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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Bodahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Ilmarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Bodahl has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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200 lbs
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190 cm
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202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Bodahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Ilmarinen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilmarinen feints a jab promting Bodahl to slip. Ilmarinen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bodahl slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bodahl tries to bum rush Ilmarinen with a series of wild strikes but Ilmarinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ilmarinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bodahl.
Ilmarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bodahl was well out of range. Poor timing from Ilmarinen.
Bodahl closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ilmarinen circles away.
Ilmarinen misses with the combination.
Bodahl lands with a hook. Ilmarinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ilmarinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bodahl moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ilmarinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Bodahl. Bodahl gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Bodahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ilmarinen throws a combination. Bodahl tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodahl closes the distance and pushes Ilmarinen back into the cage.
Bodahl is trying to drag Ilmarinen to the mat but Ilmarinen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bodahl wants a takedown but no success here.
Ilmarinen tries to break free but Bodahl pushes him back against the cage.
Bodahl works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ilmarinen looking for a guillotine here but Bodahl defends easily.
Bodahl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ilmarinen is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bodahl working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ilmarinen's head.
Ilmarinen 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.
Bodahl slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ilmarinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bodahl sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bodahl's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodahl won't allow Ilmarinen to sweep him here.
Bodahl pushing down on Ilmarinen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bodahl wants to take a breather but Ilmarinen is having none of it.
Bodahl is working for a submission of some sort.
Ilmarinen tries to get to full guard but Bodahl has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ilmarinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Bodahl.
Bodahl is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bodahl seems to be working for a kimura but Ilmarinen defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seppo Ilmarinen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bodahl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bodahl shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ilmarinen but Ilmarinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bodahl looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ilmarinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bodahl counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ilmarinen!
Bodahl working away.
Bodahl controls the position.
Bodahl working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bodahl takes a little break here. Ilmarinen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bodahl wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ilmarinen, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Bodahl looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ilmarinen is fending him off so far but Bodahl persists. Nope, Ilmarinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Ilmarinen throws a series of punches but Bodahl avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Ilmarinen does no damage.
Bodahl fails with a takedown attempt.
Ilmarinen throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Bodahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ilmarinen. Bodahl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jan Bodahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bodahl drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ilmarinen sprawls and moves away.
Bodahl slips a jab and a cross from Ilmarinen.
Bodahl misses with a body shot
and Ilmarinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ilmarinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice takedown defense from Ilmarinen. No joy for Bodahl on that attempt.
Ilmarinen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ilmarinen is breathing heavily.
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!
Bodahl with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ilmarinen counters with a series of strikes. Bodahl will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ilmarinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ilmarinen misses with a double jab.
Bodahl drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ilmarinen sprawls and moves away.
Bodahl closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ilmarinen's guard.
Bodahl controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Bodahl.
Ilmarinen keeping moving, preventing Bodahl from controlling successfully.
Bodahl controlling from the top position.
Jan Bodahl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bodahl drops back looking for a leg! Ilmarinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ilmarinen manages to kick Bodahl off! Bodahl jumps back into Ilmarinen's guard.
Ilmarinen keeping full guard, as Bodahl tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bodahl shoots for a double leg takedown but Ilmarinen sprawls well. He's pushed Bodahl's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ilmarinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bodahl shoots and misses
and Ilmarinen counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Ilmarinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bodahl dives in and grabs Ilmarinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ilmarinen pushes down on Bodahl's head and hops out.
Ilmarinen throws a counter combo.
Ilmarinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Ilmarinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Bodahl. Bodahl gets slowly back to his feet.
Ilmarinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ilmarinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bodahl rather than just go for the knockout.
Bodahl fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Ilmarinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Bodahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bodahl fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ilmarinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bodahl backs up against the cage.
Ilmarinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bodahl.
Bodahl shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bodahl was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ilmarinen wants to control but Bodahl postures up.
Bodahl is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ilmarinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bodahl working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bodahl wants to take a breather but Ilmarinen manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bodahl.
Ilmarinen looking for a guillotine here but Bodahl defends easily.
Ilmarinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bodahl sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodahl passes into half guard.
Seppo Ilmarinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bodahl is working for a submission of some sort.
Bodahl lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bodahl is controlling the pace.
Bodahl seems to be looking for submissions.
Jan Bodahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bodahl takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bodahl working over Ilmarinen with some ground and pound. Ilmarinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bodahl looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bodahl throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Ilmarinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ilmarinen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Ilmarinen!
Post fight, Seppo Ilmarinen took to the microphone: '"En mä tänne tullutkana
kylän koirien kuluiksi, villahäntien vihoiksi,
näillen ouoillen oville, veräjille vierahille."'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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