PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Kiilopaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiilopaa comes to the cage accompanied by Extreme Ways. Gregory has chosen Chumbawamba - English Rebel Songs as his entrance music. Paul Gregory has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Kiilopaa
vs
Gregory

187 cm
36
211 lbs
24 - 23 - 2

192 cm
30
205 lbs
12 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
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 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Kiilopaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Gregory!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Kiilopaa.
Gregory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gregory slips a jab from Kiilopaa.
Gregory is looking to clinch.
Kiilopaa misses with a jab, cross combination.

Gregory moves into the clinch successfully.
Kiilopaa tries to pull guard but Gregory holds him up against the cage and eventually Kiilopaa drops back down to his feet.
Kiilopaa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gregory gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gregory will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kiilopaa up against the cage.
Gregory scores with a shoulder strike.
Kiilopaa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pertti Kiilopaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gregory told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gregory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gregory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gregory throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gregory tries to clinch but Kiilopaa moves out of range.
Gregory tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kiilopaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gregory throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gregory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiilopaa.
Gregory scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Gregory closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kiilopaa's guard.
Gregory passes into half guard.
Gregory wants to take a breather but Kiilopaa is having none of it.
Gregory wants to free his trapped foot but Kiilopaa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa is looking for a sweep. Gregory is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gregory trying to control the action but Kiilopaa is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregory not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gregory lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gregory throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gregory not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gregory wants to pass the guard but Kiilopaa is defending well.
Gregory is nestled in close to Kiilopaa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gregory thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kiilopaa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gregory.
Kiilopaa is staying active underneath Gregory, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kiilopaa wants to improve his position but Gregory is controlling well.

Kiilopaa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kiilopaa trying to control here.
Gregory missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kiilopaa is looking to improve his position.
Kiilopaa gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kiilopaa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gregory postures up in Kiilopaa's guard and throws a big left but Kiilopaa blocks it.
Gregory postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kiilopaa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gregory controls the pace.

Kiilopaa looking for subs off his back but Gregory has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gregory winds up and cracks Kiilopaa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gregory controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Gregory dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gregory takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Gregory.

Gregory manages to break the clinch.
Kiilopaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gregory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kiilopaa's sensitive parts.
Gregory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiilopaa.

Gregory closes the distance and pushes Kiilopaa back into the cage.
Kiilopaa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gregory stalling.

Gregory's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gregory tries to clinch up.
Gregory shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kiilopaa sprawls well. Kiilopaa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gregory gets slowly back to his feet.
Gregory blocks a head kick by Kiilopaa.
Kiilopaa throws a head kick that misses.
Gregory wants to clinch up but Kiilopaa keeps it at a distance.

Gregory clinches with his opponent.
Kiilopaa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gregory has him pressed against the cage.
Gregory scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kiilopaa can't get the takedown.
Gregory digs a right hand into Kiilopaa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kiilopaa's gas tank.
Gregory's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kiilopaa looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gregory.
Gregory gets underhooks to prevent Kiilopaa's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pertti Kiilopaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiilopaa wants to get back to striking at distance but Gregory won't allow it.
Kiilopaa letting Gregory take a breather here.
Gregory lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kiilopaa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiilopaa is trying to break free.
Kiilopaa takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Pertti Kiilopaa has been cut.

Gregory breaks from the clinch.
Gregory tries to close the distance and clinch but Kiilopaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gregory tries to clinch but Kiilopaa moves out of range.
Kiilopaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Gregory darts in and clinches Kiilopaa up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory lands a damaging elbow.
Kiilopaa wants to take the fight to the mat but Gregory manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gregory lands a nice elbow.
Kiilopaa jumps guard but Gregory stands there with Kiilopaa around his waist. Kiilopaa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Gregory breaks the clinch.
Kiilopaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gregory.
Gregory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Gregory drives through with a takedown into Kiilopaa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gregory preventing the sweep.

Kiilopaa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gregory throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Kiilopaa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gregory passes into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregory landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gregory cracks Kiilopaa with a big elbow.
Kiilopaa tries to buck Gregory off but Gregory is having none of it.
Gregory takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Kiilopaa to pass into mount.
Kiilopaa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gregory lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gregory lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Pertti Kiilopaa's cut is getting worse.
Gregory lands a couple of good shots and Kiilopaa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Gregory gets his hands free as Kiilopaa looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Gregory 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! This is the final round!

Gregory tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kiilopaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gregory somewhat.
Gregory shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kiilopaa pinned against the cage. Kiilopaa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gregory wants to clinch.
Gregory is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gregory connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Kiilopaa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiilopaa misses the shot to the body.
Kiilopaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gregory.
Gregory lands with a hook. Kiilopaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gregory moves in looking to clinch but Kiilopaa pushes him off.
Gregory tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gregory is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paul Gregory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gregory has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kiilopaa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gregory fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kiilopaa keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gregory.
Pertti Kiilopaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Gregory.

Kiilopaa drives through and clinches with Gregory against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kiilopaa.
Kiilopaa is trying to pull guard but Gregory has him pressed against the cage.
Gregory gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kiilopaa.
Paul Gregory seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gregory lands a good knee to the midsection. Kiilopaa won't want to take too many of those.
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!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gregory.

Pertti Kiilopaa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gregory landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gregory lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kiilopaa backwards.

Gregory breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gregory looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Kiilopaa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Gregory.
Gregory lands an elbow inside.
Kiilopaa tries to pull guard but Gregory holds him up against the cage and eventually Kiilopaa drops back down to his feet.
Kiilopaa goes for a takedown attempt but Gregory pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gregory scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Jeez, Pertti Kiilopaa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pertti Kiilopaa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Gregory!
A less than humble Paul Gregory misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.