PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kale Kummola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshiro Montero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kummola might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kale doesn't like YOU!. Montero is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Danzig - Mother . I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Toshiro Montero was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Kummola
vs
Montero

168 cm
24
163 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
168 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Perkele!

DJs Locker

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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kale Kummola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toshiro Montero!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Montero shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kummola manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Montero looking to pass the guard.
Montero trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kummola's guard.
Montero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Montero is looking to work some ground and pound but Kummola has wrist control.
Kummola might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Montero postures up.
Kummola 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.
Montero throwing strikes from guard but Kummola blocks nicely.

Kummola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Kummola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Montero defends it easily.
Montero wants to pass the guard but Kummola is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montero sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Kummola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Montero defends it easily.
Montero trying to control but Kummola is working from the bottom.
Montero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kummola is keeping the position for now.

Kummola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Montero defends it easily.
Montero is working Kummola over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Montero postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kummola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Montero controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montero throwing strikes but missing.
Montero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kummola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Montero looking to pass the guard.
Kummola can't keep his opponent in guard - Montero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montero trying to control the action but Kummola is working from the bottom.
Kummola manages to get to full guard.
Kummola is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kummola is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Montero is just riding it out for now. Kummola eventually gives up the hold.
Montero is concentrating on defense, preventing Kummola from advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montero trying to hold on to Kummola's head to control him but Kummola postures up.
Kummola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kummola scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kummola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Montero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Montero is staying active underneath Kummola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Montero is holding on to half guard well.

Montero looking for submissions off his back.
Kummola wants to pass the guard but Montero is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montero wants to get back to full guard.

Montero looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Montero looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toshiro Montero will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kummola shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Montero as he jumps to the side.
Kummola is looking to land body kicks.

Montero drives through with a takedown into guard.
Montero stands and throws Kummola's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Montero trying to control the action but Kummola is working from the bottom.
Kummola is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montero trying to control the position but Kummola is working away.
Kummola tries to improve position but can't.
Montero taking a breather here.

Montero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kummola manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Montero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kummola is keen to just control but Montero is a slippery customer.
Montero wants to control but Kummola is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kummola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Montero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Montero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kummola.
Kummola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Montero is looking to control Kummola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Montero avoid being mounted?
Kummola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Montero wants to get back to full guard.
Montero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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!

Kummola is working for a kimura but Montero is defending it quite comfortably.
Kummola drops an elbow to the side of Montero's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montero has hold of Kummola's hands but Kummola slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kummola wants to pass to mount but Montero is defending the position.
Montero wants to control but Kummola is keeping busy.
Kummola lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Montero actively working from the bottom here.
Montero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kummola.
Montero is refusing to be controlled, as Kummola sits in half guard.
Montero regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kummola lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Montero working for a triangle but Kummola defends it easily.
Kummola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montero is keeping the position for now.
Montero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Montero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kummola cracks Montero with a solid left hand.

Montero has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kummola doesn't defend quickly enough and Montero has managed to lock this one up! Can Kummola escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Montero on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Toshiro Montero!
After the fight, Toshiro Montero was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.