PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Hollistan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalkalukko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air . Marc Hollistan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jesse Jalkalukko's chin.

Jalkalukko
vs
Hollistan

190 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

198 cm
20
184 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marc Hollistan!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hollistan as he jumps to the side.

Jalkalukko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jalkalukko content to control rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jesse Jalkalukko.
Hollistan is looking to clinch but Jalkalukko is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hollistan wants to clinch up but Jalkalukko keeps it at a distance.
Hollistan doesn't manage to clinch there - Jalkalukko circles away.
Hollistan tries to clinch there but Jalkalukko circles away.

Jalkalukko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jalkalukko lands in his opponent's guard.
Jalkalukko is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jalkalukko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jalkalukko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Hollistan is retaining full guard.
Jalkalukko is working hard here to advance position.
Jalkalukko is stalling in the full guard.
Hollistan is trying to control the position but Jalkalukko postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hollistan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hollistan is trying to control the position but Jalkalukko postures up.
Jalkalukko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jesse Jalkalukko.

Jalkalukko rushes Hollistan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hollistan stalling in the clinch but Jalkalukko improves position.
Jalkalukko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hollistan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hollistan swats away the attempt to clinch by Jalkalukko.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jalkalukko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollistan tries to bench press Jalkalukko off him but Jalkalukko keeps the position.
Hollistan wants to control but Jalkalukko postures up.
Jalkalukko slows the pace down.
Hollistan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Jalkalukko dominated that round.
That's time! Jalkalukko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jalkalukko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hollistan sprawls well initially but Jalkalukko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jalkalukko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hollistan wants to control but Jalkalukko is keeping busy.
Jalkalukko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Jalkalukko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jalkalukko is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollistan gets back to full guard.
Jalkalukko is stalling in the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jesse Jalkalukko.

Jalkalukko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hollistan sprawls well initially but Jalkalukko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jalkalukko content to control rather than advance.
Hollistan is looking for a sweep. Jalkalukko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jalkalukko is taking a breather. Hollistan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko is looking to advance position but Hollistan won't allow it.
Jalkalukko is controlling the pace.
Jalkalukko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jesse Jalkalukko.
Hollistan clinches but Jalkalukko breaks the clinch

and Jalkalukko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hollistan's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jalkalukko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jalkalukko won't allow Hollistan to sweep him here.
Jalkalukko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jesse Jalkalukko.
Hollistan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hollistan wants to clinch up but Jalkalukko keeps it at a distance.

Jalkalukko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hollistan did well to prevent Jalkalukko getting side control.
Jalkalukko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hollistan is looking for a sweep. Jalkalukko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Jalkalukko dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hollistan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jalkalukko working away.
Jalkalukko staying calm.
Jesse Jalkalukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hollistan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollistan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hollistan is trying to maintain the position but Jalkalukko is very close to passing his half guard.
Jalkalukko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jalkalukko is thwarting Hollistan's attempts to control the position.
Jalkalukko wants to free his trapped foot but Hollistan is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jalkalukko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jesse Jalkalukko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hollistan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marc Hollistan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jalkalukko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hollistan's guard.
Jalkalukko preventing the sweep.
Jalkalukko stands and throws Hollistan's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollistan wants to control but Jalkalukko postures up.
Jalkalukko slows the pace down.
Hollistan is looking to reverse the position.
Hollistan seems a little lost for a moment, as Jalkalukko dominates the positioning.
Hollistan struggling a bit here.

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 taking a breather here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jesse Jalkalukko.

Jalkalukko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jalkalukko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hollistan trying to control from the bottom.

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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Jalkalukko!