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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sune Folkeson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Forolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sune Folkeson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Forolov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forolov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Folkeson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Forolov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Mark Forolov has been cut.
Forolov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Folkeson counters with a two punch combo.
Forolov shoots in looking for a takedown. Folkeson tries to sprawl out of it but Forolov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Folkeson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Folkeson connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Folkeson lands with a straight right. Forolov didn't see that one coming.
Forolov fails with a takedown attempt.
Sune Folkeson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Forolov.
Forolov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Folkeson avoids it really well and circles away.
Folkeson misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forolov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Folkeson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Forolov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Folkeson pinned against the cage. Folkeson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Folkeson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Folkeson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Folkeson wants it to stay on the feet.
Forolov defending well as Folkeson loads up on a big left hand.
Folkeson cracks Forolov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Forolov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Folkeson's waist but Folkeson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Forolov off to one side.
Folkeson misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forolov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Forolov moves away from the strike by Folkeson.
Forolov shoots in for a takedown but Folkeson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Forolov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Forolov looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Folkeson wants to get back to his feet.
Forolov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Folkeson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Folkeson wants to get back to his feet but Forolov drags him back down.
Folkeson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Folkeson tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forolov trying to control the action but Folkeson is working from the bottom.
Folkeson is looking to get back to his feet here but Forolov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Folkeson's back.
Forolov looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forolov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Folkeson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Folkeson for a finish.
Folkeson is trying to get back to his feet but Forolov has full control of the position and if anything, Folkeson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Forolov looking to break Folkeson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Folkeson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Forolov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Forolov tightening his grip on Folkeson, looking for the choke.
Forolov looking to break Folkeson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Folkeson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Forolov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Forolov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Forolov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Folkeson looks to land a right hand but Forolov moved out of range.
Folkeson throws a hook to the side of Forolov's head but Forolov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Forolov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from Folkeson misses.
Forolov fails with a takedown attempt.
Mark Forolov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Folkeson lands with an overhand left.
Folkeson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mark Forolov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Forolov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Folkeson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sune Folkeson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Forolov.
Forolov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Forolov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Mark Forolov's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Folkeson.
Folkeson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Folkeson stuffs the takedown.
Forolov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Forolov is breathing heavily.
A clash of legs there as Folkeson blocks the low kick.
Folkeson connects with a right hand. Forolov shakes it off.
Folkeson throws a big shot that misses.
Folkeson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Forolov to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Forolov looks to clinch but Folkeson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Forolov taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sune Folkeson!
In his post fight interview, Sune Folkeson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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