PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryzen Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Espo Jaksinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by Scarecrow. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dall
vs
Jaksinen

175 cm
25
158 lbs
10 - 8 - 1

182 cm
28
169 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

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 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryzen Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Espo Jaksinen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jaksinen forces Dall back against the cage and clinches.
Dall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dall misses with some punches.
Dall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaksinen backwards.
Jaksinen gets through Dall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jaksinen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dall.
Jaksinen has a couple of punches blocked by Dall.
Jaksinen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jaksinen misses with a punch on the inside.

Dall has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jaksinen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Jaksinen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Dall is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jaksinen tries to escape but Dall has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jaksinen trying to get back to his feet but Dall is in full control for now.
Dall trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Dall is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jaksinen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jaksinen for a finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dall has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jaksinen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaksinen is trying to break free.

Jaksinen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jaksinen prevents Dall from getting a body triangle.
Jaksinen wants to escape the position.

Jaksinen fending off the submission attempt from Dall.

Dall is persistently looking for the submission but Jaksinen is defending it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jaksinen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dall gets his way!
Dall 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.
Jaksinen trying to control the action but Dall just sinks the hooks in.
Jaksinen is trying to get back to his feet but Dall has full control of the position and if anything, Jaksinen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jaksinen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dall.

Dall is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jaksinen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaksinen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dall takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaksinen is trying to stand back up.

Jaksinen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jaksinen trying to control the hands but Dall won't let him.
Jaksinen is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dall off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Dall wants to control but Jaksinen is keeping busy.

Dall working for the choke.

Dall looking for the choke but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall keeps control of the position as Jaksinen tries to break free.
Dall trying to control.
Jaksinen is trying to stand back up.

Dall has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dall looking to break Jaksinen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jaksinen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dall will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Dall is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jaksinen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jaksinen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryzen Dall dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jaksinen misses with a wild combination.
Dall feints and then cracks Jaksinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaksinen down.
Dall misses with a straight left.
Jaksinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dall. Dall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Jaksinen gets caught napping as Dall dives in and scores a takedown. Jaksinen manages to retain guard.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaksinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaksinen wants to stand but Dall is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaksinen is retaining full guard.
Dall works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Dall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ryzen Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall moves into full mount! Jaksinen won't be happy about that!
Dall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dall avoids the attempt from Jaksinen to control.
Jaksinen really wants to buck Dall off and get back to his feet.
Jaksinen is squirming around, avoiding Dall's attempts to control the action.
Jaksinen has given up his back. Will we see Dall going for some submissions?
Jaksinen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall doesn't have the hooks in and Jaksinen manages to turn into his guard.
Jaksinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaksinen is one step ahead there.

Dall looking for a guillotine here but Jaksinen defends easily.
Jaksinen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jaksinen controls the pace.
Jaksinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Dall is retaining full guard.
Jaksinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jaksinen wants to get up but he can't break Dall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jaksinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jaksinen trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jaksinen avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jaksinen cracks Dall with a good jab.
Jaksinen throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Jaksinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaksinen can do to turn this around?
Jaksinen lands a head shot.
Dall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jaksinen pinned against the cage. Jaksinen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Jaksinen. No joy for Dall on that attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaksinen defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Espo Jaksinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Dall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dall lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jaksinen fails to land.
Dall blocking some punches.
Dall throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dall.
Dall tries to pull guard but Jaksinen won't allow it.
Dall has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jaksinen after a bit of a struggle.
Dall pushes Jaksinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaksinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jaksinen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaksinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dall blocks an uppercut.
Jaksinen misses with the head strike.
Dall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryzen Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaksinen misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jaksinen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jaksinen pulls his leg out and moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jaksinen.
Dall takes one to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Jaksinen as Dall shoots in.
Ryzen Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jaksinen stuffs the takedown.
Dall looks for a takedown but Jaksinen sprawls well.
Jaksinen connects with a single shot there.
Espo Jaksinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Jaksinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaksinen lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Ryzen Dall has been cut.
Espo Jaksinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jaksinen lands an uppercut.
Jaksinen lands a nice uppercut.
Jaksinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaksinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dall tries to break free but Jaksinen pushes him back against the cage.
Dall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jaksinen to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Jaksinen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dall.
Dall is working for takedown but Jaksinen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jaksinen lands an uppercut.
Dall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Dall is rocked!
Jaksinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Dall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaksinen creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dall with a big uppercut! Dall tries to clinch up but Jaksinen pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dall to the mat! Dall covers up and Jaksinen unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Espo Jaksinen!
During a confident post fight interview, Espo Jaksinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.