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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimi Kuusamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Kiilopaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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194 cm
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215 lbs
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187 cm
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211 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimi Kuusamo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Kiilopaa! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kiilopaa avoids the head kick by Kuusamo.
Kuusamo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kiilopaa backs up against the cage.
It looks like Pertti Kiilopaa has been cut. Kiilopaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuusamo. Kiilopaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuusamo.
Kiilopaa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Kuusamo tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kiilopaa manages to move to mount!
Kuusamo tries to hold on but Kiilopaa postures up. Kiilopaa trying to control but he's not successful this time. Kiilopaa wants to take Kuusamo's back here but Kuusamo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kiilopaa prevents Kuusamo from getting the reversal. Kiilopaa looking to control and managing it successfully. Kiilopaa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kuusamo because Kiilopaa loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Kuusamo is looking to improve his position but Kiilopaa isn't that keen on the idea. Kiilopaa content just to control the position here. Kuusamo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Kiilopaa landing strikes, looking to finish! Kuusamo tries to hold on but Kiilopaa postures up. Kuusamo can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kiilopaa stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Kiilopaa misses with a low kick as Kuusamo jumps back. Kuusamo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Kiilopaa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kiilopaa. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kiilopaa as Kuusamo tries to tie him up. Kiilopaa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kiilopaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuusamo backwards. Kiilopaa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuusamo walks away with a smile on his face. Kiilopaa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Kiilopaa shoots in but Kuusamo avoids the takedown attempt easily. Kimi Kuusamo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pertti Kiilopaa. Kiilopaa moves into range and clinches up with Kuusamo. Kuusamo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kiilopaa has him pressed against the cage. Kiilopaa keeps control of Kuusamo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kuusamo throws a head punch that misses. Kiilopaa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuusamo just stands there and leans against the cage. Kiilopaa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuusamo just stands there and leans against the cage. Kiilopaa tries for a takedown but Kuusamo manages to get underhooks.
Kuusamo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiilopaa has Kuusamo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kuusamo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Kiilopaa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Kuusamo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kuusamo stalling in the clinch but Kiilopaa improves position. Kuusamo is breathing heavily. Kuusamo can't break the clinch.
Kiilopaa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kuusamo gets underhooks to prevent Kiilopaa's takedown attempt.
Kiilopaa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kuusamo can't break the clinch.
Kiilopaa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Kiilopaa 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.
Kuusamo is looking to slow Kiilopaa down with leg kicks. Kuusamo throws a series of punches but Kiilopaa moves out of range. Kiilopaa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kiilopaa swings around for an armbar but Kuusamo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kiilopaa's guard. Kuusamo wants to stand but Kiilopaa is controlling his posture from full guard. Kuusamo stops Kiilopaa from standing up. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kiilopaa trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kuusamo trying to control but Kiilopaa is working from the bottom. Kiilopaa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuusamo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kiilopaa is tightening it up a little... Kuusamo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kuusamo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kuusamo taps out! nice BJJ there by Kiilopaa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pertti Kiilopaa!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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