PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Viitalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus comes to the cage accompanied by bad boy - cascada. Kalle Kolmiokuristus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kolmiokuristus
vs
Viitalainen

180 cm
25
214 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

207 cm
22
222 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Viitalainen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viitalainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Kolmiokuristus off the cage and back into rage.

Kolmiokuristus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Viitalainen to the mat! Viitalainen manages to get full guard.
Kolmiokuristus postures up in Viitalainen's guard and throws a big left but Viitalainen blocks it.
Viitalainen 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 trying to control but Viitalainen is working from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus won't allow Viitalainen to sweep him here.
Kolmiokuristus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Viitalainen wants to sweep here but Kolmiokuristus controlling him for the moment.
Kolmiokuristus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kolmiokuristus postures up in Viitalainen's guard and throws a big left but Viitalainen blocks it.
Kolmiokuristus looking to pass the guard.

Kolmiokuristus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Viitalainen dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viitalainen wants to stand but Kolmiokuristus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kolmiokuristus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Viitalainen manages to get himself to full guard.
Kolmiokuristus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Viitalainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Viitalainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control but Viitalainen is working from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus stands and throws Viitalainen's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two 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 working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Viitalainen is trying to get back to half guard.
Viitalainen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position but Viitalainen is working away.
Check out the look on Kolmiokuristus's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position but Viitalainen is working away.
Kolmiokuristus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Viitalainen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Viitalainen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kolmiokuristus connects with a decent elbow.
Viitalainen is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus tries to advance to mount but Viitalainen instead regains half guard.
Kolmiokuristus working the head and body with strikes.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the action but Viitalainen is working from the bottom.

Kolmiokuristus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kolmiokuristus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Viitalainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kolmiokuristus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kolmiokuristus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viitalainen wants to get back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus is thwarting Viitalainen's attempts to control the position.
Kolmiokuristus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kolmiokuristus prevents Viitalainen from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kolmiokuristus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Viitalainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kolmiokuristus shoots for a takedown but Viitalainen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown by Kolmiokuristus or perhaps it was just good defense by Viitalainen which made him look bad.
Viitalainen tries to work over Kolmiokuristus's front leg with a kick but Kolmiokuristus checks it.
Viitalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Kolmiokuristus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Viitalainen is trying to defend but Kolmiokuristus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a head shot. Viitalainen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kolmiokuristus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kolmiokuristus is working Viitalainen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolmiokuristus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Viitalainen keeping moving, preventing Kolmiokuristus from controlling successfully.
Viitalainen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kolmiokuristus is controlling him.
Viitalainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Viitalainen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kolmiokuristus's guard.
Kolmiokuristus 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 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Viitalainen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Viitalainen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kolmiokuristus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Kolmiokuristus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Viitalainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kolmiokuristus has a closed guard, preventing Viitalainen from standing up.

Kolmiokuristus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Viitalainen passes into side control.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Viitalainen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kolmiokuristus to his feet.

Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Viitalainen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Viitalainen taking punishment in the form of punches.

Kolmiokuristus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Viitalainen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kolmiokuristus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viitalainen keeps working.
Kolmiokuristus looks up at the clock and then as Viitalainen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kolmiokuristus smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kolmiokuristus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
An elbow from Kolmiokuristus crashes against the mat.
Kolmiokuristus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viitalainen keeps working.
Viitalainen is looking for a sweep.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position but Viitalainen is working away.
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kolmiokuristus dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kolmiokuristus shoots and misses
and Viitalainen counters with a good low kick that Kolmiokuristus was not able to check.
Kolmiokuristus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Viitalainen thumps Kolmiokuristus with a low kick.
Kolmiokuristus with a poor takedown
and Viitalainen counters with a low kick, right behind Kolmiokuristus 's knee.

Kolmiokuristus moves into range and clinches up with Viitalainen.
Viitalainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Kolmiokuristus jumps guard.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position.
Kolmiokuristus wants to sweep here but Viitalainen controlling him for the moment.
Viitalainen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kolmiokuristus has control of Viitalainen's left arm, preventing Viitalainen from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Viitalainen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kolmiokuristus, up you get!
Kolmiokuristus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Viitalainen's waist but Viitalainen 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.

Kolmiokuristus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Viitalainen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Kolmiokuristus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Viitalainen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kolmiokuristus's guard! Nice work there by Viitalainen!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kolmiokuristus keeping moving, preventing Viitalainen from controlling successfully.
Viitalainen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kolmiokuristus is proving hard to escape from.
Jussi Viitalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalle Kolmiokuristus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to control the position but Viitalainen postures up.
Kolmiokuristus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viitalainen wanted to stand there but Kolmiokuristus had control of the position.
Kolmiokuristus looking to control.

Viitalainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kolmiokuristus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viitalainen has managed to get both his arms back between Kolmiokuristus's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Viitalainen wanted to stand there but Kolmiokuristus had control of the position.
Kolmiokuristus wants to sweep here but Viitalainen controlling him for the moment.

Kolmiokuristus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kolmiokuristus has a closed guard, preventing Viitalainen from standing up.
Kolmiokuristus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Viitalainen!

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 putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kolmiokuristus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Viitalainen looks a forlorn figure.
Kolmiokuristus working Viitalainen over with strikes here.
Viitalainen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kolmiokuristus tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Viitalainen tries to reverse the position but Kolmiokuristus maintains control.
Kolmiokuristus with the ground and pound from mount.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kolmiokuristus punishing his opponent with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kolmiokuristus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kolmiokuristus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kolmiokuristus!