PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Kallio (ranked 818 p4p, 1330 weight class) and Kebab Nurminen (ranked 121 p4p, 199 weight class). Kebab Nurminen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kallio
vs
Nurminen

177 cm
26
175
9 - 9 - 1

180 cm
26
177
6 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

MKFC

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimmo Kallio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kebab Nurminen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurminen lands a jab to the head.
Nurminen throws the left hand but Kallio avoids the punch easily.
Kallio is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Kallio.
Nurminen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kallio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Kallio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurminen unleashes a big counter combination but Kallio bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kallio throws out a powerful jab.
Nurminen blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Nurminen is looking for the big counter here.
Nurminen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kallio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kallio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurminen.
A cross from Kallio lands.
Kallio thuds a left hand into Nurminen's body.

Nurminen moves into 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!
Nurminen misses with the head strike.
Kallio gets through Nurminen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nurminen misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kallio.
Nurminen blocks an uppercut.
Nurminen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nurminen takes a shot to the head.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Nurminen tries a body shot but Kallio blocks it.
Nurminen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hand to the body from Nurminen.
Nurminen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurminen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kallio's elbow.
Nurminen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nurminen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kallio is keeping busy.
Kallio blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurminen controls his hands.
Kallio has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nurminen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurminen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nurminen prevents a body shot from Kallio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurminen.
Nurminen misses with a body punch.
Nurminen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kallio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nurminen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kallio blocks a body shot from Nurminen.
Kallio misses with a body punch.
Nurminen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kallio's elbow.
Nurminen has a couple of punches blocked by Kallio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio tries to work over Nurminen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurminen avoiding damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nurminen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kallio tries a body shot but Nurminen blocks it.
Nurminen tries to work over Kallio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kallio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kallio.
Nurminen stalling against the cage.
Nurminen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurminen blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Nurminen avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kallio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nurminen or not.
Kallio can't find room to land a body shot as Nurminen controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Nurminen.
Kallio looking to stall.
Nurminen tries to stall but Kallio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio leaning against his opponent.
Nurminen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurminen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kallio controls his hands.
Nurminen prevents a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurminen's elbow.
Nurminen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurminen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Nurminen avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Kallio being controlled against the cage.
Kallio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kimmo Kallio will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kallio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kallio misses with a hook.
Nurminen misses with a straight right.
Nurminen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kallio was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurminen.
Nurminen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurminen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kallio. That one must have hurt.
Kallio works Nurminen's body with a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Kallio.
Kallio lands an overhand right.
Kallio throws a sloppy head kick and Nurminen moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio misses with a hook.
Kallio stuffs the takedown.
Kallio gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Nurminen counters with a single leg into guard. Kallio didn't expect that.
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!
Nurminen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kallio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurminen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nurminen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurminen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nurminen looking to sit in guard and control but Kallio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nurminen controlling Kallio's posture.
Nurminen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nurminen wants to hit a sweep here but Kallio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nurminen there!
Nurminen tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.

Kallio stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kimmo Kallio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kallio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kallio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good exchange - Nurminen coming out on top.

It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Kallio takes a swing at Nurminen's ribcage but misses.

Nurminen moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kallio.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kallio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurminen can do to turn this around?
Nurminen stalling in the clinch but Kallio improves position.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurminen controls his hands.
Nurminen tries a body shot but Kallio blocks it.
Kallio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurminen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kallio taking a breather.
Nurminen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurminen is trying to maintain a safe position but Kallio gets an underhook and turns Nurminen into the cage.
Kallio cracks Nurminen with a nice body shot.
Kallio lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimmo Kallio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kallio tries to land a body kick
and Nurminen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kallio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nurminen takes a step back to recover.
Kallio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Nurminen misses.
Nurminen throws a hook but Kallio avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Kallio.
Kallio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kallio.
Nurminen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Kallio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen tries to clinch but Kallio moves out of range.
Kallio moves away from the strike by Nurminen.
Kallio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kallio thuds his shin into the meat of Nurminen's side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nurminen.
Nurminen ducks under a wild hook from Kallio.
Kallio connects with an inside leg kick.
Kallio connects with a leg kick.
Kimmo Kallio is winning the standup battle so far.
Kallio throws a front kick that sends Nurminen stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick from Kallio lands but Nurminen takes it in his stride.
A punch lands to the side of Nurminen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kallio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurminen.
Nurminen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kallio lands with a cross.
Nurminen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kallio.
Nurminen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio lands a nice looking body shot.
Kallio throws a series of punches but Nurminen moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallio throws the left hand but Nurminen avoids the punch easily.
Kallio lands with a kick to the temple. Nurminen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kallio.
Kallio misses with a low kick.
Nurminen moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurminen thuds his right hand into Kallio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nurminen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kallio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kallio throws a body kick that misses.
Kallio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nurminen on the side of the head.
Kallio with a nice cross.
Nurminen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That kick from Kallio tenderised Nurminen's leg. Nurminen is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kallio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nurminen avoids the head kick by Kallio.
Kallio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurminen.
It looked like Kallio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nurminen.
Kallio scores with a head kick. Nurminen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kallio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nurminen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kallio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nurminen cracks Kallio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A cross from Nurminen lands.
Nice uppercut there from Kallio.
Nurminen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kallio.
Kallio lands a nice hook to Nurminen's body. Nurminen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kallio misses with a low kick.
Nurminen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen avoids the head kick by Kallio.
Nurminen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kallio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kallio misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Kallio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nurminen doesn't seem phased though.
Nurminen avoids the head kick by Kallio.
Nurminen with the counter takedown but Kallio avoids it easily.
Kallio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nurminen will feel that in the morning.
Nurminen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nurminen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kallio.
Nurminen avoids the head kick by Kallio.
Nurminen walks into a jab.
Kallio takes a swing at Nurminen's ribcage but misses.
Kallio throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurminen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimmo Kallio clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
That's time! Kallio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nurminen checks a low kick from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a head kick.
Nurminen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kallio.
Kallio digs a good hook to Nurminen's body.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kallio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurminen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kallio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kallio throws out a powerful jab.
Kallio blocks a head kick by Nurminen.
A jab from Kallio does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio swings widly with a right hand
and Nurminen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kallio tries to bum rush Nurminen with a series of wild strikes but Nurminen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nurminen throws a series of punches but Kallio moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Nurminen as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Kallio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kallio misses with the combination.
Nurminen tries to clinch but Kallio is having none of it.
Kallio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nurminen misses with a low kick.
Kallio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kallio feints and then cracks Nurminen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nurminen down.
Whack! Nurminen lands a heavy head kick that drops Kallio. The ref tackles Nurminen to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Kallio was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kebab Nurminen!
Kebab Nurminen is the new welterweight champion!
Kebab Nurminen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.