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Event: Syn 558 - Hate By Design     
Date:   Dec 30, 2017
#R1#
Jaksinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Naoki throws a low kick but Jaksinen avoids it.
Naoki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jaksinen's head.
Jaksinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Naoki.
Jaksinen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jaksinen missing with a left hand there. Naoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naoki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jaksinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Jaksinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Naoki, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Jaksinen.
Naoki misses with a punch to the body.
Naoki scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naoki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaksinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaksinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaksinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Naoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaksinen. #T1#
Jaksinen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Naoki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaksinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Naoki can't find room to land a body shot as Jaksinen controls the action.
Naoki blocking some punches.
Jaksinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Naoki.
Naoki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaksinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaksinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naoki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Naoki throws a head punch that misses.
Jaksinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jaksinen fails to land.
A short left from Jaksinen.
A shot in the inside from Naoki.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jaksinen. #CUT2#
It looks like Takeshi Naoki has been cut.
Naoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaksinen's elbow.
Jaksinen lands a nice elbow.
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!
Naoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Naoki.
A short uppercut from Naoki. #T2#
Jaksinen lands a nice elbow.
Naoki scores with a shot to the side of Jaksinen's head.
Jaksinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jaksinen blocks a body shot from Naoki.
Naoki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaksinen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jaksinen fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Naoki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaksinen.
Naoki misses with some punches.
Naoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaksinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaksinen throws a head punch that misses.
Jaksinen blocks an uppercut.
Naoki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaksinen backwards.
Naoki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jaksinen lands a left hand.
Jaksinen lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Naoki misses with a punch on the inside.
Naoki misses with a body punch.
Jaksinen blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaksinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Naoki is trying to push Jaksinen away but Jaksinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jaksinen blocks an uppercut.
Jaksinen scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Jaksinen.
Naoki struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaksinen controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naoki.
A short left from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Naokis head.
Jaksinen lands a shoulder strike.
Naoki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jaksinen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jaksinen takes a shot to the head.
Jaksinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Naoki.
Naoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Naoki.
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!
Naoki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Naoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naoki working aggressively here.
Jaksinen lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Naoki has a couple of punches blocked by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen throws an elbow that misses.
Jaksinen blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Jaksinen on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaksinen.
Naoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Naoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaksinen has a couple of punches blocked by Naoki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naoki.
Still in the clinch, Jaksinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jaksinen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Naoki's defenses. #CUT2#
Takeshi Naoki's cut is getting worse.
Jaksinen lands a damaging elbow.
Naoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Naoki fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Jaksinen fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaksinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jaksinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naoki takes an elbow to the temple.
Naoki working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Espo Jaksinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jaksinen scores with a one two! Naoki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Naoki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jaksinen quickly recovers to half guard.
Jaksinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Naoki lands a couple of elbows.#ES2#
Jaksinen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jaksinen throws a hook but Naoki avoids it easily.
Naoki wants to slow Jaksinen down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Jaksinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaksinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Naoki misses with a right hand
and Jaksinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
Takeshi Naoki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jaksinen throws a lazy right hand but Naoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Naoki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jaksinen just manages to avoid it.
Jaksinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Naoki blocks a jab.
Jaksinen throws a right and a left that Naoki avoids nicely.
Naoki lands a body shot.
Good shot there by Naoki.
Naoki throws a hook to the side of Jaksinen's head but Jaksinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Naoki defending well as Jaksinen loads up on a big left hand.
Naoki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jaksinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Naoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaksinen.
Naoki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A combination from Jaksinen does no damage.
Jaksinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Jaksinen finds it's way through Naoki's defenses.
Jaksinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jaksinen misses with a looping left.
Espo Jaksinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naoki misses with an uppercut
and Jaksinen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Naoki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jaksinen connects with a right hand. Naoki shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naoki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jaksinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Jaksinen.
Naoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Naoki quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Espo Jaksinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naoki throws the left hand but Jaksinen avoids the punch easily.
