PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Ruoska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarret Beal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarret Beal acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Ruoska
vs
Beal

185 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Ruoska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarret Beal!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruoska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beal throws out the jab.
Beal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ruoska shoots in looking for a takedown. Beal tries to sprawl out of it but Ruoska keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruoska throws a jab when Beal was well out of range.
Ruoska tries to clinch but Beal is having none of it.
Ruoska walks into a left hand.
Ruoska shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beal defends it nicely.
Beal misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruoska waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Beal.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruoska.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Ruoska. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ruoska closes the distance and clinches.
Beal wants to get back to striking at distance but Ruoska won't allow it.
Ruoska drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Beal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Beal working hard to break the clinch.
Beal is trying to break the clinch but Ruoska is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beal is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruoska has double underhooks.

Ruoska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruoska slips under a jab.
Ruoska shoots for a double leg takedown but Beal sprawls well. He's pushed Ruoska's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ruoska ducks under a wild hook from Beal.
Beal lands with a right hand.
Beal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruoska.
Beal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruoska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beal.
Ruoska throws a head kick that misses.
Ruoska looks for a takedown but Beal sprawls well.
Beal with a nice cross.
Beal missing with a left hand there. Ruoska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Ruoska shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ruoska is breathing heavily.
Beal wants to stand up but Ruoska is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska stands and throws Beal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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!
Beal is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Beal throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruoska.
Beal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Beal throws a series of punches but Ruoska avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Beal misses.
Beal looks to land a combination but Ruoska avoids it well.
Ruoska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Ruoska rushes Beal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ruoska tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beal avoids it.
Beal tries to break the clinch but Ruoska is controlling the position.

Ruoska jumps into guard, dragging Beal to the mat.
Ruoska will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ruoska has a closed guard, preventing Beal from standing up.

Ruoska is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruoska is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beal wants to get up but he can't break Ruoska's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ruoska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beal is one step ahead there.
Beal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruoska. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beal tries to stand but Ruoska is controlling from the bottom.

Ruoska is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beal wants to get up but he can't break Ruoska's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Beal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarret Beal 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.

Nice shot by Beal.
Ruoska defending well as Beal loads up on a big left hand.
Ruoska takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruoska defending well as Beal loads up on a big left hand.
Ruoska fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Beal.
Ruoska takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Ruoska has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruoska prevents Beal from breaking the clinch.
Ruoska stalls.
Beal is trying to force a seperation but Ruoska has the dominant position.

Ruoska pulls guard successfully.
Beal wants to stand but Ruoska has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruoska 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beal wants to stand and escape but instead Ruoska has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Beal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ruoska slips nicely into half guard.
Beal is staying active underneath Ruoska, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beal is trying to stand up here but Ruoska is controlling him well.
Ruoska working over Beal with some ground and pound. Beal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Beal tries to kick Ruoska off but Ruoska keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Beal manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Pekka Ruoska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beal throws an overhand right that lands on Ruoska's shoulder, as Ruoska tries to avoid the shot.
Beal throws a jab when Ruoska was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beal avoids it really well and circles away.
Ruoska shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beal as he jumps to the side.
Ruoska looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Ruoska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Beal there.
Ruoska shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ruoska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beal.
Beal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruoska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beal.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ruoska is defended easily by Beal.
Ruoska staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beal throws a hook but Ruoska blocks it.
Ruoska throws a head kick but Beal moves out of range.
Ruoska slips a jab from Beal.
Beal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ruoska blocks a jab.
Ruoska ducks under a wild hook from Beal.
Beal lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ruoska avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beal looks to land a right hand but Ruoska moved out of range.

Ruoska rushes Beal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ruoska prevents Beal from breaking the clinch.
Beal is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruoska has double underhooks.
Beal can't break the clinch.
Ruoska can't get the takedown.
Ruoska keeps control of Beal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Beal is trying to break the clinch but Ruoska has him pressed against the cage.
Beal is trying to break the clinch but Ruoska has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska prevents Beal from breaking the clinch.
Beal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ruoska working Beal over with knees to the body.
Beal tries to circle away but Ruoska has him pinned against the cage.
Beal tries to break the clinch but Ruoska is controlling the position.
Beal can't break the clinch.

Ruoska breaks the clinch.
Beal throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruoska.
Jarret Beal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beal tests Ruoska's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Beal. No joy for Ruoska on that attempt.
Beal misses with an uppercut.
Beal misses with a two punch combination.
Ruoska is looking to clinch but Beal is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Beal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarret Beal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Beal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruoska was well out of range. Poor timing from Beal.

Ruoska shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Beal is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ruoska tries to control but Beal wriggling away.
Ruoska landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ruoska is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Beal has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Beal is trying to stand up.

Ruoska looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Beal really wants to buck Ruoska off and get back to his feet.
Beal is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Ruoska has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruoska has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Beal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ruoska's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Beal is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Beal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruoska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beal misses with a straight right.
Beal tests Ruoska's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Beal. No joy for Ruoska on that attempt.
Beal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beal punishes Ruoska's body with a nice straight punch.
Beal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruoska.
Jarret Beal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Beal scores with a jab. Ruoska acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beal lands a head shot.
Jarret Beal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Ruoska.
Beal lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ruoska is defended easily by Beal.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Ruoska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ruoska takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beal cracks Ruoska with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ruoska takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jarret Beal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beal lands a nice hook to Ruoska's body. Ruoska takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beal lunges at Ruoska with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ruoska's hand.
Ruoska closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beal lands a jab to the nose.
Ruoska gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ruoska gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beal.
Ruoska walks into a left hand.
Good shot there by Beal.
Beal fails to land with a series of punches.
Beal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ruoska takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruoska looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beal connects with a single shot there.
Ruoska takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ruoska takes one to the chin there.
Ruoska walks into a left hand.
Ruoska shoots in for a takedown but Beal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beal scores with a decent looking hook.
Ruoska drops his hands momentarily and Beal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beal lands with an overhand left.
Beal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice cross by Beal.
Ruoska walks into a jab.
Beal jabs Ruoska right on the nose. Ruoska blinks but takes it well.
Ruoska fails with a takedown attempt.
Beal tests Ruoska's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Beal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruoska doesn't seem phased though.
Pekka Ruoska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ruoska shoots in but Beal avoids the takedown attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarret Beal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beal 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarret Beal!