PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pa‘Akea Built (ranked 53 p4p, 8 weight class) and Jallu Pesonen (ranked 316 p4p, 42 weight class). Built comes to the cage accompanied by Hawaiian War Chant. Pesonen has chosen DJ Orkidea - Joutsenlaulu as his entrance music. 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.

Built
vs
Pesonen

172 cm
34
160 lbs
29 - 9 - 2

165 cm
31
156 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pa‘Akea Built!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jallu Pesonen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pesonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pesonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pesonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Built counters with a nice body kick.
Pesonen misses with a straight right.
Pesonen misses with an uppercut
and Built counters with a nice kick to the body.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pesonen.
Built slips under a jab from Pesonen.
Built lands a body shot.
Pesonen lands a leg kick that knocks Built off balance momentarily.
Pesonen throws a head kick that misses.
Built is looking to counter punch.
Pesonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Pesonen connects with a looping right hand.
Built has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Pesonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Built was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pesonen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pesonen scores with a head kick.

It looks like Pa‘Akea Built has been cut.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pesonen.
Built needs to keep his hands up - Pesonen had a free shot at his head there.
Pesonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

It looks like Jallu Pesonen has been cut.
Pesonen loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Built misses the target.
A slow jab from Pesonen misses its intended target.
Pesonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pesonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Pesonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jallu Pesonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built ducks under a wild hook from Pesonen.
Built throws an overhand right that lands on Pesonen's shoulder, as Pesonen tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pesonen.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Pesonen is just out of range.
Built throws an overhand right that lands on Pesonen's shoulder, as Pesonen tries to avoid the shot.
Pesonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Built counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Built digs a good body shot into Pesonen's ribs.
Built tries to move into range but Pesonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Pesonen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Built quickly recovers to half guard.
Built keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pesonen lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Built to regain full guard.
Pesonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pesonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Built pulls Pesonen in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pesonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pesonen postures up in Built's guard and throws a big left but Built blocks it.
Pesonen is in close to Built's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pesonen stopping the sweep attempt from Built.
Pesonen is in close to Built's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Built avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pesonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pesonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Built works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen throwing strikes but missing.
Pesonen throws an elbow that misses. Built uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pesonen's guard. Nice move by Built!

Pesonen is trying to keep Built in close.

Pesonen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Built has picked Pesonen up and slammed him! Pesonen can't keep hold of the triangle and Built manages to pass to side control!
Pesonen wants to control but Built postures up.
Pesonen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pesonen keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jallu Pesonen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Built throws out a leg kick but Pesonen moves out of range and Built only half commits.
Pesonen throws a hook to the side of Built's head but Built sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Pesonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pesonen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Built.
Built misses with a wild combination.
Pesonen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Built.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built swings for the body but Pesonen moves out of range.
Pesonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pesonen lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pesonen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Built. Built circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pesonen staying out of range there.
Built checks the leg kick nicely there.
Built throws a body punch but Pesonen moves out of range.
Pesonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pesonen misses with a body shot
and Built counters with a straight right hand.
Pesonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pesonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Built misses with a body punch
and Pesonen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Built goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pesonen slips under a jab.
Pesonen throws out a counter right but Built avoids it with no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built slips a straight right by Pesonen.
Built fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pesonen just manages to avoid it.
Built jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Built bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Built misses with a hook.
Built lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Pesonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Built looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Pesonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Built is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Built, as that shot connected.
Pesonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built throws a leg kick
and Built takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pesonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pesonen cracks the inside of Built's front leg.
Pesonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Built's head.
Built misses with an uppercut. Pesonen saw that one coming.
Pesonen throws out a counter right but Built avoids it with no problem.
Built looks to land a left hand but Pesonen moved out of range nicely.
Pesonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Pesonen misses the shot to the body.
Pesonen throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built scores with a decent looking hook.
Built lands a slapping body shot.
Pesonen misses with a body shot.
Built throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pesonen avoids it.
Pesonen throws a head kick that misses.
Built fakes the leg kick and cracks Pesonen in the body.
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!
Built misses with a head kick.
Pesonen feints a counter leg kick.
Pesonen avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Built misses the target.
Built scores with a decent looking hook.
Pesonen avoids the body shot from Built.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pa‘Akea Built dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pesonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Built.
A big right from Built misses.
Built cracks Pesonen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pesonen throws a hook but Built blocks it.
Pesonen connects with a body shot that sends Built's belly button to the back.
Pesonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Built slips a jab and a cross from Pesonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesonen misses with a wild body shot.
Built takes one on the button.
Pa‘Akea Built is winning the standup battle so far.
Built throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pesonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pesonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Built finds it's target.
Built connects with a jab.
Built blocks a head kick by Pesonen.
Pesonen throws a sloppy body shot
and Built counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pesonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pesonen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Built.
Jab by Built.
Pesonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Built.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built fakes the leg kick and cracks Pesonen in the body.
Pesonen misses with a body shot.
Pesonen avoids the head kick by Built.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pesonen throws a hook to the side of Built's head but Built sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Built throws a sloppy body shot
and Pesonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Pesonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Built as he connects with a hook.
Built throws a jab when Pesonen was well out of range.
Built throws a lazy uppercut
and Pesonen counters with a straight right hand.
Pesonen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Built.
Pesonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Built. Built obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pesonen.
Pesonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Built is able to avoid easily.
Built tries to land a body kick
and Pesonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Built throws a head kick but Pesonen moves out of range.
Pesonen throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Pesonen.
Built throws an off balance right hand
and Pesonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built connects with a high kick.
Pesonen defending well as Built loads up on a big left hand.
Pesonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pesonen throws a big shot that misses.
Built is looking to counter punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pesonen checks a leg kick.
Built misses with a body kick.

