PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Sturmpruegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaska Jalovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalovaara has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sturmpruegel
vs
Jalovaara

180 cm
36
195 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

183 cm
28
193 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Modern Wear Apparel

Beaver Jooce!

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 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Sturmpruegel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaska Jalovaara!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturmpruegel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jalovaara was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jalovaara throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Sturmpruegel's head coaches at Wax on Wax off 'Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jalovaara scores with a kick to the body.
Sturmpruegel misses with a shot to the body

and Jalovaara counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sturmpruegel won't be happy with that.
Jalovaara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sturmpruegel keeps working.
The strikes coming from Jalovaara are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Jalovaara seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jalovaara.
Jalovaara throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jalovaara works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jalovaara trying to control the position but Sturmpruegel is working away.
Jalovaara misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jalovaara is looking to take a break and control but Sturmpruegel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Jalovaara seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel regains half guard.
Jalovaara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sturmpruegel's head.
Jalovaara perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jalovaara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jalovaara thows a huge punch but Sturmpruegel dodges it nicely.
Sturmpruegel wants to improve his position but Jalovaara is controlling well.

Jalovaara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sturmpruegel is just riding it out for now. Jalovaara eventually gives up the hold.
Jalovaara scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sturmpruegel defending well though.
Jalovaara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jalovaara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sturmpruegel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sturmpruegel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sturmpruegel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jalovaara throws a head kick but Sturmpruegel moves out of range.
Jalovaara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sturmpruegel has time to react.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel lands with a nice body punch.
Sturmpruegel misses the shot to the body.
Jalovaara lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sturmpruegel takes a step back to recover.
Sturmpruegel takes one on the button.
Jalovaara misses with a leg kick.
Jalovaara misses with a low kick.
Sturmpruegel takes a swing at Jalovaara's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jalovaara looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturmpruegel is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturmpruegel avoids a kick to the body.
Sturmpruegel just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaska Jalovaara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jalovaara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sturmpruegel counters with a stiff right hand.
Sturmpruegel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jalovaara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jalovaara throws a series of punches but Sturmpruegel avoids them all with ease.
Jalovaara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sturmpruegel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sturmpruegel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jalovaara looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sturmpruegel takes one to the side of the head.
Sturmpruegel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sturmpruegel is looking to wear down Jalovaara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalovaara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel wants to land a leg kick but Jalovaara is out of range.
Jalovaara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jalovaara lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sturmpruegel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sturmpruegel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jalovaara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalovaara misses with the body kick
and Sturmpruegel counters with a straight right hand.
Sturmpruegel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sturmpruegel takes a swing at Jalovaara's ribcage but misses.
Jaska Jalovaara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sturmpruegel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jalovaara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sturmpruegel just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturmpruegel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jalovaara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sturmpruegel counters with a nice uppercut.
Jalovaara throws out a loose jab but Sturmpruegel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturmpruegel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jalovaara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sturmpruegel counters with a left to the body.
Jalovaara needs to keep his hands up - Sturmpruegel had a free shot at his head there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturmpruegel takes one on the button.
Sturmpruegel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jalovaara misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Sturmpruegel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jalovaara misses with a double jab
and Sturmpruegel counters with a three punch combo that has Jalovaara backing up. Jalovaara nods at Sturmpruegel to acknowledge the strikes.
Jalovaara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sturmpruegel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roberto Sturmpruegel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jalovaara throws a leg kick but Sturmpruegel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jalovaara throws a leg kick which misses Sturmpruegel's front leg but catches the back leg as Sturmpruegel tries to avoid it.
Sturmpruegel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jalovaara's calf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel connects with a leg kick. Jalovaara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jalovaara dips to his left and cracks Sturmpruegel with an uppercut!
Jalovaara throws a lazy uppercut
and Sturmpruegel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sturmpruegel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jalovaara.
Jalovaara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jalovaara flicks out a counter leg kick but Sturmpruegel steps away.
Jalovaara throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sturmpruegel misses the target.
A low kick from Sturmpruegel is predictable there
enabling Jalovaara to counter with a crisp jab.
Jalovaara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sturmpruegel to score with a decent uppercut.
Jalovaara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sturmpruegel's calf.
A slow jab from Jalovaara misses its intended target.
Jalovaara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sturmpruegel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara thows a leg kick but Sturmpruegel checks it
enabling Sturmpruegel to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturmpruegel misses with a straight right.
Jalovaara misses with the combination.
Jalovaara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jalovaara thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sturmpruegel if he has to take too many more of those.
Sturmpruegel works Jalovaara's body with a nice hook.
Sturmpruegel scores with the left hand. Jalovaara knows he should have avoided that one.
Sturmpruegel throws a sloppy body shot
and Jalovaara counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sturmpruegel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jalovaara.
A good leg kick by Jalovaara.
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 Roberto Sturmpruegel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sturmpruegel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jalovaara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sturmpruegel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Jalovaara.
Sturmpruegel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sturmpruegel leaves Jalovaara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jalovaara misses with a lunging right hand
and Sturmpruegel counters with a nice body shot.
Sturmpruegel misses with a low kick.
A nice combination there by Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel needs to keep his hands up - Jalovaara had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalovaara throws a front kick aimed at Sturmpruegel's knee but Sturmpruegel avoids it well.
Sturmpruegel throws the left hand but Jalovaara avoids the punch easily.
Sturmpruegel cracks the inside of Jalovaara's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalovaara misses with a kick to the body.
Sturmpruegel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sturmpruegel lands with a nice body punch.
Sturmpruegel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sturmpruegel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sturmpruegel misses the shot to the body.
Jalovaara tries to land a front kick but Sturmpruegel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jalovaara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jalovaara works the jab nicely.
Sturmpruegel misses with a hook. Jalovaara ducked under it nicely.
Sturmpruegel throws a low kick but Jalovaara moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara avoids the body shot from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel throws a body punch but Jalovaara moves out of range.
Jalovaara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sturmpruegel's head.
Jalovaara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sturmpruegel is fending him off so far but Jalovaara persists. Nope, Sturmpruegel circles away and we're back to standing.
Sturmpruegel misses the shot to the body.
Sturmpruegel just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jalovaara moves into range and connects with a jab.

Jalovaara shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sturmpruegel's guard.
Sturmpruegel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jalovaara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturmpruegel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jalovaara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sturmpruegel pulls Jalovaara in close to his closed guard and prevents Jalovaara from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jalovaara wants to pass the guard but Sturmpruegel is keeping the position.
Sturmpruegel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jalovaara on the ground.
Sturmpruegel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jalovaara.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jalovaara cracks Sturmpruegel with a good jab.
Sturmpruegel is looking to score with low kicks.
Sturmpruegel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jalovaara counters with a nice leg kick.
Sturmpruegel misses with a wild combination.
Sturmpruegel thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Jalovaara misses
and Sturmpruegel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jalovaara scores with a leg kick.
Sturmpruegel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sturmpruegel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturmpruegel throws out a leg kick but Jalovaara moves out of range and Sturmpruegel only half commits.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jaska Jalovaara.
I think Jalovaara 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!