Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Hun vs Talvela
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Noeigati throws a sloppy head kick and Ilmarinen moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Ilmarinen moves into the clinch.
A short right from Noeigati on the inside.
Noeigati blocks a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Noeigati misses with a punch to the body.
Noeigati fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch to the body.
Noeigati lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Noeigati misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch to the body.
Ilmarinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Noeigati backwards.
Noeigati has a couple of punches blocked by Ilmarinen.
Noeigati prevents a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen misses with a body punch.
Ilmarinen throws a head punch that misses.
Noeigati tries to throw a body punch but Ilmarinen avoids it by throwing Noeigati back against the cage.
Noeigati lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ilmarinen backwards.
Ilmarinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Noeigati on the inside.
Noeigati lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Ilmarinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noeigati lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Noeigati lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ilmarinen pushes Noeigati back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ilmarinen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ilmarinen.
Noeigati misses with some punches.
Noeigati has a couple of punches blocked by Ilmarinen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Noeigati.
Ilmarinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noeigati lands a nice uppercut.
Noeigati throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Noeigati lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Noeigati tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ilmarinen's elbow.
Noeigati with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Ilmarinen is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Noeigati fails to land.
Ilmarinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Noeigati finish him?
Ilmarinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Noeigati controls his hands.
Ilmarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noeigati prevents a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Noeigati has a couple of punches blocked by Ilmarinen.
Noeigati has Ilmarinen pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Ilmarinen is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Noeigati - that's hurt Ilmarinen badly! Oh, another knee lands and Ilmarinen is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Ilmarinen doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Benjamin Noeigati!
Benjamin Noeigati thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH:313
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Frank throws a lazy right hand but Ilmarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ilmarinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frank defends well and Ilmarinen ends up having to push Frank into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ilmarinen looks to throw the jab but Frank is out of range.
Ilmarinen ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Frank tries to score with a low kick but Ilmarinen moves his leg out of the way.
Frank takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A cross from Frank lands.
Frank misses the body punch #TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a shoot takedown. Frank fights it but they end up in guard.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank wants to stand up but Ilmarinen is controlling him. #T1#
Frank trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES#
Frank has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ilmarinen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Micah Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Ilmarinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Frank on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ilmarinen throws a hook but Frank blocks it.
Frank throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Ilmarinen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Frank misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Ilmarinen.
Frank lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frank trying to control the position but instead, Ilmarinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frank into the cage.
Ilmarinen lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2##TD2#
Ilmarinen has hold of one of Frank's legs. Frank is fighting the takedown attempt but Ilmarinen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen looking to pass the guard.
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ilmarinen lands a couple of digs.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Frank utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen stands up over Frank, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Frank is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Frank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
Ilmarinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Frank utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ilmarinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ilmarinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ES#
Frank uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T4#
Frank fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ilmarinen is out of range.
Frank sets himself, and Ilmarinen steps forward looking for the clinch! Frank avoids it this time.
Ilmarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ilmarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ilmarinen blocks a jab.
Ilmarinen tries to counter with a clinch but Frank shakes him off and moves away.
Ilmarinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ilmarinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frank looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Frank throws a hook but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Frank ducks under a wild hook from Ilmarinen.
Frank attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Micah Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ilmarinen scores with a nice right hand.
Frank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ilmarinen throws a shot from downtown. Frank moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jalo Ilmarinen 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#
Ilmarinen tests Frank's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frank takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ilmarinen throws the left hand but Frank avoids the punch easily.
Ilmarinen checks the leg kick.
Frank takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ilmarinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jalo Ilmarinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frank misses with a hook.
Frank looks to land a right hand but Ilmarinen moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Ilmarinen misses
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
Frank misses with a low kick.
Ilmarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Frank.
Frank misses with a looping right.#T1#
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ilmarinen wants to counter with a clinch but Frank pushes him away.
Nice shot by Ilmarinen.
A slow jab from Frank misses its intended target.
Ilmarinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ilmarinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Frank is just out of range.
Frank cracks Ilmarinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ilmarinen checks a leg kick.
Ilmarinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Frank tests Ilmarinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frank swings for the body but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
Ilmarinen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ilmarinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frank throws out the jab.
Frank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ilmarinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ilmarinen walks into a left hand. #T2#
A lazy body kick from Frank #TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ilmarinen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ilmarinen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ilmarinen working the strikes but Frank uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ilmarinen is taking a breather. Frank says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ilmarinen thows a huge punch but Frank dodges it nicely.
Ilmarinen winds up and cracks Frank with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jalo Ilmarinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ilmarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Ilmarinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen working over Frank with some ground and pound. Frank looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ilmarinen lands strikes from half guard.
Ilmarinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Frank is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position.
Ilmarinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frank's head. #ES#
Frank makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Frank throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Ilmarinen counters by moving into the clinch.
Ilmarinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ilmarinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frank backwards.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Ilmarinen avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage. #T4#
Frank lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ilmarinen backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ilmarinen lands a nice uppercut.
Ilmarinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ilmarinen scores with a shot to the side of Frank's head.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch to the body.
Frank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ilmarinen.
Frank has a couple of punches blocked by Ilmarinen.
Frank tries a body shot but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Good body shot from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen goes for a takedown attempt but Frank pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frank throws a big shot that misses.
Frank ducks under a wild hook from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Frank to score with a decent uppercut.
Frank throws a head kick that misses
and Ilmarinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ilmarinen drops his hands momentarily and Frank takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jalo Ilmarinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Frank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ilmarinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ilmarinen misses with a body shot.
Ilmarinen stuns Frank with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Frank on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ilmarinen throws a big shot that misses.
Frank uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ilmarinen.
Frank on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Frank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank looks for the body kick but Ilmarinen saw that one coming.
Frank lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Ilmarinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ilmarinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Frank. #BC#
Frank manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Ilmarinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ilmarinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Frank lands a jab to the head.
Ilmarinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ilmarinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frank throws a leg kick but Ilmarinen checks it.
Ilmarinen throws a hook to the side of Frank's head but Frank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ilmarinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ilmarinen tries to move into range but Frank moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frank takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ilmarinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Frank throws an overhand right that lands on Ilmarinen's shoulder, as Ilmarinen tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Frank lands a slapping body shot.
Frank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ilmarinen.
Frank tried to score with a low kick but Ilmarinen checks it.
Ilmarinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ilmarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frank.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ilmarinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frank throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frank looks to land a left hand but Ilmarinen moved out of range nicely.
Ilmarinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ilmarinen scores with a nice right hand.
Frank scoring well with a low kick there.
Ilmarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frank.
Ilmarinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Frank will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frank walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ilmarinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ilmarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ilmarinen looks to throw the jab but Frank is out of range.
Frank walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Frank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ilmarinen manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Ilmarinen instigates a clinch.
Frank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ilmarinen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frank is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Ilmarinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ilmarinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ilmarinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jalo Ilmarinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ilmarinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ilmarinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jalo Ilmarinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ilmarinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Frank pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Micah Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ilmarinen blocks a body shot from Frank.
Ilmarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Frank controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jalo 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jalo Ilmarinen!

