PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teodoro Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Bodahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Bodahl is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Hunter
vs
Bodahl

171 cm
24
215 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

184 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teodoro Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Bodahl!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hunter feints and as Bodahl raises his hands in defense, Hunter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hunter tries to stand but Bodahl is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter lands a couple of elbows.
Bodahl looking for a sweep. Not yet Bodahl, not yet.
Bodahl is still trying to improve position.

Bodahl throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hunter uses it to pass to side control.
Bodahl regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bodahl looking for submissions off his back.
Bodahl moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunter would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bodahl is pulling down on Hunter's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunter, at least for the moment.

Bodahl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunter throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bodahl wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Bodahl shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hunter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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Hunter struggling a bit here.

Bodahl is trying to get an arm triangle but Hunter is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is looking to reverse the position.

Bodahl wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunter, who protects the arm well.
Hunter wants to control but Bodahl postures up.
Hunter is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Hunter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bodahl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
Hunter tries to improve position but can't.

Bodahl wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunter, who protects the arm well.

Bodahl is trying to get an arm triangle but Hunter is defending well.
Bodahl looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bodahl thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bodahl blocks a head kick by Hunter.

Bodahl closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bodahl lands in his opponent's guard.
Hunter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bodahl seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bodahl postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Bodahl from controlling successfully.
Hunter could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bodahl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunter is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bodahl controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hunter is trying to control the position but Bodahl postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bodahl shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hunter's guard.
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bodahl prevents Hunter from getting back to his feet.
Hunter seems keen to control Bodahl's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bodahl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bodahl wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Hunter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bodahl's guard.

Bodahl is breathing heavily.
Bodahl bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunter's guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunter pulls Bodahl in close to prevent any damage.
Hunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bodahl passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Bodahl.
Bodahl controlling the pace.
Bodahl looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunter trying to control but Bodahl postures up.
Bodahl is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Bodahl is working for a kimura but Hunter is defending it quite comfortably.
Bodahl blocks the strikes from Hunter.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Bodahl darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hunter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bodahl is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Bodahl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hunter closes the distance and clinches.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hunter wants a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Hunter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bodahl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teodoro Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hunter is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bodahl is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hunter to the mat. Hunter regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Bodahl postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hunter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bodahl, into his guard.

Bodahl is trying to keep Hunter in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bodahl is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Bodahl working for submissions but it's allowed Hunter to get to half guard.
Bodahl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bodahl trying to hold on to Hunter's head to control him but Hunter postures up.
Bodahl tries to roll over but Hunter keeps him under control.
Hunter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodahl has a hand on Hunter's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hunter takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bodahl tries to reverse the position but Hunter maintains control.
Bodahl is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunter controlling from mount.
Jan Bodahl is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodahl tries to hold on but Hunter postures up.
Hunter looking to control but Bodahl is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bodahl is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bodahl keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hunter controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teodoro Hunter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bodahl has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Bodahl!