PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Muchacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Ilmeinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilmeinen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Imperial March. Mikko Ilmeinen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ivan Muchacho's chin.

Muchacho
vs
Ilmeinen

212 cm
22
219 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

181 cm
19
214 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Muchacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Ilmeinen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilmeinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Muchacho looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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.
Ilmeinen trying to control but Muchacho postures up.
Muchacho throwing shots but Ilmeinen is blocking nicely.
Ilmeinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muchacho.
Ilmeinen wants to improve his position but Muchacho is controlling well.
Muchacho throwing shots but Ilmeinen is blocking nicely.
Muchacho lands with a punch from half guard.
Ilmeinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Muchacho.
Muchacho thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ilmeinen to regain full guard.
Muchacho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Muchacho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muchacho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchacho preventing the sweep.
Ilmeinen looking to control.
Ilmeinen wants to hit a switch here but Muchacho passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ilmeinen there!
Ilmeinen is looking to improve his position but Muchacho isn't that keen on the idea.
Muchacho lands a big elbow.
Muchacho throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ilmeinen because Muchacho loaded up on that one.

Muchacho is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ilmeinen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ilmeinen!
Ilmeinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ilmeinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ilmeinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmeinen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Muchacho's head.
Ilmeinen thows a big elbow that misses.
Ilmeinen thows a big elbow that misses.
Ilmeinen lands a couple of elbows.
Ilmeinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ilmeinen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Muchacho manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Muchacho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Muchacho preventing the sweep.
Muchacho content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Muchacho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ilmeinen looking to control.
Muchacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Ilmeinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho lands a couple of digs.
Muchacho 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.
Ilmeinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Muchacho.
Ilmeinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ilmeinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Muchacho pushes Ilmeinen off looking to stand but Ilmeinen dives back in and keeps control.
Ilmeinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Muchacho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Muchacho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ilmeinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Muchacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilmeinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmeinen throwing strikes but missing.
Muchacho is trying to control the position but Ilmeinen postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ilmeinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Muchacho counters with a left and a right that stings Ilmeinen.
Muchacho throws a head kick but Ilmeinen moves out of range.
Ilmeinen looks to clinch
and Muchacho counters with a nice uppercut.
Ilmeinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Muchacho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ilmeinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Muchacho tries to avoid it but Ilmeinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Muchacho to the ground. Muchacho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ivan Muchacho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Ilmeinen.
Muchacho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Muchacho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Muchacho jabs Ilmeinen right on the nose. Ilmeinen blinks but takes it well.
Ilmeinen with a poor takedown
enabling Muchacho to counter with a crisp jab.
Muchacho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ilmeinen misses with a takedown attempt
and Muchacho counters with a nice uppercut.

Muchacho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ilmeinen is trying to defend but Muchacho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Muchacho drops an elbow to the side of Ilmeinen's head.

Muchacho seems to be looking for submissions.
Muchacho trying to control the action but Ilmeinen is working from the bottom.
Muchacho looks to land a strike but Ilmeinen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchacho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ilmeinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Muchacho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Muchacho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ilmeinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Muchacho manages to get himself to full guard.
Muchacho controlling Ilmeinen's posture.
Ilmeinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmeinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ilmeinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Muchacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilmeinen throws a strike but Muchacho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Muchacho's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Muchacho preventing the sweep.
Muchacho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Muchacho is looking to work some ground and pound but Ilmeinen has wrist control.
Ilmeinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Muchacho's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmeinen lands a couple of elbows.
Ilmeinen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Muchacho manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ilmeinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ivan Muchacho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muchacho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ilmeinen trying to keep a closed guard but Muchacho is proving a slippery customer.
Muchacho pushes down on Ilmeinen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ilmeinen keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmeinen tries to roll over but Muchacho keeps him under control.
Ilmeinen manages to get to full guard.
Muchacho scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Muchacho trying to control but Ilmeinen is working from the bottom.
Ilmeinen wants to sweep here but Muchacho controlling him for the moment.
Muchacho wants to control from the top but Ilmeinen keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Muchacho dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ilmeinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Muchacho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Muchacho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ilmeinen doesn't seem phased though.
Ilmeinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Muchacho missing with a left hand there. Ilmeinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muchacho lands with a nice body punch.
Muchacho cracks Ilmeinen with an open hand slap.
Muchacho throws an overhand right that lands on Ilmeinen's shoulder, as Ilmeinen tries to avoid the shot.
Muchacho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Muchacho cracks Ilmeinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Muchacho thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Muchacho.
Muchacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmeinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Muchacho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ilmeinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Muchacho counters with a three punch combo that has Ilmeinen backing up. Ilmeinen nods at Muchacho to acknowledge the strikes.
Ilmeinen wants to clinch
and Muchacho counters with a nice body shot.
Ilmeinen tries to clinch but Muchacho moves out of range.
Muchacho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ilmeinen in his tracks.
Ilmeinen leaves Muchacho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ilmeinen drops his hands momentarily and Muchacho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Muchacho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Muchacho misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmeinen with a poor takedown
and Muchacho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ivan Muchacho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Ilmeinen.
Horrible takedown by Ilmeinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Muchacho which made him look bad.
Ilmeinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ilmeinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Muchacho counters with a left to the body.
Ilmeinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Muchacho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Muchacho.
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!
Muchacho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muchacho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ilmeinen at a distance.
Ilmeinen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Muchacho. That one must have hurt.
Muchacho connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho scores with a shot to the body.
Muchacho digs a good hook to Ilmeinen's body.
Ilmeinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Muchacho lands a nice looking body shot.
Muchacho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ilmeinen's hands.
Ilmeinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ilmeinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ivan Muchacho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Muchacho jabs at Ilmeinen's body.
Ilmeinen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Muchacho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ilmeinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ivan Muchacho is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmeinen misses with a takedown attempt
and Muchacho counters with a stiff right hand.
Ilmeinen wants to clinch
and Muchacho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Muchacho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mikko Ilmeinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from Muchacho.
Ilmeinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muchacho.
Muchacho works Ilmeinen's body with a nice hook.
Ilmeinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ilmeinen tries to clinch
and Muchacho counters with a good low kick that Ilmeinen was not able to check.
Ilmeinen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Muchacho is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ilmeinen.
Ilmeinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Ilmeinen gets a takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Muchacho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Muchacho has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Muchacho!