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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wu Tang - Triumph. Partio has chosen Popeda - Mä elän vieläkin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson sizes up Partio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Partio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Partio.
Partio throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Partio saw that one coming.
Jackson cracks Partio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Partio lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
It looks like Rashad Jackson has been cut.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Partio tries to clinch up.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Partio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Partio missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
Partio shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Partio throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Jackson tests Partio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Partio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jackson. That one must have hurt.
Partio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Partio.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jackson throws a jab when Partio was well out of range.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Partio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Partio shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Partio misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Partio's sensitive parts.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Partio's legs.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Partio.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Partio counters with a nice body shot.
Partio thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Partio checks it.
Partio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Partio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Partio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Partio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Partio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Partio is trying to get back to half guard.
Partio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Partio defends it well.
Partio is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson passes to side control.
Partio dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Partio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Partio is defending the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Jackson's cut.
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.
Jackson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Partio takes a step back to recover.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
Partio throws a nice head kick!
Partio shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Partio 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.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Partio is proving a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio landing strikes.
Check out the look on Partio's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Partio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson tries to bench press Partio off him but Partio keeps the position.
Partio goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jackson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Partio but great work by Jackson.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Partio keeps working.
Jackson lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the action but Partio is working from the bottom.
Partio is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson trying to control the action but Partio just sinks the hooks in.
Jackson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Partio is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Partio missing with punches from the back.
Partio scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Jackson is looking for a way out.
Partio avoiding Jackson 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jackson trying to control the hands but Partio won't let him.
Partio is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jackson trying to control the hands but Partio won't let him.
Partio struggling to land strikes to the head as Jackson covers up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Partio lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson is keeping busy.
Partio punishes Jackson with strikes from the back mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson turns into Partio and is now in his guard.
Partio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Partio pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson trying to control but Partio is working from the bottom.
Kauko Partio has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partio wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Partio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauko Partio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rashad Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Partio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Partio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Partio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Partio persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson tries to land a body kick
and Partio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Partio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Rashad Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Partio's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Partio slips a jab from Jackson.
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Partio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Partio fails to land.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Partio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Partio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Partio sees coming a mile off.
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
Partio working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Partio is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Partio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Partio keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio trying to control the position here.
Partio working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Partio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson trying to control but Partio is working from the bottom.
Partio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Partio keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rashad Jackson.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Partio tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Partio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Partio throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Partio backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Partio is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Partio wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Partio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Partio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Partio's face.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Partio taking shots to the head.
Partio is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jackson lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Partio is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jackson with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jackson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Partio wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson dominating with strikes here.
Jackson prevents Partio from getting the reversal.
Partio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Partio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Partio is in a horrible position here. Jackson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson prevents Partio from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson.
Jackson looking to control but Partio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Partio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Partio that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jackson wants to control but Partio has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Partio is doing well to control the position and prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the action but Partio is working from the bottom.
Jackson is really struggling to control Partio but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Partio trying to control here.
Partio is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Partio!
Jackson landing punches.
Partio regains half guard.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Partio defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Partio is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson trying to control from Partio's half guard. Partio has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Partio working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Partio trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson had his way with Kauko Partio in that round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Partio tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Partio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rashad Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Partio walks into a left hand.
Jackson slips a jab from Partio.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Partio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Partio throws a head kick that misses.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Partio is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Partio throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Partio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Partio.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Partio avoids nicely.
Partio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Partio drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Partio is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Partio circles away and we're back to standing.
Partio stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Partio checks it well.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Partio tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Partio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kauko Partio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Partio is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Partio's waist but Partio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Partio tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Partio didn't see that one coming.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Partio off the cage and back into range.
Partio misses with a head kick.
Jackson jabs Partio right on the nose. Partio blinks but takes it well.
Partio checks a leg kick.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Partio scores with a punch to the head.
Partio lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Partio tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Partio.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Partio.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Partio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Partio is defended easily by Jackson.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kauko Partio.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Jackson!
Rashad Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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