Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA Wednesday Warfare 3
Date: Feb 01, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Zimmerman stuffs the takedown.
Zimmerman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ilmarinen sprawls and moves away.
Ilmarinen fails to land the takedown.
Ilmarinen shoots in for a double leg but Zimmerman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moritz Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Ilmarinen.#CL#
Zimmerman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen is working for takedown but Zimmerman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ilmarinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zimmerman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ilmarinen pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ilmarinen.#T1##TD2#
Ilmarinen feints and as Zimmerman raises his hands in defense, Ilmarinen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Zimmerman is looking for a triangle but Ilmarinen pushes his legs off easily.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Zimmerman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zimmerman trying to strike off his back. #SUB#
Zimmerman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ilmarinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Zimmerman is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ilmarinen has his hands clasped together but Zimmerman extends and breaks Ilmarinen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Zimmerman.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moritz Zimmerman!

Event: DMMA 160 Championship Chaos 2
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Ilmarinen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bennett to the mat! Bennett manages to get full guard.
Ilmarinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bennett wants to get back to his feet but Ilmarinen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ilmarinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bennett is keeping the position for now.
Ilmarinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bennett's head.
Ilmarinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ilmarinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ilmarinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ilmarinen postures up in Bennett's guard and throws a big left but Bennett blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ilmarinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ilmarinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen distracts Bennett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ilmarinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Bennett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
Ilmarinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ilmarinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ilmarinen pushes down on Bennett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ilmarinen passes to side control.
Ilmarinen trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Ilmarinen throws a strike aimed at the side of Bennett's head but Bennett avoids it well.
Ilmarinen cracks Bennett with a big right hand but Bennett just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ilmarinen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bennett is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ilmarinen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bennett is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seppo Ilmarinen!
Seppo Ilmarinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XV
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ilmarinen.
A little jabbing left from Lalime on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lalime sizes up Ilmarinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lalime.
Ilmarinen tries to counter with a takedown but Lalime is quick to defend against it.
Lalime 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.
Lalime cracks Ilmarinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Ilmarinen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Lalime is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position.
Lalime is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB#
Ilmarinen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ilmarinen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lalime is looking to regain half guard here but Ilmarinen keeps moving and retains side control.
Lalime taking a bit of punishment here - Ilmarinen scoring with strikes.
Lalime tries to improve position but can't.
Lalime managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but Lalime is working away.
Ilmarinen tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen working away.
Lalime told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've been hearing that Ilmarinen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lalime wants to control but Ilmarinen postures up.
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Ilmarinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lalime, who protects the arm well.
Ilmarinen grinds an elbow into Lalime's temple.
Lalime is trying to get back to his feet.
Ilmarinen tries to move to mount but Lalime blocks the move with his legs.
Lalime wants to control but Ilmarinen postures up.
Lalime is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ilmarinen off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ilmarinen tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Lalime is trying to stick to Ilmarinen's back but Ilmarinen is turning into Lalime. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lalime's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lalime has his hands on Ilmarinen's head, controlling the position.
Ilmarinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalime is keeping the position for now.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lalime working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing.
Ilmarinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ilmarinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4##SUB#
Ilmarinen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ilmarinen advances nicely into full mount.
Lalime wants to get back to his feet.
Ilmarinen wants to control the pace but Lalime is squirming around nicely.
Lalime is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lalime trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ilmarinen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ilmarinen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ilmarinen lands a nice shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ilmarinen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ilmarinen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Ilmarinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lalime connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lalime looks to land a left hand but Ilmarinen moved out of range nicely.
Ilmarinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Lalime throws a shot to the body.
Ilmarinen avoids the body shot from Lalime.
Lalime misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ilmarinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lalime rushes Ilmarinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ilmarinen tries to score a body lock takedown but Lalime shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ilmarinen is looking for a takedown.
Lalime gets underhooks to prevent Ilmarinen's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Ilmarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Lalime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ilmarinen backwards.
Lalime misses with some punches.
Lalime effectively controlling the action here.
Ilmarinen tries for a takedown but Lalime manages to get underhooks.
Lalime digs a right hand into Ilmarinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ilmarinen's gas tank.
Lalime misses with a punch to the body.
Lalime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ilmarinen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lalime misses with some punches.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
Lalime digs a right hand into Ilmarinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ilmarinen's gas tank.
Ilmarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lalime just leaning against Ilmarinen, taking a breather.
Lalime lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ilmarinen or not. #BC2#
Lalime breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ilmarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ilmarinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Lalime as Ilmarinen shoots in.
Lalime throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ilmarinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Ilmarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ilmarinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anthony Lalime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lalime moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lalime cracks Ilmarinen with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ilmarinen falls to his knees and Lalime doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Lalime!

