PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naru Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Whissell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko comes to the cage accompanied by Hawaii 78 & E ala E. Whissell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rose Of Sharon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Jarkko
vs
Whissell

180 cm
22
155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

177 cm
30
160 lbs
27 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Naru Jarkko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, George Whissell!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Jarkko - just one landing.
Jarkko takes a swing at Whissell's ribcage but misses.
Whissell throws a series of punches but Jarkko moves out of range.
Whissell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarkko manages to avoid it.
Whissell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jarkko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Whissell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jarkko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jarkko misses with a double jab.
Whissell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarkko.
Jarkko thows a body shot but no joy.
Whissell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jarkko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice takedown defense from Whissell. No joy for Jarkko on that attempt.
Whissell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No joy there for Whissell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jarkko throws a body punch but Whissell moves out of range.
Whissell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jarkko momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Jarkko misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whissell throws a hook to the side of Jarkko's head but Jarkko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jarkko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Whissell as Jarkko shoots in.
Whissell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jarkko.
Jarkko throws a body punch but Whissell moves out of range.
Jarkko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jarkko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Whissell but Whissell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naru Jarkko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whissell tries to clinch up.
Whissell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jarkko circles away quickly and effectively.
Jarkko cracks Whissell with an open hand slap.
Whissell just misses with a punch to the body.
Whissell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A combination from Jarkko does no damage.
Jarkko checks a leg kick.
Jarkko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Whissell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whissell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jarkko.
Jarkko looks to throw the jab but Whissell is out of range.
A big left from Whissell misses.
A jab from Jarkko misses.
Whissell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jarkko lands with an overhand left.
Whissell looks to land a combination but Jarkko avoids it well.
Naru Jarkko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whissell throws a low kick but Jarkko avoids it.
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!
Jarkko misses with a low kick.
Jarkko takes a swing at Whissell's ribcage but misses.
Jarkko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Whissell wants to land a leg kick but Jarkko is out of range.
Jarkko looks to score with a jab to the body but Whissell is just out of range.
Jarkko moves forwards but Whissell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jarkko misses with a double jab.
A jab from Whissell does it's job there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whissell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Whissell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jarkko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Whissell misses with a body shot.
Jarkko throws a series of punches but Whissell avoids them all with ease.
Whissell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whissell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Whissell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Whissell lands a nice hook to Jarkko's body. Jarkko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jarkko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whissell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jarkko is looking to chop away at Whissell's legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jarkko is defended easily by Whissell.
Whissell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whissell checks a low kick from Jarkko.
Whissell lands a leg kick that knocks Jarkko off balance momentarily.
Jarkko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whissell checks a leg kick.
Jarkko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Whissell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jarkko misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whissell connects with a body shot.
Whissell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jarkko throws out a loose jab but Whissell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whissell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whissell tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Whissell misses its intended target.
Jarkko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jarkko needs to keep his hands up - Whissell had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Whissell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Whissell slips under a jab from Jarkko.
Whissell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jarkko.
The fighters circling - Jarkko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jarkko works Whissell's body with a nice hook.
Jarkko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whissell.
Whissell staying out of range there.
Jarkko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whissell throws a hook but Jarkko blocks it.
Whissell throws a low kick, looking for Jarkko's leg but Jarkko calmly moves out of range.
Jarkko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whissell thows a body shot but no joy.
Jarkko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jarkko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jarkko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jarkko just misses with a punch to the body.
Jarkko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whissell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whissell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jarkko. Whissell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jarkko throws a lazy head kick
and Whissell counters with a nice uppercut.
Jarkko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jarkko throws a combination that misses
and Whissell counters with a straight right hand.
Jarkko takes a swing at Whissell's ribcage but misses.
Whissell lands a lovely overhand right.
Jarkko shoots for a takedown but Whissell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jarkko misses with a wild body shot.
Whissell swinging wildly here.
Jarkko is looking to chop away at Whissell's legs.
Jarkko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whissell tries to land a front kick but Jarkko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whissell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
George Whissell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jarkko throws a jab when Whissell was well out of range.

Jarkko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko is just content to waste time from the top position. Whissell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jarkko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jarkko wants to pass the guard but Whissell is keeping the position.
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!
Jarkko forces his way into half guard.
Jarkko stops Whissell from getting back to his feet.
Jarkko is trying to control the action in half guard but Whissell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jarkko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jarkko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jarkko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whissell tries to get to full guard but Jarkko has control of the leg.
Jarkko 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.
Jarkko wants to pass to mount but Whissell is defending the position.

Whissell manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Whissell moves out of range as Jarkko strikes.
Whissell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Whissell checks a leg kick.
Whissell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jarkko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
George Whissell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jarkko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jarkko shoots for a takedown but Whissell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Whissell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whissell throws a series of punches but Jarkko moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whissell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarkko.
Jarkko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Whissell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Whissell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jarkko on the side of the head.
Whissell misses the jab.

Jarkko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Whissell takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Whissell regains half guard, as Jarkko was trying to land strikes.
Jarkko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jarkko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whissell keeps working.
Whissell is trying to maintain the position but Jarkko is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naru Jarkko dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Whissell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jarkko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jarkko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whissell was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarkko.
Jarkko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whissell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Whissell with a jab.
Whissell lands a jab to the nose.
Whissell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jarkko.
Jarkko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Whissell is out of range.
Jarkko misses with a low kick.
Jarkko swings for the body but Whissell moves out of range.
Whissell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whissell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jarkko shoots in for a double leg but Whissell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Jarkko with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naru Jarkko. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko misses with a body shot.
Jarkko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whissell moves away.
Whissell cracks Jarkko with an open hand slap.
Whissell misses with a head kick.
Jarkko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jarkko fails to land the takedown.
Jarkko shoots and misses
and Whissell counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whissell lands a right hook to the body.
Jarkko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whissell was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarkko.
Jarkko is looking to wear down Whissell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jarkko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jarkko misses with a wild body shot.
Jarkko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jarkko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jarkko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Whissell!
Whissell throws a leg kick which misses Jarkko's front leg but catches the back leg as Jarkko tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whissell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jarkko.
Whissell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whissell staying out of range there.
Whissell scores with a jab.
Whissell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Whissell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarkko.
Jarkko throws an overhand right that lands on Whissell's shoulder, as Whissell tries to avoid the shot.
Whissell throws a head kick that misses.
Jarkko ducks under a wild hook from Whissell.
Whissell cracks Jarkko with an open hand slap.
Whissell avoids the body shot from Jarkko.
A jab lands there for Whissell.
Whissell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jarkko checks a leg kick.
Whissell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko slips under a jab.
Jarkko slips a jab from Whissell.
Whissell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jarkko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jarkko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Whissell but Whissell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jarkko shoots in for a takedown but Whissell shows good takedown defense.
Jarkko misses the shot to the body.
Jarkko slips a jab and a cross from Whissell.
Whissell fails to land with a series of punches.
Jarkko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Whissell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Whissell blocks a jab.
Whissell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jarkko tries for a takedown but Whissell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Whissell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jarkko doesn't seem phased though.
Whissell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whissell throws a leg kick but Jarkko checks it.
Jarkko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whissell.
Jarkko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whissell.
Whissell leaves Jarkko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jarkko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Whissell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jarkko was well out of range. Poor timing from Whissell.
Jarkko throws a nice looking combination but Whissell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whissell scores with a hook.
Jarkko misses with a hook. Whissell ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whissell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Whissell misses with a low kick.
Whissell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jarkko.
Jarkko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Whissell avoids it really well and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Whissell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Whissell 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Whissell!
A victorious George Whissell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.