PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naru Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hawaii 78 & E ala E. This should be a great matchup!

Jarkko
vs
Young

180 cm
25
155 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

178 cm
26
165 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Bloodsport Nutrition (100% Genuine)
Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Naru Jarkko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Young!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jarkko drives through with a takedown into Young's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jarkko stands and throws Young's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Young manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Young trying to mount his opponent but Jarkko defends it.
Young works his way into full mount!
Jarkko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Young dominating with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Young cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jarkko?
Jarkko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jarkko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jarkko defending well though.
Jarkko is pressing down on Young's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Jarkko is looking for a triangle but Young pushes his legs off easily.
Young pushes down on Jarkko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jarkko moves into full guard.
Young pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jarkko is keeping the position for now.
Jarkko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jarkko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Young manages to get himself to full guard.
Jarkko throws a big elbow that misses.
Young being controlled here, momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarkko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jarkko trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jarkko fails with a takedown attempt.
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Young checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jarkko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Young as he avoids it easily.
A big right from Jarkko misses.
Young tries to bum rush Jarkko with a series of wild strikes but Jarkko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Young wants to clinch.
Jarkko cracks a nice hook into Young's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young defending well as Jarkko loads up on a big left hand.
Jarkko misses the shot to the body.

Jarkko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Young tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jarkko is in Young's guard.
Jarkko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young can't keep his opponent in guard - Jarkko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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!

Young doesn't manage to clinch there - Jarkko circles away.
Naru Jarkko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Jarkko does no damage.
Young throws a low kick, looking for Jarkko's leg but Jarkko calmly moves out of range.
Young drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jarkko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jarkko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jarkko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Young counters with a left to the body.
Young misses with a head kick.
Jarkko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Jarkko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Young.
Young connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jarkko momentarily.
Jarkko connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Jarkko.
Jarkko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Jarkko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jason Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Jarkko.
Jarkko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Jarkko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Young's guard.
Jarkko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jarkko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jarkko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Young's guard.
Jarkko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jarkko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Young defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young trying to hold on to Jarkko's head to control him but Jarkko postures up.

Jarkko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jarkko prevents Young from standing back up.
Jarkko working over Young with some ground and pound. Young looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young is trying to stand back up but Jarkko is controlling him
Young is looking to control Jarkko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Young avoid being mounted?
Young keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko passes to full mount!
Jarkko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Young is looking to escape.
Jarkko cracks Young with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jarkko landing strikes from the mount and Young is in trouble!
Jarkko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jarkko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Young is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Jarkko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jarkko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jarkko controlling the pace for now.
Jarkko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jarkko lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jarkko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Jarkko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Jarkko.
Jarkko connects with a looping right hand.
Jarkko misses the shot to the body.
Jarkko slips a straight right by Young.
Jarkko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jarkko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jarkko.
Jarkko throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Jarkko is just out of range.
Jarkko misses with an uppercut.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Jarkko's shoulder, as Jarkko tries to avoid the shot.
Young lands a jab to Jarkko's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarkko.
Young needs to keep his hands up - Jarkko had a free shot at his head there.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jarkko throws a head kick that misses
letting Young counter with a right hand.
Young throws a nice looking combination but Jarkko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jarkko cracks the inside of Young's front leg.
Jarkko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Young looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Young misses with a head kick.
Jarkko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
Naru Jarkko is winning the standup battle so far.
Young misses with an uppercut. Jarkko saw that one coming.
Jarkko cracks Young with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Jarkko does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Jarkko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Young momentarily.
Jarkko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jarkko looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Jarkko shoots for a takedown but Young saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jarkko missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young throws a right hand that Jarkko ducks under and follows up with a left that Jarkko also avoids with ease.
Jarkko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
Young misses with a low kick as Jarkko jumps back.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Young. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarkko moves away.
Jarkko thows a body shot but no joy.
Jarkko throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Young. Those never looked like landing.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Young misses with a body shot.
Young misses with a series of wild punches.
Jarkko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarkko.
Young swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jarkko 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.
Jason Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young throws a jab when Jarkko was well out of range.
Young dodges the punch combination from Jarkko.
Jarkko feints and then cracks Young's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Young down.
Young misses with a head kick.
Jarkko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
Jarkko tried to score with a low kick but Young checks it.
Jarkko connects with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young throws a push kick but Jarkko slaps the foot to one side.
Jarkko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jarkko.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Naru Jarkko.
Well Jarkko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Naru Jarkko!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Naru Jarkko!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Naru Jarkko!

Naru Jarkko wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Naru Jarkko made sure he mentioned Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, along with how happy he was to win his fight.