PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Dibiasse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Kiilopaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dibiasse's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cant tell me nuttin. Kiilopaa has chosen Extreme Ways as his entrance music. Ted Dibiasse had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Dibiasse
vs
Kiilopaa

186 cm
24
219 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

187 cm
29
211 lbs
15 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ted Dibiasse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Kiilopaa!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiilopaa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dibiasse defending well as Kiilopaa loads up on a big left hand.
Dibiasse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiilopaa moves away.
Kiilopaa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pertti Kiilopaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiilopaa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dibiasse eats them both and turns towards Kiilopaa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiilopaa throws a combination. Dibiasse tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Dibiasse is rocked!
Dibiasse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kiilopaa.
Kiilopaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dibiasse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kiilopaa thuds his right hand into Dibiasse's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kiilopaa misses with a combination
and Dibiasse counters with a right hand to the body.
Dibiasse needs to keep his hands up - Kiilopaa had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibiasse moves out of range of the strikes.
Kiilopaa tries to bum rush Dibiasse with a series of wild strikes but Dibiasse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dibiasse avoids the head kick by Kiilopaa.
Kiilopaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dibiasse moves away.

Kiilopaa has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dibiasse.
Kiilopaa blocks an uppercut.
Dibiasse fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dibiasse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Dibiasse.
Kiilopaa can't break the clinch.
Kiilopaa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dibiasse has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dibiasse is working Kiilopaa over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Dibiasse.
Dibiasse tries to score a body lock takedown but Kiilopaa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dibiasse prevents Kiilopaa from breaking the clinch.
Dibiasse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dibiasse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kiilopaa backwards.
Dibiasse is trying to drag Kiilopaa to the mat but Kiilopaa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Dibiasse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiilopaa tries to break the clinch but Dibiasse is controlling the position.

Dibiasse jumps into guard, dragging Kiilopaa to the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kiilopaa tries to stand but Dibiasse is controlling from the bottom.

Dibiasse working for a triangle but Kiilopaa defends it easily.
Kiilopaa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dibiasse is trying to control the position but Kiilopaa postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiilopaa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dibiasse is proving hard to escape from.

Kiilopaa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kiilopaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Kiilopaa finds it's way through Dibiasse's defenses.
Dibiasse on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kiilopaa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dibiasse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa lands a slapping body shot.
Kiilopaa swinging wildly here.
Dibiasse's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kiilopaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dibiasse scrambles back to his feet.
Kiilopaa with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiilopaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dibiasse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kiilopaa misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kiilopaa throws a nice looking combination but Dibiasse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Kiilopaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Kiilopaa. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dibiasse rushes Kiilopaa and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kiilopaa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dibiasse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kiilopaa backwards.
Dibiasse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dibiasse drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kiilopaa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kiilopaa misses with a straight right.
Kiilopaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Kiilopaa swings widly with a right hand
and Kiilopaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kiilopaa misses with a double jab
and Dibiasse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibiasse lands a leg kick that knocks Kiilopaa off balance momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dibiasse, right into the meat.
Dibiasse avoids the body shot from Kiilopaa.
Kiilopaa throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kiilopaa moves away from the strike by Dibiasse.
Sloppy strikes from Kiilopaa. Those never looked like landing.
Kiilopaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pertti Kiilopaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiilopaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Dibiasse counter with a right hand.
Kiilopaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kiilopaa throws a right and a left that Dibiasse avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa looks to land a combination but Dibiasse avoids it well.
Dibiasse on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kiilopaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kiilopaa misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Dibiasse.
Dibiasse ducks under a wild hook from Kiilopaa.
Kiilopaa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Dibiasse counter with a right hand.
Pertti Kiilopaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kiilopaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dibiasse.
Dibiasse misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiilopaa misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Dibiasse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa throws a combination that misses
and Dibiasse counters with an inside leg kick.
Kiilopaa misses with the combination.
Kiilopaa throws a combination that misses
and Dibiasse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kiilopaa throws a body punch but Dibiasse moves out of range.
Dibiasse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiilopaa.
Kiilopaa throws a chopping leg kick but Dibiasse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pertti Kiilopaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Kiilopaa. Those never looked like landing.
Dibiasse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dibiasse moves out of range as Kiilopaa strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa checks a leg kick.
Dibiasse dives in and grabs Kiilopaa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kiilopaa pushes down on Dibiasse's head and hops out.
Kiilopaa throws a combination. Dibiasse tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kiilopaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dibiasse throws out the jab.
Dibiasse ducks under a wild hook from Kiilopaa.
Kiilopaa misses with a leg kick
and Dibiasse counters with a thumping low kick.
Dibiasse lunges at Kiilopaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kiilopaa's hand.
A punch combination from Kiilopaa misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiilopaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Kiilopaa cracks Dibiasse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pertti Kiilopaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dibiasse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Dibiasse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiilopaa.
Kiilopaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dibiasse circles away quickly and effectively.
Kiilopaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kiilopaa throws an overhand right that lands on Dibiasse's shoulder, as Dibiasse tries to avoid the shot.
Kiilopaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Dibiasse with a nice cross.
Kiilopaa looks to throw the jab but Dibiasse is out of range.
Dibiasse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kiilopaa throws a nice looking combination but Dibiasse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kiilopaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Dibiasse counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kiilopaa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kiilopaa tries to work over Dibiasse's front leg with a kick but Dibiasse checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiilopaa tests Dibiasse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kiilopaa misses with a body shot.

Dibiasse looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dibiasse prevents Kiilopaa from improving his position.
Dibiasse tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kiilopaa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kiilopaa wants to improve his position but Dibiasse is controlling well.
Kiilopaa is trying to escape back to his feet but Dibiasse uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Dibiasse cracks Kiilopaa with a big right hand but Kiilopaa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Dibiasse politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dibiasse prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dibiasse is putting a hurting on Kiilopaa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kiilopaa is looking for a sweep.
Dibiasse is looking to take a break and control but Kiilopaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiilopaa tries to escape but Dibiasse is in control.
Kiilopaa is letting Dibiasse control him for a moment.
Kiilopaa tries to escape but Dibiasse is in control.
Kiilopaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dibiasse scoring with punches and elbows.
Kiilopaa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kiilopaa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pertti Kiilopaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dibiasse taking a breather here.
Dibiasse lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kiilopaa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dibiasse's best efforts.
Dibiasse prevents Kiilopaa from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dibiasse with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dibiasse is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kiilopaa is not content to let Dibiasse control the position.
Dibiasse looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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!
Dibiasse wants to free his trapped foot but Kiilopaa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dibiasse is working hard here to advance position.
Ted Dibiasse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dibiasse works his foot free and advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Dibiasse showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kiilopaa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pertti Kiilopaa!
A very excited looking Pertti Kiilopaa 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.