Event: DMMA 150 Championship Chaos
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Dennison closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ilmarinen did well to prevent Dennison getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen is looking to improve his position.
Dennison is nestled in close to Ilmarinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ilmarinen is looking for a sweep. Dennison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ilmarinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dennison trying to control from half guard but Ilmarinen is working away.
Dennison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Ilmarinen trying to hold on to Dennison's head to control him but Dennison postures up.
Ilmarinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ilmarinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ilmarinen is staying active underneath Dennison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dennison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ilmarinen is looking to improve his position.
Dennison working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dennison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ilmarinen tries to get to full guard but Dennison has control of the leg.
Dennison is thwarting Ilmarinen's attempts to control the position.
Dennison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dennison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ilmarinen is pressing down on Dennison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T2#
Dennison with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ilmarinen is controlling Dennison's posture.
Ilmarinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dennison trying to control but Ilmarinen is working from the bottom.
Dennison preventing the sweep.
Ilmarinen has momentary wrist control but Dennison slips an elbow through the middle.
Dennison passes into half guard.
Dennison is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ilmarinen tries to roll over but Dennison keeps him under control.
Ilmarinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Dennison is nestled in close to Ilmarinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dennison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#Ilmarinen is rocked!
Dennison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ilmarinen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Ilmarinen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dennison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ilmarinen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dennison lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Ilmarinen quite badly. Ilmarinen pulls Dennison in close trying to recover. Dennison postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Ilmarinen on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Ilmarinen doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Dennison!
A relieved looking Dick Dennison thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 145 Niculescu vs Kersikov
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
McCain throws a head kick that misses.
Ilmarinen tries to counter with a takedown but McCain is quick to defend against it.
Ilmarinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ilmarinen feinted with a counter takedown.#KD2#
McCain drops Ilmarinen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ilmarinen looks back up at him and smiles so McCain waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
McCain throws a hook but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Ilmarinen blocks a low kick nicely.
McCain misses with a looping right.
Ilmarinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCain misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
McCain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ilmarinen moves away.
Ilmarinen attempts a counter takedown but McCain avoids it well and moves away.
McCain has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McCain throws a looping overhand right but Ilmarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Ilmarinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCain cracks Ilmarinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#Ilmarinen is rocked!
Ilmarinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ilmarinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
Ilmarinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ilmarinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McCain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ilmarinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
McCain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ilmarinen staying out of range there.
Ilmarinen attempts a counter takedown but McCain avoids it well and moves away.
McCain misses with a hook.
Ilmarinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCain sprawls and moves away.
McCain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucas McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain just misses with a punch to the body.
McCain pounces like a tiger and cracks Ilmarinen with a vicious hook! Ilmarinen is down but not out! McCain follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lucas McCain !
Our winner, Lucas McCain , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 133 Kersikov vs Ilmarinen
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kersikov I I throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ilmarinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kersikov I I defends it well.#KD#
Kersikov I I drops Ilmarinen with a beautiful combination! Ilmarinen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kersikov I I is looking for the KO!#ROC#Ilmarinen is rocked!
Kersikov I I lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Ilmarinen up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Kersikov I I from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Ilmarinen's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitali Kersikov I I!
Vitali Kersikov I I thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 124 Seppo vs Account 3
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Account rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Ilmarinen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Account!
Ilmarinen misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Ilmarinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Account is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound.
Account is looking to reverse the position.
Account taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ilmarinen in side control, throwing shots but Account defends.
Account parries the strikes from Ilmarinen easily there. Ilmarinen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Account to escape.
Ilmarinen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Account sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Account stops Ilmarinen from passing to mount.
Ilmarinen is looking to take a break and control but Account is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ilmarinen throws an elbow but Account slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1##SUB#
Ilmarinen is trying to get an arm triangle but Account is defending well.
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound from side control.
Account prevents Ilmarinen from improving position.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but Account is working away.
Ilmarinen tries to score with some ground and pound. Account controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Account avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Account is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Account keeps trying to improve his position.
Account takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB#
Ilmarinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Account is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Account is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position.
You can see the frustration on Account's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but Account is working away.
Ilmarinen lands some shots froms side control.
Account is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but Account is working away.
Account is looking to regain half guard here but Ilmarinen keeps moving and retains side control.
Account taking a bit of punishment here - Ilmarinen scoring with strikes.
Ilmarinen controls the position from side control.
Ilmarinen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Ilmarinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Account is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Ilmarinen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ilmarinen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Account is looking to regain half guard here but Ilmarinen keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Ilmarinen throws a strike aimed at the side of Account's head but Account avoids it well.
Ilmarinen is trying to ground and pound but Account uses the momentary lack of control by Ilmarinen to regain half guard.
Account is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Account is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Ilmarinen.
Account is refusing to be controlled, as Ilmarinen sits in half guard.
Account tries to roll over but Ilmarinen keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Account's head. #SUB#
Ilmarinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Account sees it coming and defends easily.
Ilmarinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Ilmarinen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Account 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.
Ilmarinen walks straight into a right hand from Account - that's dropped him! Account jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ilmarinen from any more punishment! Ilmarinen complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Camaras Account! Camaras Account retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Camaras Account, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 116 Misha vs Seppo
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Hasselhoff throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ilmarinen.
Hasselhoff pulls Ilmarinen in close to his closed guard and prevents Ilmarinen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ilmarinen controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Hasselhoff has his foot on Ilmarinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ilmarinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Ilmarinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Hasselhoff is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasselhoff trying to keep a closed guard but Ilmarinen is proving a slippery customer.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ilmarinen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ilmarinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hasselhoff is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hasselhoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ilmarinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ilmarinen landing with the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Hasselhoff has his foot on Ilmarinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ilmarinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Ilmarinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hasselhoff keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
Ilmarinen is working Hasselhoff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Hasselhoff is looking for a triangle but Ilmarinen pushes his legs off easily.
Hasselhoff keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
Ilmarinen working some strikes from top position.
Ilmarinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hasselhoff can't do much from the bottom here.
Hasselhoff is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Hasselhoff's face as Ilmarinen controls the position. #T2#
Ilmarinen grinds an elbow into Hasselhoff's temple.
Hasselhoff takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hasselhoff is looking to reverse the position.
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen is looking to take a break and control but Hasselhoff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ilmarinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hasselhoff is looking to reverse the position.
Ilmarinen advances to mount.
Ilmarinen with shots to the head and body - Hasselhoff looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ilmarinen wants to control the pace but Hasselhoff is squirming around nicely.
Hasselhoff tries to lock up and control but Ilmarinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ilmarinen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hasselhoff hang on?#T3#
Ilmarinen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ilmarinen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hasselhoff sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ilmarinen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ilmarinen is trying to control. Hasselhoff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ilmarinen controlling the action here.
Ilmarinen is trying to control. Hasselhoff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ilmarinen stalling. #SUB#
Hasselhoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ilmarinen pulls his head out easily.
Hasselhoff tries to roll over but Ilmarinen keeps him under control.#T4##SUB2#
Ilmarinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hasselhoff has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hasselhoff actively working from the bottom here.
Hasselhoff wants to improve his position but Ilmarinen is controlling well.
Ilmarinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ilmarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hasselhoff keeps working.
Hasselhoff on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ilmarinen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ilmarinen trying to control from half guard but Hasselhoff is working away.
Ilmarinen uses his free foot to push down on Hasselhoff's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hasselhoff.
Ilmarinen lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ilmarinen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hasselhoff's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Ilmarinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hasselhoff looks to throw the jab but Ilmarinen is out of range.
Hasselhoff fails to land with a series of punches.
Hasselhoff looks to land a right hand but Ilmarinen moved out of range.
Ilmarinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ilmarinen slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Hasselhoff.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasselhoff gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ilmarinen passes to full mount!
BOOM! Ilmarinen connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T1#
Ilmarinen prevents Hasselhoff from getting the reversal.
Ilmarinen lands a big elbow. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ilmarinen controlling his opponent.
Hasselhoff wants to hold on but Ilmarinen pushes him away.
Ilmarinen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ilmarinen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hasselhoff is looking to escape.
Seppo Ilmarinen has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hasselhoff to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hasselhoff shrugs it off.
Hasselhoff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ilmarinen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hasselhoff?
Hasselhoff is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Hasselhoff slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ilmarinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hasselhoff trying to control from the bottom.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Hasselhoff is keeping him busy.
Hasselhoff is trying to maintain the position but Ilmarinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Ilmarinen controlling the action here.
Ilmarinen is pressing down on Hasselhoff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hasselhoff is holding on for now.
Ilmarinen drops an elbow to the side of Hasselhoff's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ilmarinen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hasselhoff with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ilmarinen winds up and cracks Hasselhoff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ilmarinen working Hasselhoff over with strikes.
Hasselhoff has hold of Ilmarinen's hands but Ilmarinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hasselhoff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ilmarinen on the ground.
Ilmarinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Ilmarinen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Hasselhoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ilmarinen pulls his head out easily.
Hasselhoff tries to get to full guard but Ilmarinen has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen is working for a kimura but Hasselhoff is defending it quite comfortably.
Ilmarinen drops an elbow to the side of Hasselhoff's head.
Ilmarinen working the head and body with strikes.
Hasselhoff is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position.
Hasselhoff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ilmarinen is working away from the top position though.
Hasselhoff wants to improve his position but Ilmarinen is controlling well.
Hasselhoff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ilmarinen is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Ilmarinen trying to mount his opponent but Hasselhoff defends it.
Hasselhoff is trying to maintain the position but Ilmarinen is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ilmarinen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Hasselhoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Ilmarinen there.
Ilmarinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hasselhoff is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Hasselhoff looking for submissions off his back.
And that is 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 the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ilmarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ilmarinen with the counter takedown but Hasselhoff avoids it easily.
Hasselhoff throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
so Ilmarinen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Hasselhoff is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hasselhoff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ilmarinen pushes down on Hasselhoff's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ilmarinen is nestled in close to Hasselhoff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ilmarinen connects with a nice short shot to Hasselhoff's temple. #T1##SUB#
Hasselhoff looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hasselhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen looking for a guillotine from mount but Hasselhoff is having none of it.
Hasselhoff wants to hold on but Ilmarinen pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ilmarinen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ilmarinen lands a couple of good shots and Hasselhoff has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T2#
Ilmarinen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hasselhoff to escape the position.
Ilmarinen lands a shot to the head.
I really don't envy Hasselhoff right now. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen is looking for the choke from the back position but Hasselhoff is controlling his hands well.
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!
Ilmarinen not allowing Hasselhoff to control his hands.
Ilmarinen trying to control.
Misha Hasselhoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ilmarinen loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Hasselhoff hold on? #SUB2#
Ilmarinen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hasselhoff defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ilmarinen scores with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen is persistently looking for the submission but Hasselhoff is defending it well. #T3#
Ilmarinen gets his hands free as Hasselhoff looks to control.
Ilmarinen lands punches and elbows.
Ilmarinen scores with punches from the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Well, with Ilmarinen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hasselhoff is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Ilmarinen lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Hasselhoff hold on?!
I would not like to be Hasselhoff right now.
Ilmarinen is hanging on to Hasselhoff's back as he tries to escape.
Hasselhoff trying to control the action but Ilmarinen just sinks the hooks in.
Ilmarinen biding his time, controlling Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff tries to escape but Ilmarinen has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4##SUB2#
Hasselhoff is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hasselhoff tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hasselhoff is defending well though. Ilmarinen let's go of the attempt for now.
Hasselhoff trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ilmarinen landing with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hasselhoff is defending well though. Ilmarinen let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hasselhoff grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Ilmarinen!
Seppo Ilmarinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 108 Tucker vs Niculescu
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bol throws a body punch but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
Bol misses with a low kick.
Bol throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Ilmarinen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ilmarinen working the head and body with strikes.
Bol trying to control here.
Ilmarinen wants to pass the guard but Bol is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bol has hold of Ilmarinen's hands but Ilmarinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ilmarinen trying to control the action but Bol is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Bol has hold of Ilmarinen's hands but Ilmarinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ilmarinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bol keeps working.
Bol wants to get back to full guard.
Ilmarinen working the head and body with strikes.
We've been hearing that Ilmarinen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Ilmarinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bol is staying active underneath Ilmarinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ilmarinen wants to free his trapped foot but Bol is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bol wants to control but Ilmarinen is keeping busy.
Ilmarinen is keen to just control but Bol is a slippery customer.#T2#
Bol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen working Bol over with strikes.
Bol keeping hold of Ilmarinen's head, controlling as best he can.
Ilmarinen throwing shots but Bol is blocking nicely.
Ilmarinen is looking to advance position but Bol won't allow it.
Ilmarinen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ilmarinen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ilmarinen with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ilmarinen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T3#
Ilmarinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bol really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ilmarinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ilmarinen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bol has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ilmarinen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ilmarinen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ilmarinen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
Ilmarinen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bol has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bol tries to hold on but Ilmarinen pushes him away. #T4##SUB#
Ilmarinen wants to finish this one by submission but Bol is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Ilmarinen wants to finish this one by submission but Bol is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ilmarinen.
Bol felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Bol is having none of it.
Ilmarinen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bol hang on?#SUB#
Ilmarinen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bol to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bol shrugs it off.
Ilmarinen wants to control the pace but Bol is squirming around nicely.
Ilmarinen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bol can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Ilmarinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bol tries to land a leg kick but Ilmarinen saw it coming and moves away.
Ilmarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bol can do to turn this around?
Bol tries to clinch up but Ilmarinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Ilmarinen tries to counter with a takedown but Bol is quick to defend against it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bol.
Ilmarinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bol sprawls and moves away.
