PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Ilkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonta Uolevi Panomies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonta Uolevi Panomies has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Ilkka
vs
Uolevi Panomies

180 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
247 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

FinnFighters Nutrition

Control Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaakko Ilkka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sonta Uolevi Panomies!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Panomies misses.
Ilkka scores with a nice body kick.
Ilkka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panomies.
Ilkka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ilkka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ilkka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panomies. That did some damage!
Panomies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ilkka.
Ilkka walks into a stiff left hand from Panomies.
Ilkka tries to land a leg kick but Panomies saw it coming and moves away.
Panomies changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ilkka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ilkka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ilkka looks to land a body kick but Panomies moved away.
Panomies scores with the left hand. Ilkka knows he should have avoided that one.
Ilkka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ilkka - that will leave a mark!
Ilkka throws a chopping leg kick but Panomies manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ilkka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Ilkka slams his shin into Panomies's torso.
Ilkka tries to clinch there but Panomies circles away.
Ilkka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ilkka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Panomies has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panomies and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilkka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaakko Ilkka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilkka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panomies missing with a left hand there. Ilkka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ilkka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Panomies checks it well.
Panomies takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ilkka throws a front kick that sends Panomies stumbling back into the cage.
Some bone on bone action there as Panomies checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ilkka.
Panomies moves out of range of the body kick from Ilkka.
Good leg kick by Ilkka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Panomies moves out of range as Ilkka throws a body kick.
Panomies is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ilkka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Panomies throws a jab but it's blocked by Ilkka.

Panomies has closed the distance and engaged Ilkka in a clinch.
Panomies pushes Ilkka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Panomies lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ilkka.
Ilkka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ilkka tries to pull guard but Panomies won't allow it.
Ilkka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaakko Ilkka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ilkka takes a shot to the head.
Ilkka throws an elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilkka throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Ilkka.
Panomies content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ilkka jumps guard but Panomies stands there with Ilkka around his waist. Ilkka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ilkka trying to control the position but instead, Panomies has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ilkka into the cage.
Ilkka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ilkka tries to pull guard but Panomies holds him up against the cage and eventually Ilkka drops back down to his feet.
Ilkka is trying to maintain a safe position but Panomies gets an underhook and turns Ilkka into the cage.
Ilkka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Panomies lands with a right to the head.
Panomies lands a right hand.
Panomies avoiding damage.
A short uppercut from Panomies.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ilkka successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ilkka has his foot on Panomies's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panomies works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilkka keeping moving, preventing Panomies from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Panomies avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ilkka is breathing heavily.
Panomies slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Panomies trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ilkka's guard.

Ilkka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ilkka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Panomies trying to control but Ilkka is working from the bottom.

Ilkka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ilkka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ilkka looking for a guillotine here but Panomies defends easily.
Panomies must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Panomies controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ilkka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Panomies missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jaakko Ilkka will probably get the nod.
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.

Panomies avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ilkka lands with a nice body kick.
Ilkka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ilkka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Panomies checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Panomies moves out of range of the body kick from Ilkka.
Ilkka is looking to land body kicks.
Panomies checks the leg kick.
Ilkka scores with a push kick.
Ilkka misses with a leg kick.
Ilkka misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Ilkka.
Panomies dips to his left and cracks Ilkka with an uppercut!
Ilkka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Panomies's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Panomies checks a leg kick nicely.
Ilkka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panomies throws out the jab.
Ilkka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ilkka slips under a jab.
Panomies getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ilkka misses with a body kick.
Panomies looks to score with a jab to the body but Ilkka is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilkka tried to score with a low kick but Panomies checks it.
Panomies lands a jab to the nose.
Panomies blocks the body kick.
Ilkka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ilkka avoids the body shot from Panomies.
Ilkka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Ilkka.
Panomies throws a hook but Ilkka blocks it.
Ilkka throws a head kick but Panomies moves out of range.
Ilkka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Panomies has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ilkka.
Ilkka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Panomies avoids a kick to the body.
Ilkka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Panomies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ilkka.
Panomies might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Panomies misses with a wild combination.
Ilkka misses with a body kick.

Panomies rushes Ilkka and presses him up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Panomies - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ilkka throws an elbow but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panomies blocks an elbow strike.

