PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Finnish Experiment Il (ranked 387 p4p, 192 weight class) and Jallu Pesonen (ranked 53 p4p, 27 weight class). Pesonen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DJ Orkidea - Joutsenlaulu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Experiment Il
vs
Pesonen

175 cm
33
152
23 - 13 - 0

165 cm
35
151
22 - 15 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment Il!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jallu Pesonen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pesonen swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Experiment Il counter with a right hand.

It looks like Jallu Pesonen has been cut.
Pesonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick which misses Pesonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Pesonen tries to avoid it.
Experiment Il scores with a leg kick.
Experiment Il throws a head kick that Pesonen semi-blocks.
We've been told by Experiment Il's head coaches at The Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the leg kick from Pesonen.
As Pesonen looks to move away, Experiment Il throws a big counter combo but Pesonen just gets out of the way.
Pesonen misses the shot to the body.
As Pesonen looks to move away, Experiment Il throws a big counter combo but Pesonen just gets out of the way.
Experiment Il 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.
Pesonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Experiment Il.
Pesonen slips under a jab.
Experiment Il connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pesonen punishes Experiment Il's body with a nice straight punch.
Pesonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment Il moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pesonen slips under a jab.
Experiment Il throws a poor cross that misses
and Pesonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Pesonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Pesonen there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment Il keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pesonen is looking to advance position but Experiment Il won't allow it.
Pesonen throwing shots but Experiment Il is blocking nicely.
Pesonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Experiment Il's head.
Pesonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Experiment Il is looking for a sweep. Pesonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pesonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pesonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pesonen throwing shots but Experiment Il is blocking nicely.
Experiment Il avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pesonen.
Experiment Il is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pesonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pesonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pesonen misses with a head shot. Experiment Il uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pesonen throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il 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.
Pesonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pesonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Experiment Il has wrist control.
Experiment Il has momentary wrist control but Pesonen slips an elbow through the middle.
Experiment Il looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Experiment Il controlling the position.
Experiment Il looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pesonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pesonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Experiment Il has wrist control.
Pesonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Experiment Il is keeping the position for now.
Experiment Il tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pesonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Experiment Il works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pesonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen postures up in Experiment Il's guard and throws a big left but Experiment Il blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pesonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pesonen throws an elbow that misses. Experiment Il uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pesonen's guard. Nice move by Experiment Il!

Pesonen working for submissions but it's allowed Experiment Il to get to half guard.
Pesonen is pressing down on Experiment Il's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pesonen working a defensive guard here.
Experiment Il is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pesonen wants to sweep here but Experiment Il controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pesonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Experiment Il doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Experiment Il manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Experiment Il has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Experiment Il controlling from the top position.

Pesonen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Experiment Il has passed into half guard!

Pesonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jallu Pesonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jallu Pesonen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Experiment Il throws a lazy right hand but Pesonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pesonen misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pesonen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pesonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pesonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Experiment Il walks into a jab.
Some wild striking there from Pesonen.
Experiment Il misses with a right hand
and Pesonen counters with a straight right hand.
Experiment Il checks a leg kick nicely.
Experiment Il misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pesonen.
Pesonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jallu Pesonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pesonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesonen misses with a straight right.
Pesonen staying out of range there.
Experiment Il looks to land a left hand but Pesonen moved out of range nicely.
Pesonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Experiment Il does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment Il misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finnish Experiment Il is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment Il takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pesonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pesonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Experiment Il.
Nice defenses there by Experiment Il.
Pesonen misses with a looping right.
Pesonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Experiment Il throws the left hand but Pesonen avoids the punch easily.
Pesonen blocks a jab.
Pesonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Experiment Il's head backwards.

Experiment Il clinches up against the cage.
Pesonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pesonen misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Pesonen.
Pesonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pesonen has had enough of the clinch but Experiment Il keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
Pesonen fails to pull guard.
Pesonen misses with a punch to the body.
Pesonen lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il effectively controlling the action here.
Pesonen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Experiment Il is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Experiment Il is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pesonen is defending well for now.
Pesonen misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pesonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pesonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment Il's elbow.
Experiment Il trying to control the position but instead, Pesonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Experiment Il into the cage.
Pesonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Experiment Il smiles and moves away.
Finnish Experiment Il has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jallu Pesonen.
Experiment Il needs to keep his hands up - Pesonen had a free shot at his head there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Experiment Il darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pesonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pesonen with the counter takedown but Experiment Il avoids it easily.

Experiment Il instigates a clinch.
Pesonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pesonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pesonen tries to work over Experiment Il's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment Il is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pesonen is defending well for now.

Pesonen breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Experiment Il.
Pesonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment Il.
Pesonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Pesonen gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pesonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pesonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pesonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pesonen wants to free his trapped foot but Experiment Il is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Experiment Il tries to roll over but Pesonen keeps him under control.
Pesonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Experiment Il is looking for a sweep. Pesonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Experiment Il makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il is trying to control the position but Pesonen postures up.
Pesonen landing some decent shots from guard.
Pesonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Experiment Il avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jallu Pesonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jallu Pesonen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Pesonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Experiment Il throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pesonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Experiment Il's head backwards.
Pesonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Experiment Il connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pesonen scrambles back to his feet.
Pesonen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il darts in trying to clinch
and Pesonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Pesonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Experiment Il scores with a hook to the body. Pesonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Experiment Il scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pesonen.
Experiment Il misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Experiment Il uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pesonen.
Experiment Il half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Experiment Il 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the strikes.
Experiment Il staying out of range there.
Pesonen throws out a loose jab but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pesonen misses with a hook. Experiment Il ducked under it nicely.
Pesonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il throws a right hand that misses
and Pesonen counters with a series of strikes. Experiment Il will be more careful next time no doubt.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Pesonen.
A cross from Pesonen lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Experiment Il scores with a four punch combination!
Experiment Il misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pesonen 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 Experiment Il has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Experiment Il and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pesonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Experiment Il's sensitive parts.
Pesonen throws a chopping leg kick but Experiment Il manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pesonen throws a shot from downtown. Experiment Il moves away and avoids it.
Pesonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Experiment Il tries to clinch up.
Experiment Il connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Finnish Experiment Il has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il misses with a low kick.
Pesonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Experiment Il. That did some damage!
Experiment Il scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick but Pesonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pesonen works Experiment Il's body with a nice hook.
Pesonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Experiment Il can pounce on him.

Pesonen tries to keep at a distance but Experiment Il has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Pesonen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Experiment Il trying to stall but Pesonen improves his position.
Experiment Il digs a right hand underneath Pesonen's ribcage. Pesonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pesonen gets through Experiment Il's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pesonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Experiment Il with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pesonen misses with the head strike.
Experiment Il is trying to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pesonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Experiment Ils head.
Experiment Il trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Pesonen.
Pesonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Pesonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pesonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Pesonen.
Experiment Il lands a good knee to the midsection. Pesonen won't want to take too many of those.
Experiment Il gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pesonen.
A shot in the inside from Pesonen.
Pesonen avoiding damage as Experiment Il throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Pesonen as the two fighters clinch.
Experiment Il tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pesonen lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Experiment Il prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the head.
Experiment Il is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pesonen avoids it.
Pesonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
Pesonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment Il throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Pesonen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Experiment Il missing with knees to the body.
Experiment Il misses with a hook to the ribs.

Pesonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pesonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pesonen cracks Experiment Il with an open hand slap.
Pesonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jallu Pesonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pesonen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jallu Pesonen!
After the fight, Jallu Pesonen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.