PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalkalukko comes to the cage accompanied by Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jon Snow enters the cage!

Jalkalukko
vs
Snow

190 cm
43
200 lbs
31 - 36 - 1

186 cm
30
189 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snow!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Jalkalukko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jalkalukko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snow's sensitive parts.
Jalkalukko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Snow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jalkalukko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Snow's head.
Snow fails to land the takedown.
Jalkalukko swats away the attempt to clinch by Snow.
Jalkalukko thumps Snow with a low kick.
Snow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jalkalukko connects with a solid leg kick.
Jalkalukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jalkalukko scores with a leg kick.
Jalkalukko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jalkalukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snow is looking for the big counter here.
Snow throws a body punch but Jalkalukko moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Jon Snow has been cut.
Snow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko throws a leg kick which misses Snow's front leg but catches the back leg as Snow tries to avoid it.
Jalkalukko connects with a high kick.

Snow drives through and clinches with Jalkalukko against the cage.
Snow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jalkalukko's efforts to push away.
Snow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Jalkalukko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snow doesn't manage to clinch there - Jalkalukko circles away.

Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Snow napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Jalkalukko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Snow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Jalkalukko tries for a kimura but Snow is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko trying to control the action but Snow is working from the bottom.

Jalkalukko tries for a kimura but Snow is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jalkalukko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Snow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Snow is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow is looking to get back to his feet here but Jalkalukko is keeping cool and he's managed to take Snow's back.
Snow is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jalkalukko.

Jalkalukko is persistently looking for the submission but Snow is defending it well.

Jalkalukko is persistently looking for the submission but Snow is defending it well.
Jalkalukko struggling to keep hold of the position.
Snow is trying to get back to his feet but Jalkalukko has full control of the position and if anything, Snow has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko missing with punches from the back.
Snow looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jalkalukko.
Snow trying to get back to his feet but Jalkalukko is in full control for now.
Snow is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jalkalukko off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Snow is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Snow is trying to get back to his feet but Jalkalukko has full control of the position and if anything, Snow has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jalkalukko just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Jalkalukko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Snow'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.

Jalkalukko throws a nice head kick!
Jalkalukko misses with a head kick.
Jalkalukko shoots in looking for a takedown. Snow tries to sprawl out of it but Jalkalukko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snow! But no joy.
Jalkalukko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jalkalukko throws a big counter combination but Snow scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jalkalukko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Snow's head.
Jalkalukko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Snow.
Snow stuffs the takedown attempt from Jalkalukko. Jalkalukko gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snow tries to clinch but Jalkalukko moves out of range.
Jalkalukko connects with a right hand. Snow shakes it off.
Snow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jalkalukko defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko misses with a takedown attempt - Snow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Jalkalukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow shoots in and drives through. Jalkalukko sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Jalkalukko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snow moves to clinch but Jalkalukko breaks away
and Jalkalukko counters with a thumping low kick.
Jalkalukko shoots for a takedown but Snow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jalkalukko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snow can do to turn this around?
Snow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jalkalukko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Snow's knee momentarily.
Snow tries to clinch but Jalkalukko is having none of it.
Snow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jalkalukko misses with a head kick.

Jalkalukko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Snow sprawls well initially but Jalkalukko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Snow is looking to escape.
Jalkalukko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Snow tries to kick Jalkalukko off but Jalkalukko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow is staying active underneath Jalkalukko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Snow is defending against the submission attempts here by Jalkalukko.

Snow manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jalkalukko connects with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jalkalukko swats away the attempt to clinch by Snow.
Snow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snow is looking to clinch.

Snow tries to sprawl but Jalkalukko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jalkalukko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jalkalukko is working for a kimura but Snow is defending it quite comfortably.
Snow tries to kick Jalkalukko off but Jalkalukko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Snow is defending against the submission attempts here by Jalkalukko.
Snow is trying to stand back up but Jalkalukko is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jalkalukko is looking to advance position but Snow won't allow it.
Jalkalukko controlling the action here.

Snow pushes Jalkalukko off and gets back to his feet.

Jalkalukko gets the takedown into side control.

Snow explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Snow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jalkalukko's guard.
Jalkalukko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snow's guard.

Snow keeping moving, preventing Jalkalukko from controlling successfully.

Snow manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Jalkalukko manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jesse Jalkalukko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Snow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jalkalukko scores with a head kick. Snow tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jalkalukko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jalkalukko throws a good cross that connects.
Snow fails with the takedown.
Jalkalukko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Snow shoots in for a takedown but Jalkalukko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko connects with a high kick.

Jalkalukko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Snow wants to get back to his feet but Jalkalukko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
Snow can't keep his opponent in guard - Jalkalukko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow pushes Jalkalukko off looking to stand but Jalkalukko dives back in and keeps control.
Jalkalukko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jalkalukko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Snow is not content to let Jalkalukko control the position.
Snow wants to get back to his feet.
Snow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jalkalukko.
Snow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jalkalukko scores with a couple of nice shots.

Snow is rocked!
Snow scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jalkalukko manages to mount him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko looking to control but Snow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jalkalukko controlling from mount.

Jalkalukko with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Snow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jalkalukko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jalkalukko unloads with some shots from mount but Snow bucks and avoids them well.
Jesse Jalkalukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jalkalukko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Jalkalukko with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jalkalukko throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Snow is trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jalkalukko working for a guillotine from mount but Snow is in no mood to give up.
Jalkalukko controlling the pace for now.
Snow really wants to buck Jalkalukko off and get back to his feet.

Jalkalukko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Snow is squirming around, avoiding Jalkalukko's attempts to control the action.
Snow wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko tries to control but Snow wriggling away.
Snow is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jalkalukko looking to ground and pound but Snow is blocking nicely.
Jalkalukko looking to ground and pound but Snow is blocking nicely.
Snow is trying to stand.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Snow is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow trying desperately to get to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Jalkalukko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jalkalukko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Jalkalukko!
A very excited looking Jesse Jalkalukko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.