PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harri Olli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jalkalukko's choice of entrance music: Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Olli
vs
Jalkalukko

190 cm
22
197 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
200 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Crashforce Nutrition (Authentic 159Q Recovery $79)

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Olli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olli looks to score with a jab to the body but Jalkalukko is just out of range.
Olli misses with a shot to the body
letting Jalkalukko counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Olli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jalkalukko scores with a leg kick.
Olli misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Jalkalukko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Olli's guard now.
Jalkalukko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Olli has Jalkalukko pulled in close to control his posture.

Olli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jalkalukko defends it easily.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Olli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jalkalukko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olli is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jalkalukko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olli is keeping the position for now.
Jalkalukko wants to control from the top but Olli keeps moving.
Olli is trying to keep Jalkalukko in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jesse Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko throws a leg kick that misses.
Olli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jalkalukko counters with a leg kick.
A head kick by Olli misses

and Jalkalukko counters with a single leg into guard. Olli didn't expect that.
Jalkalukko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Olli wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Olli trying to control the position.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Olli is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jesse Jalkalukko hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Olli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jalkalukko circles away quickly and effectively.

Jalkalukko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Olli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jalkalukko is in Olli's guard.
Olli keeping moving, preventing Jalkalukko from controlling successfully.
Olli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jalkalukko controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko advances to half guard.
Jalkalukko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Olli trying to control from the bottom.
Olli is looking to improve his position.
Olli is not content to let Jalkalukko control the position.

Jesse Jalkalukko has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jalkalukko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Olli counters with a right hand that sends Jalkalukko tumbling to the canvas! Can Olli finish him? He dives into Jalkalukko's guard looking to do just that!

Jalkalukko is rocked!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Olli is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jalkalukko is still in real trouble! Can Olli finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olli looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Olli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jalkalukko seems to have recovered his senses.
Olli wants to control from the top but Jalkalukko keeps moving.
Jalkalukko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Olli content to stall in guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jalkalukko looking to control but Olli passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Jalkalukko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A shot to the body from Olli misses

and Jalkalukko counters with a shoot takedown. Olli fights it but they end up in guard.
Olli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Olli is working hard here to advance position.
Jalkalukko looking to sit in guard and control but Olli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Olli wants to pass the guard but Jalkalukko is keeping the position.
Jalkalukko keeping moving, preventing Olli from controlling successfully.
Jalkalukko trying to keep a closed guard but Olli is proving a slippery customer.
Jalkalukko wants to stand and escape but Olli is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko pulls Olli in close to prevent any damage.
Olli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Harri Olli just wasn't active enough.
Olli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Olli misses with a double jab

and Jalkalukko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Olli jumps into guard, dragging Jalkalukko to the mat.
Olli is trying to keep Jalkalukko in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Olli is on top in guard.
Olli looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Olli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jalkalukko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Olli trying to control but Jalkalukko is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Olli stops Jalkalukko from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olli wants to control from the top but Jalkalukko keeps moving.

Harri Olli has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Olli cracks Jalkalukko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Olli clinches up with Jalkalukko and pushes him back against the cage.
Jalkalukko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Olli avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Olli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olli checks the leg kick.
Olli misses with a lunging right hand

and Jalkalukko counters with a single leg into guard. Olli didn't expect that.
Olli wants to improve his position but instead Jalkalukko has moved into half guard.
Olli trying to control here.
Jalkalukko is controlling the pace.
Olli is looking to control Jalkalukko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Olli avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olli is not content to let Jalkalukko control the position.
Olli is concentrating on defense, preventing Jalkalukko from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olli is looking for a sweep. Jalkalukko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Olli closes the distance but Jalkalukko moves to the side
and Jalkalukko counters with a head kick.
Olli misses with a head kick.
Olli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olli with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Harri Olli will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Olli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harri Olli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Olli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jalkalukko circles away quickly and effectively.
Olli throws a lazy uppercut

and Jalkalukko counters by clinching up.

Olli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olli loads up on a big right hand but Jalkalukko slips the punch.
Olli throws a jab but it's blocked by Jalkalukko.
Olli tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jalkalukko counters with a leg kick.

Jalkalukko shoots in and bounces Olli off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Olli is working from the bottom.
Olli wants to control the position but Jalkalukko says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko controlling the pace.
Jalkalukko wants to free his trapped foot but Olli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jalkalukko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jalkalukko tries to pass to full mount but Olli defends it.
Jalkalukko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Olli regains full guard. Nicely done.
Olli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Olli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jesse Jalkalukko was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jalkalukko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Olli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jalkalukko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No joy there for Olli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Olli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jalkalukko won't allow Olli to sweep him here.

Jalkalukko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Olli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olli wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olli is pulling down on Jalkalukko's head to control his posture.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Olli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olli is trying to hold Jalkalukko in close to prevent damage but Jalkalukko has managed to pass into half guard.
Olli trying to hold on to Jalkalukko's head to control him but Jalkalukko postures up.
Olli is looking to improve his position.
Jalkalukko is controlling the pace.
Jalkalukko is pressing down on Olli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Olli is holding on for now.

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.
Olli trying to control from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jalkalukko has a takedown stuffed.
Olli throws an off balance right hand

so Jalkalukko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jalkalukko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Olli is working from the bottom.
Olli 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Jalkalukko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jalkalukko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

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