PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onanias Runkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus comes to the cage accompanied by bad boy - cascada. Runkman has chosen Anderson Silva DANCING Justin Bieber SONG as his entrance music. 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!

Kolmiokuristus
vs
Runkman

180 cm
39
214 lbs
38 - 29 - 0

188 cm
32
217 lbs
18 - 14 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 38 - 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 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Onanias Runkman!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolmiokuristus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Runkman misses.
Runkman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a takedown attempt - Runkman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Kolmiokuristus gets a double leg takedown into Runkman's guard.
Runkman 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.
Runkman has momentary wrist control but Kolmiokuristus slips an elbow through the middle.
Kolmiokuristus lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Runkman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kolmiokuristus won't allow Runkman to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runkman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus wants to control from the top but Runkman keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runkman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Runkman keeps trying to improve his position.
Kolmiokuristus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Runkman swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kolmiokuristus is putting a hurting on Runkman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kolmiokuristus working the body and head with strikes.
Kolmiokuristus lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Runkman down.
Runkman is looking for a sweep.
Kolmiokuristus working the body and head with strikes.
Runkman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Runkman gets back to half guard.
Runkman is trying to get back to full guard.
Kolmiokuristus trying to pass the guard but Runkman defending well.

Kolmiokuristus is trying to work for a kimura but Runkman is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Runkman is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus lands strikes from half guard.
Runkman is trying to get back to full guard.
Kolmiokuristus moves nicely into side control.
Runkman is trying to improve his position.

Kolmiokuristus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Runkman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kolmiokuristus is working Runkman over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolmiokuristus working the head and body with strikes.
Kolmiokuristus lands an elbow.
Kolmiokuristus in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Runkman is looking for a sweep.
Runkman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kolmiokuristus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Runkman looking for submissions off his back.
Runkman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kolmiokuristus lands strikes from half guard.
Runkman has hold of Kolmiokuristus's hands but Kolmiokuristus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Runkman wants to improve his position but Kolmiokuristus is controlling well.
Runkman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kolmiokuristus cracks Runkman with a solid left hand.
Runkman trying to control the position.
Runkman wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Kolmiokuristus chips away with some ground and pound.
Runkman can't keep his opponent in guard - Kolmiokuristus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kolmiokuristus is nestled in close to Runkman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus prevents Runkman from improving his position.
Runkman is still trying to improve position.
Kolmiokuristus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kolmiokuristus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Runkman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kolmiokuristus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kolmiokuristus's back!
Runkman tries to get the hooks in deep but Kolmiokuristus pushed the leg off.
Runkman keeps control of the position as Kolmiokuristus tries to break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Runkman looking for the choke but no joy.
Kolmiokuristus just trying to survive but Runkman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kolmiokuristus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kolmiokuristus feints and as Runkman raises his hands in defense, Kolmiokuristus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Runkman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kolmiokuristus is aware though and is defending well.
Kolmiokuristus works over Runkman with some ground and pound from guard.
Kolmiokuristus is working Runkman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kolmiokuristus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Runkman can do to turn this around?
Kolmiokuristus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Runkman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kolmiokuristus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kalle Kolmiokuristus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Runkman has momentary wrist control but Kolmiokuristus slips an elbow through the middle.
Kolmiokuristus preventing the sweep.
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.
Runkman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kolmiokuristus manages to get himself to full guard.

Runkman is looking to work some ground and pound but Kolmiokuristus has wrist control.
Kolmiokuristus wants to sweep here but Runkman controlling him for the moment.

Kolmiokuristus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Runkman defends well.
Runkman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Runkman is one step ahead there.
Runkman is looking to work some ground and pound but Kolmiokuristus has wrist control.
Runkman looking to pass the guard.
Runkman stands and throws Kolmiokuristus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kolmiokuristus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Runkman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kolmiokuristus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Runkman off and has taken his back!
Kolmiokuristus lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kolmiokuristus.
Runkman turns into Kolmiokuristus and is now in his guard.
Runkman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kolmiokuristus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Runkman's guard.

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!
Kolmiokuristus preventing the sweep.
Kolmiokuristus landing some decent shots from guard.
Kolmiokuristus chips away with some ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kolmiokuristus advances to half guard.
Kolmiokuristus prevents Runkman from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kolmiokuristus lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kolmiokuristus connects with a nice short shot to Runkman's temple.
Kolmiokuristus prevents Runkman from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kolmiokuristus lands a nice short elbow.
Kolmiokuristus wants to take a breather but Runkman is having none of it.
Kolmiokuristus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kolmiokuristus working the head and body with strikes.

Kolmiokuristus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Runkman is trying to get back to full guard.

Kolmiokuristus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Runkman sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Runkman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kolmiokuristus pulls his head out easily.
Kolmiokuristus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Runkman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kolmiokuristus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Runkman tries to get to full guard but Kolmiokuristus has control of the leg.
Kolmiokuristus lands with a punch from half guard.

Runkman actively working from the bottom here.

Kolmiokuristus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Runkman is just riding it out for now. Kolmiokuristus eventually gives up the hold.
Kolmiokuristus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kolmiokuristus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kolmiokuristus misses with a body shot.
Runkman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kolmiokuristus.
Runkman throws a right hand that Kolmiokuristus ducks under and follows up with a left that Kolmiokuristus also avoids with ease.
Kolmiokuristus has a takedown stuffed.

Kolmiokuristus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Runkman's guard.
Kolmiokuristus is working Runkman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

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

Kolmiokuristus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmiokuristus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Runkman working for a triangle but Kolmiokuristus defends it easily.
Runkman 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is in close to Runkman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes from guard but Runkman blocks nicely.
Runkman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolmiokuristus is one step ahead there.

Kolmiokuristus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Runkman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolmiokuristus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Runkman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kolmiokuristus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Runkman's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kolmiokuristus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Runkman gets back to half guard.
Kolmiokuristus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Runkman is in trouble now - Kolmiokuristus has advanced to mount!
Kolmiokuristus lands a nice shot to the head.
Runkman taking shots to the head.
Runkman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kolmiokuristus scoring with strikes but Runkman is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kolmiokuristus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Runkman is rocked!
Kolmiokuristus lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Runkman! Kolmiokuristus sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Runkman and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
Kalle Kolmiokuristus retains his light heavyweight title!
Kalle Kolmiokuristus thanked the fans post fight for their support.