PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Risto Jaloviina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaloviina comes to the cage accompanied by UNKLE - Reign. McGregor has chosen Bloc Party - Flux as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Jaloviina
vs
McGregor

209 cm
26
293 lbs
15 - 9 - 4

199 cm
27
289 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 4, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Jaloviina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Jaloviina.

Jaloviina closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGregor's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McGregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jaloviina is fighting to break McGregor's control of his arms but McGregor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jaloviina with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jaloviina with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jaloviina throws a big right hand that misses.
Jaloviina missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jaloviina throws a strike but McGregor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McGregor throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jaloviina is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGregor is pushing down on Jaloviina's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jaloviina is fighting to maintain full guard but McGregor has managed to sneak the leg through.
McGregor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jaloviina defending well though.
Jaloviina keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jaloviina moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jaloviina pulls McGregor in close to prevent any damage.
McGregor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGregor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Jaloviina has wrist control.
McGregor throwing strikes but missing.
McGregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor postures up.
McGregor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaloviina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGregor throws an elbow that misses. Jaloviina uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGregor's guard. Nice move by Jaloviina!
Jaloviina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGregor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGregor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor is trying to keep Jaloviina in close.
McGregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaloviina throws an elbow that misses. McGregor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jaloviina's guard. Nice move by McGregor!
McGregor wants to control from the top but Jaloviina keeps moving.
Jaloviina is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jaloviina missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaloviina trying to control from McGregor's half guard. McGregor has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jaloviina missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaloviina is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Jaloviina from controlling successfully.
Jaloviina throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaloviina is stalling in the full guard.
Jaloviina looking to sit in guard and control but McGregor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Risto Jaloviina dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McGregor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGregor throws a wild body kick that Jaloviina sees coming a mile off.
Jaloviina connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jaloviina with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from McGregor tenderised Jaloviina's leg. Jaloviina is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaloviina takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jaloviina scores with a kick to the body.
Jaloviina moves out of range of the body kick.
Jaloviina pushes McGregor away with a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Jaloviina connects with an inside leg kick.
Jaloviina lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaloviina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charlie McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaloviina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
Jaloviina paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jaloviina throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGregor.
Jab, jab by Jaloviina - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick from Jaloviina lands but McGregor takes it in his stride.
Jaloviina checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a chopping leg kick but Jaloviina manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jaloviina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaloviina moves out of range as McGregor throws a body kick.
Jaloviina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaloviina shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGregor but McGregor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jaloviina uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jaloviina walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

McGregor scores with a takedown into Jaloviina's guard.
McGregor looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor advances position into side control!

McGregor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jaloviina has escaped the position, nice work there.
McGregor throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jaloviina works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

McGregor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jaloviina is just riding it out for now. McGregor eventually gives up the hold.
Jaloviina manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Jaloviina has his foot on McGregor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGregor works his way back into a safe position though.
Jaloviina utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGregor looking to pass the guard.

Jaloviina is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGregor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jaloviina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGregor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charlie McGregor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jaloviina lands the left hand.
Jaloviina misses with a low kick as McGregor jumps back.
Jaloviina throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Risto Jaloviina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaloviina tries to land a front kick but McGregor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jaloviina lunges at McGregor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGregor's hand.
Jaloviina throws a head kick that McGregor semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

McGregor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jaloviina napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McGregor in side control, throwing shots but Jaloviina defends.
McGregor fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McGregor in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Jaloviina looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! McGregor turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie McGregor!