Bol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ilmarinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bol sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bol misses with a body kick.
Ilmarinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bol throws a leg kick which misses Ilmarinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Ilmarinen tries to avoid it. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bol, as that shot connected.
Ilmarinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bol.
Ilmarinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Bol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ilmarinen attempts a counter takedown but Bol avoids it well and moves away.
A low kick lands for Bol.
Bol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Bol throws a push kick but Ilmarinen slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Bol misses the target.
A lazy body kick from Bol #TD#
and Ilmarinen counters with a shoot takedown. Bol fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Ilmarinen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bol is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ilmarinen, into his guard. #REVB#
Seppo Ilmarinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ilmarinen controls Bol momentarily but Bol frees himself.
Bol stopping the sweep attempt from Ilmarinen.#T3#
Ilmarinen is working hard here to advance position.
Ilmarinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Ilmarinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Bol got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ilmarinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bol has managed to get both his arms back between Ilmarinen's legs - danger averted.
Bol is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ilmarinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bol's guard. #REVR#
Ilmarinen trying to control but Bol is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ilmarinen connects with a couple of short punches.
Ilmarinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bol is retaining full guard.
Ilmarinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Bol is working from the bottom.
Bol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Bol is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ilmarinen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bol working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yar Bol will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ilmarinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bol throws out the jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ilmarinen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bol gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bol lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bol avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ilmarinen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Ilmarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ilmarinen is looking for a takedown.
Bol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ilmarinen backwards. #T1#
Bol is pressed up against the cage. Ilmarinen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bol down to the mat. Bol avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bol lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bol throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bol tries to roll over but Ilmarinen keeps him under control.
Ilmarinen trying to mount his opponent but Bol defends it.
Ilmarinen is just content to waste time from the top position. Bol takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Bol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ilmarinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bol's head.
Bol can't keep his opponent in guard - Ilmarinen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ilmarinen works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bol is controlling an arm, preventing Ilmarinen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ilmarinen thowing shots but they're missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ilmarinen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bol is looking to escape. #T3#
Ilmarinen landing punches.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Bol is having none of it.
Bol keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ilmarinen dominating with strikes here.
Bol tries to hold on but Ilmarinen postures up.#SUB#
Ilmarinen working for a guillotine from mount but Bol is in no mood to give up.
Ilmarinen controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Bol is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ilmarinen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bol is looking to improve his position but Ilmarinen isn't that keen on the idea.
Ilmarinen scoring with strikes but Bol is staying in there. #SUB#
Ilmarinen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bol is now in Ilmarinen's guard. A big mistake from Ilmarinen there, giving up the dominant position!
Bol won't allow Ilmarinen to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Ilmarinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bol defends well.
Ilmarinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Ilmarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ilmarinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Ilmarinen!
Our winner, Seppo Ilmarinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 97: Account vs Ilmarinen
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Account throws a hook but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Ilmarinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Account misses with a two punch combination.
Account misses with a hook #TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a single leg into guard. Account didn't expect that.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Account is on top in guard. #REVR#
Account preventing the sweep.
Account has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ilmarinen controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen keeping full guard, as Account tries to pass.
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.
Account sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ilmarinen wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Account passes Ilmarinen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Well, if Account is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Account trying to pass the guard but Ilmarinen defending well.
Ilmarinen regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen is looking for a triangle but Account pushes his legs off easily.
Account preventing the sweep.
Ilmarinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ilmarinen holds on and takes a little breather.
Account wants to pass the guard but Ilmarinen is keeping the position.
Ilmarinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Account wants to pass the guard but Ilmarinen is keeping the position.
Ilmarinen is trying to hold Account in close to prevent damage but Account has managed to pass into half guard.
Ilmarinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ilmarinen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Well, if Account is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Ilmarinen is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen looking for submissions off his back.
Account not doing much here.
Account seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ilmarinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ilmarinen is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ilmarinen won't allow Account to pass to mount.
Ilmarinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Account is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ilmarinen gets full guard.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Account defends well.
Account won't allow Ilmarinen to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Account pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ilmarinen is keeping the position for now.
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Camaras Account will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Account misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Ilmarinen seems content to control.
Account wants to improve his position but Ilmarinen is controlling well.
Ilmarinen stalling away here and it's allowed Account to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ilmarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Account works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ilmarinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Account is retaining full guard.
Account is pulling down on Ilmarinen's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Account is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ilmarinen wants to pass the guard but Account is keeping the position.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Account is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Account not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Account is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Account swings for the body but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
Ilmarinen feints the counter takedown.
Ilmarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Account.
Ilmarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ilmarinen ducks under a wild hook from Account.
Account misses with a hook. Ilmarinen ducked under it nicely.
Account scores with a jab to the body.
Account looks to land a right hand but Ilmarinen moved out of range.
Ilmarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Account.
Ilmarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Account throws a jab but it's blocked by Ilmarinen. #T3#
Nice shot lands for Account.
Account pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Ilmarinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Account pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Account is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Account throws a looping overhand right but Ilmarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Ilmarinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Account defends it well.
Account misses with an uppercut.
Ilmarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Account misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ilmarinen.
And Ilmarinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Account pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Account throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a shoot takedown. Account fights it but they end up in guard.
Ilmarinen landing with the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Account has wrist control.
Ilmarinen looking to pass the guard.
Ilmarinen throws a strike but Account rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen wants to sweep here but Account controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Account has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Camaras Account dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
A big left from Account misses.
Ilmarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Account throws a hook but Ilmarinen avoids it easily.
Ilmarinen feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Account.
Camaras Account seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Account looks to land a right hand but Ilmarinen moved out of range.
Account is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Account. Those never looked like landing.
Account throws a jab but it's blocked by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Account looks to throw the jab but Ilmarinen is out of range.
Ilmarinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ilmarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Account misses with a looping left.
Ilmarinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ilmarinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Account.
Account fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ilmarinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Account defends it well.
Account fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ilmarinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Account throws out the jab.
Ilmarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Account scores with a sloppy right hand. Ilmarinen should have avoided that one.
Account misses with an uppercut.
Account misses with an uppercut.
Ilmarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ilmarinen with the counter takedown but Account avoids it easily.
Account rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ilmarinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Account. Ilmarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Account throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a takedown into side control.
Account is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ilmarinen can do to turn this around?
Ilmarinen working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Account's legs.
Ilmarinen working the strikes but Account uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Account moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ilmarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Account works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ilmarinen stands and throws Account's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but Account is working away.
Ilmarinen tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Ilmarinen.
Account taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ilmarinen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ilmarinen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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!
Ilmarinen taking a breather here.
Ilmarinen tries to score with some ground and pound. Account controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Account takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ilmarinen is working Account over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Camaras Account clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Account misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen moves away from the strike by Account.
Ilmarinen slips under a jab from Account.
Account misses the shot to the body.
Ilmarinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Account defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Account ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Account tries to bum rush Ilmarinen with a series of wild strikes but Ilmarinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ilmarinen feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Account throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ilmarinen with the counter takedown but Account avoids it easily.
Account moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Account misses with a straight left.
Ilmarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Account throws a shot from downtown. Ilmarinen moves away and avoids it.
Ilmarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Account.
Ilmarinen feints the counter takedown.
Ilmarinen slips under a jab from Account.
Ilmarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Ilmarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ilmarinen with the counter takedown but Account avoids it easily.
Ilmarinen slips a straight right by Account.
Ilmarinen ducks under a wild hook from Account.
And Ilmarinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Account pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ilmarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ilmarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Account lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ilmarinen moves out of range as Account strikes.
Ilmarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Account misses with a body shot.
Ilmarinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Account defends it well.
Account throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Account wriggles free and stands up.
Account missing with a left hand there. Ilmarinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ilmarinen with the counter takedown but Account avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Account.
Account throws a looping overhand right but Ilmarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Ilmarinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Jab, jab by Account - just one landing.
Account throws out a loose jab but Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ilmarinen with the counter takedown but Account avoids it easily.
Account drops Ilmarinen with a huge uppercut! Ilmarinen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Account is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Camaras Account!
Camaras Account retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Camaras Account, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 89: Tucker vs Ilmarinen
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Ilmarinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tucker throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilmarinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ilmarinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
Tucker seems keen to control Ilmarinen's posture.
Tucker is trying to control the position but Ilmarinen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ilmarinen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ilmarinen is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Ilmarinen cracks Tucker with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ground and pound from Ilmarinen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ilmarinen cracks Tucker with a big right hand but Tucker just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tucker is trying to escape the position but Ilmarinen is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker parries the strikes from Ilmarinen easily there. Ilmarinen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tucker to escape.
The strikes coming from Ilmarinen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sloppy strikes there by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen grinds an elbow into Tucker's temple.
Ilmarinen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Tucker is keeping him busy.
Ilmarinen working away.
Tucker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ilmarinen connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Tucker is trying to control Ilmarinen's posture but Ilmarinen avoids it.
Ilmarinen cracks Tucker with a big right hand but Tucker just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ilmarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tucker keeps working.
Ilmarinen controlling the position from side mount.
Ilmarinen advances to full mount.
Ilmarinen cracks Tucker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ilmarinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tucker is bucking up trying to escape but Ilmarinen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tucker is looking to improve his position but Ilmarinen isn't that keen on the idea.
Tucker wants to control but Ilmarinen is having none of it.#T3#
Ilmarinen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tucker wants to hold on but Ilmarinen pushes him away.
Ilmarinen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tucker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tucker is squirming around, avoiding Ilmarinen's attempts to control the action.
Ilmarinen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tucker's face. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tucker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tucker is now in Ilmarinen's guard. A big mistake from Ilmarinen there, giving up the dominant position!
Tucker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ilmarinen's guard. #SU#
Tucker escapes and gets back to his feet.
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ilmarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Tucker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tucker!
Tucker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ilmarinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Tucker as he works his way to full guard.
Ilmarinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tucker's head.
Ilmarinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ilmarinen looking to sit in guard and control but Tucker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Ilmarinen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tucker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ilmarinen with the counter takedown but Tucker avoids it easily.
Tucker swings for the body but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
Tucker misses with a wild body shot.
Ilmarinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tucker missing with a left hand there. Ilmarinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen wants to pass the guard but Tucker is keeping the position.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ilmarinen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ilmarinen trying to move into half guard but instead Tucker has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Tucker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ilmarinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen has his foot on Tucker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tucker works his way back into a safe position though.
Tucker advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Ilmarinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ilmarinen manages to get back to half guard.
Ilmarinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tucker is trying to control the action in half guard but Ilmarinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker is thwarting Ilmarinen's attempts to control the position.
Tucker trying to pass the guard but Ilmarinen defending well.
Tucker trying to control the pace.
Ilmarinen wants to improve his position but Tucker is controlling well.
Ilmarinen is looking to control Tucker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ilmarinen avoid being mounted?
Ilmarinen keeping hold of Tucker's head, controlling as best he can.
Ilmarinen wants to improve his position but Tucker is controlling well. #T3#
Tucker trying to control the pace.
Ilmarinen tries to roll over but Tucker keeps him under control.
Tucker controlling the action here.
Ilmarinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Seppo Ilmarinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ilmarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tucker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ilmarinen is keeping the position for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ilmarinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Ilmarinen, not yet. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ilmarinen keeping moving, preventing Tucker from controlling successfully.
Tucker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ilmarinen working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen is looking for a triangle but Tucker pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tucker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ilmarinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tucker wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Seppo Ilmarinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tucker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tucker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tucker just misses with a punch to the body.
Ilmarinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No joy there for Tucker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ilmarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tucker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ilmarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ilmarinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Tucker works Ilmarinen's body with a nice hook.
Tucker is looking to wear down Ilmarinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Tucker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tucker swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
Tucker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tucker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ilmarinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tucker is looking for a sweep. Ilmarinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tucker trying to control but Ilmarinen postures up.
Tucker manages to get to full guard.
Charles Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ilmarinen advances position into side control!
Ilmarinen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tucker some visible discomfort.
Tucker is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tucker is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seppo Ilmarinen!
During a confident post fight interview, Seppo Ilmarinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 83: Nicoletta v Ilmarinen
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nicoletta throws an overhand right that lands on Ilmarinen's shoulder, as Ilmarinen tries to avoid the shot.
Ilmarinen feints the counter takedown.
Nicoletta misses the shot to the body.
Nicoletta throws a leg kick that misses.
And Ilmarinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nicoletta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good leg kick by Nicoletta.
Nicoletta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicoletta throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Ilmarinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nicoletta's guard.

