PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Kiilopaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waclav Szbrjcik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiilopaa comes to the cage accompanied by Extreme Ways. Szbrjcik comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Public Enemy ft. Anthrax : Bring The Noise kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Kiilopaa
vs
Szbrjcik

187 cm
36
211 lbs
24 - 22 - 2

185 cm
28
221 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 24 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Kiilopaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Waclav Szbrjcik!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szbrjcik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Szbrjcik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kiilopaa circles away quickly and effectively.

Kiilopaa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kiilopaa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Szbrjcik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kiilopaa trying to control but Szbrjcik is working from the bottom.
Kiilopaa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Szbrjcik pulls Kiilopaa in close to prevent any damage.
Kiilopaa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kiilopaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Szbrjcik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiilopaa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szbrjcik is keeping the position for now.
Kiilopaa preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kiilopaa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Szbrjcik has his hands on Kiilopaa's head, controlling the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kiilopaa throws a lazy right hand but Szbrjcik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck for Szbrjcik with that takedown attempt.
Kiilopaa misses with a straight left.
Kiilopaa connects with a looping right hand.
Kiilopaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Szbrjcik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Pertti Kiilopaa has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik punishes Kiilopaa's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Szbrjcik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiilopaa misses with a head kick.
Szbrjcik shoots in for a takedown but Kiilopaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik lands some shots froms side control.
Kiilopaa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiilopaa wants to get back to full guard.

Kiilopaa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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. Szbrjcik connects with a nice short shot to Kiilopaa's temple.
Szbrjcik works his way into full mount!
Kiilopaa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Szbrjcik scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kiilopaa?
Szbrjcik punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kiilopaa wants to hold on but Szbrjcik pushes him away.
Szbrjcik lands a big shot there that rocks Kiilopaa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kiilopaa is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Szbrjcik unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiilopaa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Szbrjcik seems to be looking for submissions.

Kiilopaa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kiilopaa tries to roll over but Szbrjcik keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik working over Kiilopaa with some ground and pound. Kiilopaa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Szbrjcik working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Szbrjcik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Szbrjcik working over Kiilopaa with some ground and pound. Kiilopaa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kiilopaa is looking to control Szbrjcik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kiilopaa avoid being mounted?
Kiilopaa wants to improve his position but Szbrjcik is controlling well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kiilopaa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Szbrjcik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Szbrjcik's back!

Szbrjcik is in a bad position with Kiilopaa working for a choke. Szbrjcik manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szbrjcik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kiilopaa is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waclav Szbrjcik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pertti Kiilopaa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kiilopaa feints and as Szbrjcik raises his hands in defense, Kiilopaa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kiilopaa throws a strike but Szbrjcik rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Szbrjcik throwing strikes but missing.

Kiilopaa working for a triangle but Szbrjcik defends it easily.

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

Kiilopaa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Szbrjcik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Szbrjcik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiilopaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Szbrjcik with a nice head shot there.
Waclav Szbrjcik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kiilopaa working a defensive guard here.
Szbrjcik trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiilopaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kiilopaa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Szbrjcik is aware though and is defending well.
Szbrjcik landing with the ground and pound.
Kiilopaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Szbrjcik slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kiilopaa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Szbrjcik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Szbrjcik stopping the sweep attempt from Kiilopaa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kiilopaa looking for a guillotine here but Szbrjcik defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szbrjcik tries to free his leg and advance position but Kiilopaa is retaining full guard.
Szbrjcik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kiilopaa is trying to keep Szbrjcik in close.

Kiilopaa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Szbrjcik defends well.
Szbrjcik wants to control from the top but Kiilopaa keeps moving.
Szbrjcik stands up over Kiilopaa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

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

Szbrjcik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kiilopaa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Szbrjcik has managed to get both his arms back between Kiilopaa's legs - danger averted.
Szbrjcik passes Kiilopaa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kiilopaa is looking to improve his position.
Kiilopaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Szbrjcik.
Kiilopaa is trying to stand.
Szbrjcik working the head and body with strikes.

Szbrjcik is looking for a kimura but Kiilopaa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Szbrjcik to get the leverage.
Szbrjcik throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kiilopaa to regain full guard.
Szbrjcik chips away with some ground and pound.

Kiilopaa looking for a guillotine here but Szbrjcik defends easily.
Szbrjcik trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiilopaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szbrjcik wants to pass the guard but Kiilopaa is keeping the position.
Szbrjcik stops Kiilopaa from standing up.
Szbrjcik cracks Kiilopaa with a solid left hand.

Kiilopaa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Szbrjcik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Szbrjcik chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kiilopaa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Szbrjcik defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kiilopaa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Szbrjcik escapes and throws Kiilopaa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waclav Szbrjcik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pertti Kiilopaa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Szbrjcik lunges at Kiilopaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kiilopaa's hand.
Szbrjcik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kiilopaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Szbrjcik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kiilopaa as he avoids it easily.
Szbrjcik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kiilopaa's head backwards.
Szbrjcik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kiilopaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Kiilopaa throws a head kick but Szbrjcik moves out of range.

Kiilopaa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szbrjcik gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szbrjcik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Szbrjcik trying to keep a closed guard but Kiilopaa is proving a slippery customer.
Szbrjcik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kiilopaa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Szbrjcik 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.
Szbrjcik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Szbrjcik 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.
Szbrjcik keeping moving, preventing Kiilopaa from controlling successfully.
Kiilopaa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kiilopaa is looking to work some ground and pound but Szbrjcik has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kiilopaa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik pulls Kiilopaa in close to prevent any damage.
Kiilopaa stopping the sweep attempt from Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kiilopaa.
Szbrjcik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kiilopaa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Szbrjcik has his hands on Kiilopaa's head, controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiilopaa is looking to work some ground and pound but Szbrjcik has wrist control.
Kiilopaa being controlled here momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kiilopaa wants to control from the top but Szbrjcik keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No joy there for Kiilopaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Szbrjcik moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Kiilopaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kiilopaa.

Szbrjcik gets caught flat footed, as Kiilopaa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Szbrjcik working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Szbrjcik holds on and takes a little breather.
Kiilopaa won't allow Szbrjcik to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik controls Kiilopaa momentarily but Kiilopaa frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Szbrjcik 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.
Szbrjcik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kiilopaa manages to get himself to full guard.
Szbrjcik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pertti Kiilopaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Szbrjcik is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szbrjcik working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kiilopaa misses with a strike from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Szbrjcik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiilopaa keeps working.
Szbrjcik lands some shots froms side control.
Szbrjcik passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kiilopaa!

And that's the end of the fight!
Waclav Szbrjcik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Szbrjcik 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waclav Szbrjcik!
A very excited looking Waclav Szbrjcik 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.