PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Tree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, bad boy - cascada. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kolmiokuristus
vs
Tree

180 cm
26
214 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

200 cm
25
220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

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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 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Tree!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolmiokuristus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tree thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tree throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a takedown
and Tree counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tree bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tree scores with a head kick. Kolmiokuristus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
Tree tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kolmiokuristus was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kolmiokuristus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tree on his heels. He'll look to pass Tree's guard now, I'm sure.
Tree avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes but missing.
Kolmiokuristus is pushing down on Tree's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tree is fighting to maintain full guard but Kolmiokuristus has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree wants to get back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus wants to pass the guard but Tree is defending well.
Kolmiokuristus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kolmiokuristus with the ground and pound but Tree uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kolmiokuristus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tree utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tree is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tree is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position from guard on top but Tree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big right hand that misses.
Kolmiokuristus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kolmiokuristus won't allow Tree to get back to his feet.

Kolmiokuristus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kolmiokuristus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tree trying to keep a closed guard but Kolmiokuristus is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolmiokuristus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree keeping full guard, as Kolmiokuristus tries to pass.
Kolmiokuristus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kolmiokuristus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolmiokuristus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tree preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kolmiokuristus 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.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kolmiokuristus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tree manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kolmiokuristus has Tree in his guard.

Kolmiokuristus working for a triangle but Tree defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kolmiokuristus drops an elbow to the side of Tree's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolmiokuristus is nestled in close to Tree, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kolmiokuristus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tree throws a push kick but Kolmiokuristus slaps the foot to one side.

Kolmiokuristus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tree did well to prevent Kolmiokuristus getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolmiokuristus stops Tree from getting back to his feet.
Tree is not content to let Kolmiokuristus control the position.
Tree is trying to stand back up but Kolmiokuristus is controlling him

Kolmiokuristus seems to be looking for submissions.
Kolmiokuristus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kolmiokuristus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kolmiokuristus trying to pass the guard but Tree defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kolmiokuristus wants to work for an arm triangle but Tree is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kolmiokuristus passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kolmiokuristus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tree is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tree is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kolmiokuristus working Tree over with strikes here.
Kolmiokuristus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tree is looking to escape.
Kolmiokuristus dominating with strikes here.
Tree really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kolmiokuristus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Tree that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Kolmiokuristus goes for an armbar but Tree turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tree.
Kolmiokuristus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kolmiokuristus has a closed guard, preventing Tree from standing up.
Tree must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kolmiokuristus has Tree pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tree's guard.

Kolmiokuristus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tree is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tree has escaped and now he's on top!
Kolmiokuristus is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tree gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tree slaps away a takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kolmiokuristus blocks a low kick nicely.
Tree slaps away a takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good standup being displayed there by Tree as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kolmiokuristus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kolmiokuristus moves out of range of the body kick.
Tree is looking to clinch but Kolmiokuristus is avoiding it.
Tree stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tree wants it to stay on the feet.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a takedown attempt - Tree sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tree is looking to land body kicks.
Tree misses with an uppercut. Kolmiokuristus saw that one coming.
Tree throws a head kick that misses.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a takedown attempt - Tree sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tree throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus moves out of range of the body kick from Tree.
Tree throws a nice head kick!
Jab, jab by Tree - just one landing.
Kolmiokuristus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in but no luck this time.
Tree throws a body kick that misses.
Tree tries a head kick but it misses.
Tree tries a head kick but it misses.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown but Tree shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree. Kolmiokuristus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus fails to land the takedown.
Kolmiokuristus blocks a head kick by Tree.
Bruce Tree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tree as he avoids it easily.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tree misses with a head kick.
Tree pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tree throws a head kick but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range.
Tree takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus avoids the body shot from Tree.
Tree misses with a head kick.
Tree displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kolmiokuristus.
Tree tries to land a front kick but Kolmiokuristus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kolmiokuristus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kolmiokuristus shoots for a double leg takedown but Tree sprawls well. He's pushed Kolmiokuristus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tree keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bruce Tree seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tree stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in looking for a takedown but Tree manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kolmiokuristus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kolmiokuristus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bruce Tree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tree throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tree pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tree throws a head kick but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tree stuffs the takedown.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown but Tree shows good takedown defense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Tree comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kolmiokuristus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

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