Nicoletta has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ilmarinen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Ilmarinen has hold of one of Nicoletta's legs. Nicoletta is fighting the takedown attempt but Ilmarinen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ilmarinen is looking to pass into half guard but Nicoletta pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nicoletta is in guard.#REVR#
Nicoletta stays in close to Ilmarinen's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen keeping full guard, as Nicoletta tries to pass.
Nicoletta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nicoletta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nicoletta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ilmarinen wants to sweep here but Nicoletta controlling him for the moment.
Nicoletta sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Ilmarinen is trying to keep Nicoletta in close. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nicoletta preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen working for submissions but it's allowed Nicoletta to get to half guard.
Nicoletta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Nicoletta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ilmarinen gets back to full guard.
Nicoletta preventing the sweep.
Ilmarinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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!
Nicoletta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Nicoletta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ilmarinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nicoletta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nicoletta is looking to stand up but Ilmarinen won't let him.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position.
Nicoletta passes Ilmarinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ilmarinen is pressing down on Nicoletta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nicoletta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ilmarinen is trying to keep Nicoletta in close.
Nicoletta trying to control the position from guard on top but Ilmarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Ilmarinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nicoletta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ilmarinen wants to sweep here but Nicoletta controlling him for the moment.
Nicoletta wants to control from the top but Ilmarinen keeps moving.
Ilmarinen controls Nicoletta momentarily but Nicoletta frees himself.
Nicoletta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nicoletta's guard. #REVB#
Ilmarinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Casimiro Nicoletta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nicoletta lands a really nice looking cross but Ilmarinen seems unphased.
Nicoletta throws the kick towards the body but Ilmarinen avoids it.
Nicoletta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ilmarinen can do to turn this around?
Nicoletta misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Ilmarinen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nicoletta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen throws a strike but Nicoletta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicoletta is looking to stand up but Ilmarinen won't let him. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Nicoletta rolls with it to try and escape but Ilmarinen cranks on the arm and Nicoletta is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seppo Ilmarinen!
A very excited looking Seppo Ilmarinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA 75: Account vs Ignatov
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A big left from Kontiainen misses.
Kontiainen throws a looping overhand right but Ilmarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Ilmarinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kontiainen throws an overhand right that lands on Ilmarinen's shoulder, as Ilmarinen tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen lands a jab.
A big left from Kontiainen misses.
Ilmarinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Kontiainen throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Kontiainen is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen cracks Kontiainen with a solid left hand.
Ilmarinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kontiainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kontiainen seems keen to control Ilmarinen's posture.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kontiainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ilmarinen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Kontiainen is trying to control the position but Ilmarinen postures up.
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kontiainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ilmarinen passes into half guard.
Ilmarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've been hearing that Ilmarinen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Ilmarinen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kontiainen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Seppo Ilmarinen!

