PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Billy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalkalukko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Billy
vs
Jalkalukko

188 cm
25
193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
200 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Billy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billy throws a series of punches but Jalkalukko moves out of range.
Billy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jalkalukko looks for a takedown but Billy sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Billy.
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Billy sprawls well. Billy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jalkalukko gets slowly back to his feet.

Jalkalukko gets a takedown into half guard.
Jalkalukko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Billy looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Billy tries to kick Jalkalukko off in order to stand up. Jalkalukko Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jalkalukko wants to control but Billy is keeping him busy.
Jalkalukko moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Billy wants to get back to his feet but Jalkalukko drags him back down.
Jalkalukko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Billy's face as Jalkalukko controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jalkalukko advances to mount.
Jalkalukko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Jalkalukko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jalkalukko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jesse Jalkalukko wasn't active enough on the ground.
Billy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jalkalukko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chuck Billy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko fails with a takedown attempt.
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Billy but Billy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A big right from Billy misses.
Jalkalukko blocks a head kick by Billy.
Chuck Billy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Billy throws a right hand that Jalkalukko ducks under and follows up with a left that Jalkalukko also avoids with ease.

Jalkalukko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Billy quickly recovers to half guard.
Jalkalukko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jalkalukko passes to full mount!
Jalkalukko controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Billy's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jalkalukko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Billy is squirming around, avoiding Jalkalukko's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Billy is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jalkalukko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Billy is looking to escape.
Jalkalukko content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jesse Jalkalukko.

Jalkalukko instigates a clinch.
Billy is trying to force a seperation but Jalkalukko has the dominant position.
Billy wants to break free but Jalkalukko has control.
Billy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jalkalukko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Billy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jalkalukko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Billy smiles and moves away.
Jalkalukko tries for a takedown but Billy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chuck Billy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Jalkalukko.
Billy connects with a high kick.
Billy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Billy.

Jalkalukko gets the takedown into side control.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position but Billy is working away.
You can see the frustration on Billy's face as Jalkalukko controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko is looking to take a break and control but Billy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Billy trying to remain calm as Jalkalukko controls from the top position.

Jesse Jalkalukko has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Billy stuffs the takedown attempt from Jalkalukko. Jalkalukko gets slowly back to his feet.
Billy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Billy wants it to stay on the feet.
Billy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Jalkalukko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 looks for a takedown but Billy sprawls well.

Jalkalukko closes the distance and pushes Billy back into the cage.
Jalkalukko fails to pull guard.
Billy tries to break free but Jalkalukko pushes him back against the cage.

Jalkalukko pulls Billy into guard.
Billy wants to stand but Jalkalukko is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jalkalukko has his hands on Billy's head, controlling the position.
Jalkalukko working a defensive guard here.
Billy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Billy wanted to stand there but Jalkalukko had control of the position.
Jalkalukko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jalkalukko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chuck Billy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Jalkalukko.

Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Billy keeping moving, preventing Jalkalukko from controlling successfully.
Jalkalukko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Billy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jalkalukko's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jesse Jalkalukko was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Billy tries to bum rush Jalkalukko with a series of wild strikes but Jalkalukko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Billy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jalkalukko.
A head kick misses from Billy.
Billy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jalkalukko.
Horrible takedown by Jalkalukko or perhaps it was just good defense by Billy which made him look bad.
Jalkalukko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Billy throws a series of punches but Jalkalukko avoids them all with ease.
Jalkalukko moves out of range as Billy strikes.
A head kick misses from Billy.
Billy looks to land a left hand but Jalkalukko moved out of range nicely.

Jalkalukko instigates a clinch.
Billy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Jalkalukko jumps into guard, dragging Billy to the mat.
Jalkalukko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chuck Billy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jalkalukko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Billy is aware though and is defending well.
Jalkalukko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jalkalukko is trying to keep Billy in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Jalkalukko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jalkalukko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

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