PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vic Thory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaska Jalovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thory comes to the cage accompanied by It's a fight. Jalovaara has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thory
vs
Jalovaara

188 cm
26
193 lbs
21 - 7 - 0

183 cm
27
193 lbs
13 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vic Thory!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaska Jalovaara!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalovaara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jalovaara scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Vic Thory has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jalovaara has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Thory will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body kick there by Thory.
Thory keeps Jalovaara at a distance using the push kick.
Jalovaara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jalovaara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thory throws a body punch but Jalovaara moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thory checks a leg kick.
Jalovaara throws a leg kick which misses Thory's front leg but catches the back leg as Thory tries to avoid it.
Jalovaara blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Jalovaara catches Thory right on the button with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalovaara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thory blocks a head kick by Jalovaara.
Thory with a hook.
Vic Thory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thory keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jalovaara looks to land a left hand but Thory moved out of range nicely.
Jalovaara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thory. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Thory.
Jalovaara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thory gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jalovaara.
Jalovaara catches Thory with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalovaara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thory.
Thory misses with a body shot.
Jalovaara catches Thory with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thory takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thory dodges the punch combination from Jalovaara.
Thory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jalovaara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thory counters with a nice uppercut.

Thory clinches up with Jalovaara and pushes him back against the cage.
Thory lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jalovaara avoids a wild elbow strike from Thory.
Jalovaara misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thory creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thory tries a body shot but Jalovaara blocks it.
Jalovaara throws a punch but it's blocked by Thory.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thory.
Jalovaara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thory avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jalovaara has Thory pressed against the cage, preventing Thory from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thory stops a takedown attempt from Jalovaara.
Vic Thory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaska Jalovaara.
Thory blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Jalovaara.

Thory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jalovaara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jalovaara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jalovaara has his takedown stuffed
enabling Thory to counter with a crisp jab.
Thory throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jalovaara on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalovaara throws a lazy right hand but Thory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thory digs a good body shot into Jalovaara's ribs.
Jalovaara tries to score with a low kick but Thory moves his leg out of the way.
Jalovaara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thory checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jalovaara pushes Thory away with a front kick.
Jalovaara misses with an uppercut.
Thory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jalovaara throws a right hand that misses
and Thory counters with a three punch combo that has Jalovaara backing up. Jalovaara nods at Thory to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Jalovaara as he connects with a hook.
Thory sizes up Jalovaara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jalovaara throws a chopping leg kick but Thory manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jaska Jalovaara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thory crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jalovaara - the referee stops the clock and Thory gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jalovaara. Thory manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jalovaara throws a head kick that misses.
Jalovaara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jalovaara throws a leg kick
and Jalovaara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jalovaara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jalovaara takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A combination from Jalovaara does no damage.
Thory misses with an uppercut. Jalovaara saw that one coming.
Thory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thory misses with a straight left.
Thory fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jalovaara on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Thory finds it's way through Jalovaara's defenses.
Jalovaara throws a left and a right that both miss

and Thory counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thory.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Thory is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Jalovaara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jalovaara being controlled here, momentarily.

Jalovaara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thory gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thory is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vic Thory wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jalovaara needs to keep his hands up - Thory had a free shot at his head there.
Jalovaara throws a hook but Thory blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jalovaara. Thory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thory avoids the body shot from Jalovaara.
Nice shot lands for Thory.
Jalovaara throws a nice looking combination but Thory bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Thory.
Good shot there by Thory.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Thory there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Thory moves into range and clinches up with Jalovaara.
Thory misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thory has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thory pushes Jalovaara back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thory lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jalovaara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thory lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thory throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thory goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thory lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jalovaara misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jalovaara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jalovaara misses with a punch on the inside.
Thory lands a left hand.
Thory gets through Jalovaara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thory.
Jalovaara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jalovaara blocks a body shot from Thory.

Thory escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jalovaara throws the left hand but Thory avoids the punch easily.
Jalovaara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thory swivels and escapes.
Thory connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jalovaara. Jalovaara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jalovaara throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jalovaara is defended easily by Thory.
Vic Thory is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thory connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vic Thory dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
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.