Event: DMMA 68: Kaupens vs Ramathorn
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
Lauzon throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a shoot takedown. Lauzon fights it but they end up in guard.
Ilmarinen wants to pass the guard but Lauzon is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ilmarinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lauzon is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lauzon holds on and takes a little breather.
Ilmarinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lauzon is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Lauzon keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lauzon is on top in guard. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Lauzon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ilmarinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lauzon has managed to get both his arms back between Ilmarinen's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lauzon doesn't defend quickly enough and Ilmarinen has managed to lock this one up! Can Lauzon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ilmarinen on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Seppo Ilmarinen!

Event: DMMA 62: Tucker vs Panda
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
Pinks throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pinks 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.
Ilmarinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Pinks is retaining full guard.
Pinks seems keen to control Ilmarinen's posture.
Pinks keeping full guard, as Ilmarinen tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ilmarinen pushing down on Pinks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ilmarinen wants to pass to mount but Pinks is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pinks looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pinks tries to get to full guard but Ilmarinen has control of the leg.
Pinks trying to hold on to Ilmarinen's head to control him but Ilmarinen postures up. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Pinks is defending against the submission attempts here by Ilmarinen. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pinks is just riding it out for now. Ilmarinen eventually gives up the hold.
Pinks trying to control here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen seems to be looking for submissions.
Pinks trying to control but Ilmarinen postures up.
Pinks is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position.
Pinks wants to control but Ilmarinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ilmarinen trying to control the pace.
Pinks is trying to stand back up but Ilmarinen is controlling him
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pinks wants to improve his position but Ilmarinen is controlling well.
Ilmarinen trying to mount his opponent but Pinks defends it. #T3#
Pinks wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pinks defends it well.
Pinks wants to improve his position but Ilmarinen is controlling well. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen is looking for a kimura but Pinks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ilmarinen to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen seems to be working for a kimura but Pinks defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen is working for a submission of some sort.
Ilmarinen is thwarting Pinks's attempts to control the position.
Ilmarinen wants to pass to mount but Pinks is defending the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen 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.
Pinks is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen tries to pass to full mount but Pinks defends it.
Pinks wants to control but Ilmarinen is keeping busy.
Ilmarinen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ZuccoTraining Ground. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmarinen prevents Pinks from improving his position.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Ilmarinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pinks misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Pinks keeps moving.
Ilmarinen advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Ilmarinen tries for a kimura but Pinks is defending well. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pinks rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ilmarinen's guard! Nice work there by Pinks!
Ilmarinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pinks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pinks is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pinks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pinks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Ilmarinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pinks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pinks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pinks wants to control but Ilmarinen is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Ilmarinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ilmarinen prevents Pinks from moving into mount.
Pinks is working hard here to advance position.
Ilmarinen struggling a bit here.
Pinks is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ilmarinen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Ilmarinen throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Seppo Ilmarinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pinks just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Ilmarinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pinks tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pinks trying to control the position but Ilmarinen is working away.
Ilmarinen tries to bench press Pinks off him but Pinks keeps the position.
Pinks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ilmarinen keeps working.
Pinks advances to full mount.
Ilmarinen can't escape the position. #T3#
Pinks avoids the attempt from Ilmarinen to control.
Pinks tries to control but Ilmarinen wriggling away.
Pinks controlling his opponent.
Ilmarinen has given up his back here. Will Pinks look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Ilmarinen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pinks controlling his opponent.
Ilmarinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pinks trying to control but Ilmarinen is having none of it.
Ilmarinen is looking to improve his position but Pinks isn't that keen on the idea.#SU#
Pinks stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
We've been told by Pinks's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Pinks. That's going to slow Ilmarinen down.
Pinks throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ilmarinen wants to pass the guard but Pinks is keeping the position.
Ilmarinen pushes down on Pinks's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinks trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Devonte Pinks will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ilmarinen moves away from the strike by Pinks.
Pinks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pinks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pinks throws a big shot that misses.
Pinks throws a low kick but Ilmarinen avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks throws the left hand but Ilmarinen avoids the punch easily.
Pinks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ilmarinen under the eye.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Pinks misses the target.
Ilmarinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pinks defends it well.
Pinks throws a leg kick but Ilmarinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ilmarinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pinks defends it well.
Pinks misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pinks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinks 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.
Ilmarinen stands and throws Pinks's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen tries for a kimura but Pinks is defending well. #T2#
Ilmarinen working away.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but Pinks is working away. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen swings around for an armbar but Pinks sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ilmarinen's guard.#SU#
Ilmarinen is working an open guard so Pinks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pinks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ilmarinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Pinks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ilmarinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pinks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ilmarinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Ilmarinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Ilmarinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pinks defends it well.
Pinks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a takedown into side control.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Pinks is keeping him busy.
Ilmarinen controls the position.
Pinks is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pinks has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ilmarinen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ilmarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinks keeps working. #T4##SUB2#
Ilmarinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pinks, who protects the arm well.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but Pinks is working away.
Pinks is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen tries for a kimura but Pinks is defending well. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pinks rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ilmarinen's guard! Nice work there by Pinks!

