PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ma Bong Sik (ranked 84 p4p, 617 weight class) and Nikolai Kaspersky (ranked 10 p4p, 66 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Bong Sik
vs
Kaspersky

189 cm
29
190
13 - 2 - 0

180 cm
27
188
15 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Conquer
Conviction

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ma Bong Sik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Kaspersky!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaspersky throws a jab but it's blocked by Bong Sik.
Bong Sik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nikolai Kaspersky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Kaspersky. Those never looked like landing.
Bong Sik appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bong Sik throws out a loose jab but Kaspersky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaspersky misses with a few strikes there.
Bong Sik looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaspersky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bong Sik swivels and escapes.
Kaspersky lands a head shot.
Kaspersky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bong Sik.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Bong Sik as Kaspersky shoots in.
Ma Bong Sik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bong Sik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bong Sik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kaspersky.
Bong Sik leaves Kaspersky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It appears Bong Sik was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ma Bong Sik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Kaspersky.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Bong Sik. Beautiful body shot.
Kaspersky moves away from the strike by Bong Sik.
Kaspersky is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bong Sik loads up on a big right hand but Kaspersky slips the punch.
Kaspersky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bong Sik defends it well.
Bong Sik lands a jab to the nose.
Kaspersky looks for a takedown but Bong Sik sprawls well.
Bong Sik thinks about countering with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky scores with a one two! Bong Sik had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Bong Sik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaspersky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bong Sik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaspersky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bong Sik defends well and Kaspersky ends up having to push Bong Sik into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Bong Sik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kaspersky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kaspersky misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Bong Sik misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong Sik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bong Sik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kaspersky.
Bong Sik is looking for a counter combo.
Bong Sik throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaspersky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaspersky stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bong Sik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bong Sik wants it to stay on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bong Sik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ma Bong Sik will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kaspersky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bong Sik's waist but Bong Sik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaspersky off to one side.
Bong Sik is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bong Sik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaspersky.
Bong Sik is looking to counter punch.
Kaspersky lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Kaspersky misses its intended target.
Kaspersky looks to throw the jab but Bong Sik is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Bong Sik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong Sik misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Kaspersky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bong Sik throws a jab when Kaspersky was well out of range.
Kaspersky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaspersky swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Bong Sik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bong Sik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bong Sik throws the kick towards the body but Kaspersky avoids it.
Kaspersky slips under a jab.
Bong Sik scores with a push kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky misses with a few strikes there.
Bong Sik is looking to counter punch.
Kaspersky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bong Sik looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kaspersky throws the left hand but Bong Sik avoids the punch easily.
Bong Sik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaspersky manages to avoid it.
Bong Sik misses with a hook. Kaspersky ducked under it nicely.
Kaspersky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bong Sik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kaspersky's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong Sik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bong Sik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaspersky throws a hook to the side of Bong Sik's head but Bong Sik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bong Sik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kaspersky has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kaspersky might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bong Sik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kaspersky.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kaspersky looks for a takedown but Bong Sik sprawls well.
We've been told by Bong Sik's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ma Bong Sik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Kaspersky.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong Sik tries to land a body kick
and Kaspersky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaspersky lands a nice shot to the body.
Bong Sik 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.
Bong Sik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaspersky was well out of range. Poor timing from Bong Sik.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaspersky avoids the body shot from Bong Sik.
Kaspersky with the counter takedown but Bong Sik avoids it easily.
Bong Sik cracks Kaspersky with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Bong Sik dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kaspersky scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bong Sik in his tracks.
Kaspersky shoots in but no luck this time.
Bong Sik is looking to counter punch.
Bong Sik dodges the punch combination from Kaspersky.
An attempted straight right counter from Bong Sik misses the target.
Bong Sik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaspersky throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong Sik scores with a hook.
Bong Sik throws a hook to the side of Kaspersky's head but Kaspersky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong Sik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaspersky.
Kaspersky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kaspersky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Bong Sik tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bong Sik misses with a wild combination.
Kaspersky feints the counter takedown.
Kaspersky fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Bong Sik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bong Sik throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky moves out of range of the body kick from Bong Sik.
Bong Sik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaspersky feints the counter takedown.
Bong Sik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaspersky.
Ma Bong Sik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Kaspersky.
Kaspersky throws a hook but Bong Sik blocks it.
Bong Sik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky connects with a body shot.
Kaspersky tests Bong Sik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaspersky moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bong Sik throws a wild body kick that Kaspersky sees coming a mile off.
Kaspersky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Bong Sik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Bong Sik does it's job there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Bong Sik as Kaspersky shoots in.
Kaspersky misses with a double jab.
Bong Sik is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Bong Sik misses its intended target.
Kaspersky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bong Sik tries to avoid it but Kaspersky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bong Sik to the ground. Bong Sik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice cross by Kaspersky.
Kaspersky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bong Sik avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ma Bong Sik did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kaspersky shoots for a takedown but Bong Sik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaspersky shoots in for a double leg but Bong Sik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bong Sik is looking to counter punch.
Bong Sik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kaspersky pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bong Sik back to the cage. Kaspersky follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong Sik avoids the body shot from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky fails with the takedown
and Bong Sik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ma Bong Sik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Kaspersky.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong Sik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaspersky was well out of range. Poor timing from Bong Sik.
Kaspersky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaspersky.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaspersky.
It looked like Bong Sik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kaspersky slips a jab from Bong Sik.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kaspersky avoids the head kick by Bong Sik.
Bong Sik misses with an uppercut. Kaspersky saw that one coming.
Kaspersky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kaspersky misses with a hook
letting Bong Sik counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaspersky as he connects with a hook.
Kaspersky on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kaspersky misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bong Sik sends Kaspersky crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bong Sik is motioning to the referee to let Kaspersky up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Kaspersky is rocked!
Kaspersky throws a poor cross that misses
and Bong Sik counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ma Bong Sik!
Ma Bong Sik retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Ma Bong Sik, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.