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Gustafsson 2
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Ilmarinen throws a good cross that connects.
Caceres looks for a takedown but Ilmarinen sprawls well.
Ilmarinen lands with a shot to the body.
Ilmarinen swings for the body but Caceres moves out of range.
Jalo Ilmarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilmarinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Caceres in his tracks.
Ilmarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres has his takedown stuffed
and Ilmarinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ilmarinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1##CL2#
Ilmarinen closes the distance and pushes Caceres back into the cage.
Caceres tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Caceres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caceres is trying to pull guard but Ilmarinen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Caceres fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Caceres tries to pull guard but Ilmarinen holds him up against the cage and eventually Caceres drops back down to his feet.
Ilmarinen tries to throw a body punch but Caceres avoids it by throwing Ilmarinen back against the cage.
Caceres stalling in the clinch.
Ilmarinen tries to work over Caceres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Caceres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Caceres blocks a body shot from Ilmarinen. #TD2#
Ilmarinen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but Caceres is working away.
Caceres tries to improve position but can't.
The strikes coming from Ilmarinen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Caceres has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ilmarinen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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 throws an elbow but Caceres slips to the side and avoids it well.
Caceres is looking for a sweep.
Caceres manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ilmarinen's best efforts.
Ilmarinen with the ground and pound but Caceres uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ilmarinen connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Caceres is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Caceres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Ilmarinen trying to control but Caceres is working from the bottom.
Caceres 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 landing some decent shots from guard.
Caceres keeping full guard, as Ilmarinen tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen preventing the sweep.
Ilmarinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ilmarinen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ilmarinen scoring with some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Caceres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ilmarinen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ilmarinen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Ilmarinen is trying to control the position here. Caceres has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Ilmarinen tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Caceres jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rickson Caceres!
A pretty intense looking Rickson Caceres took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: SMASH: Veainu vs Bonaparte
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
Glover swats away the attempt to clinch by Ilmarinen.
Glover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ilmarinen.#CL#
Ilmarinen has managed to clinch.
Glover takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Ilmarinen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ilmarinen is looking to take a break and control but Glover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Glover is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ilmarinen connects with a decent elbow.
Ilmarinen is working Glover over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ilmarinen controls the position.
Ilmarinen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ilmarinen staying calm.#T1#
Glover is trying 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 tries to move into full mount but can't pass Glover's legs.
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ilmarinen scoring with punches and elbows.
Ilmarinen prevents Glover from escaping the position.
Ilmarinen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Glover is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Glover is being controlled here. #T2#
Glover is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ilmarinen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Glover tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Glover trying to get back to his feet but Ilmarinen is in full control for now.
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 lands a shot to the head.
Ilmarinen is punishing Glover with strikes - can he finish him?!
Ilmarinen lands a shot to the head.
Glover is trying to get back to his feet but Ilmarinen has full control of the position and if anything, Glover has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Glover is trying to remain composed but Ilmarinen is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Ilmarinen is punishing Glover with strikes - can he finish him?!#ROC#Glover is rocked!
Ilmarinen cracks Glover with a big shot to the side of the head Glover is covering up - he's in big trouble! Ilmarinen connects with another shot that knocks Glover out cold! Ilmarinen stands above his unconscious opponent and soaks up the roars from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jalo Ilmarinen!

Event: SMASH: Bonaparte vs Bleak
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Ilmarinen works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Ilmarinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ilmarinen.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ilmarinen slips under a jab.
Ilmarinen defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Ilmarinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ilmarinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ilmarinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee 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.
Lee tries to clinch up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.#T1#
Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Ilmarinen scores with a hook.
Ilmarinen walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Ilmarinen takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Jimmy Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Ilmarinen is looking to wear down Lee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lee looks for the body kick but Ilmarinen saw that one coming.
Ilmarinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ilmarinen takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Ilmarinen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lee to the mat! Lee manages to get full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ilmarinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ilmarinen with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ilmarinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard. #REVB#
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Ilmarinen.
Lee looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Lee wants to control from the top but Ilmarinen keeps moving.
Ilmarinen has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Ilmarinen.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ilmarinen is keeping the position for now.
Ilmarinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ilmarinen is looking to sweep but instead, Lee has passed into half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ilmarinen gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Ilmarinen is retaining full guard.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ilmarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ilmarinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
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 Jalo Ilmarinen 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#
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ilmarinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lee sprawls and moves away.
Lee scores with a jab.
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ilmarinen is out of range.
Ilmarinen takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Jimmy Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Ilmarinen swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with an outside leg kick.
Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee looks to throw a body kick#TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Ilmarinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lee's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jalo Ilmarinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Lee controls Ilmarinen momentarily but Ilmarinen frees himself.
Ilmarinen throws a strike but Lee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lee preventing the sweep.
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#
Lee desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lee moves into full guard. #T2#
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lee is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.
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 grinds an elbow into Lee's temple. #T3#
Lee parries the strikes from Ilmarinen easily there. Ilmarinen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lee to escape.
Lee parries the strikes from Ilmarinen easily there. Ilmarinen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lee to escape.
Lee 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.
Ilmarinen lands a few punches from side control.
Ilmarinen trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen wants to take a breather but Lee manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ilmarinen.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Ilmarinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ilmarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jalo Ilmarinen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lee misses with a body shot.
Ilmarinen throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Ilmarinen seems unphased.
Lee misses with a hook. Ilmarinen ducked under it nicely.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee pulls Ilmarinen in close to prevent any damage.
Ilmarinen preventing the sweep.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Ilmarinen postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ilmarinen ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Ilmarinen is looking to counter punch.
Lee looks for the body kick but Ilmarinen saw that one coming.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Ilmarinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jimmy Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A low kick lands for Lee.
Lee misses with a hook.#TD#
Ilmarinen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lee wants to sweep here but Ilmarinen controlling him for the moment.
Ilmarinen wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely. #T3#
Ilmarinen is working Lee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Ilmarinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ilmarinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ilmarinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ilmarinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ilmarinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ilmarinen slips a nice elbow through Lee's hands, connecting with Lee's forehead.
Jalo Ilmarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ilmarinen throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Ilmarinen thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Ilmarinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee is staying active underneath Ilmarinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ilmarinen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jalo Ilmarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ilmarinen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jalo Ilmarinen!