Jaksinen tries to clinch up but Naoki circles away and keeps his distance.
A cross from Naoki lands.
Jaksinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Naoki.
Naoki lands a glancing blow to the side of Jaksinen's head.
Naoki sizes up Jaksinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#
Jaksinen is rocked!
Jaksinen missing with a left hand there. Naoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jaksinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Naoki finish him?
Jaksinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaksinen slips a straight right by Naoki.
It seemed like Jaksinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jaksinen slips under a jab.#TD#
Naoki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jaksinen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jaksinen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Naoki asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Naoki cracks Jaksinen with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Naoki immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Jaksinen is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Naoki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeshi Naoki!
Takeshi Naoki took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Espo Jaksinen stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm done man, I've had enough! '.

 

Event: Syn 555 - Alpha     
Date:   Dec 09, 2017
#R1##TD#
Nada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jaksinen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jaksinen gets back to half guard.
Jaksinen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jaksinen is looking to improve his position.
Jaksinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nada stops Jaksinen from getting back to his feet.
Nada has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nada is trying to control. Jaksinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nada not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jaksinen wants to get back to his feet.
Nada wants to free his trapped foot but Jaksinen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaksinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nada is working away from the top position though.
Jaksinen is trying to stand.
Jaksinen tries to roll over but Nada keeps him under control.
Nada missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Nada slips a nice elbow through Jaksinen's hands, connecting with Jaksinen's forehead.
Nada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jaksinen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Performance Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jaksinen wants to get back to full guard.
Jaksinen is positioning himself well to prevent Nada advancing to mount.
Jaksinen is looking to control Nada's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jaksinen avoid being mounted?
Jaksinen wants to improve his position but Nada is controlling well.
Nada is trying to control the action in half guard but Jaksinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nada drops an elbow to the side of Jaksinen's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nada lands a nice short elbow.
Nada thows a huge punch but Jaksinen dodges it nicely. #T2#
Jaksinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Jaksinen pushes Nada off looking to stand but Nada dives back in and keeps control.
Jaksinen trying to control but Nada postures up.
Nada missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nada working Jaksinen over with strikes.
Jaksinen is trying to stand.
Nada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jaksinen has hold of Nada's hands but Nada slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nada missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Nada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jaksinen controlling the position well.
Jaksinen wants to control but Nada is keeping busy.
Nada scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nada sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jaksinen defending well though.
Nada is trying to control. Jaksinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jaksinen is looking to escape.
Nada tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jaksinen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jaksinen wants to improve his position but Nada is controlling well.
Jaksinen is still trying to improve position.
Nada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Jaksinen keeping control of the position.
Nada has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jaksinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nada.
Jaksinen is trying to maintain the position but Nada is very close to passing his half guard.
Jaksinen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nada is pressing down on Jaksinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jaksinen is holding on for now.
Nada is thwarting Jaksinen's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jaksinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaksinen keeping full guard, as Nada tries to pass.
Nada works over Jaksinen with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Nada dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Jaksinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nada sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nada throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaksinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jaksinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jaksinen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Good exchange - Jaksinen coming out on top.
Nada just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaksinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Nada's head.
Jaksinen slips a jab from Nada.
Nada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jaksinen in his tracks.
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!#TD#
Nada feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jaksinen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jaksinen wants to stand up but Nada is controlling him.
Jaksinen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaksinen can do to turn this around?#T1#
Nada looking to pass the guard.
Jaksinen 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.
Jaksinen has Nada pulled in close to control his posture.
Jaksinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jaksinen keeping moving, preventing Nada from controlling successfully.
Jaksinen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jaksinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Nada advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jaksinen trying to control but Nada postures up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jaksinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jaksinen is looking to escape.
Nada is looking to take a break and control but Jaksinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nada prevents Jaksinen from standing back up.
