PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Key Chain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaarko Hahlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaarko Hahlund has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Chain
vs
Hahlund

185 cm
22
205 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

194 cm
28
205 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Key Chain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaarko Hahlund!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chain blocks a head kick by Hahlund.
Hahlund throws a head kick that misses.
Hahlund misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hahlund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hahlund lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chain will feel that in the morning.
Hahlund fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Chain does no damage.
Hahlund misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hahlund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Hahlund.
Hahlund goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hahlund is looking to land body kicks.
Hahlund throws a sloppy head kick
and Chain counters with a three punch combo that has Hahlund backing up. Hahlund nods at Chain to acknowledge the strikes.
Hahlund fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hahlund.
Chain tries to bum rush Hahlund with a series of wild strikes but Hahlund uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chain takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hahlund throws a head kick but Chain moves out of range.
Hahlund takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hahlund tries to clinch but Chain is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Hahlund. No joy for Chain on that attempt.

Hahlund instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chain blocks the elbow strike.
Hahlund using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hahlund misses with an elbow strike.
Hahlund throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hahlund tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chain avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hahlund missing with knees to the body.
Chain blocks an elbow strike from Hahlund.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chain blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hahlund throws an elbow but misses.
Chain is trying to force a seperation but Hahlund has the dominant position.
Chain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hahlund has him pressed against the cage.
Chain takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Key Chain has been cut.
Chain dodges an elbow strike from Hahlund.
Hahlund keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chain's efforts to push away.
Hahlund looking to throw knees to the head but Chain is blocking nicely.
Chain blocks an elbow strike from Hahlund.
Hahlund with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Chain manages to pull guard.
Chain seems keen to control Hahlund's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hahlund gets to his feet. Chain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hahlund stuffs the takedown attempt from Chain. Chain gets slowly back to his feet.
Chain has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Key Chain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chain wants to clinch
and Hahlund counters with a nice body kick.
Chain swings for the body but Hahlund moves out of range.
Chain fails with the takedown.

Hahlund gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hahlund tries a knee to the head but Chain blocks it.
Hahlund misses with a knee strike.
Hahlund lands an elbow inside that Chain shrugs off.
Chain blocks an elbow strike.
Chain blocks an elbow strike from Hahlund.
Hahlund throws an elbow that misses.
Hahlund missing with knees to the body.
Hahlund lands a nice elbow.
Hahlund lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hahlund comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hahlund tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hahlund with an attempt at a knee that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chain blocks the elbow strike.
Hahlund tries to land a knee to the head but Chain blocks with his arms.
Hahlund throws an elbow but it misses.
Hahlund with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaarko Hahlund dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Key Chain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

No joy there for Chain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Chain has closed the distance and engaged Hahlund in a clinch.
Hahlund tries a knee to the head but Chain blocks it.
Chain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hahlund throws an elbow but it misses.

Chain manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hahlund has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chain is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chain looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hahlund puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hahlund tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chain pushes Hahlund off looking to stand but Hahlund dives back in and keeps control.

Hahlund decides to stand up.
Chain digs a good hook to Hahlund's body.
Chain tries to clinch but Hahlund moves out of range.
Chain scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hahlund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hahlund throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hahlund.
Chain looks to land a combination but Hahlund avoids it well.

Hahlund moves into the clinch.
Hahlund looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hahlund walks away with a smile on his face. Chain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Key Chain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Hahlund takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hahlund leaves Chain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hahlund misses with a head kick.
Hahlund misses with a body kick.
Hahlund tries to clinch up but Chain circles away and keeps his distance.
Crunch! Hahlund slams his shin into Chain's torso.
Chain misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chain wants to clinch.
Chain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Hahlund gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hahlund tries to land a knee to the head but Chain blocks with his arms.

Chain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Hahlund closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hahlund lands in his opponent's guard.
Hahlund has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chain is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hahlund gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hahlund wants to stand but Chain is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chain 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Key Chain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Key Chain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hahlund throws a right and a left that Chain avoids nicely.
Hahlund tries to land a front kick but Chain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hahlund moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chain throws a sloppy head kick and Hahlund moves out of range easily.
Hahlund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hahlund throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Key Chain is winning the standup battle so far.
Hahlund wants to clinch.
Hahlund is looking to clinch.

Chain gets tackled into the cage by Hahlund. Hahlund maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chain takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chain working hard to break the clinch.
Hahlund throws an elbow that misses.
Hahlund lands a good knee to the midsection. Chain won't want to take too many of those.
Chain blocks the elbow strike.
Hahlund using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Hahlund.
Hahlund pushes off an throws an elbow but Chain leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hahlund throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chain blocks it with crossed arms.
Hahlund misses with an elbow over the top.
Hahlund with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hahlund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hahlund misses with an elbow strike.
Chain lands a left hand.
Hahlund throws an elbow that misses.
Hahlund missing with knees to the body.
Jaarko Hahlund seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chain tries to break the clinch but Hahlund is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Chain's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hahlund throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chain blocks it with crossed arms.
Hahlund tries a knee to the head but Chain blocks it.
Chain is trying to break free.
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!
Hahlund managing to block the knees to the body from Chain.
Hahlund pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hahlund throws an elbow that misses.
Hahlund with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chain is trying to force a seperation but Hahlund has the dominant position.
Hahlund throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hahlund misses with an elbow over the top.
Hahlund pushes off an throws an elbow but Chain leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A knee to the head by Hahlund.
Chain tries to pull guard but Hahlund holds him up against the cage and eventually Chain drops back down to his feet.
Hahlund throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hahlund misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hahlund prevents Chain from breaking the clinch.
Hahlund tries to land a knee to the head but Chain blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Chain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hahlund throws an elbow but it misses.
Chain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chain jumps guard but Hahlund stands there with Chain around his waist. Chain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Chain jumps guard and drags Hahlund to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chain wants to stand and escape but Hahlund is having none of it.
Hahlund won't allow Chain to sweep him here.
Chain is trying to hold Hahlund in close to prevent damage but Hahlund has managed to pass into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chain trying to control but Hahlund postures up.

Hahlund decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A solid body kick from Hahlund.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hahlund darts in and clinches Chain up against the cage.

Chain breaks from the clinch.
Hahlund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaarko Hahlund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hahlund 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaarko Hahlund!
Jaarko Hahlund really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.