PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ace Ventura (ranked 2287 p4p, 283 weight class) and Kalle Kossu (ranked 2439 p4p, 294 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Ventura
vs
Kossu

180 cm
21
185 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

184 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ace Ventura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalle Kossu!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ventura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kossu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kossu scores with a jab. Ventura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ventura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ventura tries to clinch but Kossu is having none of it.
Kossu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ventura tries to clinch but Kossu is having none of it.
Kossu throws a head kick that Ventura semi-blocks.
Kossu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ventura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kossu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kossu keeps the fight on the outside.
Kossu scores with a nice strike.
Kossu throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ventura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kossu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ventura scrambles back to his feet.
Kossu lands a nice shot to the body.
Ventura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kossu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kossu connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu misses with a body shot.
Ventura moves in looking to clinch but Kossu pushes him off.
Kossu lands a nice hook to Ventura's body. Ventura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kossu lands a nice hook to Ventura's body. Ventura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kossu digs a good hook to Ventura's body.
Ventura tries to clinch there but Kossu circles away.
Kossu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kossu thuds his right hand into Ventura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ventura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ventura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kossu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ventura tries to clinch up but Kossu circles away and keeps his distance.
Kossu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ventura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kossu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ventura momentarily.
Kossu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ventura momentarily.
Kossu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ventura has closed the distance and engaged Kossu in a clinch.
Kossu lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura tries a body shot but Kossu blocks it.
Kossu slowing the pace effectively.
Kossu tries a body shot but Ventura blocks it.
Kossu misses with a punch to the body.
Kossu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ventura.
Kossu tries to work over Ventura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ventura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kossu is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kossu.
Kossu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kossu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kossu lands a shoulder strike.
Kossu pushes Ventura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ventura blocks a body shot from Kossu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Kossu.
Kossu tries to work over Ventura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Kossu.
Ventura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kossu's elbow.
Kossu presses Ventura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kossu presses Ventura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kossu lands with a left to the head.
Kossu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kossu works on Ventura's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Kossu.
Ventura takes a shot to the head.
Kossu just leaning against Ventura, taking a breather.
Kossu lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kossu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kossu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kossu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kossu lands a nice uppercut.
Kossu just leaning against Ventura, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kossu.
Kossu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kossu is working Ventura over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kossu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kossu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ventura takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Kossu.
A short left from Kossu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kossu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice jab there from Kossu.
Kalle Kossu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ventura looks to clinch
and Kossu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ventura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ventura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kossu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kossu lands the left hand.
Kossu keeps the fight on the outside.
Kossu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ventura moves in looking to clinch but Kossu pushes him off.
Kossu scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Kossu finds it's way through Ventura's defenses.
A lazy left from Kossu finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kossu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Good shot there by Kossu.
Kossu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ventura wants to clinch
and Ventura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kossu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ventura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kossu.
Kossu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kossu connects with a crisp jab.
Ventura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kossu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kossu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ventura manages to avoid it.
Kossu lands with a right hand.
Kalle Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kossu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ventura in his tracks.
Kossu clobbers Ventura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ventura misses with a head kick.
Kossu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Ventura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kossu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kossu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kossu looks to land a combination but Ventura avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu connects with the punch.
Ventura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kossu.
Ventura moves in looking to clinch but Kossu pushes him off.
Kossu takes a swing at Ventura's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ventura wants to clinch up but Kossu keeps it at a distance.
Kossu works the jab nicely.
Kossu avoids the body shot from Ventura.
Kossu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kossu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ventura's head.
Ventura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ventura tries to clinch there but Kossu circles away.
Kossu throws a series of punches but Ventura avoids them all with ease.
Kossu keeps the fight on the outside.
Ventura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kossu.
Kossu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kossu misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu misses the shot to the body.
Ventura tries a head kick but it misses.
Ventura is looking to clinch but Kossu is avoiding it.
Kossu swings for the body but Ventura moves out of range.
Kossu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ventura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ventura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kossu connects with the punch.

Ventura closes the distance and clinches.
Ventura misses with a punch to the body.
Kossu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Kossu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ventura.
Kossu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kossu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kossu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ventura avoiding damage.
Ventura misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Ventura to work.
Kossu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kossu is working Ventura over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Kossu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kossu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kossu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ventura wants to clinch up but Kossu keeps it at a distance.
Kossu lands with an uppercut that bounces Ventura off the cage and back into range.
Ventura tries to clinch but Kossu moves away
and Kossu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ventura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kossu as he avoids it easily.
Kossu clobbers Ventura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ventura tries to clinch up.
A jab lands there for Kossu.
Ventura is looking to clinch.
Kossu cracks Ventura with a good jab.

Ventura moves into the clinch successfully.
Kossu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Kossu.
Kossu lands a hook that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kossu is working Ventura over against the cage.
Ventura blocks a body shot from Kossu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kossu lands a shoulder strike.
Kossu gets through Ventura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kalle Kossu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kossu pushes Ventura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kossu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kossu.
Kossu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Venturas head.
Kossu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kossu effectively controlling the action here.
Kossu misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ace Ventura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kossu.
Kossu leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kossu gets through Ventura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kossu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kossu.
Kossu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kossu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ventura.
Ventura stalling in the clinch but Kossu improves position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kossu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kossu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kossu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kossu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kossu scores with a shoulder strike.

Ventura is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Kossu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Ventura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kossu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kossu scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kossu.
Kossu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kossu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kossu lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Kossu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kossu.
Kalle Kossu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kossu pushes Ventura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kossu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kossu scores with a hook to the body.
Ventura seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kossu.
Kossu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kossu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kossu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kossu scores with a shoulder strike.
Ventura takes a shot to the head.
Kossu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kossu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Venturas head.
Kossu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Kossu blocks a body shot from Ventura.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kossu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kossu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kossu!
Our winner, Kalle Kossu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.