PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Kiilopaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onanias Runkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiilopaa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Extreme Ways. Runkman has chosen Anderson Silva DANCING Justin Bieber SONG as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kiilopaa
vs
Runkman

187 cm
33
211 lbs
20 - 20 - 1

188 cm
26
217 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

CEC Nutrition Q160

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 20 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Kiilopaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Onanias Runkman!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Kiilopaa lands.
Kiilopaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runkman.
Runkman just misses with a punch to the body.
Runkman throws a body punch but Kiilopaa moves out of range.
Runkman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiilopaa.
Kiilopaa cracks Runkman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kiilopaa lands a really nice looking cross but Runkman seems unphased.
Kiilopaa missing with a left hand there. Runkman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Kiilopaa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Runkman is trying to defend but Kiilopaa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kiilopaa wants to take a breather but Runkman is having none of it.

Runkman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kiilopaa seems to be looking for submissions.

Kiilopaa 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. Kiilopaa eventually gives up the hold.
Kiilopaa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkman is looking to improve his position.
Runkman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Runkman.
Runkman wants to hit a switch here but Kiilopaa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Runkman there!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Kiilopaa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
A nice elbow there by Kiilopaa.
Kiilopaa prevents Runkman from getting the reversal.
Runkman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Runkman works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa trying to move into half guard but instead Runkman has managed to sweep!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiilopaa pulls Runkman in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runkman tries to free his leg and advance position but Kiilopaa is retaining full guard.
Runkman trying to control but Kiilopaa is working from the bottom.
Kiilopaa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Runkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiilopaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Runkman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kiilopaa lands with a good body shot.

Kiilopaa gets a takedown into half guard.
Runkman gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Runkman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kiilopaa is aware though and is defending well.

Runkman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kiilopaa passes into side control.
Kiilopaa scores with punches from side control.
Runkman tries to bench press Kiilopaa off him but Kiilopaa keeps the position.
Runkman is trying to work for a sweep but Kiilopaa has mounted him!
Kiilopaa tries to control but Runkman wriggling away.
Kiilopaa lands a heavy elbow.
Runkman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Runkman regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runkman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Runkman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Runkman is keeping the position for now.

Runkman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kiilopaa defends it easily.
Runkman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Runkman trying to control but Kiilopaa is having none of it.
Kiilopaa is looking to improve his position but Runkman isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Runkman is working for a guillotine from mount but Kiilopaa frees his head quite easily.
Runkman avoids the attempt from Kiilopaa to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pertti Kiilopaa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Runkman tries to move into range but Kiilopaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Kiilopaa scores with a takedown into Runkman's guard.
Kiilopaa stands and throws Runkman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Runkman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Runkman taking a bit of punishment here - Kiilopaa scoring with strikes.
Runkman tries to buck Kiilopaa off but Kiilopaa is having none of it.
Runkman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Runkman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Kiilopaa connects with a nice short shot to Runkman's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runkman is trying to get back to full guard.
Kiilopaa trying to pass the guard but Runkman defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiilopaa moves into full mount! Runkman won't be happy about that!
Runkman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiilopaa is trying to keep Runkman in close.
Pertti Kiilopaa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Runkman wants to pass the guard but Kiilopaa is keeping the position.
Kiilopaa controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Pertti Kiilopaa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Runkman throws a hook but Kiilopaa avoids it easily.

Kiilopaa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Runkman, pushing him back against the cage.
Kiilopaa looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Runkman pulls guard effortlessly.
Runkman trying to keep a closed guard but Kiilopaa is proving a slippery customer.
Runkman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiilopaa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kiilopaa keeping control of the position.
Runkman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kiilopaa is trying to maintain the position but Runkman is very close to passing his half guard.
Runkman prevents Kiilopaa from standing back up.
Runkman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Runkman working Kiilopaa over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kiilopaa trying to control from the bottom.
Runkman works his way into side control.
Runkman trying to control the action but Kiilopaa is working from the bottom.
Runkman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Runkman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Runkman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiilopaa keeps working.
Kiilopaa is trying to improve his position.
Kiilopaa is trying to control Runkman's posture but Runkman avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa tries to buck Runkman off but Runkman is having none of it.
Runkman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kiilopaa!
Runkman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runkman thowing shots but they're missing.
Kiilopaa tries to hold on but Runkman pushes him away.
Kiilopaa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Runkman works his foot free and advances to mount.

Runkman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Runkman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kiilopaa is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Onanias Runkman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Runkman throws a body punch but Kiilopaa moves out of range.
Kiilopaa throws a jab when Runkman was well out of range.
Kiilopaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Runkman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiilopaa.
Kiilopaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Runkman throws a shot from downtown. Kiilopaa moves away and avoids it.
Kiilopaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Runkman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Runkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiilopaa moves away.
Kiilopaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot by Kiilopaa.
Runkman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kiilopaa rather than just go for the knockout.
Runkman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiilopaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkman stuns Kiilopaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kiilopaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Runkman under the eye.
Kiilopaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kiilopaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Runkman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kiilopaa scrambles back to his feet.
Pertti Kiilopaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiilopaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kiilopaa throws a series of punches but Runkman moves out of range.
Kiilopaa swinging wildly here.
Kiilopaa is looking to clinch but Runkman is avoiding it.
Kiilopaa misses with an uppercut
and Runkman counters with a nice uppercut.
Kiilopaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Runkman misses with a straight right.
Kiilopaa looks for the body kick but Runkman saw that one coming.
Kiilopaa wants to clinch.
Runkman misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Runkman counters with a nice uppercut.
Pertti Kiilopaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Runkman lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runkman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiilopaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Runkman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiilopaa is just out of range.
Kiilopaa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Runkman's waist but Runkman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kiilopaa off to one side.
Runkman misses the shot to the body.
Runkman shoots in looking for a takedown but Kiilopaa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Runkman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Runkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiilopaa moves away.
Runkman throws a body punch but Kiilopaa moves out of range.
Runkman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiilopaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Kiilopaa scores with a takedown into Runkman's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Runkman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kiilopaa defends it easily.
Runkman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Runkman keeping moving, preventing Kiilopaa from controlling successfully.
Kiilopaa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Runkman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kiilopaa defends well.

Kiilopaa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Runkman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Runkman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kiilopaa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kiilopaa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Runkman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kiilopaa moves in looking to clinch but Runkman pushes him off.
Kiilopaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiilopaa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiilopaa lands with a shot to the body.
Kiilopaa misses with a hook. Runkman ducked under it nicely.
Kiilopaa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kiilopaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kiilopaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Runkman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kiilopaa throws a shot from downtown. Runkman moves away and avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Runkman as Kiilopaa shoots in.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pertti Kiilopaa.
I think Kiilopaa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pertti Kiilopaa!
Our winner, Pertti Kiilopaa, 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.