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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyr Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalkalukko has chosen Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
20 - 17 - 0 |
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190 cm
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200 lbs
20 - 22 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyr Uzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzi misses with a two punch combination.
Jalkalukko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uzi. That did some damage!
Uzi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jalkalukko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jalkalukko lands a high kick!
Uzi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uzi.
Uzi shoots in for a takedown but Jalkalukko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Uzi lands a jab-cross combination.
Uzi misses with a jab, cross combination.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Uzi enables Jalkalukko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Uzi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Uzi keeping moving, preventing Jalkalukko from controlling successfully.
Jalkalukko looking to pass the guard.
Jalkalukko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uzi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uzi trying to control the position.
Jalkalukko is pushing down on Uzi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Uzi is fighting to maintain full guard but Jalkalukko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jalkalukko stalling away here and it's allowed Uzi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Uzi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jalkalukko won't allow Uzi to sweep him here.
Jalkalukko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Uzi is working from the bottom.
Jalkalukko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jalkalukko is pushing down on Uzi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Uzi is fighting to maintain full guard but Jalkalukko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Uzi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jalkalukko controlling the action here.
Uzi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nordic Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Uzi trying to control but Jalkalukko postures up.
Uzi is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jalkalukko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Uzi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jalkalukko is looking to take a break and control but Uzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jalkalukko seems to be working for a kimura but Uzi defends the submission attempt.
Uzi wants to control but Jalkalukko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jalkalukko looking to control but Uzi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jalkalukko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jalkalukko tries to control but Uzi wriggling away.
Jalkalukko controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uzi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Jalkalukko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jalkalukko. That's going to slow Uzi down.
Jalkalukko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Uzi avoids it really well and circles away.
Jalkalukko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Uzi defends well and Jalkalukko ends up having to push Uzi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jalkalukko wants a takedown but no success here.
Tyr Uzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Jalkalukko.
Uzi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jalkalukko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Uzi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jalkalukko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Uzi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jalkalukko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jalkalukko pulls Uzi into guard.
Uzi is fighting to break Jalkalukko's control of his arms but Jalkalukko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uzi lands a couple of digs.
Uzi throws an elbow that misses. Jalkalukko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Uzi's guard. Nice move by Jalkalukko!
Jalkalukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jalkalukko stays in close to Uzi's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jalkalukko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Uzi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jalkalukko has Uzi in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jalkalukko is on top in guard.
Uzi keeping full guard, as Jalkalukko tries to pass.
Uzi keeping moving, preventing Jalkalukko from controlling successfully.
Jalkalukko passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Uzi keeping moving, preventing Jalkalukko from controlling successfully.
Jalkalukko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Uzi is refusing to be controlled, as Jalkalukko sits in half guard.
Jalkalukko tries to pass to full mount but Uzi defends it.
Uzi is refusing to be controlled, as Jalkalukko sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko is working for a submission of some sort.
Jalkalukko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, if Jalkalukko is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Jalkalukko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jalkalukko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Uzi defends well and Jalkalukko ends up having to push Uzi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Uzi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jalkalukko regains guard immediately.
Uzi advances to half guard.
Uzi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jalkalukko has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jalkalukko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jalkalukko pushing down on Uzi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jalkalukko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko looks to land a strike but Uzi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
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.
Jalkalukko pushes down on Uzi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jalkalukko wants to pass the guard but Uzi is defending well.
Jalkalukko is trying to control the action in half guard but Uzi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Uzi!
Jalkalukko throwing strikes here but Uzi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jalkalukko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jalkalukko thowing shots but they're missing.
Jalkalukko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Uzi is on top in guard.
Jalkalukko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tyr Uzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi postures up.
Uzi wants to control from the top but Jalkalukko keeps moving.
Uzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uzi preventing the sweep.
Jalkalukko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Uzi!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Uzi tries to hold on but Jalkalukko pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jalkalukko content just to control the position here.
Jalkalukko is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Uzi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Uzi!
Jesse Jalkalukko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jalkalukko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Jalkalukko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jalkalukko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Jalkalukko!
Jesse Jalkalukko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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