PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Misha Hasselhoff (ranked 203 p4p, 290 weight class) and Seppo Ilmarinen (ranked 32 p4p, 46 weight class). Misha Hasselhoff had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Hasselhoff
vs
Ilmarinen

187 cm
26
213
9 - 6 - 0

192 cm
25
210
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Fast

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Misha Hasselhoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seppo Ilmarinen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasselhoff throws a head kick that misses

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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen grinds an elbow into Hasselhoff's temple.
Hasselhoff takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

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?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ilmarinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hasselhoff has managed to free his arm - good work.

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!

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

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!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen prevents Hasselhoff from getting the reversal.
Ilmarinen lands a big elbow.

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hasselhoff looking for submissions off his back.

Hasselhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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.

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!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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?

Ilmarinen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

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.

Ilmarinen is persistently looking for the submission but Hasselhoff is defending it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hasselhoff is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hasselhoff tries to escape the position.

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.

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.