PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kale Kummola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgi Todorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kummola comes to the cage accompanied by Kale doesn't like YOU!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kummola
vs
Todorov

168 cm
22
163 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

166 cm
29
159 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kale Kummola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Georgi Todorov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kummola closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kummola lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Todorov can't keep his opponent in guard - Kummola advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Todorov is trying to maintain the position but Kummola is very close to passing his half guard.
Todorov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Todorov pushes Kummola off looking to stand but Kummola dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kummola is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kummola with the ground and pound but Todorov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kummola won't allow Todorov to sweep him here.

Todorov kicks Kummola off and gets to his feet.
Kummola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kummola slaps away a takedown attempt from Todorov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todorov checks a leg kick.
Todorov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todorov tests Kummola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kummola misses with a looping right.
Kummola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kummola throws a head kick but Todorov moves out of range.
Kummola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Todorov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kummola misses with a looping right.
Todorov shoots in looking for a takedown but Kummola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Todorov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kale Kummola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgi Todorov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kummola tries a head kick but it misses.
Kummola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kummola throws a low kick but Todorov avoids it.
Todorov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kummola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Todorov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kummola is trying to defend but Todorov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kummola trying to control but Todorov postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todorov stalling away here and it's allowed Kummola to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

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

Kummola has his foot on Todorov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Todorov works his way back into a safe position though.
Todorov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Kummola has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Todorov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kummola being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Todorov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kummola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todorov is in close to Kummola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kummola being controlled here, momentarily.
Kummola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Todorov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Todorov throwing strikes but missing.
Kummola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kummola keeping moving, preventing Todorov from controlling successfully.
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 Kale Kummola will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kummola moves into the clinch.
Kummola misses with a punch on the inside.
Todorov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kummola will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Todorov up against the cage.
Kummola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kummola lands a nice shot to the body.
Kummola dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kummola struggles to land a body shot inside as Todorov controls his hands.
Kummola has Todorov pressed against the cage.
Kummola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todorov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kummola lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Kummola fails to land.
Todorov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Todorov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kummola pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kummola lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kummola.
Kummola misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Kummola.
Kummola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kummola prevents Todorov from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kummola.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todorov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kummola has him pressed against the cage.
Kummola misses with the head strike.
Kummola pushes Todorov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kummola.
Todorov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Todorov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kummola has him pressed against the cage.
Kummola is stalling here.
Kummola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Todorov's elbow.
Kummola scores with a shot to the side of Todorov's head.
Kummola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Todorovs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kummola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Todorov goes for a takedown attempt but Kummola pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kummola as Todorov shoots in.
Kale Kummola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgi Todorov.
Todorov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kummola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Kummola.
Todorov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kummola sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Todorov somewhat.

Todorov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kummola sprawls well initially but Todorov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kummola wants to get back to full guard.
Kummola is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Todorov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Todorov's back!
Kummola is not going to allow Todorov to sit and survive in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Kummola go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kummola lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Kummola lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Todorov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todorov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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. Kummola connects with a nice short shot to Todorov's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kale Kummola dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Kummola lands a nice shot that snaps Todorov's head back.
Todorov ducks under a wild hook from Kummola.
Kummola looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Todorov misses the jab.
Kummola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Todorov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kummola.
Kummola shoots in and drives through. Todorov sprawls well.

Todorov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kummola's guard.
Todorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Georgi Todorov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kummola working a defensive guard here.

Kummola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Todorov wants to pass the guard but Kummola is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todorov passes Kummola's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Todorov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kummola manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Kummola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Todorov defends it easily.
Kummola is trying to control the position but Todorov postures up.

Kummola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Todorov throwing strikes but missing.
Kummola is controlling Todorov's posture.
Georgi Todorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todorov with a nice head shot there.
Todorov trying to control but Kummola is working from the bottom.
Todorov throwing strikes but missing.
Todorov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Todorov postures up.

Kummola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Todorov landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kummola has his hands on Todorov's head, controlling the position.
Todorov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Todorov content to stall in guard here.
Kale Kummola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kummola controls Todorov momentarily but Todorov frees himself.

Kummola working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Todorov has passed into half guard!
Todorov is thwarting Kummola's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todorov working the head and body with strikes.
Kummola is looking for a sweep. Todorov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Todorov controlling the action here.
Todorov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kummola is in all sorts of trouble here.
Todorov with shots to the head and body - Kummola looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kummola blocking the ground and pound.
Todorov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Todorov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Georgi Todorov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kummola 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kale Kummola!
In his post fight interview, Kale Kummola gave a big smile as he said 'Yo. I don't have people towelling me off and handing me water bottles left and right and getting my training ready for me. I've got to do all that shit on my own. Look at me, I don't even have a fucking sponsor. But I will beat you nevertheless.'.