PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petri Pakkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlson comes to the cage accompanied by Rage Against The Machine: Bulls On Parade . The crowd seem to be enjoying Pakkanen's choice of entrance music: Loost Koos - Pakkasta. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carlson
vs
Pakkanen

172 cm
20
174 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

174 cm
26
182 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Brawler
Good gas tank

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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Carlson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Petri Pakkanen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pakkanen shoots in for a takedown but Carlson shows good takedown defense.
Pakkanen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carlson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Pakkanen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pakkanen thowing shots but they're missing.
Pakkanen looking to land elbow strikes but Carlson uses the position to regain half guard.
Carlson is holding on to half guard well.
Pakkanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carlson defending well though.
Pakkanen trying to control from Carlson 's half guard. Carlson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Carlson trying to keep a closed guard but Pakkanen is proving a slippery customer.
Pakkanen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pakkanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pakkanen!
Pakkanen is looking to improve his position but Carlson isn't that keen on the idea.
Carlson looking to finish Pakkanen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pakkanen!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Carlson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pakkanen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pakkanen wants to control but Carlson is having none of it.
Pakkanen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carlson unloading with bombs!
Pakkanen tries to hold on but Carlson pushes him away.
Carlson dominating with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Carlson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pakkanen is trying desperately to improve position.
Carlson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Carlson with the ground and pound from mount.

Carlson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Carlson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pakkanen is looking to improve his position but Carlson isn't that keen on the idea.
Carlson lands a big shot there that rocks Pakkanen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Carlson looking to finish Pakkanen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pakkanen!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pakkanen is working to get back to half guard.
Carlson working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakkanen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carlson landing strikes from the mount and Pakkanen is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Carlson .
Carlson lands a big shot there that rocks Pakkanen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pakkanen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pakkanen gets full guard.
Carlson with a nice head shot there.
Carlson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Pakkanen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carlson defends it easily.
Pakkanen looks gassed!
Pakkanen controls Carlson momentarily but Carlson frees himself.
Carlson throwing strikes from guard but Pakkanen blocks nicely.

Pakkanen has his foot on Carlson 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carlson works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakkanen looking to control.
Carlson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pakkanen trying to keep a closed guard but Carlson is proving a slippery customer.

Pakkanen has his foot on Carlson 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carlson works his way back into a safe position though.
Carlson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pakkanen's head.
Carlson advances to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Carlson connects with a nice short shot to Pakkanen's temple.

Pakkanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carlson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Carlson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pakkanen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carlson .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Carlson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Carlson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Pakkanen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Carlson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pakkanen throwing strikes but Carlson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Pakkanen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pakkanen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Carlson looks up at the clock and then as Pakkanen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Carlson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Carlson is trying to ground and pound but Pakkanen uses the momentary lack of control by Carlson to regain half guard.
Pakkanen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carlson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pakkanen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carlson working some strikes from top position.
Carlson postures up.
Pakkanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carlson .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson throws a strike but Pakkanen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pakkanen lands a couple of elbows.
Pakkanen trying to control but Carlson is working from the bottom.
Pakkanen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carlson keeping moving, preventing Pakkanen from controlling successfully.
Pakkanen passes into half guard.
Carlson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pakkanen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carlson tries to get to full guard but Pakkanen has control of the leg.
Pakkanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pakkanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pakkanen is just content to waste time from the top position. Carlson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pakkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pakkanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carlson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carlson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carlson staying out of range there.
Pakkanen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carlson 's waist but Carlson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pakkanen off to one side.
Carlson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pakkanen misses with a takedown attempt - Carlson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carlson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pakkanen walks into a jab.
Pakkanen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carlson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jamie Carlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petri Pakkanen.
Pakkanen walks into a left hand.
Carlson throws a combination. Pakkanen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Carlson misses with a looping right.
A cross from Carlson lands.
Carlson takes a swing at Pakkanen's ribcage but misses.
Carlson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carlson stuffs the takedown.
Carlson misses with a double jab.
Pakkanen has a takedown stuffed.
Carlson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson swings for the body but Pakkanen moves out of range.
Carlson misses with a few strikes there.
Carlson scores with a nice strike.
Carlson lands with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Carlson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carlson misses with a series of wild punches.
Pakkanen looks for a takedown but Carlson sprawls well.

Pakkanen gets caught flat footed, as Carlson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlson working some strikes from top position.
Carlson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Pakkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carlson pulls his head out easily.
Carlson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carlson looking to finish Pakkanen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pakkanen!
Carlson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pakkanen's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Carlson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Pakkanen scores a takedown into full mount!
Carlson is looking to improve his position but Pakkanen isn't that keen on the idea.
Pakkanen scoring with strikes but Carlson is staying in there.
Pakkanen lands a big shot there that rocks Carlson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Carlson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Carlson taking shots to the head.
Pakkanen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pakkanen controlling the pace for now.
Carlson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson is squirming around, avoiding Pakkanen's attempts to control the action.
Pakkanen with shots to the head and body - Carlson looks very uncomfortable down there.

Pakkanen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Carlson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Carlson and Pakkanen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pakkanen with the ground and pound but Carlson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Carlson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carlson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two 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.
Pakkanen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pakkanen is trying to control the action in half guard but Carlson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Carlson wants to control but Pakkanen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carlson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pakkanen.
Pakkanen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carlson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carlson wants it to stay on the feet.
Pakkanen misses with a takedown

and Carlson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carlson .
Pakkanen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carlson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carlson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carlson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pakkanen is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pakkanen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Carlson rolls with it to try and escape but Pakkanen cranks on the arm and Carlson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Petri Pakkanen!