PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Malham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus comes to the cage accompanied by bad boy - cascada. Malham has chosen Amorphis - House of Sleep as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kolmiokuristus
vs
Malham

180 cm
29
214 lbs
24 - 16 - 0

195 cm
26
206 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Malham!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kolmiokuristus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malham manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Kolmiokuristus misses its intended target.
Malham throws a series of punches but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range.
Kolmiokuristus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
Malham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kolmiokuristus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malham.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kolmiokuristus. Malham does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Malham tenderised Kolmiokuristus's leg. Kolmiokuristus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kolmiokuristus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malham.
Malham looks to land a combination but Kolmiokuristus avoids it well.
Malham lands a really nice looking cross but Kolmiokuristus seems unphased.

It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Malham. No joy for Kolmiokuristus on that attempt.
Malham misses with a double jab.
Malham misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolmiokuristus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malham swivels and escapes.

Kolmiokuristus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kolmiokuristus lands in his opponent's guard.

Malham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolmiokuristus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Malham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolmiokuristus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Malham controls Kolmiokuristus momentarily but Kolmiokuristus frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolmiokuristus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Malham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Malham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malham keeping moving, preventing Kolmiokuristus from controlling successfully.
Kolmiokuristus postures up.
Kolmiokuristus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolmiokuristus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Malham 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 distracts Malham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Malham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big elbow that misses.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control but Malham is working from the bottom.

Malham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kolmiokuristus with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kolmiokuristus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malham is trying to control the position but Kolmiokuristus postures up.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big right hand that misses.
Malham keeping moving, preventing Kolmiokuristus from controlling successfully.
Kolmiokuristus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kolmiokuristus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolmiokuristus is one step ahead there.

Malham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolmiokuristus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kolmiokuristus working some strikes from top position.
Malham wants to sweep but no luck.

Malham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kolmiokuristus defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Kolmiokuristus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Malham manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kolmiokuristus has Malham in his guard.
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!
Kolmiokuristus keeping moving, preventing Malham from controlling successfully.

Kolmiokuristus is looking for a triangle but Malham pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolmiokuristus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Malham will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kolmiokuristus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malham counters with a straight right hand.
Malham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malham thuds a left hand into Kolmiokuristus's body.
Kolmiokuristus throws a right hand that Malham ducks under and follows up with a left that Malham also avoids with ease.
Kolmiokuristus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malham.
Malham punishes Kolmiokuristus's body with a nice straight punch.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kolmiokuristus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horrible takedown by Kolmiokuristus or perhaps it was just good defense by Malham which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malham paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malham fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kolmiokuristus on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malham wants to clinch up but Kolmiokuristus keeps it at a distance.
Malham misses with a wild combination.
Malham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kolmiokuristus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Kolmiokuristus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Malham looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Malham tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kolmiokuristus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Kolmiokuristus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malham knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Malham struggling a bit here.

Kolmiokuristus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Malham has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kolmiokuristus but great work by Malham.
Malham working the head and body with strikes.
Malham creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kolmiokuristus tries to improve position but can't.
Malham is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kolmiokuristus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malham landing strikes.
Kolmiokuristus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kolmiokuristus tries to roll over but Malham keeps him under control.
Malham moves nicely into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to get back to half guard.
Kolmiokuristus is working hard here to advance position.
Malham scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kolmiokuristus to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolmiokuristus wants to control but Malham postures up.
Malham lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Malham working away.

Malham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Malham lands a few punches from side control.
John Malham has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to improve his position.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Malham's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Malham seems to be working for a kimura but Kolmiokuristus defends the submission attempt.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malham is trying to control. Kolmiokuristus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Malham 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.
That's time! Kolmiokuristus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Malham slaps away a takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Malham gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Malham looking to control.
Malham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kolmiokuristus lands a couple of digs.
Kolmiokuristus throws a strike but Malham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Malham wants to control from the top but Kolmiokuristus keeps moving.
Kolmiokuristus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Malham trying to control but Kolmiokuristus is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malham is in close to Kolmiokuristus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Malham passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Malham's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control here.
Kolmiokuristus works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus keeping moving, preventing Malham from controlling successfully.
Kolmiokuristus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malham throws a big elbow that misses.
Kolmiokuristus being controlled here, momentarily.
John Malham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Kolmiokuristus is looking for a triangle but Malham pushes his legs off easily.
Malham lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus working a defensive guard here.
Malham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kolmiokuristus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kolmiokuristus trying to keep a closed guard but Malham is proving a slippery customer.
Kolmiokuristus keeping moving, preventing Malham from controlling successfully.
Malham landing some decent shots from guard.
Malham stopping the sweep attempt from Kolmiokuristus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kolmiokuristus keeping moving, preventing Malham from controlling successfully.
Malham throwing strikes but missing.
Kolmiokuristus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Malham!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malham is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kolmiokuristus jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Malham is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Malham and Kolmiokuristus has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Malham.
Well Malham has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Malham!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John Malham made sure he mentioned Perkele!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.