Event: RSE 76:
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Ilmarinen slips under a jab from Scarletwound.
Ilmarinen slips a jab from Scarletwound.
As Scarletwound tries to get set, Ilmarinen tries to push him back and clinch up but Scarletwound manages to avoid the attempt.
Scarletwound misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Scarletwound misses the target.
Scarletwound throws a low kick but Ilmarinen avoids it.
Ilmarinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scarletwound throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scarletwound motions for Ilmarinen to come forward. Scarletwound throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ilmarinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scarletwound sprawls and moves away.
Ilmarinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ilmarinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scarletwound's hands.
A swing and a miss from Scarletwound.
Scarletwound throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice double leg into 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.
Scarletwound is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Scarletwound is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scarletwound wants to sweep here but Ilmarinen controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Scarletwound keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
Scarletwound utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scarletwound utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Scarletwound is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilmarinen landing some decent shots from guard.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Scarletwound looking for a sweep. Not yet Scarletwound, not yet.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Scarletwound has control of Ilmarinen's left arm, preventing Ilmarinen from doing any damage.
Scarletwound preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Scarletwound controlling Ilmarinen's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Scarletwound takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Scarletwound fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ilmarinen is out of range.
Scarletwound connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Ilmarinen connects with a body shot.
Ilmarinen moves away from the strike by Scarletwound.
Ilmarinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#KD2#
Scarletwound throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Ilmarinen tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#Ilmarinen is rocked!
Scarletwound wants to pass the guard but Ilmarinen is keeping the position.
Oh Ilmarinen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scarletwound controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Scarletwound loads up on a big left hand. Ilmarinen felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Scarletwound looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Ilmarinen can't hide his disappointment, as Scarletwound celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winter Scarletwound!

Event: RSE 63: Poisonous Path
Date: Mar 27, 2024

#R1#
Beznisko shoots for a takedown but Ilmarinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beznisko throws an off balance right hand
and Ilmarinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Beznisko scores with the left hand. Ilmarinen knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Ilmarinen closes the distance and pushes Beznisko back into the cage.
Ilmarinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beznisko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Beznisko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A short left from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen is pressed up against the cage. Beznisko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ilmarinen down to the mat. Ilmarinen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jalo Ilmarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Beznisko.
Ilmarinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ilmarinen lands a jab to Beznisko's midsection.
Good exchange - Ilmarinen coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beznisko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ilmarinen counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jalo Ilmarinen!

Event: RSE 57: Thorns Of Desolation
Date: Mar 06, 2024

#R1#
Bekzod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bekzod scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen lands a body shot.
Ilmarinen cracks Bekzod with a nice body shot.
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.
Bekzod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bekzod blocks a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ilmarinen works on Bekzod's body with a couple of short punches.
Ilmarinen tries to throw a body punch but Bekzod avoids it by throwing Ilmarinen back against the cage.
Ilmarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bekzod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Ilmarinen is working Bekzod over against the cage.
Bekzod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ilmarinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Bekzod backwards.
Ilmarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ilmarinen fails to land.
Bekzod tries to throw a body punch but Ilmarinen avoids it by throwing Bekzod back against the cage.
Ilmarinen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Bekzod working aggressively here.
Ilmarinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ilmarinen tries a body shot but Bekzod blocks it.
Ilmarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Bekzod controls the action.
Bekzod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ilmarinen lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Bekzod - that landed with a thud.
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ilmarinen prevents a body shot from Bekzod.
Bekzod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ilmarinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ilmarinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bekzod can't find room to land a body shot as Ilmarinen controls the action.
Ilmarinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ilmarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Bekzod controls the action.
Ilmarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ilmarinen blocks a body shot from Bekzod.
Bekzod struggles to land a body shot inside as Ilmarinen controls his hands.
Ilmarinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Ilmarinen - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Bekzod scores with a hook to the body.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Bekzod lands a hook that snaps the head of Ilmarinen backwards.
A hook to the body from Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ilmarinen backwards.
Ilmarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bekzod throws a punch but it's blocked by Ilmarinen.
Bekzod has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ilmarinen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bekzod can turn it around.
Ilmarinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ilmarinen.
Bekzod blocks a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Bekzod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ilmarinen.
Bekzod tries to throw a body punch but Ilmarinen avoids it by throwing Bekzod back against the cage.
Bekzod pushes Ilmarinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ilmarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Ilmarinen.
Bekzod cracks Ilmarinen with a nice body shot.
Ilmarinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bekzod lands a shot to the body.
Ilmarinen is breathing heavily.
Bekzod lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Bekzod controls the action.
Bekzod misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Bekzod misses with a punch on the inside.
Bekzod misses with the head strike.
Bekzod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bekzod works on Ilmarinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Bekzod tries to work over Ilmarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Bekzod - that landed with a thud.
Bekzod misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Bekzod struggles to land a body shot inside as Ilmarinen controls his hands.
Bekzod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Bekzod fails to land.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Bekzod digs a right hand into Ilmarinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ilmarinen's gas tank.
Bekzod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ilmarinen misses with some punches. #BC2#
Bekzod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bekzod thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Ilmarinen misses its target.
Ilmarinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bekzods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jalo Ilmarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Bekzod is looking to land body kicks.
Ilmarinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Bekzod darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ilmarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bekzod misses with a right hand
and Ilmarinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Bekzod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bekzod tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ilmarinen counters with a left to the body.
Ilmarinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bekzod scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#Ilmarinen is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Azad Bekzod will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ilmarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bekzod was well out of range. Poor timing from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen slips under a jab from Bekzod.
A big right from Bekzod misses.
Bekzod is looking to clinch.
Ilmarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bekzod.
Bekzod clobbers Ilmarinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Ilmarinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ilmarinen ducks under a wild hook from Bekzod.
Ilmarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Ilmarinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ilmarinen is holding his hands too far apart here. Bekzod throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Ilmarinen is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azad Bekzod!
A relieved looking Azad Bekzod 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: RSE 46: Behemoth
Date: Feb 07, 2024

