PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pena Hirmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Kolacic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hirmu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to AC/DC - War Machine. Kolacic has chosen Nermina Golubovic - Kolacic as his entrance music. Pena Hirmu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hirmu
vs
Kolacic

180 cm
23
195 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

168 cm
21
186 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Hirmu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milo Kolacic!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolacic looks for a takedown but Hirmu sprawls well.
Hirmu throws a right and a left that Kolacic avoids nicely.
Kolacic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hirmu.
Kolacic leaves Hirmu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A big left from Hirmu misses.

Hirmu feints and as Kolacic raises his hands in defense, Hirmu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hirmu won't allow Kolacic to sweep him here.
Hirmu wanted to stand there but Kolacic had control of the position.
Hirmu wants to stand and escape but instead Kolacic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kolacic with a nice head shot there.
Hirmu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kolacic won't allow Hirmu to sweep him here.
Kolacic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kolacic throwing strikes but missing.
Hirmu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kolacic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolacic is working Hirmu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Hirmu has his foot on Kolacic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kolacic works his way back into a safe position though.

Hirmu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kolacic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hirmu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kolacic is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kolacic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hirmu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kolacic is controlling him.
Hirmu wants to sweep but no luck.
Kolacic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kolacic trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirmu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hirmu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirmu is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolacic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hirmu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolacic is one step ahead there.
Hirmu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolacic chips away with some ground and pound.
Kolacic won't allow Hirmu to get back to his feet.
Hirmu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kolacic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kolacic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Hirmu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kolacic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hirmu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolacic is one step ahead there.

Kolacic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolacic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kolacic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kolacic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hirmu wants to stand and escape but Kolacic is having none of it.
Hirmu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kolacic wants to control from the top but Hirmu keeps moving.
Kolacic won't allow Hirmu to get back to his feet.
Kolacic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kolacic trying to control but Hirmu is working from the bottom.
Kolacic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirmu wants to sweep here but Kolacic controlling him for the moment.
Kolacic wants to control from the top but Hirmu keeps moving.
Kolacic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kolacic advances nicely into full mount.
Hirmu squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hirmu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kolacic working Hirmu over with strikes.
Kolacic lands strikes from half guard.
Kolacic thows a huge punch but Hirmu dodges it nicely.
Hirmu wants to get back to his feet.

Hirmu actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milo Kolacic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hirmu thows a body shot but no joy.
Hirmu lands with a right hand.
Kolacic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Kolacic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kolacic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kolacic avoids the attempt from Hirmu to control.
Hirmu is working to get back to half guard.
Kolacic landing punches.
Kolacic raining down shots from the mount!
Hirmu wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kolacic lands a big shot there that rocks Hirmu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hirmu really wants to buck Kolacic off and get back to his feet.
Hirmu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kolacic cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirmu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kolacic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kolacic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kolacic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hirmu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Hirmu makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kolacic misses with a looping left.
Kolacic misses with a takedown attempt - Hirmu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Hirmu rushes Kolacic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hirmu trying to control the position but instead, Kolacic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hirmu into the cage.
Hirmu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Hirmu pulls guard effortlessly.
Milo Kolacic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kolacic throwing strikes from guard but Hirmu blocks nicely.
Kolacic stands up over Hirmu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Hirmu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirmu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kolacic.

Hirmu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kolacic postures up and lands a big shot to Hirmu's brow.
Kolacic won't allow Hirmu to get back to his feet.
Kolacic working some strikes from top position.
Kolacic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kolacic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kolacic thows a big elbow that misses.
Hirmu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kolacic is controlling him.
Hirmu being controlled here, momentarily.
Kolacic working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolacic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Hirmu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Hirmu is working an open guard so Kolacic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hirmu works the jab nicely.
Hirmu throws a hook but Kolacic blocks it.

Kolacic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kolacic lands in his opponent's guard.
Kolacic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hirmu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kolacic won't allow Hirmu to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirmu wants to stand and escape but Kolacic is having none of it.
Kolacic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hirmu wants to get back to his feet but Kolacic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kolacic lands a couple of digs.
Hirmu trying to control the position.
Kolacic works over Hirmu with some ground and pound from guard.
Kolacic throws a big right hand that misses.

Hirmu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kolacic scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kolacic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kolacic postures up in Hirmu's guard and throws a big left but Hirmu blocks it.
Kolacic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hirmu's head.

Hirmu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kolacic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kolacic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milo Kolacic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kolacic darts in and clinches Hirmu up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kolacic.
Hirmu is trying to stall.

Kolacic is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hirmu can't fight it off and eventually Kolacic manages to take the fight to the floor. Hirmu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Hirmu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolacic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kolacic landing with the ground and pound.
Kolacic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kolacic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kolacic stands up over Hirmu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hirmu wants to stand and escape but Kolacic is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolacic throwing strikes but missing.
Kolacic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hirmu wants to get back to his feet but Kolacic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kolacic landing some decent shots from guard.
Kolacic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kolacic chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kolacic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hirmu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hirmu is looking for a kimura but Kolacic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hirmu to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolacic tries to get to full guard but Hirmu has control of the leg.
It looks like Hirmu is going to stand back up.
Kolacic wants to get back to full guard.
Kolacic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kolacic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hirmu is one step ahead there.
Hirmu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Kolacic scores with a takedown into Hirmu's guard.
Hirmu wants to stand but Kolacic is controlling the position.
Hirmu trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hirmu keeping moving, preventing Kolacic from controlling successfully.
Kolacic postures up and lands a big shot to Hirmu's brow.
Hirmu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kolacic is controlling him.
Kolacic stopping the sweep attempt from Hirmu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kolacic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hirmu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kolacic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hirmu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kolacic wants to pass the guard but Hirmu is keeping the position.
Kolacic lands a couple of digs.
Pena Hirmu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hirmu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hirmu has momentary wrist control but Kolacic slips an elbow through the middle.
Hirmu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kolacic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hirmu will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Milo Kolacic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Hirmu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kolacic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Kolacic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kolacic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Kolacic!