And that's the end of the fight!
Devonte Pinks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pinks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devonte Pinks!
In his post fight interview, Devonte Pinks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DMMA 56: Faulk vs TwentyTwenty
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Ilmarinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dharris sprawls well. Dharris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ilmarinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Ilmarinen misses with a takedown attempt - Dharris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ilmarinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ilmarinen goes for a double leg but Dharris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dharris continues to drive forward.
I was talking to Ilmarinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Ilmarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ilmarinen has Dharris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dharris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Ilmarinen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dharris is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ilmarinen to the mat. Ilmarinen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Ilmarinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dharris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ilmarinen is trying to control the position but Dharris postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ilmarinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Ilmarinen looking for a guillotine here but Dharris defends easily. #T1#
Ilmarinen keeping full guard, as Dharris tries to pass. #SUB#
Ilmarinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dharris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position.
Ilmarinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Well, if Ilmarinen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dharris trying to hold on to Ilmarinen's head to control him but Ilmarinen postures up.
Dharris is trying is best to control the position here. #T2##SUB#
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen tries to pass to full mount but Dharris defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dharris is looking to control Ilmarinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dharris avoid being mounted?
Ilmarinen trying to pass the guard but Dharris defending well. #SUB#
Ilmarinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dharris defends it well.
Dharris controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Dharris is looking for a sweep. Ilmarinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dharris is refusing to be controlled, as Ilmarinen sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ilmarinen is looking for a kimura here.
Ilmarinen is keen to just control but Dharris is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ilmarinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dharris sees it coming and defends easily.
Dharris is trying is best to control the position here.
Dharris is looking to control Ilmarinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dharris avoid being mounted?#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ilmarinen uses his free foot to push down on Dharris 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dharris .
Ilmarinen wants to control the pace but Dharris is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Ilmarinen has isolated one of Dharris 's arms. Dharris looking to fight him off but Ilmarinen twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seppo Ilmarinen!

Event: DMMA 48: Kamenev vs Nansen
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Sobieskiego keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ilmarinen fails with the takedown
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice uppercut.
Ilmarinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sobieskiego sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Ilmarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Sobieskiego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ilmarinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sobieskiego as he jumps to the side.
Ilmarinen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSobieskiego.
Nice uppercut lands for Sobieskiego. That snapped Ilmarinen's head back.
Ilmarinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice uppercut.
Ilmarinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sobieskiego as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego slaps away a takedown attempt from Ilmarinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ilmarinen shoots and misses
and Sobieskiego counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sobieskiego.
Seppo Ilmarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilmarinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sobieskiego as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Ilmarinen goes for a double leg but Sobieskiego avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sobieskiego continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Sobieskiego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ilmarinen with a poor takedown
and Sobieskiego counters with an outside leg kick.
Sobieskiego drops Ilmarinen with a straight right hand, right on the button! Sobieskiego follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
A very excited looking Jana Iii Sobieskiego rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DMMA 38: Imanari vs Vetorwee
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Ilmarinen misses with a takedown
and Account counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Account jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ilmarinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ilmarinen shoots in for a takedown but Account shows good takedown defense.
Account has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Camaras Account has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Account defends it nicely.
Account feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ilmarinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Account throws a body punch but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Account is fending him off so far but Ilmarinen persists. Nope, Account circles away and we're back to standing.
Account appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Ilmarinen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Account keeps moving.
Account keeping full guard, as Ilmarinen tries to pass. #T1#
Ilmarinen being controlled here momentarily.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Account is working from the bottom.
Account looking for a sweep. Not yet Account, not yet.
Account keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
Ilmarinen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Account haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ilmarinen wants to pass the guard but Account is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ilmarinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Account is fending him off so far but Ilmarinen persists. Nope, Account circles away and we're back to standing.
Ilmarinen misses with a takedown
and Account counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camaras Account is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ilmarinen misses with a takedown
and Account counters with a crisp right that sends Ilmarinen to the canvas! Account follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Camaras Account!
A relieved looking Camaras Account thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 26: Tucker vs Kisei
Date: Jul 14, 2021