#R1#
Nice shot by Marius.
Ilmarinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marius's waist but Marius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ilmarinen off to one side. #TD#
Ilmarinen shoots in and bounces Marius off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Marius is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen stays in close to Marius's body and controls the position.
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 Marius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ilmarinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Marius is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ilmarinen trying to control but Marius is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Marius blocks nicely.
Marius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ilmarinen wants to pass the guard but Marius is keeping the 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.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Marius 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.
Donk. Marius catches Ilmarinen right on the button with a cross.
Ilmarinen misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Marius counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marius. #T2#
Ilmarinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marius backwards.
Ilmarinen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalo Ilmarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ilmarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen blocks an uppercut.
Ilmarinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ilmarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marius lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Marius.
Marius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marius working aggressively here.
Ilmarinen blocks a body shot from Marius.
Ilmarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ilmarinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marius misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ilmarinen. #T3#
Ilmarinen cracks Marius with a nice body shot.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Marius swings wildly with an uppercut but Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Ilmarinen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Marius regains guard immediately.
Ilmarinen connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ilmarinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ilmarinen throws a strike but Marius rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Marius engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ilmarinen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Marius's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marius is continuing to stall.
Marius trying to control the position from guard on top but Ilmarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilmarinen wants to sweep here but Marius controlling him for the moment.
Ilmarinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marius manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ilmarinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jalo Ilmarinen 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#
Ilmarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marius was well out of range. Poor timing from Ilmarinen.#CL#
Ilmarinen clinches up against the cage.
Ilmarinen throws a head punch that misses.
Marius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ilmarinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Marius.
Ilmarinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ilmarinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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.
Marius prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ilmarinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mariuss head.
Marius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ilmarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Marius controls the action.
Marius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ilmarinen's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marius.
Marius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ilmarinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marius's elbow.
Marius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ilmarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ilmarinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Marius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Marius.
Ilmarinen blocking some punches.
A short right from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marius can do to turn this around?
Marius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ilmarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marius can't find room to land a body shot as Ilmarinen controls the action.
Marius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marius lands a right hand.
Ilmarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marius struggles to land a body shot inside as Ilmarinen controls his hands.
Ilmarinen tries a body shot but Marius blocks it.
Ilmarinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ilmarinen blocks an uppercut.
Marius working aggressively here.
Ilmarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marius.
Ilmarinen gets through Marius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Ilmarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Marius controls the action.
Ilmarinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ilmarinen throws a head punch that misses.
Marius tries a body shot but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Ilmarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Marius fails to land.
Ilmarinen has a couple of punches blocked by Marius.
Ilmarinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marius tries a body shot but Ilmarinen blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Marius controls the action.
Ilmarinen tries to throw a body punch but Marius avoids it by throwing Ilmarinen back against the cage.
Ilmarinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marius backwards.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch to the body.
Ilmarinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marius's elbow.
Marius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marius pushes Ilmarinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marius lands with a left to the head.
Marius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jalo Ilmarinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marius misses with the head strike. #T3#
Marius misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Marius as the two fighters clinch.
Ilmarinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marius blocks a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen lands a shoulder strike.
Ilmarinen scores with a shot to the side of Marius's head.
Ilmarinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Ilmarinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marius blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marius.
Ilmarinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Marius controls his hands.
Ilmarinen prevents a body shot from Marius.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch to the body.
Marius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marius lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Ilmarinen - that landed with a thud.
Ilmarinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ilmarinen.
Marius can't find room to land a body shot as Ilmarinen controls the action. #T4#
Marius tries a body shot but Ilmarinen blocks it.
A short left from Marius.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen blocking some punches.
Ilmarinen tries to work over Marius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marius.
Marius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ilmarinen tries to work over Marius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ilmarinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ilmarinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marius misses with a punch to the body.
Ilmarinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen scores with a hook to the body.
Marius lands a right hand.
Ilmarinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ilmarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marius misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jalo Ilmarinen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ilmarinen shoots for a takedown but Marius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ilmarinen stuns Marius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ilmarinen.
Marius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A lazy left from Ilmarinen finds it's target.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Marius enables Ilmarinen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Marius manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ilmarinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ilmarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ilmarinen cracks Marius with a solid left hand.#T1#
Ilmarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Marius keeps moving.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Marius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Marius looking for a sweep. Not yet Marius, not yet.
Ilmarinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Marius is retaining full guard.
Marius keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
Ilmarinen chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ilmarinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ilmarinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Caius Marius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ilmarinen is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ilmarinen throws a body punch but Marius moves out of range.
Ilmarinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marius.
Marius tries to counter with a clinch but Ilmarinen shakes him off and moves away.
Ilmarinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marius wants to counter the offense by Ilmarinen and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Marius slips under a jab.#CL#
Ilmarinen clinches.
Ilmarinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ilmarinen's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marius pushes Ilmarinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marius misses with a body punch.
Ilmarinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marius.
Marius tries to throw a body punch but Ilmarinen avoids it by throwing Marius back against the cage.
Ilmarinen misses with a body punch.
Ilmarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marius blocks a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marius backwards.
Marius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ilmarinen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Ilmarinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ilmarinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mariuss head.
Ilmarinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marius.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch to the body.
Marius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ilmarinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marius's elbow.
Ilmarinen pushes Marius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marius.
Ilmarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Marius controls the action.
Jalo Ilmarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marius tries a body shot but Ilmarinen blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Marius fails to land.
A body shot lands from Marius.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ilmarinen.
Marius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ilmarinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marius throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marius swings wildly with an uppercut but Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ilmarinen lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jalo Ilmarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ilmarinen 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jalo Ilmarinen!

Event: RSE 37: Sources To Agonies
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Traynor tries to clinch but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
Traynor throws an off balance right hand
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Traynor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ilmarinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Traynor circles away from the clinch attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ilmarinen.
Traynor misses with a shot to the body
letting Ilmarinen counter with a right hand. #TD#
Ilmarinen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Traynor tries to get to full guard but Ilmarinen has control of the leg.
Traynor tries to kick Ilmarinen off but Ilmarinen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ilmarinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ilmarinen wants to take a breather but Traynor is having none of it.
Traynor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ilmarinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ilmarinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Ilmarinen works his way into side control.
Ilmarinen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Traynor is avoiding damage well.
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 moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but Traynor is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but Traynor manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
You can see the frustration on Ilmarinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Ilmarinen's face as Traynor controls the position. #T2#
Ilmarinen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Traynor 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.
Traynor wants to stand but Ilmarinen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Traynor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ilmarinen tries to roll over but Traynor keeps him under control.
Ilmarinen is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Ilmarinen manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Ilmarinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Traynor defends well.
Traynor is looking to stand up but Ilmarinen won't let him.
Ilmarinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #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.
Ilmarinen trying to keep a closed guard but Traynor is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Traynor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Traynor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ilmarinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Traynor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ilmarinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Traynor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ilmarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ilmarinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Traynor sprawls and moves away.
A cross from Traynor lands.
Traynor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ilmarinen tries to clinch up but Traynor circles away and keeps his distance.
Traynor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ilmarinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Traynor throws out the jab.
Ilmarinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Traynor takes one on the button.
Traynor is looking to clinch.
Ilmarinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Charles Traynor will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Traynor scores with the left hand. Ilmarinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Traynor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ilmarinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Traynor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ilmarinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charles Traynor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Traynor misses #TD#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nice strikes from Ilmarinen there.
Ilmarinen throwing shots but Traynor is blocking nicely.
Traynor wants to get back to his feet.
Ilmarinen trying to control the action but Traynor is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ilmarinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ilmarinen not doing much here.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Traynor is keeping him busy.
Ilmarinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ilmarinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ilmarinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Traynor defending well though.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Traynor is keeping him busy.
Traynor 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.#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.
Traynor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen working the head and body with strikes.
Ilmarinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ilmarinen lands with a punch from half guard.
Ilmarinen stalling away here and it's allowed Traynor to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ilmarinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Traynor is trying to control the position from the bottom. #ES2#
Traynor kicks Ilmarinen off and gets to his feet.
Ilmarinen lands with a nice body punch.
Ilmarinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Traynor misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ilmarinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Traynor misses with a body shot.
Ilmarinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ilmarinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Traynor misses with an uppercut. Ilmarinen saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Ilmarinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traynor fails to land with a series of punches.
Traynor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ilmarinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Traynor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ilmarinen.
Traynor misses with a straight right.
Traynor misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Ilmarinen has closed the distance and engaged Traynor in a clinch.
Ilmarinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ilmarinen lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traynor.
Ilmarinen blocking some punches. #T4#
Traynor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ilmarinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Traynor controls his hands.
Ilmarinen digs a right hand underneath Traynor's ribcage. Traynor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Traynor is breathing heavily.
Ilmarinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Traynors head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ilmarinen cracks Traynor with a nice body shot.
Traynor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ilmarinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Traynor backwards. #ROC#Traynor is rocked!
Traynor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traynor is still on wobbly legs! Can Ilmarinen finish him?
Ilmarinen is working Traynor over against the cage.
Traynor seems to have recovered his senses.
Ilmarinen lands with a light punch inside.
Traynor tries a body shot but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ilmarinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Traynor.
Ilmarinen lands a shot to the body.
Ilmarinen lands a shot to the body.
Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ilmarinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Traynor backwards. #CUT#It looks like Charles Traynor has been cut.
Ilmarinen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Traynor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Traynor tries a body shot but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Traynor misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jalo Ilmarinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charles Traynor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Traynor looks to land a right hand but Ilmarinen moved out of range.
Traynor gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Ilmarinen gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Traynor is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jalo Ilmarinen!