Pesonen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pesonen showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built is staying active underneath Pesonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jallu Pesonen just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Built pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Built scores with a jab to the body.
Pesonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Built.
Pesonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pesonen moves out of range as Built strikes.
A good leg kick by Pesonen.
Built looks for the body kick but Pesonen saw that one coming.
Pesonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Built counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pesonen misses with a jab to the body
and Built counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Built finds it's way through Pesonen's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pesonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Built doesn't seem bothered though.
Pesonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Built is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pesonen is looking to chop away at Built's legs.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pesonen throws a sloppy head kick and Built moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Built misses
and Built takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pesonen cracks Built with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Built throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pesonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Built fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pesonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built lands with a right hand.
Built goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pesonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Built cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pesonen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Built.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pesonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Built moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pesonen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBuilt.
Built waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pesonen.
Built fakes the leg kick and cracks Pesonen in the body.
Nice defenses there by Pesonen.
Built scores with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built moves away from the strike by Pesonen.
Built jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pesonen throws a shot from downtown. Built moves away and avoids it.
Built takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pesonen throws a right hand that misses
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Pesonen backing up. Pesonen nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Pesonen misses with an uppercut
and Built counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Built lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pesonen doesn't seem phased though.
Built moves out of range of the leg kick from Pesonen.
Built tried to counter with a leg kick but Pesonen avoided it.
Pesonen moves forwards but Built connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built jabs at Pesonen's body.
Built slips under a jab from Pesonen.
Built is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Pesonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Built moves away from the strike by Pesonen.
Pesonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pesonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Built tried to counter with a leg kick but Pesonen avoided it.
Built throws a lazy right hand but Pesonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pesonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Built stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Built misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pa‘Akea Built had his way with Jallu Pesonen in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Built slips a jab and a cross from Pesonen.
Pesonen connects with a right hand. Built shakes it off.
Pesonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Built.
Pesonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pesonen misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a straight right hand.
Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pesonen manages to avoid it.
Built cracks Pesonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Pesonen as he connects with a hook.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Pesonen.
A little feinted left hand from Built on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pesonen walks into a straight right hand from Built.
Pesonen drops his hands momentarily and Built takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pesonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pa‘Akea Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Built throws a shot from downtown. Pesonen moves away and avoids it.
Built tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pesonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Built.
Nice body punch from Built.
Built rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pesonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pesonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pesonen missing with a left hand there. Built was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pesonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Built's head backwards.
Pesonen lands a really nice looking cross but Built seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pesonen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Pesonen will be more careful next time no doubt.

Pesonen is rocked!
Pesonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Built throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Built.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pesonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Pesonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Built throws a low kick but Pesonen moves out of range easily.
Built moves out of range as Pesonen strikes.
Built lands an overhand right.
A low kick from Built misses
and Pesonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Built moves away from the strike by Pesonen.
Built misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pesonen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Built.
Pesonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Pesonen.
Pesonen throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pesonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Built makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Built uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pesonen.
Pesonen checks a leg kick.
Built connects with a body shot.
Pesonen scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Built swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pesonen counters with a head kick. That will keep Built thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pa‘Akea Built.
I think Built has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pa‘Akea Built!
Pa‘Akea Built retains his lightweight title!
Pa‘Akea Built seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.