#R1##TD#
Ilmarinen gets a takedown into half guard.
Von Hardenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ilmarinen seems to be working for a kimura but Von Hardenberg defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Ilmarinen is looking for a kimura but Von Hardenberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ilmarinen to get the leverage.
Ilmarinen moves into full mount! Von Hardenberg won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen tries to control but Von Hardenberg wriggling away. #SUB#
Ilmarinen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Von Hardenberg turns into him and now he's in Ilmarinen's guard. #T1#
Von Hardenberg passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Von Hardenberg prevents Ilmarinen from improving his position.#SUB#
Ilmarinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Hardenberg pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ilmarinen actively working from the bottom here.
Ilmarinen is trying to control but can't.
Von Hardenberg prevents Ilmarinen from improving his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Von Hardenberg postures up.
Ilmarinen wants to get back to full guard but Von Hardenberg has mounted him!
Ilmarinen is looking to get to half guard.
Von Hardenberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ilmarinen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ilmarinen tries to lock up and control but Von Hardenberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Ilmarinen is looking to get to half guard.
Von Hardenberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ilmarinen tries to lock up and control but Von Hardenberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ilmarinen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Von Hardenberg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen working to try and regain half guard.
Von Hardenberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Ilmarinen throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
Von Hardenberg controlling well, preventing Ilmarinen from escaping the position.
Von Hardenberg avoiding Ilmarinen 's attempts to control his hands.
Ilmarinen wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Von Hardenberg's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Hardenberg not allowing Ilmarinen to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolf Von Hardenberg dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ilmarinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Von Hardenberg, which made it look bad. #KD2#
Von Hardenberg sends Ilmarinen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Von Hardenberg is motioning to the referee to let Ilmarinen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#TD#
Ilmarinen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Von Hardenberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Hardenberg is looking for a sweep.
Von Hardenberg stops Ilmarinen from passing to mount.
Ilmarinen looking to control but instead Von Hardenberg has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Ilmarinen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Von Hardenberg defend it? Ilmarinen steps over the head and cranks it - Von Hardenberg is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ilmarinen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seppo Ilmarinen!

Event: C4 XXXV - Chakrit vs. Dude
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ilmarinen or perhaps it was just good defense by De Vinci, which made it look bad.
De Vinci throws a hook but Ilmarinen avoids it easily.
Ilmarinen slips a jab from De Vinci.
Ilmarinen feints the counter takedown.
De Vinci connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ilmarinen. Ilmarinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Vinci loads up on a big right hand but Ilmarinen slips the punch.
Ilmarinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Vinci.
Ilmarinen with the counter takedown but De Vinci avoids it easily.
De Vinci throws a jab when Ilmarinen was well out of range.
De Vinci thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Vinci throws a hook to the side of Ilmarinen's head but Ilmarinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Ilmarinen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Vinci manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
De Vinci is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ilmarinen dives into side control. #REVR#
De Vinci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen is working to tighten his grip on De Vinci's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. De Vinci has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ilmarinen is really squeezing tight and eventually De Vinci passes out! Ilmarinen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Seppo Ilmarinen!

Event: KO 5: McLennan Vs Messi
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1##TD#
Ilmarinen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Ilmarinen tries for a kimura but Holland is defending well.
Ilmarinen gets to mount! Holland was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB#
Ilmarinen working for a guillotine from mount but Holland is in no mood to give up.
Holland is trying to escape the mount.
Ilmarinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holland is controlling an arm, preventing Ilmarinen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T1#
Ilmarinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Holland is having none of it.
Ilmarinen fails to take his opponent's back.
Holland is squirming around, avoiding Ilmarinen's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Ilmarinen swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seppo Ilmarinen!

Event: KO 2: Jack VS Ilmarinen
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Jack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ilmarinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jack is fending him off so far but Ilmarinen persists. Nope, Jack circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Ilmarinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jack wants to stand back up but Ilmarinen manages to pass into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jack has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Jack is keeping him busy.
Jack on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jack tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jack is trying to escape and Ilmarinen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jack is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ilmarinen! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seppo Ilmarinen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Ilmarinen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ilmarinen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Ilmarinen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vaughan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee asks Ilmarinen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ilmarinen prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen is trying to get an arm triangle but Vaughan is defending well.
Vaughan stops Ilmarinen from passing to mount.
Vaughan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ilmarinen on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Ilmarinen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ilmarinen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Ilmarinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vaughan , who protects the arm well.
Vaughan is trying to get back to half guard.
Vaughan is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ilmarinen tries to advance to mount but Vaughan denies him. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vaughan seems a little lost for a moment, as Ilmarinen dominates the positioning.
Ilmarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaughan keeps working. #T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vaughan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen tries for a kimura but Vaughan is defending well.
Vaughan tries to bench press Ilmarinen off him but Ilmarinen keeps the position. #T4#
Ilmarinen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ilmarinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vaughan has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Ilmarinen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Vaughan gets caught flat footed, as Ilmarinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ilmarinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vaughan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ilmarinen slips nicely into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Ilmarinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vaughan is just riding it out for now. Ilmarinen eventually gives up the hold.
Ilmarinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Vaughan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ilmarinen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vaughan wants to control but Ilmarinen passes into side. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vaughan being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vaughan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ilmarinen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3##SUB2#
Ilmarinen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ilmarinen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ilmarinen just content to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vaughan is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen is trying to get an arm triangle but Vaughan is defending well.
Ilmarinen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vaughan 's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vaughan wants to control but Ilmarinen postures up.
And that is 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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Vaughan gets caught napping as Ilmarinen dives in and scores a takedown. Vaughan manages to retain guard.
Ilmarinen stays in close to Vaughan 's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ilmarinen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vaughan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Vaughan keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Ilmarinen content to stall in guard here.
Ilmarinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vaughan is keeping the position for now.
Seppo Ilmarinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ilmarinen 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ilmarinen gets the takedown into side control.
Ilmarinen advances to full mount.
Ilmarinen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Vaughan tries to lock up and control but Ilmarinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ilmarinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ilmarinen takes Vaughan 's back. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Vaughan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##SUB2#
Ilmarinen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Vaughan is defending well though. Ilmarinen let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Vaughan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ilmarinen's arms.
Shane Vaughan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Ilmarinen has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Vaughan is defending well but eventually Ilmarinen manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Vaughan has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Seppo Ilmarinen!

