PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Brodie King (ranked 6333 p4p, 434 weight class) and Ymer Nordman (ranked 5645 p4p, 408 weight class). King comes into the arena with Kanye West - Stronger blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

King
vs
Nordman

179 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Excellent MT
Very quick

Brawler
Determined

Condemned

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brodie King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ymer Nordman !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nordman fails with an attempt to clinch.
King moves out of range as Nordman throws a body kick.

King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the ropes.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King lands an uppercut.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordman s head.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordman backwards.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nordman backwards.
King lands with a right to the head.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nordman is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King lands a shot to the body.
King lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King pushes Nordman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King lands a right hand.
King stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Nordman 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nordman can't break the clinch.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from King.
Nordman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nordman misses with an elbow over the top.
Nordman 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
I was talking to King's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordman is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nordman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nordman 's coach down at Cozad MMA Helsinki was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nordman 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
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!
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordman is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
Nordman 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from King.
Nordman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordman backwards.
A short right from King.
King pushes Nordman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nordman working aggressively here.
King leaning his opponent against the ropes.
King scores with a shot to the side of Nordman 's head.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King lands a right hand.
King connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from King.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nordman backwards.
King pushes Nordman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nordman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by King.
Nordman is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Nordman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nordman is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nordman backwards.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King blocks a body shot from Nordman .
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nordman looks winded!
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
King lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King scores with a shot to the side of Nordman 's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King lands a nice elbow.
Nordman misses with an elbow over the top.
Nordman tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by King.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Nordman .
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from King.
King landing knees to the head.
Nordman takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from King.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brodie King dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nordman throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
As Nordman looks to move away, King throws a big counter combo but Nordman just gets out of the way.
Nordman misses with a combination
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Nordman .
King avoids a kick to the body.
No joy there for Nordman , who threw a few shots but didn't land.

King moves into the clinch.
King digs a right hand underneath Nordman 's ribcage. Nordman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
Nordman throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands a left hand.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Nordman .
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nordman is breathing heavily.
Nordman tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
King lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
King taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nordman tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King with a knee to the head.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordman backwards.
A short right from King.
Nordman wants to break free but King has control.
King pushes Nordman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nordman can do to turn this around?
Nordman takes a shot to the head.
Brodie King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nordman 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King lands an uppercut.
King gets through Nordman 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
A shot in the inside from King.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King lands an uppercut.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordman s head.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nordman .
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from King on the inside.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from King on the inside.
A short left from King.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nordman backwards.

Nordman is rocked!
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nordman is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nordman seems to have recovered his senses.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
King pushes Nordman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
King lands a nice uppercut.
King gets through Nordman 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from King.
Nordman 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King lands a left hand.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
King lands a left hand.
King lands a shoulder strike.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King gets through Nordman 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nordman takes a shot to the head.
Nordman takes a shot to the head.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by King.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King lands a nice uppercut.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordman backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brodie King dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jab by King.

King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordman s head.
King stalls.
Nordman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A bit of stalling here from Nordman .
King lands a shot to the body.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King scores with a shot to the side of Nordman 's head.
King lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King presses Nordman against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Nordman 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nordman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordman backwards.
King lands a left hand.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordman s head.
King prevents Nordman from breaking the clinch.
Nordman is trying to maintain a safe position but King gets an underhook and turns Nordman into the ropes.
A short right from King.
King has Nordman pressed against the ropes, preventing Nordman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King lands a nice uppercut.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King lands an uppercut.
King lands with a right to the head.
King lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King lands an uppercut.
King lands a damaging elbow.
King scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Nordman backwards.
King gets through Nordman 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short left from King.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from King.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
King lands with a right to the head.
Nordman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Nordman takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
King lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
King lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King scores with a shot to the side of Nordman 's head.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King lands with a left to the head.
Nordman trying to control the position but instead, King has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nordman into the ropes.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Nordman backwards.
Nordman takes a knee right on the jaw!
King lands with a left to the head.
King is struggling to control the position.
King pushes Nordman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordman backwards.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from King.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordman s head.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
King lands a nice elbow.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King cracks Nordman with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Nordman goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Nordman wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Brodie King!