PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Rotmensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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! Kalle Kolmiokuristus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rotmensen
vs
Kolmiokuristus

183 cm
24
220 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
214 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johannes Rotmensen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolmiokuristus.
Rotmensen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rotmensen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kolmiokuristus.
Rotmensen missing with a left hand there. Kolmiokuristus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rotmensen but Rotmensen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johannes Rotmensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kolmiokuristus.
Rotmensen punishes Kolmiokuristus's body with a nice straight punch.

Kolmiokuristus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rotmensen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rotmensen can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotmensen is trying to get back to half guard.
Rotmensen holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Rotmensen tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
What's Rotmensen going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Rotmensen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kolmiokuristus.
Rotmensen is looking for a sweep.
Kolmiokuristus working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Rotmensen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rotmensen presses Kolmiokuristus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Rotmensen manages to break the clinch.
Rotmensen connects with a right hand. Kolmiokuristus shakes it off.
Kolmiokuristus dodges the punch combination from Rotmensen.
Rotmensen cracks Kolmiokuristus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotmensen throws a right hand that Kolmiokuristus ducks under and follows up with a left that Kolmiokuristus also avoids with ease.

Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes here but Rotmensen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rotmensen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rotmensen tries to lock up and control but Kolmiokuristus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rotmensen prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Rotmensen is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus avoids the attempt from Rotmensen to control.
Kolmiokuristus with the ground and pound from mount.
Kolmiokuristus working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kolmiokuristus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rotmensen tries to reverse the position but Kolmiokuristus maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rotmensen?
Rotmensen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kolmiokuristus on the ground.
A nice elbow there by Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus dominating with strikes here.
Kolmiokuristus lands a nice shot to the head.

Rotmensen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rotmensen working to try and regain half guard.
Rotmensen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolmiokuristus punching from mount but Rotmensen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kolmiokuristus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rotmensen?
Rotmensen is desperately trying to improve his position but Kolmiokuristus has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kalle Kolmiokuristus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kolmiokuristus slips under a jab from Rotmensen.

Rotmensen has closed the distance and engaged Kolmiokuristus in a clinch.
Kolmiokuristus tries to pull guard but Rotmensen holds him up against the cage and eventually Kolmiokuristus drops back down to his feet.
Rotmensen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Rotmensen.
Kolmiokuristus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kolmiokuristus jumps guard but Rotmensen stands there with Kolmiokuristus around his waist. Kolmiokuristus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johannes Rotmensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kolmiokuristus.
Rotmensen lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rotmensen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kolmiokuristus jumps guard but Rotmensen stands there with Kolmiokuristus around his waist. Kolmiokuristus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rotmensen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kolmiokuristus backwards.
Rotmensen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rotmensen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kolmiokuristus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rotmensen walks away with a smile on his face. Kolmiokuristus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice sprawl there from Rotmensen as Kolmiokuristus shoots in.
A jab from Rotmensen misses.
Rotmensen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rotmensen thows a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus is breathing heavily.
Rotmensen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rotmensen misses with a wild body shot.
Kolmiokuristus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rotmensen cracks Kolmiokuristus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Rotmensen.

Rotmensen rushes Kolmiokuristus and presses him up against the cage.
Rotmensen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rotmensen lands a nice uppercut.
Rotmensen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolmiokuristus fails to pull guard.

Rotmensen manages to break the clinch.
Rotmensen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rotmensen as he avoids it easily.
Rotmensen is looking to land body kicks.
Kolmiokuristus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rotmensen avoids it really well and circles away.
Rotmensen connects with a crisp jab.
Johannes Rotmensen is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rotmensen clinches up against the cage.
Kolmiokuristus tries to pull guard but Rotmensen won't allow it.
Rotmensen lands with a left to the head.
Rotmensen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kolmiokuristus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rotmensen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kolmiokuristus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rotmensen just stands there and leans against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rotmensen.

That has opened up Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut even more.
Rotmensen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rotmensen digs a right hand underneath Kolmiokuristus's ribcage. Kolmiokuristus let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Rotmensen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rotmensen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rotmensen lands a head shot.
Rotmensen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rotmensen lands with an uppercut that bounces Kolmiokuristus off the cage and back into rage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolmiokuristus.
Rotmensen scores with a hook.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Rotmensen clinches with his opponent.
Rotmensen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kolmiokuristuss head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rotmensen breaks the clinch.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown but Rotmensen shows good takedown defense.
Rotmensen scores with a jab to the head.
Kolmiokuristus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rotmensen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kolmiokuristus.
Rotmensen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rotmensen stuffs the takedown.
Kolmiokuristus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rotmensen lands a nice looking body shot.
Rotmensen throws a series of punches but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range.
Johannes Rotmensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolmiokuristus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johannes Rotmensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rotmensen leaves Kolmiokuristus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rotmensen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Rotmensen.
Rotmensen throws a right and a left that Kolmiokuristus avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotmensen throws a hook to the side of Kolmiokuristus's head but Kolmiokuristus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johannes Rotmensen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kolmiokuristus fails to land the takedown.
Kolmiokuristus shoots for a double leg takedown but Rotmensen sprawls well. He's pushed Kolmiokuristus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Rotmensen has managed to clinch.
Kolmiokuristus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rotmensen smiles and moves away.
Kolmiokuristus slips a jab from Rotmensen.
A shot to de liver by Rotmensen. Beautiful body shot.
Kolmiokuristus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rotmensen scores with a decent looking hook.

Rotmensen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kolmiokuristus to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control but Rotmensen is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Rotmensen dominated that second 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!

Rotmensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rotmensen leaves Kolmiokuristus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rotmensen loads up on a big right hand but Kolmiokuristus slips the punch.
Kolmiokuristus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolmiokuristus.
Johannes Rotmensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kolmiokuristus.
Rotmensen lands a jab to the nose.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rotmensen pinned against the cage. Rotmensen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotmensen looks to throw the jab but Kolmiokuristus is out of range.
Kolmiokuristus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rotmensen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotmensen lands a slapping body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rotmensen.
Rotmensen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rotmensen lunges at Kolmiokuristus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kolmiokuristus's hand.
Rotmensen misses with the combination.
Rotmensen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rotmensen duly obliges.

The cut above Kalle Kolmiokuristus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rotmensen gets a clinch.
Rotmensen lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Rotmensen.
Rotmensen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rotmensen lands a body shot.
Rotmensen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kolmiokuristus backwards.
Rotmensen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rotmensen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kolmiokuristus backwards.
Nice body punch from Rotmensen - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Rotmensen.
Rotmensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kolmiokuristus can do to turn this around?
Rotmensen lands a hook that snaps the head of Kolmiokuristus backwards.
Kolmiokuristus jumps guard but Rotmensen stands there with Kolmiokuristus around his waist. Kolmiokuristus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rotmensen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotmensen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rotmensen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kolmiokuristus backwards.
Rotmensen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kolmiokuristus backwards.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johannes Rotmensen!
Johannes Rotmensen retains his light heavyweight title!