PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ohad Bin Chadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naru Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bin Chadden comes to the cage accompanied by Hey Mr Taliban. Jarkko has chosen Hawaii 78 & E ala E as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bin Chadden
vs
Jarkko

170 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ohad Bin Chadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Naru Jarkko!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarkko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jarkko throws a body punch but Bin Chadden moves out of range.
Bin Chadden slips a straight right by Jarkko.
Bin Chadden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jarkko wants to clinch.

Jarkko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jarkko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bin Chadden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bin Chadden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jarkko is controlling him.
Jarkko cracks Bin Chadden with a solid left hand.
Jarkko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bin Chadden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jarkko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jarkko connects with a jab.
Ohad Bin Chadden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bin Chadden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bin Chadden staying out of range there.
Jarkko just misses with a punch to the body.
Jarkko swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin Chadden slips under a jab from Jarkko.
Jarkko swings for the body but Bin Chadden moves out of range.
Jarkko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bin Chadden was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarkko.
Jarkko misses with the combination.

Bin Chadden gets caught flat footed, as Jarkko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jarkko passes Bin Chadden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jarkko passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jarkko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin Chadden is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jarkko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jarkko working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naru Jarkko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jarkko misses with a wild body shot.
Jarkko shoots in but Bin Chadden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jarkko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bin Chadden. That did some damage!

Jarkko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bin Chadden, pushing him back against the cage.
Bin Chadden stalling in the clinch but Jarkko improves position.
Jarkko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bin Chadden prevents it.
Bin Chadden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bin Chadden is trying to push Jarkko away but Jarkko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Jarkko breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarkko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Jarkko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jarkko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jarkko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jarkko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jarkko stands and throws Bin Chadden's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jarkko lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bin Chadden down.
Jarkko content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jarkko misses with the ground and pound.
Bin Chadden is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bin Chadden is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jarkko in side control, throwing shots but Bin Chadden defends.
Jarkko working the ground and pound.
Jarkko lands a few punches from side control.
Jarkko lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Bin Chadden's face as Jarkko controls the position.

Jarkko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bin Chadden taking punishment in the form of punches.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The strikes coming from Jarkko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bin Chadden gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jarkko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jarkko lunges at Bin Chadden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bin Chadden's hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Bin Chadden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jarkko tries to clinch but Bin Chadden moves away
and Bin Chadden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ohad Bin Chadden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bin Chadden moves out of range of the strikes.
Jarkko takes a swing at Bin Chadden's ribcage but misses.
Jarkko misses with a hook to the body
and Bin Chadden counters with a two punch combo.
Jarkko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bin Chadden.
Bin Chadden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarkko thows a body shot but no joy.
Jarkko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bin Chadden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jarkko doesn't manage to clinch there - Bin Chadden circles away.
Naru Jarkko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarkko sizes up Bin Chadden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Jarkko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bin Chadden to the mat! Bin Chadden manages to get full guard.
Bin Chadden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jarkko on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bin Chadden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jarkko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jarkko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bin Chadden's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jarkko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jarkko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bin Chadden!
Jarkko controlling from mount.
Jarkko lands with some strikes.
Naru Jarkko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko controlling from mount.
Bin Chadden is bucking up trying to escape but Jarkko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jarkko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jarkko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bin Chadden?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Naru Jarkko has got the better of the ground game so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naru Jarkko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jarkko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naru Jarkko!