Nada missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jaksinen tries to kick Nada off but Nada keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nada scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nada throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES2#
Jaksinen pushes Nada off and gets back to his feet.
Jaksinen throws a head kick but Nada moves out of range.
Nada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nada swings widly with a right hand
and Jaksinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jaksinen moves out of range as Nada strikes.
Jaksinen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T3#
Nada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jaksinen.
Nada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaksinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nada is out of range and Jaksinen settles back down.
Nada lands a glancing blow to the side of Jaksinen's head.
Nada stuns Jaksinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nada looks to land a combination. Jaksinen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
Jaksinen gets caught flat footed, as Nada shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Jaksinen pushes Nada off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Nada closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jaksinen's guard.#T4#
Jaksinen pulls Nada in to control the position.
Nada postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nada looking to pass the guard.
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaksinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaksinen controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nada's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jaksinen has momentary wrist control but Nada slips an elbow through the middle.
Jaksinen wants to stand but Nada is controlling the position.
Jaksinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nada.
Nada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaksinen is keeping the position for now.
Jaksinen is adopting a defensive guard.
Nada trying to control but Jaksinen is working from the bottom.
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 Frank Nada will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nada throws a good cross that connects.
Jaksinen scores with a push kick.
Jaksinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Nada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Espo Jaksinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Nada.
Nada stuns Jaksinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaksinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Nada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jaksinen.#ROC#
Jaksinen is rocked!
Nada drops Jaksinen with a huge uppercut! Jaksinen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Nada is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Nada!
Frank Nada managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition - Q160, into his post fight interview.
Espo Jaksinen was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm done man, I've had enough! '.

 

Event: CEC 546     
Date:   Oct 08, 2017
#R1#
Jaksinen throws a series of strikes that have Hoffman backpedaling.
Jaksinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaksinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hoffman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaksinen.
Hoffman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaksinen misses with a body kick.
Jaksinen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from Hoffman does it's job there.
Jab, jab by Jaksinen - just one landing.
A big left from Hoffman misses.
Jaksinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut. Jaksinen saw that one coming.
Jaksinen throws out a counter right but Hoffman avoids it with no problem.
Hoffman lands a jab to Jaksinen's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaksinen throws a hook but Hoffman avoids it easily.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut. Jaksinen saw that one coming.
Jaksinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut.
Hoffman misses with a right hand
and Jaksinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoffman lands a nice hook to Jaksinen's body. Jaksinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoffman swings for the body but Jaksinen moves out of range.
Hoffman looks to land a left hand but Jaksinen moved out of range nicely.
Jaksinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Hoffman.
Jaksinen throws a fast counter high kick but Hoffman manages to duck under it in time.#T1#
Hoffman throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoffman misses with a straight right.
Hoffman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaksinen moves away.
A jab from Hoffman finds it's way through Jaksinen's defenses.
Hoffman misses with a wild body shot.
Jack Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Hoffman misses.
Hoffman scores with a nice strike.
Jaksinen looks to land a left hand but Hoffman moved out of range nicely.
Hoffman throws a lazy right hand but Jaksinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoffman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaksinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoffman.
Hoffman misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Jaksinen takes the fight into the clinch.
Jaksinen misses with the head strike.
Jaksinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoffman controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen pushes Hoffman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaksinen lands an uppercut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoffman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoffman lands a left hand.
Jaksinen misses with an elbow strike.
Jaksinen working aggressively here.
Hoffman lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Jaksinen fails to land.
Jaksinen throws an elbow but it misses.
Jaksinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaksinen misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaksinen.
Jaksinen has a couple of punches blocked by Hoffman.
Hoffman working aggressively here.
Hoffman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaksinen backwards.
Jaksinen lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoffman.
Jaksinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaksinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
Hoffman gets through Jaksinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Jaksinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoffman blocks an uppercut.
Jaksinen misses with some punches.
Hoffman tries a body shot but Jaksinen blocks it.
Jaksinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoffman.
A right hook to the body lands for Hoffman.