Thory scores with a punch to the head.
Jalovaara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thory connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jalovaara's hands.
Thory misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thory. Jalovaara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thory cracks Jalovaara with an open hand slap.
Thory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jalovaara throws out the jab.
Thory takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thory scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jalovaara doesn't seem bothered though.
Thory connects with a looping right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jalovaara.
Jalovaara connects with a right hand. Thory shakes it off.
Thory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jalovaara sizes up Thory with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thory misses with an uppercut.
Thory scores with a sloppy right hand. Jalovaara should have avoided that one.
Jalovaara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thory.
Thory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jalovaara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Thory, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jalovaara throws a jab but it's blocked by Thory.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thory misses the shot to the body.
Jalovaara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thory under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thory moves out of range as Jalovaara strikes.
Jalovaara looks to score with a jab to the body but Thory is just out of range.
Jalovaara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jalovaara throws a shot from downtown. Thory moves away and avoids it.
Thory lands with a nice body punch.
Thory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jalovaara moves out of range of the body kick.
Jalovaara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara blocks a low kick nicely.
Thory scores with a decent looking hook.
Jalovaara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thory.
Thory works Jalovaara's body with a nice hook.
Thory connects with a looping right hand.
Thory throws a low kick but Jalovaara avoids it.
Jalovaara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jalovaara throws a leg kick but Thory sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thory thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jalovaara if he has to take too many more of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara takes one to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jalovaara lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thory has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thory and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jalovaara.
Thory's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jalovaara under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thory tries to score with a low kick but Jalovaara moves his leg out of the way.
Thory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jalovaara moves out of range of the strikes.
Jalovaara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thory throws a front kick aimed at Jalovaara's knee but Jalovaara avoids it well.
Jalovaara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vic Thory clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Thory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thory ducks under a wild hook from Jalovaara.
Thory cracks Jalovaara with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jalovaara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thory counters with a one-two to the body.
Thory connects with a looping right hand.

Jalovaara is rocked!
Jalovaara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jalovaara is still on wobbly legs! Can Thory finish him?
Jalovaara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thory doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jalovaara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jalovaara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thory looks to throw the jab but Jalovaara is out of range.
Thory fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory staying out of range there.
Jalovaara seems to have recovered his senses.
Jalovaara tries to score with a low kick but Thory moves his leg out of the way.
Thory lands a glancing blow to the side of Jalovaara's head.
Jalovaara connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thory. Jalovaara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jalovaara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thory.
Thory connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jalovaara momentarily.
Thory misses the shot to the body.
Thory throws a hook but Jalovaara blocks it.
Jalovaara swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thory missing with a left hand there. Jalovaara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jalovaara lands a nice shot that snaps Thory's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thory lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jalovaara throws a solid leg kick but Thory takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jalovaara.
Jalovaara loads up on a big right hand but Thory slips the punch.
Thory lands a really nice looking cross but Jalovaara seems unphased.
Jalovaara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thory's waist but Thory gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jalovaara off to one side.
Thory tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory lands with a good body shot.
Thory checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thory swings for the body but Jalovaara moves out of range.
Jalovaara connects with a solid leg kick.
Thory misses with a wild body shot.
Thory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jalovaara.
Jalovaara displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thory tries to clinch there but Jalovaara circles away.

Thory moves into the clinch successfully.
Jalovaara misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thory working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thory just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jalovaara's brow.
Thory misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thory.
Jalovaara blocks an elbow strike.
Thory takes a shot to the head.
Jalovaara avoids a wild elbow strike from Thory.
Jalovaara prevents a body shot from Thory.
Jalovaara wants to take the fight to the mat but Thory manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thory with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jalovaara misses with the head strike.
Jalovaara has a couple of punches blocked by Thory.
Jalovaara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thory stops a takedown attempt from Jalovaara.
Vic Thory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaska Jalovaara.
Thory pushes Jalovaara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Jalovaara breaks from the clinch.
Jalovaara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vic Thory had his way with Jaska Jalovaara in that round.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
That's time! Thory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Thory swings for the body but Jalovaara moves out of range.
Thory slips a straight right by Jalovaara.
Thory looks to land a combination but Jalovaara avoids it well.
Jalovaara tries to land a front kick but Thory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jalovaara moves out of range of the body kick from Thory.
Jalovaara throws a solid leg kick but Thory takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jalovaara.
Thory throws a body punch but Jalovaara moves out of range.
Jalovaara misses with a looping right.
Jalovaara throws a good cross that connects.
Jalovaara slips a jab from Thory.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory misses with a body punch

and Jalovaara counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jalovaara not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Jalovaara is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Thory as he works his way to full guard.
Jalovaara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thory wants to get back to his feet but Jalovaara is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jalovaara preventing the sweep.
Jalovaara trying to control but Thory is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jalovaara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara lands a couple of digs.
Jalovaara preventing the sweep.
Jalovaara forces his way into half guard.
Thory avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jalovaara.
Thory is looking to improve his position.
Thory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jaska Jalovaara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jalovaara sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jalovaara landing strikes from the mount and Thory is in trouble!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The referee warns Thory that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Thory bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jalovaara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jalovaara looking to control but Thory passes into half guard.
Vic Thory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thory seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jalovaara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Jalovaara actively working from the bottom here.
Thory perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thory wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jalovaara keeps working.
Jalovaara is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara is refusing to be controlled, as Thory sits in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thory is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vic Thory.
Jalovaara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thory connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jalovaara's hands.
Jalovaara throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thory stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thory wants it to stay on the feet.
Thory misses with a straight left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaska Jalovaara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thory has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vic Thory!
Vic Thory retains his middleweight title!
Vic Thory took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fury Nutrition Inc. for their support in the buildup to the fight.