PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amis Pelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramses Kolmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Pelle
vs
Kolmas

195 cm
36
264 lbs
23 - 17 - 0

201 cm
30
270 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Great elbows
Granite chin

KnockOut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amis Pelle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ramses Kolmas!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kolmas.
Pelle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pelle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kolmas finds it's way round the side to connect with Pelle's head.
Pelle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pelle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kolmas's head backwards.
Pelle throws a combination that misses

and Kolmas moves into the clinch.
Kolmas is looking for a takedown.
Kolmas throws a punch but it's blocked by Pelle.
Pelle avoids the elbow strike from Kolmas, against the cage.
Pelle avoids the elbow strike from Kolmas, against the cage.
Kolmas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pelle lands a shoulder strike.
Kolmas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kolmas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelle takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pelle wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Pelle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelle pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kolmas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kolmas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kolmas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pelle's brow.
Kolmas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pelle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kolmas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kolmas misses with an elbow strike.
Pelle lands with a left to the head.

Pelle manages to break the clinch.
Pelle lands a body shot.
Pelle moves out of range of the body kick from Kolmas.
Pelle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kolmas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pelle throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelle misses with a double jab

and Kolmas counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolmas postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Kolmas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kolmas tries to score with some ground and pound. Pelle controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ground and pound from Kolmas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pelle is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at DiscoClub, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kolmas throws a strike aimed at the side of Pelle's head but Pelle avoids it well.
Kolmas landing a few strikes.
Kolmas lands a nice forearm strike.
Pelle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kolmas wants to improve his position but Pelle is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmas keeps trying to improve his position.
Kolmas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pelle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Kolmas actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pelle in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pelle prevents Kolmas from improving his position.
Kolmas missing with punches from the bottom.
Kolmas tries to roll over but Pelle keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kolmas wants to get back to full guard but Pelle has mounted him!
Kolmas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pelle controlling from the full mount.
Kolmas is squirming around, avoiding Pelle's attempts to control the action.
Kolmas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pelle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kolmas can't escape the position.
Kolmas manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kolmas is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Amis Pelle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pelle misses with a lunging right hand

and Kolmas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kolmas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pelle blocks an elbow strike from Kolmas.
Kolmas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pelle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kolmas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kolmas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kolmas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pelle as he avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pelle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kolmas - the referee stops the clock and Pelle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kolmas. Pelle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pelle misses with a left hand
and Kolmas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pelle moves out of range of the leg kick from Kolmas.
Kolmas moves out of range of the strikes.
Kolmas misses with a takedown attempt - Pelle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Amis Pelle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramses Kolmas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kolmas circles away quickly and effectively.
Pelle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pelle jabs Kolmas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pelle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kolmas on the side of the head.
Amis Pelle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pelle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kolmas moves away.
Kolmas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kolmas misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Pelle to counter with a crisp jab.
Amis Pelle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pelle throws a combination that misses

and Kolmas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kolmas.

Pelle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pelle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kolmas shoots for a double leg takedown but Pelle sprawls well. He's pushed Kolmas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Kolmas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pelle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kolmas is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelle has Kolmas pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolmas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kolmas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kolmas throws a strike but Pelle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Pelle wants to control from the top but Kolmas keeps moving.

Kolmas looking for a guillotine here but Pelle defends easily.
Pelle tries to stand but Kolmas is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kolmas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pelle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pelle wants to control from the top but Kolmas keeps moving.

Kolmas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kolmas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pelle has passed into side control.
Kolmas is looking for a sweep.
Pelle is looking to take a break and control but Kolmas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmas gets back to half guard.
Pelle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kolmas keeps working.

Pelle stands up out of the half guard.
Kolmas slips a straight right by Pelle.
Pelle misses with a combination

and Kolmas moves into the clinch.
Kolmas scores with a hook to the body.
Kolmas throws an elbow that misses.
Pelle avoids the elbow strike from Kolmas, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Amis Pelle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Pelle cracks Kolmas with an open hand slap.
Pelle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kolmas.
Kolmas thinks about the counter body kick.
Pelle scores with a hook to the body. Kolmas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kolmas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Pelle misses.
Amis Pelle is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Kolmas with that takedown attempt.

Kolmas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pelle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kolmas throws a strike but Pelle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Pelle wants to stand but Kolmas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kolmas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pelle's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmas postures up in Pelle's guard and throws a big left but Pelle blocks it.
Kolmas throws a big right hand that misses.
Kolmas trying to control but Pelle is working from the bottom.
Kolmas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pelle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kolmas throws an elbow that misses. Pelle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kolmas's guard. Nice move by Pelle!

Ramses Kolmas has got the better of the ground game so far.

Kolmas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kolmas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pelle is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ramses Kolmas!
Ramses Kolmas is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Ramses Kolmas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Amis Pelle was interviewed post fight and said 'That coward got lucky. '.