PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Akerfeldt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Ilmeinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akerfeldt comes to the cage accompanied by Opeth - Deliverance. Ilmeinen has chosen The Imperial March as his entrance music. Mikko Ilmeinen has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Akerfeldt
vs
Ilmeinen

190 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

181 cm
19
211 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Rätei ja lumpui - Cheapest clothes in Helsinki
Rätei ja lumpui - Cheapest clothes in Helsinki

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Akerfeldt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Ilmeinen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Akerfeldt as Ilmeinen shoots in.
Ilmeinen tries to clinch but Akerfeldt is having none of it.
Akerfeldt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ilmeinen.
Akerfeldt looks to land a combination but Ilmeinen avoids it well.
Akerfeldt throws a series of punches but Ilmeinen moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Akerfeldt.
Ilmeinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ilmeinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left and a right from Akerfeldt both land. Nice combination.
Akerfeldt lands with a straight right. Ilmeinen didn't see that one coming.
Ilmeinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Akerfeldt throws out a loose jab but Ilmeinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ilmeinen tries to clinch but Akerfeldt moves out of range.
Ilmeinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Akerfeldt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ilmeinen somewhat.
Akerfeldt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ilmeinen.
Mikael Akerfeldt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Ilmeinen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerfeldt scores with a body shot.
Akerfeldt lands a with a good body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ilmeinen.
Ilmeinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akerfeldt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Akerfeldt scores with a jab. Ilmeinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akerfeldt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ilmeinen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Akerfeldt is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ilmeinen.
Akerfeldt lands a jab to the head.
Ilmeinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Horrible takedown by Ilmeinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Akerfeldt which made him look bad.
Ilmeinen takes one to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Akerfeldt.
Ilmeinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akerfeldt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ilmeinen closes the distance and clinches up with Akerfeldt, looking for a takedown. Ilmeinen pushes Akerfeldt against the cage but Akerfeldt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Akerfeldt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ilmeinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akerfeldt scores with a three punch combo!
Ilmeinen tries to clinch up.
Nice cross by Akerfeldt.
Ilmeinen tries to clinch but Akerfeldt moves out of range.
Akerfeldt lands a lovely overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt throws a shot to the body.
Akerfeldt is working the combinations to good effect here.

Ilmeinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Akerfeldt pushes Ilmeinen off looking to stand but Ilmeinen dives back in and keeps control.
Ilmeinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ilmeinen with the ground and pound but Akerfeldt uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ilmeinen pushes down on Akerfeldt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Akerfeldt pushes Ilmeinen off looking to stand but Ilmeinen dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmeinen is looking to take a break and control but Akerfeldt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ilmeinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Akerfeldt tries to kick Ilmeinen off but Ilmeinen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmeinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ilmeinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ilmeinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ilmeinen winds up and cracks Akerfeldt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Akerfeldt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ilmeinen.
Ilmeinen prevents Akerfeldt from standing back up.
Akerfeldt trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ilmeinen working Akerfeldt over with strikes.
Ilmeinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Akerfeldt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akerfeldt tries to get out of the position.
Ilmeinen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Akerfeldt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ilmeinen on the ground.
Ilmeinen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ilmeinen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Akerfeldt is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikael Akerfeldt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Akerfeldt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ilmeinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akerfeldt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ilmeinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ilmeinen is looking to clinch but Akerfeldt is avoiding it.
Ilmeinen misses with a shot to the body
and Akerfeldt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akerfeldt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ilmeinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Akerfeldt tries to avoid it but Ilmeinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Akerfeldt to the ground. Akerfeldt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ilmeinen is defended easily by Akerfeldt.
Mikael Akerfeldt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Ilmeinen.
Akerfeldt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ilmeinen's hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerfeldt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ilmeinen throws the left hand but Akerfeldt avoids the punch easily.
Akerfeldt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ilmeinen closes the distance and clinches up with Akerfeldt, looking for a takedown. Ilmeinen pushes Akerfeldt against the cage but Akerfeldt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Akerfeldt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Akerfeldt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akerfeldt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Akerfeldt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ilmeinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Akerfeldt defends it nicely.
Ilmeinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Akerfeldt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ilmeinen is breathing heavily.
Akerfeldt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mikael Akerfeldt is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt scores with a three punch combo!
Ilmeinen misses with a body punch
and Akerfeldt counters with a two punch combo.
Akerfeldt scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ilmeinen tries to clinch up
and Akerfeldt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ilmeinen has his takedown stuffed
and Akerfeldt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Akerfeldt throws out a powerful jab.
Ilmeinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Akerfeldt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt throws a nice looking combination but Ilmeinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akerfeldt lands a glancing blow to the side of Ilmeinen's head.
Akerfeldt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ilmeinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akerfeldt misses with a wild combination.
Ilmeinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akerfeldt digs a good hook to Ilmeinen's body.
Ilmeinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ilmeinen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Akerfeldt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Akerfeldt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akerfeldt lands a nice shot to the body.

Ilmeinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Akerfeldt is trying to stand.
Ilmeinen is trying to control. Akerfeldt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ilmeinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akerfeldt defending well though.
Akerfeldt is looking to improve his position.
Ilmeinen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akerfeldt is trying to stand.
Ilmeinen works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikael Akerfeldt dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ilmeinen fails with the takedown
letting Akerfeldt counter with a right hand.
Ilmeinen shoots in but Akerfeldt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Akerfeldt slaps away a takedown attempt from Ilmeinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mikael Akerfeldt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Ilmeinen.
Akerfeldt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akerfeldt works Ilmeinen's body with a nice hook.
Akerfeldt lands a nice shot to the body.
Ilmeinen needs to keep his hands up - Akerfeldt had a free shot at his head there.
Ilmeinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ilmeinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ilmeinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ilmeinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt leaves Ilmeinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Akerfeldt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ilmeinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Akerfeldt sprawls well. He's pushed Ilmeinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ilmeinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akerfeldt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ilmeinen in his tracks.
Ilmeinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ilmeinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Akerfeldt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmeinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akerfeldt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akerfeldt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ilmeinen throws out the jab.
Ilmeinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ilmeinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Akerfeldt as he jumps to the side.
Akerfeldt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ilmeinen's hands.
Ilmeinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akerfeldt's waist but Akerfeldt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ilmeinen off to one side.
Akerfeldt throws a series of strikes that have Ilmeinen backpedaling.
Ilmeinen ducks right into an uppercut from Akerfeldt.
Ilmeinen has a takedown stuffed.
Akerfeldt sizes up Ilmeinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt throws a series of punches but Ilmeinen avoids them all with ease.
Ilmeinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mikael Akerfeldt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akerfeldt lands a jab-cross combination.
Ilmeinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akerfeldt lands a two punch combo.
Akerfeldt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akerfeldt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ilmeinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Ilmeinen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ilmeinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ilmeinen won't allow Akerfeldt to sweep him here.
Ilmeinen prevents Akerfeldt from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmeinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ilmeinen prevents Akerfeldt from getting back to his feet.
Ilmeinen throwing strikes but missing.
Ilmeinen landing some decent shots from guard.
Mikko Ilmeinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akerfeldt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmeinen preventing the sweep.
Ilmeinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ilmeinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Akerfeldt has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ilmeinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Akerfeldt has wrist control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Akerfeldt stuns Ilmeinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akerfeldt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ilmeinen can do to turn this around?
A left and a right from Akerfeldt both land. Nice combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikael Akerfeldt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akerfeldt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Akerfeldt!