PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tomilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomilson comes into the arena with Bout that Life blaring out of the sound system. Kolmiokuristus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. bad boy - cascada kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Tomilson
vs
Kolmiokuristus

195 cm
26
218 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
38
214 lbs
34 - 28 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Tomilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Kolmiokuristus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tomilson.
Kolmiokuristus fails with the takedown
and Tomilson counters with a good, hard body kick but Kolmiokuristus shrugs it off.
Kolmiokuristus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a combination
and Tomilson counters with a low kick, right behind Kolmiokuristus 's knee.
Tomilson slips under a jab.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomilson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tomilson lands with an uppercut that bounces Kolmiokuristus off the cage and back into range.

It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
Tomilson staying out of range there.
Tomilson ducks under a wild hook from Kolmiokuristus.
A shot to the liver by Tomilson. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomilson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tomilson throws a good cross that connects.
Kolmiokuristus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tomilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomilson moves out of range as Kolmiokuristus strikes.
Kolmiokuristus dives in and grabs Tomilson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tomilson pushes down on Kolmiokuristus's head and hops out.

Tomilson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kolmiokuristus 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.
Kolmiokuristus keeping moving, preventing Tomilson from controlling successfully.
Kolmiokuristus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tomilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolmiokuristus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position.
Kolmiokuristus 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.
Tomilson landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus can't keep his opponent in guard - Tomilson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tomilson prevents Kolmiokuristus from improving his position.
Tomilson thows a huge punch but Kolmiokuristus dodges it nicely.
Kolmiokuristus works his way to full guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tomilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tomilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kolmiokuristus looking for a sweep. Not yet Kolmiokuristus, not yet.
Kolmiokuristus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tomilson.
Tomilson stopping the sweep attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus working a defensive guard but Tomilson manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Tomilson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kolmiokuristus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tomilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kolmiokuristus gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolmiokuristus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Kolmiokuristus throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tomilson escapes and throws Kolmiokuristus's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tomilson trying to control the position but Kolmiokuristus is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomilson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tomilson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kolmiokuristus down.
Kolmiokuristus tries to control but Tomilson manages to take his back.
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!
Tomilson is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kolmiokuristus up.
Kolmiokuristus covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

That has opened up Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut even more.
Kolmiokuristus tries to break free.
Kolmiokuristus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tomilson's guard. Nice work there by Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kolmiokuristus throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tomilson 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!

Tomilson punishes Kolmiokuristus's body with a nice straight punch.
Kolmiokuristus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a hook.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tomilson pinned against the cage. Tomilson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a takedown attempt
and Tomilson counters with a good low kick that Kolmiokuristus was not able to check.
Tomilson scores with a hook.

The cut above Kalle Kolmiokuristus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Kolmiokuristus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomilson works over Kolmiokuristus with some ground and pound from guard.
Kolmiokuristus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tomilson lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomilson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kolmiokuristus's head.
Tomilson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tomilson won't allow Kolmiokuristus to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Tomilson lands a couple of digs.
Tomilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kolmiokuristus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tomilson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tomilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kolmiokuristus controls Tomilson momentarily but Tomilson frees himself.
Kolmiokuristus can't keep his opponent in guard - Tomilson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kolmiokuristus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tomilson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tomilson's back!
Kolmiokuristus is throwing shots to the body but Tomilson manages to wriggle free. Kolmiokuristus pounces on him again and ends up in Tomilson's guard.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to work some ground and pound but Tomilson has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kolmiokuristus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kolmiokuristus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolmiokuristus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kolmiokuristus throws an elbow that misses. Tomilson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kolmiokuristus's guard. Nice move by Tomilson!
Kolmiokuristus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tomilson!
Kolmiokuristus lands a big shot there that rocks Tomilson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kolmiokuristus throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kolmiokuristus avoids the attempt from Tomilson to control.
Kolmiokuristus with a couple of short strikes.
Tomilson is squirming around, avoiding Kolmiokuristus's attempts to control the action.
Kolmiokuristus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tomilson's face.
Tomilson tries to hold on but Kolmiokuristus postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kolmiokuristus landing strikes from the mount and Tomilson is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes here but Tomilson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tomilson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kolmiokuristus throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tomilson because Kolmiokuristus loaded up on that one.
Kolmiokuristus prevents Tomilson from getting the reversal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kolmiokuristus lands with some strikes.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a head shot.
Kolmiokuristus punching from mount but Tomilson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kalle Kolmiokuristus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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! This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Tomilson as Kolmiokuristus shoots in.
Kolmiokuristus stuffs the takedown.
Kolmiokuristus throws a series of punches but Tomilson avoids them all with ease.
We've been told by Tomilson's head coaches at ♛ Team Fight Club™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tomilson misses with a body shot.
Tomilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Kolmiokuristus as he checks the leg kick.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a wild combination.
Kolmiokuristus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tomilson on the side of the head.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a hook

and Tomilson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kolmiokuristus's guard now.
Tomilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tomilson throws a big elbow that misses.
Tomilson trying to control but Kolmiokuristus is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tomilson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tomilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolmiokuristus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kolmiokuristus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tomilson.
Tomilson distracts Kolmiokuristus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kolmiokuristus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tomilson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tomilson.
Kolmiokuristus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tomilson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kolmiokuristus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to keep Tomilson in close.
Tomilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolmiokuristus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolmiokuristus wants to sweep here but Tomilson controlling him for the moment.
Tomilson wants to pass the guard but Kolmiokuristus is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kolmiokuristus misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kolmiokuristus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tomilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab from Kolmiokuristus.
Tomilson slips a jab from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus looks to land a left hand but Tomilson moved out of range nicely.

Kolmiokuristus gets caught flat footed, as Tomilson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kolmiokuristus looking for a sweep. Not yet Kolmiokuristus, not yet.
Tomilson is working Kolmiokuristus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tomilson stopping the sweep attempt from Kolmiokuristus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tomilson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kolmiokuristus's head.
Mike Tomilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tomilson preventing the sweep.
Kolmiokuristus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomilson is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tomilson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tomilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tomilson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tomilson!
A relieved looking Mike Tomilson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.