Ilkka pulls guard successfully.
Ilkka tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Ilkka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Panomies trying to control the position from guard on top but Ilkka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ilkka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Panomies defends well.
Ilkka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Panomies manages to get himself to full guard.
Panomies wants to sweep but no luck.

Ilkka drops back looking for a leg! Panomies is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Panomies manages to kick Ilkka off! Ilkka jumps back into Panomies's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilkka wants to control from the top but Panomies keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ilkka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ilkka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Ilkka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Ilkka drops back looking for a leg! Panomies is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Panomies manages to kick Ilkka off! Ilkka jumps back into Panomies's guard.
Ilkka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Panomies tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Panomies looking for a guillotine here but Ilkka defends easily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Panomies ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Panomies with a hook.
Panomies just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ilkka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice cross by Panomies.
Ilkka misses with a low kick.
Panomies checks a leg kick.
Ilkka throws a head kick but Panomies moves out of range.
Ilkka is looking to chop away at Panomies's legs.
Panomies scores with a nice right hand.
Ilkka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ilkka throws a wild body kick that Panomies sees coming a mile off.
Panomies scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jaakko Ilkka will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ilkka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Panomies just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ilkka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Panomies has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panomies and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ilkka.
Ilkka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panomies. That did some damage!
Panomies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panomies avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Panomies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Panomies blocks the low kick.
Ilkka tries to land a front kick but Panomies steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ilkka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Panomies has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ilkka.
Ilkka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Panomies drives through and clinches with Ilkka against the cage.
Panomies blocks the elbow strike.
Ilkka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Panomies is struggling to control the position.
Ilkka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Panomies lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ilkka backwards.
Ilkka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilkka tries to pull guard but Panomies holds him up against the cage and eventually Ilkka drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaakko Ilkka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Panomies manages to break the clinch.
Ilkka scores with a leg kick.
Good work by Panomies as he checks the leg kick.
Ilkka throws a leg kick but Panomies moved away.
Panomies takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jaakko Ilkka is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ilkka.
Panomies checks a leg kick.
Ilkka tries to move into range but Panomies moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ilkka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ilkka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ilkka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Panomies is able to avoid easily.
Panomies avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ilkka scores with a push kick.
Ilkka lands with a kick to the ribs.
Panomies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Panomies avoids the head kick by Ilkka.
Ilkka misses with a low kick.
Ilkka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panomies is out of range and Ilkka settles back down.
Sonta Uolevi Panomies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panomies walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ilkka.
Panomies misses with a hook. Ilkka ducked under it nicely.
Ilkka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Panomies checks a low kick from Ilkka.

Panomies instigates a clinch.
Ilkka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Panomies walks away with a smile on his face. Ilkka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Panomies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ilkka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ilkka.

Panomies rushes Ilkka and presses him up against the cage.
Panomies lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Panomies is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ilkka tries to pull guard but Panomies holds him up against the cage and eventually Ilkka drops back down to his feet.
Ilkka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ilkka tries to pull guard but Panomies won't allow it.
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!
Ilkka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ilkka tries to pull guard but Panomies won't allow it.
Panomies is pushing Ilkka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panomies.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panomies lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ilkka or not.
Panomies has Ilkka pressed against the cage.
Ilkka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ilkka tries to pull guard but Panomies holds him up against the cage and eventually Ilkka drops back down to his feet.
Ilkka looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ilkka throws an elbow but misses.
Panomies scores with a shoulder strike.
Panomies lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ilkka or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panomies creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Panomies.
Panomies dodges an elbow strike from Ilkka.
Ilkka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Panomies lands a shoulder strike.
Panomies lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ilkka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ilkka throws an elbow but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilkka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ilkka.
Ilkka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Panomies just stands there and leans against the cage.
Panomies lands a nice uppercut.
Ilkka jumps guard but Panomies stands there with Ilkka around his waist. Ilkka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ilkka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Panomies smiles and moves away.
Ilkka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Panomies checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ilkka misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ilkka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Panomies has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panomies and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ilkka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ilkka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panomies is out of range and Ilkka settles back down.
Ilkka misses with a low kick.
Ilkka moves in looking to clinch but Panomies pushes him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sonta Uolevi Panomies.
I think Ilkka 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jaakko Ilkka!