PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaz Passmoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is bad boy - cascada. Passmoor is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by L'amour Toujours by Gigi Agostino. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Kolmiokuristus
vs
Passmoor

180 cm
27
214 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

186 cm
30
222 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Good chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Perkele!

[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY
[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY

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 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gaz Passmoor!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolmiokuristus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Passmoor misses with a body shot.
Passmoor tries a head kick but it misses.
Kolmiokuristus shoots for a takedown but Passmoor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kolmiokuristus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Passmoor quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kolmiokuristus wants to control but Passmoor is keeping him busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kolmiokuristus is thwarting Passmoor's attempts to control the position.
Kolmiokuristus throws a strike but Passmoor avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolmiokuristus thows a big elbow that misses.
Passmoor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kolmiokuristus throws a strike but Passmoor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Passmoor tries to free his leg and advance position but Kolmiokuristus is retaining full guard.
Passmoor thows a big elbow that misses.

Kolmiokuristus working for a triangle but Passmoor defends it easily.
Passmoor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to reverse the position.
Kolmiokuristus regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus tries to get to full guard but Passmoor has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Passmoor trying to control the action but Kolmiokuristus is working from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Passmoor wants to control but instead Kolmiokuristus manages to regain half guard.
Passmoor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kolmiokuristus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kolmiokuristus is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Passmoor is working for a kimura but Kolmiokuristus is defending it quite comfortably.
Passmoor is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kolmiokuristus is desperately trying to improve his position but Passmoor has a good base and remains in mount.
Passmoor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kolmiokuristus tries to hold on but Passmoor pushes him away.
Kolmiokuristus tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Passmoor trying to control but Kolmiokuristus is having none of it.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to escape the mount.
Kolmiokuristus tries to hold on but Passmoor pushes him away.
Passmoor pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Passmoor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Passmoor looking to finish with strikes here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolmiokuristus bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Passmoor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Kalle Kolmiokuristus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kolmiokuristus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Passmoor circles away quickly and effectively.
Kolmiokuristus moves out of range as Passmoor strikes.
Passmoor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Passmoor keeps the fight on the outside.
Kolmiokuristus fails with the takedown.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in looking for a takedown. Passmoor tries to sprawl out of it but Kolmiokuristus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Passmoor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in and drives through. Passmoor sprawls well.
Passmoor tests Kolmiokuristus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kolmiokuristus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Passmoor tries to avoid it but Kolmiokuristus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Passmoor to the ground. Passmoor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in and drives through. Passmoor sprawls well.
Passmoor tries to bum rush Kolmiokuristus with a series of wild strikes but Kolmiokuristus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Passmoor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Passmoor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Passmoor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gaz Passmoor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolmiokuristus scores with a sloppy right hand. Passmoor should have avoided that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolmiokuristus.
Passmoor misses with a wild body shot.
Passmoor drops his hands momentarily and Kolmiokuristus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kolmiokuristus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Passmoor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Passmoor pushes Kolmiokuristus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kolmiokuristus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Passmoor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Passmoor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Passmoor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Passmoor lands with an overhand left.
Passmoor tries to score with a low kick but Kolmiokuristus moves his leg out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Passmoor tries a head kick but it misses.

Passmoor clinches up against the cage.
Passmoor tries to work over Kolmiokuristus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Passmoor can't get the takedown.
Good body shot from Passmoor.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to drag Passmoor to the mat but Passmoor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kolmiokuristus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Passmoor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kolmiokuristus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Passmoor is fending him off so far but Kolmiokuristus persists. Nope, Passmoor circles away and we're back to standing.
Passmoor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Passmoor as Kolmiokuristus shoots in.
Sloppy strikes from Kolmiokuristus. Those never looked like landing.
Passmoor slips a jab from Kolmiokuristus.
Gaz Passmoor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kolmiokuristus shoots for a takedown but Passmoor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd cheers as Passmoor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kolmiokuristus doesn't seem phased though.
Kolmiokuristus throws a looping overhand right but Passmoor ducks down to avoid it.
Passmoor works the jab nicely.
Passmoor throws a leg kick but Kolmiokuristus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Passmoor throws a leg kick but Kolmiokuristus moved away.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a wild combination.
Passmoor throws a leg kick but Kolmiokuristus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kolmiokuristus has a takedown stuffed.
Passmoor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Kolmiokuristus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Passmoor's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kolmiokuristus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Passmoor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Passmoor connects with a nice short shot to Kolmiokuristus's temple.
Kolmiokuristus is not content to let Passmoor control the position.
Gaz Passmoor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kolmiokuristus won't allow Passmoor to pass to mount.
Passmoor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Passmoor working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kolmiokuristus's thigh. Kolmiokuristus counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Passmoor wants to stand but Kolmiokuristus is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaz Passmoor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kolmiokuristus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Passmoor avoids it really well and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Passmoor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kolmiokuristus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Passmoor tests Kolmiokuristus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Passmoor throws a low kick but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Passmoor misses.
Passmoor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kolmiokuristus fails to land with a series of punches.
Passmoor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in looking for a takedown. Passmoor tries to sprawl out of it but Kolmiokuristus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Passmoor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kolmiokuristus dives in and grabs Passmoor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Passmoor pushes down on Kolmiokuristus's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a body shot.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Passmoor or perhaps it was just good defense by Kolmiokuristus which made him look bad.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Passmoor sprawls well. Passmoor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kolmiokuristus gets slowly back to his feet.
Passmoor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Passmoor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Passmoor fails to land the takedown.
Passmoor tries to move into range but Kolmiokuristus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Kolmiokuristus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Passmoor sprawls well initially but Kolmiokuristus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kolmiokuristus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Passmoor is looking to improve his position.
Passmoor is looking to control Kolmiokuristus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Passmoor avoid being mounted?
Passmoor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to take a break and control but Passmoor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kolmiokuristus connects with a nice short shot to Passmoor's temple.
Passmoor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Passmoor.
Passmoor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big right hand that misses.
Passmoor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kolmiokuristus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Passmoor's head.
Kolmiokuristus preventing the sweep.
Kolmiokuristus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kolmiokuristus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Passmoor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Passmoor keeping moving, preventing Kolmiokuristus from controlling successfully.
Kolmiokuristus stops Passmoor from standing up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus postures up in Passmoor's guard and throws a big left but Passmoor blocks it.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Passmoor wants to sweep but no luck.
Kolmiokuristus wants to control from the top but Passmoor keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kolmiokuristus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Passmoor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Passmoor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus is in close to Passmoor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolmiokuristus chips away with some ground and pound.
Passmoor wants to sweep here but Kolmiokuristus controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kalle Kolmiokuristus.
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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:30

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