Event: CFC 604
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Ilmarinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rauta feints a counter leg kick.
Rauta misses with a wild body shot.
Ilmarinen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ilmarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Rauta.
Ilmarinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ilmarinen lands with a right hand. #CL#
Ilmarinen rushes Rauta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ilmarinen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ilmarinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rauta wants to control but Ilmarinen is keeping busy.
Ilmarinen is looking to take a break and control but Rauta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Ilmarinen controlling the action here.
Ilmarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ilmarinen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ilmarinen slips a nice elbow through Rauta's hands, connecting with Rauta's forehead.
Ilmarinen trying to mount his opponent but Rauta defends it.
Rauta manages to get to full guard. #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.
Rauta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ilmarinen controls the pace.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Rauta blocks nicely.
Rauta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Rauta blocks nicely.
Rauta is looking to stand up but Ilmarinen isn't so interested in that idea.
Rauta is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Ilmarinen working some strikes from top position.
Rauta is trying to control the position but Ilmarinen postures up.
Ilmarinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ilmarinen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ilmarinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ilmarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rauta keeps working.
Ilmarinen 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.
Rauta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ilmarinen. #T4#
Ilmarinen wants to control but Rauta is keeping him busy.
Rauta controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ilmarinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rauta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen thows a huge punch but Rauta dodges it nicely.
Ilmarinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ilmarinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rauta defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen controlling the action here.
Ilmarinen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rauta!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jalo 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#
Ilmarinen is looking to clinch.
Ilmarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rauta can do to turn this around?
Ilmarinen misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Rauta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ilmarinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Ilmarinen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Rauta is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta pulls Ilmarinen in close to his closed guard and prevents Ilmarinen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rauta controls Ilmarinen momentarily but Ilmarinen frees himself. #T1#
Rauta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rauta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rauta looking to control but Ilmarinen passes into half guard.
Rauta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ilmarinen.
Rauta is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position.
Rauta is pressing down on Ilmarinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ilmarinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rauta managing to control the position.
Ilmarinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rauta being controlled here, momentarily.
Rauta working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rauta takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Rauta circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Rauta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ilmarinen scores with a body shot.
Ilmarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Rauta thinks about the counter body kick.
Ilmarinen swings for the body but Rauta moves out of range.
It seemed like Rauta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ilmarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Rauta only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rauta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ilmarinen.
Rauta dodges the punch combination from Ilmarinen.
Rauta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Rauta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ilmarinen swings widly with a right hand
letting Rauta counter with a right hand.
Ilmarinen throws an off balance right hand
and Rauta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ilmarinen jabs Rauta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rauta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rauta! But no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmarinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rauta doesn't seem bothered though.
Ilmarinen throws a looping overhand right but Rauta ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jalo Ilmarinen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ilmarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ilmarinen backing away here, and Rauta unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ilmarinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rauta is just out of range.
Rauta unleashes a big counter combination but Ilmarinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ilmarinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ilmarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rauta was well out of range. Poor timing from Ilmarinen.
Donk. Ilmarinen catches Rauta right on the button with a cross.
Ilmarinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ilmarinen instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ilmarinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ilmarinen tries to work over Rauta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ilmarinen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rauta pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ilmarinen misses with a straight left. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen thuds a left hand into Rauta's body.
Ilmarinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice side step and Rauta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rauta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Ilmarinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rauta feints a counter leg kick.
Rauta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ilmarinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Rauta's head.
Ilmarinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rauta pinned against the cage. Rauta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalo Ilmarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Ilmarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rauta was well out of range. Poor timing from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ilmarinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rauta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ilmarinen tries to clinch but Rauta moves out of range.
Rauta shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Ilmarinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen digs a good hook to Rauta's body.
Rauta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rauta feints a counter leg kick.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ilmarinen. Rauta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rauta replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ilmarinen blocks it well.#T3#
Ilmarinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rauta is just out of range.
Ilmarinen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rauta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kulma Rauta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ilmarinen misses with a body shot.
Ilmarinen blocks the body kick.
Rauta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ilmarinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Rauta's head.
Rauta throws out a loose jab but Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ilmarinen throws an off balance right hand
and Rauta counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Ilmarinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ilmarinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rauta under the eye.
Jalo Ilmarinen is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rauta tries to work over Ilmarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jalo Ilmarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ilmarinen.
Rauta lands a nice shot to the body.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rauta's elbow.
Rauta struggles to land a body shot inside as Ilmarinen controls his hands.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Ilmarinen.
Kulma Rauta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ilmarinen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jalo Ilmarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ilmarinen 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jalo Ilmarinen!

