PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dohn Jodson (ranked 1344 p4p, 1073 weight class) and Jallu Pesonen (ranked 134 p4p, 111 weight class). Pesonen has chosen DJ Orkidea - Joutsenlaulu as his entrance music. Jallu Pesonen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Jodson
vs
Pesonen

160 cm
36
156
24 - 9 - 0

165 cm
39
151
28 - 23 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dohn Jodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jallu Pesonen!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jodson misses the shot to the body.
Pesonen throws a half hearted mid kick.

Pesonen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jodson did well to prevent Pesonen getting side control.
Pesonen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jodson is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pesonen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pesonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jodson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pesonen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Pesonen is looking for a kimura here.
Pesonen wants to take a breather but Jodson is having none of it.
Pesonen controlling the pace.

Jodson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jodson swings for the body but Pesonen moves out of range.
Pesonen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pesonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jodson throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Pesonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jodson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Jallu Pesonen has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pesonen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Jodson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pesonen is on him like a limpet, forcing Jodson back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jodson cracks Pesonen with a nice body shot.
Jodson throws a punch but it's blocked by Pesonen.
Jodson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pesonen pressing his opponent against the cage.

Jodson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jodson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pesonen swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Jodson.
Jodson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pesonen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jodson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pesonen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jodson pinned against the cage. Jodson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jodson throws out a loose jab but Pesonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jodson swats away the attempt to clinch by Pesonen.
Jodson tried to counter with a leg kick but Pesonen avoided it.
Pesonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jodson pushes Pesonen away with a front kick.
Pesonen moves out of range as Jodson throws a body kick.
Jodson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pesonen's hands.
Jodson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pesonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jodson.
Dohn Jodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Pesonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jodson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jodson looks to throw the jab but Pesonen is out of range.
Pesonen feints and then cracks Jodson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jodson down.
Jodson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pesonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jodson fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Pesonen. Beautiful body shot.
Pesonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jodson. Jodson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jodson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pesonen counters with a big head kick but Jodson shrugs it off.
Jodson throws a leg kick but Pesonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pesonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jodson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pesonen is looking for the big counter here.
Good standup being displayed there by Jodson as he connects with a hook.
A cross from Pesonen lands.
A head kick misses from Jodson.
Jodson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pesonen.
Jodson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pesonen.
Jodson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Pesonen blocks a head kick by Jodson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dohn Jodson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jallu Pesonen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Good standup being displayed there by Pesonen as he connects with a hook.
Jodson throws a hook but Pesonen avoids it easily.
Jodson fakes the leg kick and cracks Pesonen in the body.
Pesonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jodson throws a big shot that misses.
Jodson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pesonen is just out of range.
Pesonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jodson slips a jab and a cross from Pesonen.
Jodson tries to bum rush Pesonen with a series of wild strikes but Pesonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pesonen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jodson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pesonen can do to turn this around?
Pesonen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jodson connects with a right hand. Pesonen shakes it off.
Pesonen throws a nice looking combination but Jodson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jodson misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pesonen checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jodson blocks a head kick by Pesonen.
Pesonen thuds his right hand into Jodson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pesonen throws a series of punches but Jodson moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Jodson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pesonen throws a head kick that Jodson semi-blocks.
Pesonen slips under a jab.
Jodson misses with the combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pesonen.
Jodson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jodson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jodson works Pesonen's body with a nice hook.
Dohn Jodson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jodson tries to work over Pesonen's front leg with a kick but Pesonen checks it.
Jodson missing with a left hand there. Pesonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jodson swinging wildly here.
Pesonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jodson misses with a low kick as Pesonen jumps back.
Pesonen avoids the body shot from Jodson.
A big right from Jodson misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jodson throws a leg kick but Pesonen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pesonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jodson on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jodson. Pesonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jodson fails to land with a series of punches.
Pesonen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jodson backs up against the cage.
Pesonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jodson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jodson throws a leg kick but Pesonen moved away.
Jodson tries to work over Pesonen's front leg with a kick but Pesonen checks it.
Dohn Jodson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jodson lands a leg kick that knocks Pesonen off balance momentarily.
Jodson misses with an uppercut.
Jodson throws a leg kick but Pesonen moved away.
Jodson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Pesonen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pesonen pushes down on Jodson's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen slows the pace down in half guard.
Jodson is not content to let Pesonen control the position.
Jodson is trying to stand up here but Pesonen is controlling him well.
Jallu Pesonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pesonen throwing shots but Jodson is blocking nicely.
Pesonen stalling.
Pesonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Pesonen is working for a kimura but Jodson is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jodson tries to kick Pesonen off but Pesonen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pesonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pesonen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jodson tries to work over Pesonen's front leg with a kick but Pesonen checks it.
Pesonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jodson throws out a loose jab but Pesonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jallu Pesonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jallu Pesonen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jodson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jodson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Pesonen drives through and clinches with Jodson against the cage.
Jodson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Pesonen.

Jodson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jodson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pesonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Dohn Jodson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jodson misses with a low kick as Pesonen jumps back.
Jodson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jodson avoids the head kick by Pesonen.
Pesonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jodson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pesonen.
Jodson throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Jodson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jodson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Jodson misses
and Pesonen counters with a two punch combo.
Jodson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pesonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jodson thuds his right hand into Pesonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jodson misses with an uppercut.
Jodson looks to land a combination. Pesonen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That has opened up Jallu Pesonen's cut even more.
A jab from Pesonen finds it's way through Jodson's defenses.
Jodson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pesonen moves away.
Pesonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jodson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jodson motions for Pesonen to come forward. Jodson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jodson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jodson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jodson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pesonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pesonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jodson misses with a low kick as Pesonen jumps back.
Pesonen cracks Jodson with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jodson.
Jodson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pesonen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen avoids the body shot from Jodson.
Jodson misses with a body kick.
Jodson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pesonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jodson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pesonen just manages to avoid it.
Pesonen thuds his right hand into Jodson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jodson throws a one two combo.
Pesonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jodson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pesonen somewhat.
Pesonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jodson is fending him off so far but Pesonen persists. Nope, Jodson circles away and we're back to standing.
Dohn Jodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jallu Pesonen.
Jodson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pesonen is just out of range.
Pesonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jodson.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pesonen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jodson - the referee stops the clock and Pesonen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jodson. Pesonen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jodson throws a body kick that misses.
Pesonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jodson.
Pesonen thuds his shin into the meat of Jodson's side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jodson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jodson takes a swing at Pesonen's ribcage but misses.
Jodson misses with a two punch combination.
Pesonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pesonen misses with a head kick.
Pesonen tries to work over Jodson's front leg with a kick but Jodson checks it.
Jodson throws a low kick but Pesonen moves out of range easily.
Jodson backing away here, and Pesonen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jodson misses with a low kick.
Jodson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pesonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pesonen throws a counter combo.
Pesonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Pesonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pesonen.
Pesonen checks a low kick from Jodson.
Jodson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jodson lands a really nice looking cross but Pesonen seems unphased.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Jodson as Pesonen shoots in.
It looked like Jodson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pesonen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pesonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pesonen misses with a double jab.
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!
Jodson scores with a one two! Pesonen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pesonen lands a slapping body shot.
Jodson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jodson scores with a hook to the body. Pesonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pesonen misses with a head kick.
Jodson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jodson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jodson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jodson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pesonen misses with an uppercut.
Jodson throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dohn Jodson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jodson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dohn Jodson!