PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifton Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus comes to the cage accompanied by bad boy - cascada. Kalle Kolmiokuristus had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kolmiokuristus
vs
Barnes

180 cm
40
214 lbs
39 - 29 - 0

190 cm
33
210 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

The Knot

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clifton Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolmiokuristus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kolmiokuristus checks a leg kick nicely.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barnes.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Kolmiokuristus on that attempt.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Kolmiokuristus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kolmiokuristus throws out the jab.
Barnes 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.
Kolmiokuristus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kolmiokuristus looking to score a takedown here. Barnes is defending well but Kolmiokuristus drives through and ends up in Barnes's guard.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.
We've been hearing that Kolmiokuristus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Barnes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Kolmiokuristus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
Kolmiokuristus dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Kolmiokuristus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kolmiokuristus throws out the jab.
Barnes throws a body punch but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kolmiokuristus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Kolmiokuristus on that attempt.
Kolmiokuristus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
As Kolmiokuristus backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Kolmiokuristus manages to avoid it all.
Kolmiokuristus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Kolmiokuristus ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Kolmiokuristus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kolmiokuristus closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Kolmiokuristus pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to drag Barnes to the mat but Barnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barnes pushes Kolmiokuristus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnes leaves Kolmiokuristus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Barnes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Kolmiokuristus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kolmiokuristus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Barnes throws a head kick but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Clifton Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes throws a head kick but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range.
Kolmiokuristus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Kolmiokuristus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barnes manages to circle out of the way.
Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kolmiokuristus under the eye.
Barnes sizes up Kolmiokuristus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Kolmiokuristus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barnes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut is getting worse.

Kolmiokuristus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barnes to the mat! Barnes manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolmiokuristus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes is trying to keep Kolmiokuristus in close.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kolmiokuristus's guard.

Barnes wants to stand but Kolmiokuristus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kolmiokuristus shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kolmiokuristus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kolmiokuristus has a takedown stuffed.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barnes stuns Kolmiokuristus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kolmiokuristus scores with a one two! Barnes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kolmiokuristus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Kolmiokuristus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnes swings for the body but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range.
Kolmiokuristus goes for a double leg but Barnes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barnes continues to drive forward.
Kolmiokuristus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kolmiokuristus goes for a double leg but Barnes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barnes continues to drive forward.
Barnes tries a quick counter leg kick but Kolmiokuristus is wise to it.
Kolmiokuristus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clifton Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kolmiokuristus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Kolmiokuristus darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Kolmiokuristus into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes feints and then cracks Kolmiokuristus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kolmiokuristus down.

Kolmiokuristus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barnes sprawls well initially but Kolmiokuristus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolmiokuristus prevents Barnes from getting back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus landing with the ground and pound.
Barnes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barnes wants to stand and escape but Kolmiokuristus is having none of it.
Kolmiokuristus cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Barnes looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big elbow that misses.
Kolmiokuristus postures up in Barnes's guard and throws a big left but Barnes blocks it.
Kolmiokuristus working some strikes from top position.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Kolmiokuristus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kolmiokuristus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus is defended easily by Barnes.
Barnes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kolmiokuristus with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Kolmiokuristus's ribs.
Kolmiokuristus moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Barnes tries to work over Kolmiokuristus's front leg with a kick but Kolmiokuristus checks it.
Kolmiokuristus tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kolmiokuristus with a poor takedown
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kolmiokuristus shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Kolmiokuristus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kolmiokuristus checks it well.
Kolmiokuristus tries to counter with a takedown but Barnes is quick to defend against it.
Barnes digs a good hook to Kolmiokuristus's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Barnes 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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Barnes looks to land a right hand but Kolmiokuristus moved out of range.
Kolmiokuristus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Kolmiokuristus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barnes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big elbow that misses.
Kolmiokuristus looking to pass the guard.
Kolmiokuristus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolmiokuristus is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kolmiokuristus wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kolmiokuristus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Kolmiokuristus checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes scores with a jab.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to counter punch.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a wild combination.
Kolmiokuristus with a poor takedown

and Barnes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolmiokuristus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kolmiokuristus keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kolmiokuristus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kolmiokuristus managing to control the position.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to hold Barnes in close to prevent damage but Barnes has managed to pass into half guard.
Kolmiokuristus tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Kolmiokuristus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kolmiokuristus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kolmiokuristus is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kolmiokuristus is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Barnes really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Kolmiokuristus on that attempt.
Kolmiokuristus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kolmiokuristus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Kolmiokuristus ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kolmiokuristus dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes 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.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Kolmiokuristus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Kolmiokuristus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kolmiokuristus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a takedown attempt.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kolmiokuristus doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kolmiokuristus under the eye.

Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus. Kolmiokuristus gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces Kolmiokuristus off the cage and back into range.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kolmiokuristus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Kolmiokuristus moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kolmiokuristus fails with the takedown.
Kolmiokuristus shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kolmiokuristus dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolmiokuristus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Kolmiokuristus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barnes sprawls well initially but Kolmiokuristus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a head shot. Barnes uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes looking to control.
Kolmiokuristus being controlled here momentarily.
Barnes is continuing to stall.

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 throwing strikes from guard but Barnes blocks nicely.
Kolmiokuristus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kolmiokuristus stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Kolmiokuristus from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Kolmiokuristus tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Barnes dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Barnes slips under a jab from Kolmiokuristus.
Jab from Barnes.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kolmiokuristus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Kolmiokuristus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Kolmiokuristus checks it.
Kolmiokuristus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Kolmiokuristus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolmiokuristus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barnes misses with a combination

and Kolmiokuristus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kolmiokuristus thows a huge punch but Barnes dodges it nicely.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes taking some punishment here, with Kolmiokuristus in his half guard.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots but Barnes is blocking nicely.
Barnes wants to control but Kolmiokuristus is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to stand back up but Kolmiokuristus is controlling him

Kolmiokuristus is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Kolmiokuristus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kolmiokuristus distracts Barnes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kolmiokuristus throws a strike but Barnes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Barnes wants to stand and escape but instead Kolmiokuristus has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Kolmiokuristus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kolmiokuristus landing some decent shots from guard.
Kolmiokuristus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big right hand that misses.
Kolmiokuristus won't allow Barnes to get back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Kolmiokuristus controlling him for the moment.
Kolmiokuristus trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barnes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Kolmiokuristus seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes tries to stand but Kolmiokuristus is controlling from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clifton Barnes.
I've got Barnes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 45:50
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifton Barnes!
Clifton Barnes is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Clifton Barnes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.