Event: CFC 597
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
Ilmarinen tries to move into range but Cabrera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ilmarinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ilmarinen misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera wants to slow Ilmarinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Cabrera wants to clinch up but Ilmarinen keeps it at a distance.
Ilmarinen is looking to counter punch.
Ilmarinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ilmarinen circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cabrera won't be happy with that.
Cabrera tries to escape but Ilmarinen is in control.
Cabrera 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position. #ES2#
Cabrera sneaks out the side door and pushes Ilmarinen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Cabrera swings for the body but Ilmarinen moves out of range. #T1#
Ilmarinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Heraclio Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ilmarinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Heraclio Cabrera has been cut.
A lazy left from Ilmarinen finds it's target.
Cabrera scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cabrera with the inside leg kick.
Jab from Cabrera.#ROC2#Ilmarinen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ilmarinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Cabrera scores with a counter punch that sends Ilmarinen to the canvas! Cabrera smells blood - he's punishing Ilmarinen with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ilmarinen has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heraclio Cabrera!
During a confident post fight interview, Heraclio Cabrera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 580
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Ilmarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ilmarinen throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Randy No Neck has been cut.
Ilmarinen lands with a good body shot.
Ilmarinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No Neck lands with a nice body punch.
Ilmarinen misses with a double jab
and No Neck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from No Neck.
Ilmarinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No Neck throws a jab but it's blocked by Ilmarinen.
No Neck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ilmarinen to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Ilmarinen misses.
No Neck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ilmarinen. No Neck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ilmarinen misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and No Neck counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
No Neck struggles to land a body shot inside as Ilmarinen controls his hands. #T1#
No Neck has Ilmarinen pushed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from No Neck.
No Neck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
No Neck tries to work over Ilmarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch on the inside.
No Neck tries to pull guard but Ilmarinen holds him up against the cage and eventually No Neck drops back down to his feet.
Ilmarinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
No Neck working aggressively here.
Ilmarinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ilmarinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
No Neck working aggressively here.
Ilmarinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
No Neck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ilmarinen letting No Neck take a breather here.
No Neck misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
No Neck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
No Neck lands a nice uppercut.
No Neck is trying to stall.
Ilmarinen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. No Neck seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ilmarinen can turn it around.
Ilmarinen cracks No Neck with a nice body shot.
Ilmarinen swings wildly with an uppercut but No Neck uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Ilmarinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No Neck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
No Neck misses with some punches.
No Neck leaning against his opponent.
Ilmarinen lands a shoulder strike.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ilmarinen has a couple of punches blocked by No Neck.
No Neck is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ilmarinen to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Ilmarinen breaks from the clinch.
Ilmarinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No Neck scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Nice shot lands for No Neck.#ROC#Ilmarinen is rocked!
No Neck closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ilmarinen! No Neck dives in looking to finish! Ilmarinen is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy No Neck!
An out of breath Randy No Neck thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 570
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Ilmarinen cracks Rivers with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ilmarinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Rivers.
Ilmarinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Rivers misses.
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Rivers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen connects with a jab.#TD#
Ilmarinen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rivers quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ilmarinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rivers's head.
Ilmarinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rivers defending well though.
Rivers is trying to stand.
Ilmarinen trying to mount his opponent but Rivers defends it. #T1#
Rivers is trying to control but can't.
Rivers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rivers wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Rivers manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Good standup being displayed there by Ilmarinen as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Sean Rivers has been cut.
Jab by Rivers.
Ilmarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Rivers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Rivers falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rivers trying to hold on to Ilmarinen's head to control him but Ilmarinen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ilmarinen working over Rivers with some ground and pound. Rivers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen working over Rivers with some ground and pound. Rivers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ilmarinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ilmarinen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ilmarinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rivers tries to roll over but Ilmarinen keeps him under control.
Ilmarinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rivers tries to kick Ilmarinen off but Ilmarinen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Rivers moves into full guard.
Ilmarinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ilmarinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rivers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ilmarinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ilmarinen postures up in Rivers's guard and throws a big left but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ilmarinen lands a couple of digs.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
Ilmarinen prevents Rivers from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Rivers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rivers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivers, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rivers misses with a lunging right hand
and Ilmarinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ilmarinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range.
Ilmarinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ilmarinen scores with a nice right hand.
Ilmarinen misses with a looping right.
Ilmarinen misses with a looping left.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ilmarinen dives in and grabs Rivers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rivers pushes down on Ilmarinen's head and hops out.
Sean Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ilmarinen slips a straight right by Rivers.
Rivers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ilmarinen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jalo Ilmarinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Rivers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ilmarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ilmarinen avoids the body shot from Rivers. #TD#
Ilmarinen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rivers did well to prevent Ilmarinen getting side control.
Ilmarinen moves into full mount! Rivers won't be happy about that!
Ilmarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivers can do to turn this around?
Rivers working to try and regain half guard.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Rivers is having none of it.
Rivers is desperately trying to improve his position but Ilmarinen has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen lands a big shot there that rocks Rivers but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ilmarinen looking to finish Rivers with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rivers!#CUT#That has opened up Sean Rivers's cut even more.#T1#
Ilmarinen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ilmarinen avoids the attempt from Rivers to control.
Ilmarinen raining down shots from the mount!
Ilmarinen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#CUT#Sean Rivers's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sean Rivers's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jalo Ilmarinen!

