scores with a shot to the body.
Torni lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Torni.
Torni scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Torni there.
Torni lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tikkari takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Torni throws out a powerful jab.
Torni lands a right hook to the body.
Torni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torni lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Torni.
Tikkari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as Torni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tikkari doesn't seem phased though.
Torni thuds his right hand into Tikkari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tikkari has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Torni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tikkari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Torni works over Tikkari's head and body with a nice combination.
Tikkari takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Torni closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Torni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tikkari's head.
Torni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tikkari has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Torni finds it's way round the side to connect with Tikkari's head.
Torni goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Good shot there by Torni.
Torni moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Tikkari is rocked!
Torni lands a nice looking body shot.
Torni scores with a jab to the head.
Torni scores with a sloppy right hand. Tikkari should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tikkari's hands.
Good exchange - Torni coming out on top.
Torni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Torni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tikkari takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Torni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vesku Torni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vesku Torni's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Torni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Torni lands a jab to Tikkari's midsection.
Torni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torni misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Torni does it's job there.
Torni lands a nice shot that snaps Tikkari's head back.
Raimo Tikkari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torni slips a jab and a cross from Tikkari.
Torni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Torni punishes Tikkari's body with a nice straight punch.
Tikkari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left and a right from Torni both land. Nice combination.
Tikkari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torni tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Torni!
Torni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tikkari walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Torni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tikkari misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tikkari throws a right hand that Torni ducks under and follows up with a left that Torni also avoids with ease.
Torni throws a good cross that connects.
Torni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Torni scores with a hook to the body. Tikkari takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decent striking displayed by Torni there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tikkari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tikkari there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tikkari throws a hook to the side of Torni's head but Torni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tikkari gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Torni thuds a left hand into Tikkari's body.
Torni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tikkari takes a jab right on the kisser.
Torni thuds a left hand into Tikkari's body.
Torni closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice uppercut there from Torni.
Torni lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheers as Torni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tikkari doesn't seem phased though.
Tikkari moves in looking to clinch but Torni pushes him off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Torni, as that shot connected.
Jab, jab by Torni - just one landing.
Tikkari takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Torni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Torni throws a series of punches but Tikkari avoids them all with ease.
Tikkari missing with a left hand there. Torni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torni digs a good body shot into Tikkari's ribs.
Tikkari throws a head kick that misses.
Torni misses with a double jab.
Torni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Torni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raimo Tikkari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A right-left combo lands from Torni.
Tikkari tries to clinch up but Torni circles away and keeps his distance.
Donk. Torni catches Tikkari right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tikkari's head backwards.
Torni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Torni lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Torni lands a jab-cross combination.
Torni lands with a shot to the body.
Torni lands with a straight right. Tikkari didn't see that one coming.
Tikkari tries a head kick but it misses.
Torni lands a right hook to the body.
Torni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Torni looks to land a combination but Tikkari avoids it well.
Nice uppercut there from Torni.
Torni thuds his right hand into Tikkari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Decent striking displayed by Torni there.
Torni throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Torni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Torni scores with a shot to the body.
Torni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Danga de danga de dang - Torni scores with a four punch combination!
Torni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Torni moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oh Tikkari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torni thuds a left hand into Tikkari's body.
Tikkari seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torni tests Tikkari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tikkari needs to keep his hands up - Torni had a free shot at his head there.
Torni lands with a nice body punch.
Tikkari takes a jab right on the kisser.
Torni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tikkari at a distance.
Tikkari takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Torni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tikkari on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Torni as he connects with a hook.
Torni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Torni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Torni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice combination there by Torni.
Torni lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tikkari doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torni tries to bum rush Tikkari with a series of wild strikes but Tikkari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tikkari gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Torni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Torni fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Torni both land. Nice combination.
Torni tests Tikkari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Torni lands a nice shot that snaps Tikkari's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torni scores with a three punch combo!
Tikkari lands with an overhand left.
Torni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Torni lands a right hook to the body.
Vesku Torni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tikkari throws a head kick but Torni moves out of range.
Tikkari walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Torni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tikkari on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Torni. Beautiful body shot.
Torni works over Tikkari's head and body with a nice combination.
Tikkari takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Torni feints and then cracks Tikkari's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tikkari down.
Torni lands with a nice body punch.
Tikkari takes one to the side of the head.
Torni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tikkari takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tikkari shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tikkari takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Torni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tikkari takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Torni lands a jab to the nose.
Torni lands a right hook to the body.
Tikkari takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Torni digs a good hook to Tikkari's body.
Torni throws a one two combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vesku Torni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Torni has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vesku Torni!