PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Jarvela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Semmy Oveerem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Jarvela
vs
Oveerem

180 cm
24
200 lbs
3 - 12 - 0

190 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 3 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Jarvela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Semmy Oveerem!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarvela misses with an uppercut
and Oveerem counters with a one-two to the body.
Jarvela misses with a right hand

and Oveerem holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Jarvela gets control of Oveerem's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jarvela will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jarvela is looking to stand up but Oveerem isn't so interested in that idea.

Jarvela is looking for a triangle but Oveerem pushes his legs off easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jarvela holds on and takes a little breather.
Oveerem postures up in Jarvela's guard and throws a big left but Jarvela blocks it.
Oveerem content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oveerem wants to pass the guard but Jarvela is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oveerem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jarvela works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oveerem is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Semmy Oveerem hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jarvela misses with a jab to the body
and Oveerem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jarvela misses with a left hand
and Oveerem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jarvela misses with a combination
and Oveerem counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jarvela misses with a hook to the body
and Oveerem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jarvela misses with a left hand

and Oveerem counters by moving into the clinch.
Jarvela stalling in the clinch but Oveerem improves position.
Jarvela tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oveerem smiles and moves away.
Oveerem wants to clinch up but Jarvela keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Jarvela misses with a shot to the body
and Oveerem counters with a one-two to the body.
Jarvela falls off balance throwing a combination

and Oveerem counters by moving into the clinch.
Jarvela trying to land knees to the body.
Oveerem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oveerem is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jarvela has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oveerem avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Jarvela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jarvela throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oveerem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Oveerem moves into the clinch.
Oveerem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oveerem stalling.

Jarvela gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Oveerem wants to sweep but Jarvela has passed to side control!
Jarvela working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oveerem struggling a bit here.
Oveerem has one of Jarvela's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Jarvela scoring with punches and elbows.

Jarvela swings around for an armbar but Oveerem sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jarvela's guard.
Oveerem's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oveerem trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarvela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Oveerem looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvela is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oveerem is controlling him.
Jarvela keeping full guard, as Oveerem tries to pass.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Semmy Oveerem wasn't active enough on the ground.
Oveerem tries to clinch but Jarvela moves out of range.
Jarvela misses with a jab to the body

and Oveerem counters by clinching up.
Oveerem blocks an elbow strike from Jarvela.
Jarvela prevents Oveerem from breaking the clinch.
Oveerem stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Semmy Oveerem will probably get the nod.
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.

Jarvela misses with a double jab
letting Oveerem counter with a right hand.
Oveerem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jarvela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jarvela swings widly with a right hand

and Oveerem moves into the clinch.
Jarvela on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oveerem is trying to break free.
Jarvela prevents Oveerem from breaking the clinch.

Jarvela pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jarvela swings away with a body shot that misses
and Oveerem counters with a series of strikes. Jarvela will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jarvela misses with a combination
and Oveerem counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvela misses with a hook
and Oveerem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jarvela misses with a right hand
and Oveerem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jarvela misses with a left hand

and Oveerem holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Jarvela breaks from the clinch.
Jarvela is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Oveerem's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jarvela misses with a hook
and Oveerem counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvela throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oveerem counters with a nice uppercut.
Jarvela misses with a double jab
and Oveerem counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oveerem tries to close the distance and clinch but Jarvela swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jarvela misses with a double jab
and Oveerem counters with a one-two to the body.
Jarvela swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Oveerem counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Oveerem.
Oveerem stops a takedown attempt from Jarvela.
Oveerem is trying to push Jarvela away but Jarvela has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jarvela tries to score a body lock takedown but Oveerem shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Oveerem.
Jarvela keeps control of Oveerem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oveerem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jarvela just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jarvela is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juhani Jarvela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oveerem wants to get back to striking at distance but Jarvela won't allow it.

Jarvela jumps guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oveerem tries to free his leg and advance position but Jarvela is retaining full guard.
Jarvela scores with a nice shot.
Jarvela keeping moving, preventing Oveerem from controlling successfully.
Oveerem not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oveerem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oveerem wants to control from the top but Jarvela keeps moving.
Oveerem must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Semmy Oveerem wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jarvela swings widly with a right hand

and Oveerem counters by clinching up.
Oveerem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jarvela is keeping busy.
Oveerem tries to break free but Jarvela pushes him back against the cage.
Oveerem tries to break the clinch but Jarvela is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oveerem misses with an elbow strike.

Oveerem drags the fight down to the ground.
Oveerem keeping moving, preventing Jarvela from controlling successfully.
Oveerem looking to control.
Oveerem wants to hit a switch here but Jarvela passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Oveerem there!
Oveerem is trying to reverse the position but instead Jarvela has taken his back - oops!
Oveerem can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oveerem is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oveerem really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jarvela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jarvela trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Oveerem is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jarvela really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Oveerem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oveerem tries to roll but Jarvela sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jarvela misses with a hook
and Oveerem counters with a nice uppercut.
Jarvela misses with a combination
enabling Oveerem to counter with a crisp jab.
Jarvela misses with a hook to the body
and Oveerem counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oveerem has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Oveerem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jarvela swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oveerem misses with a double jab.
Jarvela throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Oveerem counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oveerem is trying to break the clinch but Jarvela is controlling him.
Oveerem trying to stall but Jarvela improves his position.

Jarvela jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oveerem trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarvela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jarvela is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Oveerem is staying active underneath Jarvela, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvela is thwarting Oveerem's attempts to control the position.
Jarvela passes to full mount!
Jarvela landing shots from mount.
Oveerem tries to lock up and control but Jarvela gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jarvela looking to control but Oveerem is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oveerem has given up his back here.
Jarvela is punishing Oveerem with some ground and pound.
Juhani Jarvela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvela is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Jarvela gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Jarvela gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Jarvela apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Jarvela misses with a hook to the body

and Oveerem counters by moving into the clinch.
Oveerem throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jarvela goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oveerem prevents it.
Oveerem is struggling to control the position.
Oveerem jumps guard but Jarvela stands there with Oveerem around his waist. Oveerem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oveerem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarvela.
Jarvela lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oveerem backwards.
Oveerem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jarvela smiles and moves away.
Juhani Jarvela is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oveerem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot to the body from Jarvela misses

and Oveerem counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Oveerem.
Oveerem stalling the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oveerem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Semmy Oveerem.
Jarvela misses with a hook
and Oveerem counters with a nice body shot.
Jarvela throws a left and a right that both miss

and Oveerem moves into the clinch.
Oveerem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jarvela pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jarvela fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jarvela wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juhani Jarvela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oveerem prevents the takedown attempt.

Jarvela decides to pull guard.
Oveerem is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Jarvela is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oveerem is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvela keeping moving, preventing Oveerem from controlling successfully.
Oveerem looking to pass the guard.
Oveerem postures up.
Oveerem wants to stand and escape but instead Jarvela has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Oveerem trying to control the position.
Semmy Oveerem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oveerem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jarvela.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Semmy Oveerem!