Hoffman pushes Jaksinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jaksinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoffman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaksinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoffman. #BC#
Hoffman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaksinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hoffman cracks Jaksinen with a good jab.
Jaksinen avoids the body shot from Hoffman.
Hoffman jabs Jaksinen right on the nose. Jaksinen blinks but takes it well.#ROC#
Jaksinen is rocked!
Hoffman lands a brutal uppercut that launches Jaksinen off his feet! Jaksinen tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Hoffman!
A determined Jack Hoffman didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Espo Jaksinen was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm done man, I've had enough! '.

 

Event: CEC 540     
Date:   Sep 10, 2017
#R1#
Parnevik tries to land a front kick but Jaksinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jaksinen misses with a straight left.
Jaksinen blocks the body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parnevik.
Jaksinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parnevik moves away.
Jaksinen with a jab.
Jaksinen is looking to land body kicks.
Parnevik is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Parnevik sizes up Jaksinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Parnevik scoring well with a low kick there.
Parnevik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Jaksinen forces Parnevik back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Parnevik breaks the clinch.
Jaksinen throws a head kick but Parnevik moves out of range.
Parnevik slips a straight right by Jaksinen.
Parnevik lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Parnevik.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaksinen misses with a double jab.
A good leg kick by Parnevik.
Jaksinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jaksinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parnevik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Jaksinen missing with a left hand there. Parnevik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parnevik scoring well with a low kick there.
Parnevik takes a swing at Jaksinen's ribcage but misses.
Jaksinen misses with an uppercut. Parnevik saw that one coming.
Jaksinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaksinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Parnevik counters with a low kick, right behind Jaksinen 's knee.
Parnevik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jaksinen throws out a powerful jab.
Parnevik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parnevik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Jaksinen clinches up against the cage.
Parnevik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Parnevik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaksinen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jaksinen fails to land.
Parnevik blocks an elbow strike.
Parnevik misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Jaksinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaksinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaksinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Parnevik.
Jaksinen lands with a right to the head.
Jaksinen works on Parnevik's body with a couple of short punches.
Jaksinen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Parnevik's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Jesper Parnevik has been cut.
Jaksinen misses with some punches.
Parnevik pushes Jaksinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parnevik slowing the pace effectively.
Jaksinen throws a head punch that misses.
Jaksinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parnevik avoiding damage.
Parnevik blocking some punches. #BC#
Parnevik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parnevik 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.
A nice combination there by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Jaksinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Parnevik if he has to take too many more of those.
Jaksinen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jaksinen throws an off balance right hand
and Parnevik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jaksinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parnevik.
Espo Jaksinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaksinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaksinen misses with a hook.
Jaksinen misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Parnevik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Parnevik connects with a jab.
Jaksinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parnevik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jaksinen misses with a looping left.
Jaksinen cracks Parnevik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Jaksinen closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaksinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaksinen misses with the head strike.
Jaksinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parnevik stalling in the clinch.
Parnevik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Parnevik tries a body shot but Jaksinen blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaksinen.
Jaksinen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Parnevik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaksinen's elbow.
Parnevik dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Parnevik avoids the elbow strike from Jaksinen, against the cage.
Jaksinen throws a head punch that misses.
Jaksinen pushes Parnevik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parnevik presses Jaksinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jaksinen pushes Parnevik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parnevik slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parnevik lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Parnevik breaks the clinch.
Parnevik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaksinen.
Parnevik connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Espo Jaksinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesper Parnevik'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.
#R2#
Parnevik scores with a shot to the body.
Jaksinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jaksinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Parnevik misses with a hook.
Parnevik lands a jab.
Parnevik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaksinen lunges at Parnevik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Parnevik's hand.
Jaksinen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Parnevik to counter with a crisp jab.
Parnevik connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parnevik misses with a body kick.
Jaksinen throws out a counter right but Parnevik avoids it with no problem.