Event: Winter Warfare Round 7
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Ilmarinen misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Beznisko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ilmarinen won't be happy with that.
Beznisko staying calm.#SUB#
Beznisko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ilmarinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ilmarinen can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Beznisko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ilmarinen, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB#
Beznisko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Beznisko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ilmarinen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Beznisko but great work by Ilmarinen.
The ground and pound from Ilmarinen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Beznisko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ilmarinen in particular looking to stall.
Beznisko is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Shark Tank Private Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ilmarinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beznisko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Beznisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ilmarinen pulls his head out easily.
Beznisko tries to get to full guard but Ilmarinen has control of the leg.
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. #T3#
Ilmarinen trying to control from half guard but Beznisko is working away.
Beznisko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Ilmarinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beznisko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ilmarinen has managed to get both his arms back between Beznisko's legs - danger averted.
Beznisko being controlled here, momentarily. #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.#SUB#
Ilmarinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beznisko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ilmarinen has managed to get both his arms back between Beznisko's legs - danger averted.
Ilmarinen is stalling in the full guard.
Beznisko has control of Ilmarinen's left arm, preventing Ilmarinen from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beznisko slips under a jab from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen leaves Beznisko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Beznisko dominated that round.
That's time! Beznisko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Beznisko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko tries to counter with a takedown but Ilmarinen is quick to defend against it.
Ilmarinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beznisko tries to counter with a takedown but Ilmarinen is quick to defend against it.
Beznisko moves out of range as Ilmarinen strikes.#TD#
Ilmarinen gets caught flat footed, as Beznisko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ilmarinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Beznisko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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.
Beznisko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Beznisko trying to pass the guard but Ilmarinen defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen is staying active underneath Beznisko, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Ilmarinen tries to roll over but Beznisko keeps him under control.#SUB#
Beznisko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ilmarinen has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Beznisko wants to work for an arm triangle but Ilmarinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Beznisko seems to be working for a kimura but Ilmarinen defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Beznisko is trying to work for a kimura but Ilmarinen is defending well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ilmarinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beznisko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beznisko's back!
Ilmarinen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Beznisko tries to roll but Ilmarinen sticks to his back.
Beznisko is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Beznisko staying busy and making it hard for Ilmarinen to control.
Ilmarinen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Beznisko to escape the position. #T3#
Beznisko tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ilmarinen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Beznisko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ilmarinen is trying to stick to Beznisko's back but Beznisko is turning into Ilmarinen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ilmarinen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Beznisko.
Beznisko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Beznisko passes Ilmarinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Beznisko is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Beznisko wants to work for an arm triangle but Ilmarinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Beznisko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ilmarinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beznisko.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmarinen keeping control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Beznisko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ilmarinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beznisko.
Ilmarinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beznisko. #TD#
Beznisko feints and as Ilmarinen raises his hands in defense, Beznisko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beznisko tries to free his leg and advance position but Ilmarinen is retaining full guard.
Beznisko trying to control but Ilmarinen is working from the bottom.
Beznisko stays in close to Ilmarinen's body and controls the position.
Ilmarinen pulls Beznisko in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko is stalling in the full guard.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Beznisko passes easily into half guard. #T1#
Beznisko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Beznisko controlling the position easily from mount.
Ilmarinen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Beznisko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Beznisko tries to control but Ilmarinen wriggling away.
Jalo Ilmarinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Beznisko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ilmarinen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ilmarinen and Beznisko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Beznisko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Beznisko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ilmarinen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Beznisko trying to control the action but Ilmarinen is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Beznisko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ilmarinen, who protects the arm well.
Beznisko trying to control the action but Ilmarinen is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Beznisko is trying to get an arm triangle but Ilmarinen is defending well.
Beznisko trying to control the action but Ilmarinen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmarinen looks to land a left hand but Beznisko moved out of range nicely.
Beznisko staying out of range there.
Ilmarinen lunges at Beznisko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beznisko's hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Beznisko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beznisko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Beznisko!
Ruslan Beznisko bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Winter Warfare - Round 6
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Ilmarinen slips under a jab from Kinkead.
Kinkead tests Ilmarinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ilmarinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kinkead throwing a counter right hand but Ilmarinen manages to avoid it.
Ilmarinen misses with a looping right.
Ilmarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kinkead.
Kinkead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinkead throws a poor cross that misses
and Ilmarinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Rhashaun Kinkead has been cut.
Kinkead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ilmarinen.
Kinkead thuds a left hand into Ilmarinen's body.
Kinkead throws the left hand but Ilmarinen avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ilmarinen missing with a left hand there. Kinkead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kinkead swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhashaun Kinkead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilmarinen moves away from the strike by Kinkead.
Ilmarinen throws a combination that misses
and Kinkead counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kinkead lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Kinkead throws a hook but Ilmarinen blocks it.#CL#
Kinkead forces Ilmarinen back against the cage and clinches.
Kinkead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kinkead jumps guard but Ilmarinen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ilmarinen lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ilmarinen.
Kinkead definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kinkead tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ilmarinen smiles and moves away.
Ilmarinen swings widly with a right hand
and Kinkead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ilmarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ilmarinen throws out a powerful jab.
Ilmarinen misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Kinkead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kinkead connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Ilmarinen tries to keep at a distance but Kinkead has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kinkead lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Kinkead digs a right hand into Ilmarinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ilmarinen's gas tank.
Ilmarinen misses with a body punch.
Kinkead misses with some punches. #BC2#
Ilmarinen breaks from the clinch.
Kinkead misses with a left hand
and Ilmarinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Ilmarinen misses the target.
Ilmarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinkead lands a glancing blow to the side of Ilmarinen's head.
Kinkead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ilmarinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kinkead moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kinkead misses with a looping right.
Ilmarinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kinkead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Ilmarinen as he connects with a hook.
Kinkead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ilmarinen manages to avoid it.
Kinkead doesn't manage to clinch there - Ilmarinen circles away.
Ilmarinen looks to land a left hand but Kinkead moved out of range nicely.
Ilmarinen staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Ilmarinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Kinkead misses the target.
A jab from Ilmarinen misses.
Kinkead swings widly with a right hand
and Ilmarinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kinkead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ilmarinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ilmarinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ilmarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kinkead manages to avoid it.
Ilmarinen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Kinkead tries to clinch there but Ilmarinen circles away.
Ilmarinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Kinkead finds it's target.
Kinkead looks to score with a jab to the body but Ilmarinen is just out of range.
Kinkead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ilmarinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kinkead throws a looping overhand right but Ilmarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Ilmarinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ilmarinen misses the jab.
Ilmarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kinkead was well out of range. Poor timing from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Ilmarinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kinkead misses with a wild body shot.
Kinkead fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ilmarinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kinkead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jalo Ilmarinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rhashaun Kinkead's cut.
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#
Kinkead throws an off balance right hand
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kinkead thinking.
Ilmarinen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kinkead throws a lazy right hand but Ilmarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Ilmarinen misses.
Kinkead has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kinkead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ilmarinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ilmarinen scores with a jab. Kinkead acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kinkead slips a straight right by Ilmarinen.
Kinkead swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kinkead just misses with a punch to the body.
Ilmarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ilmarinen throws out the jab.
Ilmarinen lands a slapping body shot.
Kinkead loads up on a big right hand but Ilmarinen slips the punch.
Kinkead loads up on a big right hand but Ilmarinen slips the punch.
Kinkead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Ilmarinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinkead.
Kinkead looks to score with a jab to the body but Ilmarinen is just out of range.
Kinkead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ilmarinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kinkead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kinkead lands with a shot to the body.
Kinkead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinkead on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#Rhashaun Kinkead's cut is getting worse.
A shot to the liver by Ilmarinen. Beautiful body shot.
Ilmarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ilmarinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kinkead.
Kinkead tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ilmarinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ilmarinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kinkead at a distance.
Kinkead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ilmarinen manages to avoid it.#T2#
Kinkead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ilmarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kinkead.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ilmarinen! But no joy.
Jalo Ilmarinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ilmarinen staying out of range there.
Kinkead throws a body shot but no joy.
Kinkead takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kinkead looks to throw the jab but Ilmarinen is out of range.
Ilmarinen lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ilmarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinkead misses with a body shot.
Kinkead misses with a hook.
Ilmarinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kinkead misses with a right hand
and Ilmarinen counters with a straight right hand.
Kinkead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Kinkead drives through and clinches with Ilmarinen against the cage. #T3#
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but instead, Kinkead has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ilmarinen into the cage.
Ilmarinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kinkead.
Ilmarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Kinkead controls the action.
Kinkead tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ilmarinen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kinkead blocks a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kinkead struggles to land a body shot inside as Ilmarinen controls his hands.
Ilmarinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch to the body.
Kinkead lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ilmarinen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kinkead seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ilmarinen can turn it around.
Kinkead tries a body shot but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Ilmarinen blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Ilmarinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Kinkead rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ilmarinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kinkead throws a right hand that misses
letting Ilmarinen counter with a right hand.
Ilmarinen avoids the body shot from Kinkead.
A swing and a miss from Kinkead.
Ilmarinen jabs at Kinkead's body.
Ilmarinen slips under a jab.
Ilmarinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kinkead misses with a left hand
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kinkead takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kinkead rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kinkead thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kinkead misses with a straight right.
Ilmarinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ilmarinen looks to land a left hand but Kinkead moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Ilmarinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jalo Ilmarinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rhashaun Kinkead's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ilmarinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kinkead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kinkead walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kinkead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen throws a looping overhand right but Kinkead ducks down to avoid it.
Ilmarinen throws a hook but Kinkead avoids it easily.
Kinkead misses with an uppercut.
Ilmarinen lands with a straight right. Kinkead didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#Rhashaun Kinkead's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kinkead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ilmarinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead thuds a left hand into Ilmarinen's body.
Ilmarinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Kinkead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Kinkead misses.
Ilmarinen throws a looping overhand right but Kinkead ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Ilmarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kinkead.
Good standup being displayed there by Kinkead as he connects with a hook.
Ilmarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Kinkead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ilmarinen.
Kinkead connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ilmarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ilmarinen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kinkead throws a poor cross that misses
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kinkead misses with a body shot
and Ilmarinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Ilmarinen misses.
Ilmarinen ducks under a wild hook from Kinkead.
Kinkead takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kinkead swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Kinkead is rocked!
Ilmarinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Kinkead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Rhashaun Kinkead's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T2#
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!
Kinkead wants to clinch up but Ilmarinen keeps it at a distance.
Ilmarinen lands a slapping body shot.
Kinkead walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Ilmarinen! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jalo Ilmarinen!

