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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Kilpinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
29 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Kilpinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilpinen. That's going to slow Thompson down.
Kilpinen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thompson takes one to the side of the head.
Kilpinen throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilpinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kilpinen tries to land a leg kick but Thompson saw it coming and moves away.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Thompson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kilpinen throws a sloppy head kick
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kilpinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thompson if he has to take too many more of those.
Kilpinen looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Thompson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kilpinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilpinen throws a push kick but Thompson slaps the foot to one side.
Kilpinen tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kilpinen thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Kilpinen lands a jab-cross combination.
Kilpinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kilpinen throws a wild body kick that Thompson sees coming a mile off.
Thompson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kilpinen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thompson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilpinen.
Thompson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kilpinen should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilpinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilpinen with a hook.
A big right from Kilpinen misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thompson doesn't seem bothered though.
Thompson lands a front kick.
Kilpinen swinging wildly here.
Kilpinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thompson's sensitive parts.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson connects with a high kick.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilpinen is just out of range.
Kilpinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Kilpinen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Kilpinen moved out of range.
Kilpinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kilpinen lands a jab to the head.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Kilpinen saw that one coming.
Kilpinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Thompson slips under a jab.
Kilpinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kilpinen keeps Thompson at a distance using the push kick.
Thompson thuds a left hand into Kilpinen's body.
Kilpinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kilpinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kilpinen punishes Thompson's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Kilpinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Kilpinen.
Kilpinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilpinen.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson throws a head kick but Kilpinen moves out of range.
A lazy left from Kilpinen finds it's target.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Kilpinen moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Thompson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kilpinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Kilpinen dominated that round.
That's time! Kilpinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilpinen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thompson.
Kilpinen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kilpinen blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Kilpinen moves out of range of the body kick from Thompson.
Kilpinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thompson! But no joy.
Thompson throws a body punch but Kilpinen moves out of range.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Kilpinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaakko Kilpinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilpinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpinen tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Kilpinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Kilpinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Thompson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpinen misses with a low kick as Thompson jumps back.
Thompson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Thompson clobbers Kilpinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kilpinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kilpinen throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Kilpinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Kilpinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilpinen connects with a single shot there.
Thompson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kilpinen.
Kilpinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Kilpinen misses.
Kilpinen throws a front kick that sends Thompson stumbling back into the cage.
Jaakko Kilpinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kilpinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson checks the leg kick.
Thompson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thompson lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kilpinen checks it well.
Kilpinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kilpinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson throws out a counter right but Kilpinen avoids it with no problem.
Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thompson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kilpinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Kilpinen misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kilpinen, right into the meat.
Kilpinen takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Kilpinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thompson. That did some damage!
Kilpinen throws a leg kick but Thompson checks it.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kilpinen moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilpinen. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilpinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Kilpinen looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Kilpinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilpinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilpinen misses with a two punch combination.
Kilpinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpinen lands with a right hand.
Kilpinen throws a leg kick but Thompson checks it.
Kilpinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Thompson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thompson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thompson, as that shot connected.
Kilpinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilpinen blocks a jab.
Kilpinen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kilpinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Thompson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kilpinen throws a solid leg kick but Thompson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kilpinen.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kilpinen connects with a leg kick. Thompson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thompson throws a body punch but Kilpinen moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Kilpinen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kilpinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilpinen throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Kilpinen off the cage and back into range.
Thompson tests Kilpinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilpinen. Kilpinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Kilpinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thompson lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilpinen looking to throw knees to the head but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Kilpinen.
Kilpinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson tries to work over Kilpinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Kilpinen.
Kilpinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Kilpinen lands a knee to the body.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Kilpinen scores with a hook.
Kilpinen lands a head kick!
Kilpinen dips to his left and cracks Thompson with an uppercut!
Kilpinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thompson doesn't seem bothered though.
Kilpinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilpinen.
Thompson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
John Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpinen throws a front kick aimed at Thompson's knee but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilpinen moves away.
Kilpinen moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilpinen tried to counter with a leg kick but Thompson avoided it.
Kilpinen connects with a body shot.
Kilpinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Kilpinen throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kilpinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thompson at a distance.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kilpinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpinen scores with a nice body kick.
Kilpinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thompson.
Kilpinen feints and then cracks Thompson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thompson down.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Kilpinen is out of range.
Kilpinen tries to land a front kick but Thompson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thompson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thompson throws a push kick but Kilpinen slaps the foot to one side.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kilpinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Kilpinen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kilpinen.
Kilpinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kilpinen connects with a right hand. Thompson shakes it off.
Thompson throws a wild body kick that Kilpinen sees coming a mile off.
Kilpinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thompson at a distance.
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!
Kilpinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilpinen.
Thompson swings widly with a right hand
and Kilpinen counters with a low kick, right behind Thompson 's knee.
Kilpinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thompson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaakko Kilpinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kilpinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaakko Kilpinen!
During a confident post fight interview, Jaakko Kilpinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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