PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emaus Tamei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauhallinen Pommi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamei comes to the cage accompanied by PNG Pom City by Naka Blood. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Tamei
vs
Pommi

189 cm
27
211 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

196 cm
21
213 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emaus Tamei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rauhallinen Pommi!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pommi throws a low kick but Tamei avoids it.
Pommi checks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tamei, right into the meat.
Tamei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Tamei.
Tamei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tamei misses with a body punch
and Pommi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pommi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pommi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tamei.
Tamei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Emaus Tamei has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tamei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pommi.
Pommi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tamei's sensitive parts.
Pommi ducks under a wild hook from Tamei.
Pommi ducks under a wild hook from Tamei.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pommi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pommi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tamei under the eye.
Pommi blocks a head kick by Tamei.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Tamei enables Pommi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tamei manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pommi drops back looking for a leg! Tamei is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tamei manages to kick Pommi off! Pommi jumps back into Tamei's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pommi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pommi trying to control but Tamei is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pommi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pommi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tamei knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Pommi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tamei has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pommi wants to control for a moment but Tamei uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamei is trying to get back to full guard.

Tamei is defending against the submission attempts here by Pommi.
Pommi is keen to just control but Tamei is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Pommi seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pommi in particular looking to stall.
Pommi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pommi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauhallinen Pommi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emaus Tamei's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tamei misses with a hook. Pommi ducked under it nicely.
Tamei motions for Pommi to come forward. Tamei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tamei lands with an uppercut that bounces Pommi off the cage and back into range.
Tamei throws a lazy body kick
letting Pommi counter with a right hand.
Tamei throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pommi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pommi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pommi.
Tamei throws a half hearted mid kick.
That kick from Pommi tenderised Tamei's leg. Tamei is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Pommi forces Tamei back against the cage and clinches.
Tamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pommi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tameis head.
Pommi blocks an elbow strike.
Tamei misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pommi.
Pommi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamei is trying to force a seperation but Pommi has the dominant position.
Pommi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pommi tries to throw a body punch but Tamei avoids it by throwing Pommi back against the cage.
Tamei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pommi.
A right hook to the body lands for Pommi.
Pommi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tamei taking a breather.
Pommi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Pommi.
Good body shot from Pommi.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pommi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tamei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Pommi.
Pommi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tamei or not.
Pommi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pommi lands an uppercut.
Pommi is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pommi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pommi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tamei backwards.
Pommi scores with a hook to the body.
Pommi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tamei backwards.
Pommi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tamei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tamei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pommi gets through Tamei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pommi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tamei up against the cage.
Pommi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tamei backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tamei.
Tamei is trying to stall.
Pommi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamei's elbow.
Tamei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pommi tries a body shot but Tamei blocks it.
A body shot lands from Pommi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pommi presses Tamei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pommi lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Emaus Tamei's cut is getting worse.
Pommi avoids the elbow strike from Tamei, against the cage.
Pommi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pommi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tamei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pommi.
Rauhallinen Pommi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pommi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pommi misses with a punch to the body.
Tamei stalling in the clinch but Pommi improves position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pommi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tamei backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tamei prevents a body shot from Pommi.
Pommi stalls.
Pommi is trying to pull guard but Tamei has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauhallinen Pommi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emaus Tamei's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Pommi avoids a kick to the body.
Pommi throws a leg kick which misses Tamei's front leg but catches the back leg as Tamei tries to avoid it.
Tamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pommi.
Tamei throws out a loose jab but Pommi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamei throws a low kick, looking for Pommi's leg but Pommi calmly moves out of range.
Pommi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tamei's sensitive parts.
Tamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tamei throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pommi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tamei misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pommi with a jab.
Pommi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tamei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pommi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pommi - that will leave a mark!
Pommi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pommi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pommi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pommi connects with a leg kick. Tamei looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pommi lands a leg kick that knocks Tamei off balance momentarily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Tamei enables Pommi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tamei manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pommi sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Emaus Tamei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pommi pushes down on Tamei's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pommi in particular looking to stall.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rauhallinen Pommi wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tamei throws a chopping leg kick but Pommi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pommi moves out of range of the body kick.
Pommi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pommi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pommi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tamei.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamei tries to clinch up
and Pommi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tamei throws the kick towards the body but Pommi avoids it.
Nice body punch from Pommi.
Pommi cracks the inside of Tamei's front leg.
Tamei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pommi.
Tamei misses with a body punch
and Pommi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tamei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pommi cracks Tamei with a right hand to the side of the head.

Tamei is rocked!

Emaus Tamei's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pommi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Emaus Tamei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pommi.
Tamei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Pommi lands a big head kick that sends Tamei tumbling to the mat! Pommi takes a step backwards and waves Tamei back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Tamei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tamei gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Pommi gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rauhallinen Pommi!
Rauhallinen Pommi thanked the fans post fight for their support.