Event: TWGC 32 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020

184 cm
17 yrs
217 lbs

192 cm
18 yrs
210 lbs

Aalto

Ilmarinen

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Antero Aalto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Seppo Ilmarinen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Aalto shoots in and gets a takedown into Ilmarinen's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aalto (2) vs (0) Ilmarinen
Ilmarinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Ilmarinen, not yet.
Aalto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aalto looking to pass the guard.
Aalto slips nicely into half guard.
Ilmarinen trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen is not content to let Aalto control the position.
Ilmarinen is trying is best to control the position here.
Aalto wants to control but Ilmarinen is keeping him busy.
Ilmarinen is trying to maintain the position but Aalto is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB#
Aalto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ilmarinen sees it coming and defends easily.
Aalto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ilmarinen keeps working.
Aalto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aalto (5) vs (0) Ilmarinen
Aalto tries to control but Ilmarinen wriggling away.
Ilmarinen is looking to get to half guard.
Aalto tries to control but Ilmarinen wriggling away. #T2#
Aalto controlling the position easily from mount.
Ilmarinen gets back to half guard.
Aalto is thwarting Ilmarinen's attempts to control the position.
Ilmarinen is refusing to be controlled, as Aalto sits in half guard.
Ilmarinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aalto is working away from the top position though.
Aalto is looking to take a break and control but Ilmarinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Ilmarinen wants to control but Aalto is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Aalto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aalto trying to pass the guard but Ilmarinen defending well. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Aalto is trying to control the action in half guard but Ilmarinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ilmarinen wants to control the action here but instead Aalto manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Aalto (8) vs (0) Ilmarinen
Aalto trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Aalto looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Aalto is having none of it.
Aalto content just to control the position here.
Ilmarinen is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Aalto wants to take his opponent's back but Ilmarinen doesn't allow it.
Aalto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ilmarinen is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Aalto working for a guillotine from mount but Ilmarinen is in no mood to give up.
Aalto wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Aalto moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Aalto (11) vs (0) Ilmarinen#T6##SUB#
Aalto is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ilmarinen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ilmarinen for a finish.
Ilmarinen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ilmarinen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Aalto.
Ilmarinen trying to control the action but Aalto just sinks the hooks in.
Aalto controls the action.
Aalto struggling to keep hold of the position. #T7##SUB#
Ilmarinen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Aalto's arms.
Aalto tries to keep control of the position but Ilmarinen is staying busy.
Ilmarinen rolls, trying to escape but Aalto keeps control of the position.
Aalto controlling the position well here. Ilmarinen rolled but Aalto kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ilmarinen trying to control the hands but Aalto breaks the grip.
Ilmarinen trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Ilmarinen staying busy and making it hard for Aalto to control. #T8#
Ilmarinen just trying to survive but Aalto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ilmarinen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Aalto trying to control but Ilmarinen is having none of it.
Aalto tries to push Ilmarinen's head away but Ilmarinen is holding on tight.
Ilmarinen tries to hold on but Aalto pushes him away. #T9#
Aalto is looking to work his way around to Ilmarinen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Aalto looking to control but Ilmarinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ilmarinen tries to hold on but Aalto pushes him away. #SUB#
Aalto is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ilmarinen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ilmarinen shrugs it off.
Ilmarinen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aalto tries to control but Ilmarinen wriggling away.
Ilmarinen is trying to escape the mount. #T10#
Ilmarinen wants to control but Aalto is having none of it.
Aalto wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ilmarinen is squirming around, avoiding Aalto's attempts to control the action.
Ilmarinen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Aalto (14) vs (0) Ilmarinen
Ilmarinen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Aalto.
Aalto keeps control of the position easily here as Ilmarinen tries to buck him off.
Aalto is hanging on to Ilmarinen's back as he tries to escape. #T11#
Aalto trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen wants to control his opponent's hands but Aalto gets his hands free.
Ilmarinen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Aalto is staying active.
Ilmarinen staying busy and making it hard for Aalto to control.
What can Ilmarinen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ilmarinen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ilmarinen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Aalto. #T12#
Aalto is hanging on to Ilmarinen's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Aalto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Aalto working for a choke but Ilmarinen is defending well.
Ilmarinen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T13#
Will Aalto go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ilmarinen turns into Aalto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aalto (14) vs (2) Ilmarinen
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Aalto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilmarinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Aalto is retaining full guard.
Aalto keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
Aalto looking for a sweep. Not yet Aalto, not yet. #T14#
Aalto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aalto (16) vs (2) Ilmarinen
Ilmarinen is refusing to be controlled, as Aalto sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ilmarinen looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aalto takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Antero Aalto waved his t-shirt featuring Finnish Elite Extreme Science's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: TWGC 32 (205lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020

184 cm
26 yrs
208 lbs

192 cm
18 yrs
210 lbs

Beavis

Ilmarinen

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gene Beavis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Seppo Ilmarinen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ilmarinen fails with the takedown.
Ilmarinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ilmarinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Beavis defends it well.#CL#
Beavis forces Ilmarinen back against the cage and clinches.
Beavis is pressed up against the cage. Ilmarinen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beavis down to the mat. Beavis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ilmarinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beavis is fending him off so far but Ilmarinen persists. Nope, Beavis circles away and we're back to standing.
Gene Beavis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beavis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Seppo Ilmarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beavis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ilmarinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen tries for a takedown but Beavis circles away easily#TD#
and Beavis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Beavis (2) vs (0) Ilmarinen
Ilmarinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Beavis trying to control but Ilmarinen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Beavis has gone for a leg lock! Ilmarinen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Beavis's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Beavis (2) vs (2) Ilmarinen
Ilmarinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beavis is keeping the position for now.
Beavis is trying to keep Ilmarinen in close.
Ilmarinen looking to pass the guard.
Ilmarinen is looking to pass into half guard but Beavis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Beavis is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Beavis (4) vs (2) Ilmarinen#T2#
Beavis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ilmarinen is keeping the position for now.
Ilmarinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beavis is one step ahead there.
Ilmarinen pulls Beavis in close to prevent any damage.
Beavis trying to control but Ilmarinen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Beavis has gone for a leg lock! Ilmarinen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Beavis's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Beavis (4) vs (4) Ilmarinen
Ilmarinen passes Beavis's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Beavis wants to improve his position but Ilmarinen is controlling well.
Ilmarinen content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beavis is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position.#SUB#
Beavis looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Ilmarinen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beavis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ilmarinen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Beavis (4) vs (7) Ilmarinen#SUB2#
Ilmarinen has control of Beavis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Beavis regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T5##SUB2#
Beavis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ilmarinen. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen wants to finish this one by submission but Beavis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ilmarinen.
Beavis tries to lock up and control but Ilmarinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Beavis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Beavis is squirming around, avoiding Ilmarinen's attempts to control the action. #T6##SUB2#
Ilmarinen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Beavis to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Beavis shrugs it off.
Beavis stops Ilmarinen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Beavis has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Beavis (4) vs (10) Ilmarinen#SUB2#
Ilmarinen has the hooks in. Beavis is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Ilmarinen passes his arm under Beavis's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Beavis taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Seppo Ilmarinen!
Gene Beavis was interviewed post fight and said 'The Gene genius that is I wins on a more accurate statement then one was once perceived the legible choices. Kickboxer, grappler or mma, you choose I WIN WIN WIN WIN WINNER HUMAN CHICKEN FOR DINNER YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH. I need to take my meds, for more cowbell because I've got a fever.... '.

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