Event: WW Round 5
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Ilmarinen slips under a jab.
Hurley throws a body shot but no joy.
Hurley ducks under a wild hook from Ilmarinen.
Hurley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ilmarinen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ilmarinen.#CUT2#It looks like Domino Hurley has been cut.
Hurley tries to clinch but Ilmarinen is having none of it.
Ilmarinen closes the distance and clinches up with Hurley, looking for a takedown. Ilmarinen pushes Hurley against the cage but Hurley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ilmarinen misses with a double jab.
Hurley swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ilmarinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ilmarinen working over Hurley with some ground and pound. Hurley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#Hurley is rocked!
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 seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oh Hurley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hurley keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hurley seems to have got his legs back now.
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 Hurley's temple. #T1#
Ilmarinen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hurley trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ilmarinen manages to pass to mount!
Ilmarinen tries to push Hurley's head away but Hurley is holding on tight.
Hurley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hurley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hurley tries to get out of the position.
Ilmarinen looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hurley covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jalo Ilmarinen!

Event: WW Round 4 - Losers
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Avallone avoids the body shot from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen slips under a jab.
Avallone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ilmarinen is able to avoid easily.
Avallone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ilmarinen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Avallone is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ilmarinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ilmarinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Avallone's hands.
Avallone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Avallone lands the left hand.
Avallone misses with a right hand
and Ilmarinen counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Avallone is rocked!
Avallone misses with the body kick
and Ilmarinen counters with a big left hand that crumples Avallone! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jalo Ilmarinen!

Event: WW 2022 - Losers Rnd 3
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Ilmarinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leilua but Leilua pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Leilua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leilua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ilmarinen. Leilua does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Leilua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Leilua gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Leilua being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leilua looking to control. #T1#
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ilmarinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ilmarinen postures up in Leilua's guard and throws a big left but Leilua blocks it.
Ilmarinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ilmarinen lands a couple of digs.
Ilmarinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ilmarinen pushes down on Leilua's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ilmarinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ilmarinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Ilmarinen seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leilua can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ilmarinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Leilua 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.
Ilmarinen winds up and cracks Leilua with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Leilua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ilmarinen. #T3#
Leilua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ilmarinen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leilua with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ilmarinen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ilmarinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen working Leilua over with strikes.
Ilmarinen stalling.
Ilmarinen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leilua for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Ilmarinen thows a huge punch but Leilua dodges it nicely.
Ilmarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ilmarinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ilmarinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmarinen lands strikes from half guard.
Ilmarinen throws a strike but Leilua avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jalo Ilmarinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Ilmarinen feints and as Leilua raises his hands in defense, Ilmarinen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jalo Ilmarinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ilmarinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ilmarinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ilmarinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ilmarinen continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Ilmarinen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leilua is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ilmarinen is controlling Leilua's posture.
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 bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leilua's guard. #REVR#
Ilmarinen working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Ilmarinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ilmarinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leilua's head.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ilmarinen advances position into side control!
Ilmarinen landing strikes.
Leilua is trying to improve his position.
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound but Leilua is defending the strikes.
Ilmarinen in side control, throwing shots but Leilua defends.
Ilmarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leilua can do to turn this around?#T3#
Ilmarinen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Leilua will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ilmarinen cracks Leilua with a big right hand but Leilua just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ilmarinen tries to score with some ground and pound. Leilua controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ilmarinen controlling the position.
Leilua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leilua taking punishment in the form of punches.
Leilua trying to remain calm as Ilmarinen controls from the top position.
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound.#ROC#Leilua is rocked!
Ilmarinen working the body and head with strikes.
Leilua is still in real trouble! Can Ilmarinen finish him?#T4#
Ilmarinen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ilmarinen cracks Leilua with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Ilmarinen immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Leilua is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Ilmarinen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jalo Ilmarinen!

Event: WW 2022 - Rnd 3 (Winners)
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Ilmarinen shoots and misses #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ilmarinen keeping hold of Gracie's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ilmarinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Ilmarinen tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ilmarinen is trying is best to control the position here.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie 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 moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Ilmarinen.#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.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie stands and throws Ilmarinen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ilmarinen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ilmarinen prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Ilmarinen is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ilmarinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ilmarinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ilmarinen distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ilmarinen postures up.
Ilmarinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie working a defensive guard here. #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.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Ilmarinen tries to pass. #SUB#
Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ilmarinen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Ilmarinen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Choke Gracie!

Event: WW Round 1b
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1##TD#
Saphira gets caught flat footed, as Ilmarinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ilmarinen lands a couple of elbows.
Saphira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ilmarinen is in close to Saphira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ilmarinen cracks Saphira with a solid left hand.
Ilmarinen prevents Saphira from getting back to his feet.
Ilmarinen landing some decent shots from guard.
Ilmarinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saphira wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saphira trying to strike off his back.
Ilmarinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saphira is looking to stand up but Ilmarinen isn't so interested in that idea.
Saphira is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
Ilmarinen is in close to Saphira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ilmarinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ilmarinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ilmarinen working some strikes from top position.
Ilmarinen scoring with some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#Saphira is rocked!
Ilmarinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Saphira is still in real trouble! Can Ilmarinen finish him?
Ilmarinen loads up on a big left hand. Saphira felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ilmarinen looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Saphira can't hide his disappointment, as Ilmarinen celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jalo Ilmarinen!

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