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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elwood Buckknuckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem-Cleaning Out My Closet. Jarkko Jarkko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Elwood Buckknuckle's chin.
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175 lbs
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180 cm
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186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarkko Jarkko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elwood Buckknuckle!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckknuckle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jarkko.
Jarkko is looking to land body kicks.
Jarkko scores with a hook to the body. Buckknuckle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Buckknuckle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Buckknuckle lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buckknuckle throwing strikes but missing.
Buckknuckle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jarkko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buckknuckle is aware though and is defending well.
Buckknuckle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jarkko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Buckknuckle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Buckknuckle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckknuckle stopping the sweep attempt from Jarkko.
Buckknuckle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jarkko dives on top into guard.
Buckknuckle 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.
Jarkko trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckknuckle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buckknuckle 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.
Buckknuckle can't keep his opponent in guard - Jarkko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jarkko seems to be working for a kimura but Buckknuckle defends the submission attempt.
Jarkko is trying to control. Buckknuckle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Buckknuckle wants to improve his position but Jarkko is controlling well.
Buckknuckle is defending against the submission attempts here by Jarkko.
Buckknuckle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Buckknuckle is trying to get back to full guard.
Buckknuckle is trying to control but can't.
Jarkko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Buckknuckle.
Buckknuckle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jarkko is trying to defend but Buckknuckle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko is trying to stand.
Buckknuckle wants to take a breather but Jarkko is having none of it.
Buckknuckle trying to mount his opponent but Jarkko defends it.
Jarkko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buckknuckle pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jarkko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Buckknuckle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Buckknuckle trying to control but Jarkko is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Buckknuckle doesn't manage to clinch there - Jarkko circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Buckknuckle wants to clinch.
Buckknuckle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jarkko is squirming around, avoiding Buckknuckle's attempts to control the action.
Jarkko wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jarkko is looking to improve his position but Buckknuckle isn't that keen on the idea.
Jarkko is working hard here to advance position.
Jarkko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jarkko Jarkko will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jarkko shoots and misses
and Buckknuckle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jarkko's guard.
Buckknuckle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jarkko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buckknuckle has managed to get both his arms back between Jarkko's legs - danger averted.
Buckknuckle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jarkko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Buckknuckle looking to pass the guard.
Buckknuckle won't allow Jarkko to sweep him here.
Buckknuckle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buckknuckle wants to control from the top but Jarkko keeps moving.
Jarkko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buckknuckle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Buckknuckle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Buckknuckle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jarkko sprawls well initially but Buckknuckle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko looking for submissions off his back.
Jarkko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Buckknuckle prevents Jarkko from improving his position.
Buckknuckle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Buckknuckle is breathing heavily.
Buckknuckle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Buckknuckle there.
Buckknuckle seems to be working for a kimura but Jarkko defends the submission attempt.
Jarkko has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Buckknuckle. Oh but Jarkko has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Buckknuckle goes limp - he's gone! Jarkko jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jarkko Jarkko!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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