PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esko Nikkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikkari comes to the cage accompanied by Berlin Foot Chase. Esko Nikkari is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Nikkari
vs
Ferguson

185 cm
20
240 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

200 cm
24
270 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Esko Nikkari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Turd Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson avoids the head kick by Nikkari.
Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikkari.
Ferguson has a takedown stuffed.
Ferguson wants to clinch.

Ferguson takes the fight into the clinch.
Nikkari prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ferguson is looking to control Nikkari's arms but Nikkari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferguson has his back to the cage.
Nikkari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferguson blocks it with crossed arms.
Nikkari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nikkari is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nikkari lands a left hand.
Ferguson goes for a takedown attempt but Nikkari pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Esko Nikkari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turd Ferguson.
Ferguson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferguson looks gassed!
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but Nikkari moved out of range.
Nikkari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikkari throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.

Nikkari clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nikkari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Nikkari.
Nikkari trying to stall but Ferguson improves his position.
Nikkari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferguson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Nikkari scores with a hook to the body.
Nikkari prevents the takedown attempt.
Nikkari unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ferguson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nikkari with a knee to the head.

It looks like Turd Ferguson has been cut.
Nikkari lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikkari connects with a knee to the head.
Nikkari tries to land a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks with his arms.
Nikkari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ferguson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nikkari lands a knee to the body.
Nikkari tries to land a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nikkari obliges.
Nikkari tries a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks it.
Nikkari leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikkari with a knee to the head.
Nikkari pushes Ferguson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nikkari scores a nice knee to the body.
Nikkari lands with a light punch inside.
Nikkari landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nikkari taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikkari.
Nikkari has Ferguson pushed against the cage.
Nikkari taking a breather.
Nikkari missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Nikkari.
Nikkari misses with a punch on the inside.
Nikkari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikkari looking to throw knees to the head but Ferguson is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nikkari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nikkari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferguson blocks it with crossed arms.
Ferguson stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nikkari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferguson.
Nikkari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikkari prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nikkari misses with some punches.
Nikkari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Nikkari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikkari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nikkari displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ferguson up against the cage.
Nikkari lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nikkari.
Ferguson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nikkari lands a good knee to the midsection. Ferguson won't want to take too many of those.
Nikkari crunches a lovely knee into Ferguson's ribcage.
Nikkari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nikkari lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Nikkari connects with a knee to the head.
Nikkari lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferguson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nikkari pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nikkari unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ferguson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikkari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nikkari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nikkari using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ferguson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nikkari scores with a knee to the head.
Ferguson digs a right hand into Nikkari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nikkari's gas tank.
Nikkari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferguson is defending well for now.
Ferguson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nikkari backwards.
Ferguson lands with a light punch inside.
Nikkari landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nikkari missing with knees to the body.
Ferguson lands a nice uppercut.
Ferguson scores with a shot to the side of Nikkari's head.
Nikkari tries to work over Ferguson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nikkari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferguson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esko Nikkari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Turd Ferguson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nikkari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Nikkari lands.
Nikkari throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ferguson wants to clinch up but Nikkari keeps it at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nikkari.
Nikkari tries a head kick but it misses.

Nikkari pushes Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nikkari controlling the action here for a moment.
Nikkari looking to throw knees to the head but Ferguson is blocking nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nikkari stalling.
Nikkari misses with some punches.
Ferguson being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nikkari here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson scores with a shot to the side of Nikkari's head.
Nikkari unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nikkari misses with a knee to the head.
Ferguson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nikkari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nikkari misses with some punches.
Nikkari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferguson.
Nikkari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?
Nikkari misses with a knee to the head.
Nikkari trying to land knees to the body.
Esko Nikkari has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nikkari missing with knees to the body.
Ferguson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nikkari has a couple of punches blocked by Ferguson.
Nikkari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ferguson is keeping busy.

Ferguson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nikkari clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nikkari takes a big shot to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson not allowing Nikkari to control his hands.
Ferguson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Nikkari. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Nikkari manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ferguson's guard. Nice work there by Nikkari.

Nikkari stands up and waves to Ferguson to follow him.
Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikkari.
Nikkari is looking to clinch.
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Nikkari.
Esko Nikkari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nikkari avoids it really well and circles away.
Nikkari pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nikkari misses with a low kick as Ferguson jumps back.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nikkari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Esko Nikkari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turd Ferguson.
Nikkari lands a head kick. Ferguson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nikkari scores with a one two! Ferguson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nikkari lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nikkari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferguson checks a low kick from Nikkari.

Nikkari forces Ferguson back against the cage and clinches.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from Nikkari.
Ferguson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nikkari prevents it.
Nikkari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ferguson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nikkari is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nikkari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferguson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikkari trying to land knees to the body.
Ferguson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nikkari stalling.
Nikkari lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nikkari lands a nice shot to the body.
Nikkari tries a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ferguson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikkari misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferguson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nikkari is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nikkari lands a nice knee to the body.
Nikkari looking to throw knees to the head but Ferguson is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Nikkari.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikkari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferguson is defending well for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferguson.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Nikkari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nikkari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferguson avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esko Nikkari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Turd Ferguson's cut.
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!

Nikkari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ferguson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Nikkari.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches up with Nikkari, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes Nikkari against the cage but Nikkari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nikkari.
Nikkari lands a head kick!
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Ferguson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nikkari misses with a hook.
Nikkari tries a head kick but it misses.
Nikkari takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nikkari tries to clinch but Ferguson is having none of it.
Nikkari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nikkari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Nice takedown defense from Nikkari. No joy for Ferguson on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikkari misses with a double jab.
Turd Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt.
Esko Nikkari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turd Ferguson.
Ferguson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nikkari defends it nicely.
Nikkari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nikkari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferguson walks into a left hand.
Nikkari is looking to slow Ferguson down with leg kicks.
Nikkari throws a head kick that half lands.
Nikkari throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ferguson.
Esko Nikkari is winning the standup battle so far.

Nikkari moves into the clinch successfully.
Nikkari misses with a knee to the head.
Nikkari stalling in the clinch but Ferguson improves position.
Ferguson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nikkari pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson tries to keep at a distance but Nikkari has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nikkari stops a takedown attempt from Ferguson.
Nikkari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nikkari trying to stall but Ferguson improves his position.
Ferguson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nikkari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nikkari displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ferguson up against the cage.
Ferguson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ferguson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nikkari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nikkari misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikkari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferguson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferguson blocks an uppercut.
Nikkari landing knees to the body.
Nikkari prevents the takedown attempt.
Nikkari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ferguson is keeping busy.
Ferguson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nikkari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ferguson takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Nikkari.
The referee calls for Nikkari to work.
Ferguson looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nikkari taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nikkari lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls for Ferguson to work.
Ferguson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikkari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nikkari tries a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks it.
A short right from Ferguson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ferguson working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Ferguson has clasped his hands together around Nikkari's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nikkari tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nikkari sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nikkari might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferguson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nikkari tries to kick Ferguson off but Ferguson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ferguson stalling away here and it's allowed Nikkari to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson trying to control but Nikkari is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esko Nikkari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nikkari, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esko Nikkari!