PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odin Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus comes to the ring accompanied by bad boy - cascada. Fredriksson has chosen Manowar - Gods Of War as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kolmiokuristus
vs
Fredriksson

180 cm
23
214 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

190 cm
26
220 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Odin Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolmiokuristus shoots for a takedown but Fredriksson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Fredriksson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Fredriksson.
Kolmiokuristus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fredriksson just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kolmiokuristus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fredriksson just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredriksson lands a body shot.

Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kolmiokuristus tries to move into range but Fredriksson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fredriksson misses with a wild combination.

Kolmiokuristus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fredriksson sprawls well initially but Kolmiokuristus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fredriksson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus works his way into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes there by Kolmiokuristus.
Fredriksson manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson is looking to improve his position.
Kolmiokuristus wants to take a breather but Fredriksson is having none of it.

Kolmiokuristus is looking for a kimura but Fredriksson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kolmiokuristus to get the leverage.
Kolmiokuristus thows a huge punch but Fredriksson dodges it nicely.
Kolmiokuristus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fredriksson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Fredriksson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kolmiokuristus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kolmiokuristus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kolmiokuristus stopping the sweep attempt from Fredriksson.
Kolmiokuristus stays in close to Fredriksson's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Fredriksson working for a triangle but Kolmiokuristus defends it easily.
Kolmiokuristus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fredriksson's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kolmiokuristus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kolmiokuristus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fredriksson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus postures up in Fredriksson's guard and throws a big left but Fredriksson blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fredriksson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kolmiokuristus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kolmiokuristus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to control the action in half guard but Fredriksson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Fredriksson does no damage.
Kolmiokuristus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fredriksson scores with a body shot.
Fredriksson connects with a crisp jab.
Kolmiokuristus fails to land the takedown.
Kolmiokuristus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in but Fredriksson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolmiokuristus.
Nice takedown defense from Fredriksson. No joy for Kolmiokuristus on that attempt.
Fredriksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kolmiokuristus circles away.
Fredriksson lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kolmiokuristus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fredriksson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kolmiokuristus has time to react.
Kolmiokuristus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fredriksson's waist but Fredriksson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kolmiokuristus off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Fredriksson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fredriksson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kolmiokuristus backs up against the ropes.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fredriksson stuffs the takedown.
Fredriksson misses the shot to the body.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kolmiokuristus dives in and grabs Fredriksson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fredriksson pushes down on Kolmiokuristus's head and hops out.
Kolmiokuristus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fredriksson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kolmiokuristus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fredriksson tries to avoid it but Kolmiokuristus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fredriksson to the ground. Fredriksson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredriksson misses the jab.
Kolmiokuristus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut is getting worse.
Fredriksson takes a swing at Kolmiokuristus's ribcage but misses.
Kolmiokuristus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredriksson.
Kolmiokuristus slips a jab from Fredriksson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kolmiokuristus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kolmiokuristus walks into a stiff left hand from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands a slapping body shot.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fredriksson as he avoids it easily.
Fredriksson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kolmiokuristus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fredriksson tries to avoid it but Kolmiokuristus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fredriksson to the ground. Fredriksson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fredriksson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kolmiokuristus circles away quickly and effectively.
Odin Fredriksson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fredriksson but Fredriksson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fredriksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Odin Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson throws out a loose jab but Kolmiokuristus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kolmiokuristus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kolmiokuristus ducks under a wild hook from Fredriksson.
Kolmiokuristus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fredriksson tests Kolmiokuristus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Fredriksson swinging wildly here.
Fredriksson fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson stuffs the takedown.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fredriksson defends it nicely.
Odin Fredriksson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fredriksson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fredriksson misses with the combination.
Kolmiokuristus has a takedown stuffed.
Fredriksson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fredriksson looks to land a combination. Kolmiokuristus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fredriksson misses with a wild body shot.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fredriksson defends it nicely.
Fredriksson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolmiokuristus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fredriksson tries to avoid it but Kolmiokuristus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fredriksson to the ground. Fredriksson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Fredriksson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fredriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kolmiokuristus swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fredriksson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kolmiokuristus's guard.
Kolmiokuristus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fredriksson!
Fredriksson working to try and regain half guard.
Kolmiokuristus wants to control the pace but Fredriksson is squirming around nicely.
Kolmiokuristus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson is looking to get to half guard.
Kolmiokuristus working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kolmiokuristus lands a heavy elbow.
Fredriksson is trying desperately to improve position.
Kolmiokuristus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fredriksson is bucking up trying to escape but Kolmiokuristus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kolmiokuristus with good strikes from the mount here!

