PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Jarvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Malkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Jarvis
vs
Malkinson

183 cm
23
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cedric Jarvis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronald Malkinson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malkinson misses with a low kick.

Jarvis moves into range and clinches up with Malkinson.
Malkinson stops a takedown attempt from Jarvis.
Jarvis jumps guard but Malkinson stands there with Jarvis around his waist. Jarvis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malkinson stops a takedown attempt from Jarvis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedric Jarvis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malkinson fails to pull guard.
Jarvis wants to take the fight to the mat but Malkinson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jarvis is looking for a takedown.
Jarvis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malkinson stops a takedown attempt from Jarvis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malkinson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jarvis prevents it.
Jarvis throws an elbow but it misses.
Jarvis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Malkinson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malkinson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jarvis is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Malkinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jarvis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Malkinson.
Jarvis is breathing heavily.
Malkinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malkinson lands a jab to Jarvis's midsection.

Malkinson moves into range and clinches up with Jarvis.
Jarvis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Malkinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Malkinson has Jarvis pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkinson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jarvis is defending well.
Malkinson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Malkinson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jarvis.
Jarvis can't get the takedown.

Malkinson jumps guard and drags Jarvis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Malkinson has his hands on Jarvis's head, controlling the position.
Malkinson wants to get back to his feet but Jarvis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Malkinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis trying to control the position from guard on top but Malkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malkinson trying to control the position.
Jarvis is fighting to break Malkinson's control of his arms but Malkinson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jarvis stopping the sweep attempt from Malkinson.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ronald Malkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malkinson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Malkinson closes the distance and clinches.

Malkinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malkinson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Malkinson rushes Jarvis and presses him up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malkinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malkinson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jarvis.
Jarvis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Malkinson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A decent looking body kick lands there for Malkinson.
Jarvis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Malkinson goes for a double leg but Jarvis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jarvis continues to drive forward.
Malkinson fails with the takedown
and Jarvis counters with a series of strikes. Malkinson will be more careful next time no doubt.

Malkinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malkinson is trying to drag Jarvis to the mat but Jarvis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cedric Jarvis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Malkinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvis wants to take the fight to the mat but Malkinson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Malkinson tries to pull guard but Jarvis holds him up against the cage and eventually Malkinson drops back down to his feet.
Malkinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkinson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jarvis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Malkinson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jarvis looking for a takedown.
Malkinson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jarvis wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Malkinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malkinson shoots in and drives through. Jarvis sprawls well.
Cedric Jarvis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jarvis stuffs the takedown attempt from Malkinson. Malkinson gets slowly back to his feet.

Malkinson closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis looking for a takedown.
Malkinson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jarvis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malkinson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Malkinson clinches up against the cage.
Malkinson prevents the takedown attempt.
Malkinson slowing the pace effectively.
Malkinson is working for takedown but Jarvis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jarvis letting Malkinson take a breather here.
Malkinson is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis wants a takedown.
Malkinson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jarvis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Malkinson missing with knees to the body.
Malkinson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jarvis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Malkinson lands a body punch.
Jarvis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Malkinson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Malkinson manages to break the clinch.

Malkinson moves into the clinch successfully.

Malkinson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jarvis uses from the top position.
Malkinson controls Jarvis momentarily but Jarvis frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jarvis trying to control but Malkinson is working from the bottom.

Malkinson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jarvis has picked Malkinson up and slammed him! Malkinson can't keep hold of the triangle and Jarvis manages to pass to side control!
Jarvis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malkinson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jarvis passes into side control, despite Malkinson's attempt to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Malkinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jarvis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malkinson sprawls well. Malkinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jarvis gets slowly back to his feet.
Malkinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jarvis as he jumps to the side.

Malkinson clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvis can't get the takedown.
Jarvis goes for a takedown attempt but Malkinson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedric Jarvis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malkinson lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkinson shoots in for a takedown but Jarvis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Jarvis misses its target.
Jarvis closes the distance but Malkinson moves to the side
and Malkinson counters with a three punch combo that has Jarvis backing up. Jarvis nods at Malkinson to acknowledge the strikes.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jarvis tries to score a body lock takedown but Malkinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jarvis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Malkinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Malkinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malkinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Jarvis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malkinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Malkinson misses
and Jarvis counters with a three punch combo that has Malkinson backing up. Malkinson nods at Jarvis to acknowledge the strikes.

Malkinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malkinson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jarvis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Jarvis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Malkinson is trying to keep an underhook but Jarvis manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malkinson wants to get back to his feet.
Malkinson is trying is best to control the position here.
Malkinson missing with punches from the bottom.
Malkinson trying to hold on to Jarvis's head to control him but Jarvis postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkinson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Jarvis is looking for a kimura here.
Jarvis working Malkinson over with strikes.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Malkinson clinches.
Malkinson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jarvis.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Malkinson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jarvis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Malkinson.
Jarvis can't get the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jarvis jumps guard but Malkinson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Malkinson.

Malkinson breaks the clinch.
Cedric Jarvis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronald Malkinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malkinson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Malkinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Malkinson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Malkinson!