PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iiro Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolonen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Johnny Cash : The Man Comes Around. Bomb comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Casino Royale Soundtrack - You Know My Name kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tolonen
vs
Bomb

213 cm
38
285 lbs
46 - 18 - 0

198 cm
30
233 lbs
53 - 22 - 7

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

DJs Locker
Perkele!

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 46 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iiro Tolonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 53 - 22 - 7, fighting out of Helsinki, James Bomb!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bomb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut there from Tolonen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A low kick from Tolonen misses
and Bomb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Bomb.
Tolonen misses the jab.
Bomb throws a body kick, spinning off balance

so Tolonen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bomb preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tolonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bomb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tolonen throwing strikes from guard but Bomb blocks nicely.
Tolonen throwing strikes from guard but Bomb blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen trying to control but Bomb is working from the bottom.
Tolonen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bomb wants to improve his position but instead Tolonen has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bomb trying to hold on to Tolonen's head to control him but Tolonen postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bomb's head.
Tolonen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bomb tries to get to full guard but Tolonen has control of the leg.
Tolonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Bomb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A left lands for Bomb.
Tolonen walks into a stiff left hand from Bomb.
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!
Bomb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bomb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bomb.
Tolonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Bomb lands a big head kick that sends Tolonen tumbling to the mat! Bomb takes a step backwards and waves Tolonen back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Tolonen is rocked!

It looks like Iiro Tolonen has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tolonen throws a solid leg kick but Bomb takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tolonen.
Tolonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bomb throws the left hand but Tolonen avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bomb. That's going to slow Tolonen down.
Tolonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tolonen dives in for a single leg takedown but Bomb sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tolonen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bomb's efforts to push away.
Tolonen tries to break free but Bomb pushes him back against the cage.
Bomb lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomb lands a hook that snaps the head of Tolonen backwards.
Knees to the body from Tolonen.
Bomb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tolonen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tolonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bomb blocks it with crossed arms.
Bomb is trying to force a seperation but Tolonen has the dominant position.

Tolonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bomb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tolonen.
Bomb connects with a nice looking jab.
Tolonen swings for the body but Bomb moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tolonen takes one to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bomb.
Tolonen is looking to chop away at Bomb's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bomb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iiro Tolonen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tolonen thuds his shin into the meat of Bomb's side.
Bomb throws a sloppy head kick

and Tolonen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bomb tries to kick Tolonen off but Tolonen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bomb is looking to improve his position.
Tolonen trying to control from half guard but Bomb is working away.
Tolonen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tolonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tolonen working Bomb over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tolonen connects with a nice short shot to Bomb's temple.
Tolonen controlling the pace.
Tolonen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tolonen wants to free his trapped foot but Bomb is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tolonen is just content to waste time from the top position. Bomb takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tolonen throws a strike but Bomb rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tolonen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Iiro Tolonen.
Tolonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bomb throws a big shot that misses.
Tolonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bomb thows a leg kick but Tolonen checks it

and Tolonen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tolonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bomb controlling Tolonen's posture.
Tolonen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bomb holds on and takes a little breather.
Bomb keeping full guard, as Tolonen tries to pass.
Tolonen wants to control from the top but Bomb keeps moving.

James Bomb has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Tolonen lands a big head kick that sends Bomb tumbling to the mat! Tolonen takes a step backwards and waves Bomb back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like James Bomb has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tolonen checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Tolonen.
Tolonen thows a body shot but no joy.
Tolonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bomb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tolonen throws out the jab.
Tolonen throws out a leg kick but Bomb moves out of range and Tolonen only half commits.
Tolonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bomb's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tolonen cracks Bomb on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bomb falls backwards against the cage. Tolonen follows up with more strikes that drop Bomb to his knees. Tolonen keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bomb! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iiro Tolonen!
A relieved looking Iiro Tolonen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.