Kolmiokuristus swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fredriksson is now in Kolmiokuristus's guard. A big mistake from Kolmiokuristus there, giving up the dominant position!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kolmiokuristus looking for a sweep. Not yet Kolmiokuristus, not yet.
Fredriksson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fredriksson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fredriksson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kolmiokuristus's guard.
Fredriksson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fredriksson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kolmiokuristus is on top in guard.
Kolmiokuristus wants to control from the top but Fredriksson keeps moving.
Kolmiokuristus chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus pushes down on Fredriksson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kolmiokuristus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kolmiokuristus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fredriksson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fredriksson is in trouble now - Kolmiokuristus has advanced to mount!
A nice elbow there by Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kolmiokuristus breaks from Fredriksson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fredriksson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus with a couple of short strikes.
Kolmiokuristus has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fredriksson's face.
Fredriksson is squirming around, avoiding Kolmiokuristus's attempts to control the action.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kolmiokuristus dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kolmiokuristus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredriksson is in a horrible position here. Kolmiokuristus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kolmiokuristus with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fredriksson won't allow Kolmiokuristus to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kolmiokuristus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fredriksson is fending him off so far but Kolmiokuristus persists. Nope, Fredriksson circles away and we're back to standing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fredriksson, as that shot connected.
Fredriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kolmiokuristus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Kolmiokuristus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kolmiokuristus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fredriksson 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.
Fredriksson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kolmiokuristus's guard.
Fredriksson stopping the sweep attempt from Kolmiokuristus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson throwing strikes from guard but Kolmiokuristus blocks nicely.
Kolmiokuristus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fredriksson is looking to escape.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots but Fredriksson is blocking nicely.
Fredriksson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the action but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.
Fredriksson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Fredriksson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kolmiokuristus defends it easily.
Fredriksson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kolmiokuristus lands a couple of digs.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredriksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolmiokuristus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Kolmiokuristus from controlling successfully.
Fredriksson 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.
Kolmiokuristus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus wants to control from the top but Fredriksson keeps moving.
Fredriksson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolmiokuristus is one step ahead there.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to work some ground and pound but Fredriksson has wrist control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fredriksson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kolmiokuristus was well out of range. Poor timing from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson swings for the body but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range.
Kolmiokuristus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kolmiokuristus sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Kolmiokuristus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kolmiokuristus lands a couple of digs.
Kolmiokuristus chips away with some ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big right hand that misses.
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes but missing.
Fredriksson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolmiokuristus is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kolmiokuristus looking to sit in guard and control but Fredriksson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kolmiokuristus had his way with Odin Fredriksson in that round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kolmiokuristus shoots in but no luck this time.
A combination from Fredriksson does no damage.
Kolmiokuristus ducks under a wild hook from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands a slapping body shot.
Fredriksson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kolmiokuristus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fredriksson tries to avoid it but Kolmiokuristus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fredriksson to the ground. Fredriksson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fredriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kolmiokuristus is just out of range.
Kolmiokuristus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson punishes Kolmiokuristus's body with a nice straight punch.
Fredriksson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kolmiokuristus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fredriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kolmiokuristus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fredriksson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fredriksson throws a lazy right hand but Kolmiokuristus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Fredriksson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kolmiokuristus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fredriksson's waist but Fredriksson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kolmiokuristus off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus takes one to the chin there.

Jeez, Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

Fredriksson gets a clinch.
Kolmiokuristus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fredriksson smiles and moves away.
Fredriksson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fredriksson wants it to stay on the feet.
Fredriksson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kolmiokuristus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fredriksson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fredriksson misses with a looping right.
Fredriksson throws a right and a left that Kolmiokuristus avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson misses with the combination.
Fredriksson throws a hook but Kolmiokuristus avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Fredriksson misses.
Fredriksson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kolmiokuristus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fredriksson as he avoids it easily.
Kolmiokuristus fails with the takedown.
Kolmiokuristus closes the distance and clinches up with Fredriksson, looking for a takedown. Kolmiokuristus pushes Fredriksson against the ropes but Fredriksson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fredriksson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fredriksson as he avoids it easily.
Fredriksson lands with a shot to the body.
Fredriksson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Fredriksson misses.
Fredriksson's corner calls for a 1-2. Fredriksson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Odin Fredriksson!
Odin Fredriksson is the new light heavyweight champion!