PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Robbins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalkalukko comes to the cage accompanied by Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jalkalukko
vs
Robbins

190 cm
23
200 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

200 cm
26
190 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Perkele!

Perkele!
Prestige Nutrition (160! $99)

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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Robbins!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jalkalukko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Robbins defending against the ground and pound.
Robbins pushes Jalkalukko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jalkalukko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Robbins gets back to half guard.

Robbins looking for submissions off his back.

Jalkalukko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Robbins looking for submissions off his back.
Jalkalukko trying to control from half guard but Robbins is working away.

Robbins makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Robbins tries to clinch up but Jalkalukko circles away and keeps his distance.
Good work by Jalkalukko as he checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbins tries to clinch up but Jalkalukko circles away and keeps his distance.
Robbins throws a leg kick
and Jalkalukko counters with an inside leg kick.
Jalkalukko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robbins paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Robbins has closed the distance and engaged Jalkalukko in a clinch.
Robbins lands a body shot in the clinch.

Jalkalukko has picked Robbins up - he's going for a ride! Jalkalukko dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Robbins actively working from the bottom here.
Robbins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jalkalukko won't allow Robbins to get back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robbins is on top in guard.
Jalkalukko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jalkalukko has a closed guard, preventing Robbins from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robbins is fighting to break Jalkalukko's control of his arms but Jalkalukko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Robbins wants to stand but Jalkalukko is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jalkalukko gets a takedown into half guard.
Robbins is staying active underneath Jalkalukko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Robbins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jalkalukko trying to pass the guard but Robbins defending well.
Robbins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jalkalukko trying to control the action but Robbins is working from the bottom.
Jalkalukko tries to pass to full mount but Robbins defends it.

Robbins looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbins gets full guard.
Robbins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robbins is on top in guard.
Robbins wants to stand but Jalkalukko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jalkalukko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Robbins makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jalkalukko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jalkalukko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jalkalukko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robbins can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Robbins will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jalkalukko swats away the attempt to clinch by Robbins.

Robbins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Robbins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jalkalukko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jalkalukko pushing down on Robbins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Robbins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Robbins keeping full guard, as Jalkalukko tries to pass.
Jalkalukko is working hard here to advance position.
Jalkalukko is looking to work some ground and pound but Robbins has wrist control.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Robbins is working from the bottom.

Robbins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jalkalukko defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Robbins is retaining full guard.
Robbins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jalkalukko wants to control but Robbins is having none of it.
Robbins wants to stand but Jalkalukko is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.

Robbins is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Jalkalukko swats away the attempt to clinch by Robbins.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robbins looks to score with a jab to the body but Jalkalukko is just out of range.
Good work by Robbins as he checks the leg kick.
Robbins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mark Robbins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Robbins blocks the low kick.

Jalkalukko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Robbins did well to prevent Jalkalukko getting side control.

Robbins looking for submissions off his back.
Jalkalukko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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!

Robbins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Robbins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jalkalukko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbins is staying active underneath Jalkalukko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Robbins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mark Robbins has got the better of the ground game so far.

Robbins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jalkalukko passes into half guard.
Robbins is pressing down on Jalkalukko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Robbins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jalkalukko is aware though and is defending well.
Robbins keeping full guard, as Jalkalukko tries to pass.
Robbins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jalkalukko is one step ahead there.

Robbins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jalkalukko is aware though and is defending well.
Robbins is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Robbins is working from the bottom.

Robbins working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jalkalukko has passed into half guard!
Jalkalukko prevents Robbins from improving his position.

Robbins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jalkalukko prevents Robbins from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jalkalukko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Robbins!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robbins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mark Robbins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jalkalukko feints and as Robbins raises his hands in defense, Jalkalukko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jalkalukko wants to control from the top but Robbins keeps moving.

Robbins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jalkalukko is aware though and is defending well.
Robbins keeping full guard, as Jalkalukko tries to pass.
Jalkalukko passes into half guard.
Jalkalukko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robbins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robbins wants to stand and escape but Jalkalukko is having none of it.
Robbins keeping moving, preventing Jalkalukko from controlling successfully.

Jalkalukko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Robbins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Robbins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robbins keeping moving, preventing Jalkalukko from controlling successfully.
Jalkalukko looking to pass the guard.
Jalkalukko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Robbins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Robbins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jalkalukko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jalkalukko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko wants to pass the guard but Robbins is keeping the position.
Jalkalukko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Robbins is looking for a triangle but Jalkalukko pushes his legs off easily.
Jalkalukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robbins swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jalkalukko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robbins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jalkalukko has managed to get both his arms back between Robbins's legs - danger averted.
Robbins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Robbins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jalkalukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robbins swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko passes Robbins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jalkalukko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Jalkalukko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Robbins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jalkalukko.
Robbins gets full guard.

Jalkalukko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robbins keeping moving, preventing Jalkalukko from controlling successfully.
Robbins 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.
Mark Robbins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robbins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jalkalukko's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko has a closed guard, preventing Robbins from standing up.
Jalkalukko working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robbins preventing the sweep.
Jesse Jalkalukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Robbins gets to his feet - Jalkalukko follows without any prompting.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Robbins.
Well Robbins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

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