PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Blachovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Kiilopaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blachovich comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman. Kiilopaa has chosen Extreme Ways as his entrance music. Pertti Kiilopaa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Blachovich
vs
Kiilopaa

188 cm
33
210 lbs
16 - 16 - 0

187 cm
33
211 lbs
18 - 19 - 1

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
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 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Blachovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Kiilopaa!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blachovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiilopaa throws out the jab.
Kiilopaa misses with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kiilopaa, as that shot connected.
Kiilopaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Blachovich moves into the clinch.

Kiilopaa decides to pull guard.

Blachovich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kiilopaa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blachovich has managed to get both his arms back between Kiilopaa's legs - danger averted.
Kiilopaa wants to sweep but no luck.

Kiilopaa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blachovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blachovich advances to half guard.
Kiilopaa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kiilopaa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blachovich defends it easily.

Blachovich has gone for a leg lock! Kiilopaa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blachovich's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiilopaa working some strikes from top position.
Blachovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Blachovich, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Blachovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Blachovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kiilopaa defends it easily.

Blachovich working for a triangle but Kiilopaa defends it easily.
Kiilopaa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kiilopaa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kiilopaa tries to free his leg and advance position but Blachovich is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blachovich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kiilopaa.
Kiilopaa is looking to stand up but Blachovich won't let him.
Kiilopaa is in close to Blachovich's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Blachovich has his foot on Kiilopaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kiilopaa works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Blachovich is looking for a triangle but Kiilopaa pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kiilopaa works over Blachovich with some ground and pound from guard.
Blachovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Kiilopaa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kiilopaa controlling from the top position.
Kiilopaa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kiilopaa trying to control but Blachovich is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kiilopaa pushing down on Blachovich's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Kiilopaa.
Blachovich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kiilopaa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kiilopaa trying to mount his opponent but Blachovich defends it.
Ground and pound from Kiilopaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Kiilopaa.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blachovich manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kiilopaa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blachovich is controlling Kiilopaa's posture.

Blachovich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kiilopaa wants to control from the top but Blachovich keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa is working Blachovich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kiilopaa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Blachovich throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kiilopaa escapes and throws Blachovich's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kiilopaa is staying tight to Blachovich's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kiilopaa is chipping away with strikes.

Kiilopaa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blachovich has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blachovich is trying to control Kiilopaa's posture but Kiilopaa avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kiilopaa working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pertti Kiilopaa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kiilopaa misses with a body shot.
Kiilopaa tries to clinch up but Blachovich circles away and keeps his distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kiilopaa.
Blachovich takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kiilopaa cracks Blachovich with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kiilopaa immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Blachovich is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kiilopaa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pertti Kiilopaa!
Pertti Kiilopaa thanked the fans post fight for their support.