Jaksinen cracks Parnevik with an open hand slap.
Parnevik is looking to slow Jaksinen down with leg kicks.
Parnevik cracks Jaksinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parnevik scores with a kick to the body.
A big left from Jaksinen misses.
Jaksinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Parnevik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jaksinen thinking.
Parnevik punishes Jaksinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Jaksinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Jaksinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice body punch from Parnevik.
A left lands for Parnevik.
Jaksinen connects with a jab.#ROC2#
Parnevik is rocked!
Parnevik has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Look low, kick high! Jaksinen uses the oldest trick in the book to send Parnevik tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Jaksinen is absolutely delighted - when Parnevik wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Espo Jaksinen!
Espo Jaksinen got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

 

Event: CEC 531     
Date:   Aug 02, 2017
#R1#
Jaksinen tries to clinch there but Akerman circles away.
Jaksinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jaksinen throws the left hand but Akerman avoids the punch easily.
Jaksinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been informed that Jaksinen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jaksinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akerman. That did some damage!
Akerman scores with a hook.
Jaksinen tries to clinch but Akerman moves out of range.
Jaksinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Akerman lands a head kick. Jaksinen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Akerman throws a hook but Jaksinen blocks it.
Akerman misses the jab.
Akerman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Jaksinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaksinen blocking some punches.
Akerman can't find room to land a body shot as Jaksinen controls the action.
Jaksinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaksinen can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action.
A body shot lands from Jaksinen. #T1#
Akerman is trying to force a seperation but Jaksinen has the dominant position.
Akerman is trying to break the clinch but Jaksinen is controlling him.
Akerman dodges an elbow strike from Jaksinen.
Akerman misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaksinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jaksinen presses Akerman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Akerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaksinen uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Akerman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaksinen moves out of range as Akerman throws a body kick.
Jaksinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jaksinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaksinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Akerman's calf.
Jaksinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jaksinen throws a leg kick but Akerman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akerman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaksinen lands a jab to the head.
Jaksinen is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akerman. Jaksinen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2##CL2#
Jaksinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jaksinen pushes Akerman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jaksinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaksinen blocks a body shot from Akerman.
Akerman misses with a body punch.
Akerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaksinen working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaksinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Akerman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akerman walks into a straight right hand from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen lands with a hook. Akerman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akerman cracks Jaksinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A solid body kick from Akerman.
Jaksinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akerman. That did some damage!
Jaksinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akerman.
Nice shot lands for Jaksinen.
Akerman misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Good work by Jaksinen as he checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Jaksinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jaksinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jaksinen moves out of range as Akerman strikes.
Jaksinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akerman circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Akerman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Jaksinen closes the distance and pushes Akerman back into the cage.
Akerman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akerman has a couple of punches blocked by Jaksinen.
Akerman lands an uppercut.
Jaksinen has a couple of punches blocked by Akerman.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jaksinen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akerman's brow.
Jaksinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Akerman.
Jaksinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Come on Akerman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Akerman works on Jaksinen's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Akerman blocks an elbow strike from Jaksinen.
Akerman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Akerman. #BC#
Akerman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akerman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jaksinen will feel that in the morning.
Jaksinen throws a lazy right hand but Akerman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akerman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akerman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Akerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaksinen manages to avoid it.
Jaksinen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaksinen.
Akerman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akerman moves out of range of the body kick.
Akerman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Akerman checks a low kick from Jaksinen.
Akerman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jaksinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akerman scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akerman lands a jab.
A jab from Akerman finds it's way through Jaksinen's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Espo Jaksinen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Akerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaksinen throws the left hand but Akerman avoids the punch easily.
Jaksinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akerman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jaksinen walks into a stiff left hand from Akerman.
Akerman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Akerman throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Jaksinen gets tackled into the cage by Akerman. Akerman maintains the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jaksinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jaksinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaksinen.
Jaksinen misses with an elbow over the top.
Jaksinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akermans head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Akerman breaks from the clinch.
Jaksinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akerman.
Jaksinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akerman tries to clinch up.
Jaksinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Jaksinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Akerman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akerman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jaksinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akerman scores with a jab to the head.
Jaksinen misses with a hook.
Akerman misses with a wild body shot.
Jaksinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jaksinen misses with a combination
and Akerman counters with a good low kick that Jaksinen was not able to check.
Jaksinen digs a good hook to Akerman's body.
Akerman moves out of range of the leg kick from Jaksinen.
Akerman throws a leg kick that misses.
Jaksinen tries to clinch up but Akerman circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Akerman misses the target.
Jaksinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akerman manages to avoid it.
Akerman digs a good hook to Jaksinen's body.
Akerman lands with a nice body punch.
Akerman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Akerman misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Jaksinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - Akerman coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaksinen loads up on a big right hand but Akerman slips the punch.
Jaksinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Akerman misses with a hook. Jaksinen ducked under it nicely.
Jaksinen tries a quick counter leg kick but Akerman is wise to it.
Akerman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akerman blocks a leg kick.
Akerman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaksinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jaksinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akerman.
Jaksinen misses with a left hand
and Akerman counters with a nice uppercut.
Linus Akerman is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaksinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jaksinen wants to clinch.
A low kick from Jaksinen misses
enabling Akerman to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Akerman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akerman misses with a body shot.
Jaksinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Jaksinen clinches.
Jaksinen is pushing Akerman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Akerman manages to break the clinch.
Akerman checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Akerman.
Jaksinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jaksinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akerman.
Akerman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Jaksinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jaksinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akerman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jaksinen blocks a jab.#T4#
Akerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaksinen manages to avoid it.
Jaksinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akerman.
Good leg kick by Akerman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman connects with an inside leg kick.
Akerman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akerman looks to land a right hand but Jaksinen moved out of range.
Akerman connects with an inside leg kick.
Jaksinen tries to clinch but Akerman is having none of it.
Jaksinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A good leg kick by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Akerman's calf.
Jaksinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akerman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akerman lands with a nice body kick.
Akerman scores with a hook.
Akerman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jaksinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linus Akerman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jaksinen motions for Akerman to come forward. Jaksinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaksinen throws a hook but Akerman blocks it.
Jab by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akerman finds it's way round the side to connect with Jaksinen's head.
A jab from Jaksinen misses.
Jaksinen scores with a leg kick.
Jaksinen throws an overhand right that lands on Akerman's shoulder, as Akerman tries to avoid the shot.
Akerman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jaksinen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Akerman counters with a leg kick.
Akerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaksinen needs to keep his hands up - Akerman had a free shot at his head there.
Akerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaksinen.
Akerman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akerman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaksinen misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Akerman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akerman jabs at Jaksinen's body.
Jaksinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jaksinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akerman moves away.
Akerman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice cross by Akerman.
Akerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jaksinen tries to clinch but Akerman moves out of range.
Akerman throws a leg kick
and Jaksinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jaksinen, as that shot connected.
Jaksinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akerman's sensitive parts.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jaksinen 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 Akerman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akerman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Espo Jaksinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akerman thumps Jaksinen with a low kick.
Akerman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jaksinen throws out a counter right but Akerman avoids it with no problem.
Akerman misses with an uppercut. Jaksinen saw that one coming.
Akerman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akerman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Akerman blocks a jab.
Jaksinen motions for Akerman to come forward. Jaksinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akerman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jaksinen under the eye.
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen 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.
Akerman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akerman delivers a nice body kick.
Akerman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jaksinen misses with a hook. Akerman ducked under it nicely.
Akerman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jaksinen is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Akerman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jaksinen moves in looking to clinch but Akerman pushes him off.
Akerman lands with an uppercut that bounces Jaksinen off the cage and back into range.
Jaksinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Jaksinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Jaksinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akerman lands the left hand.#ROC#
Jaksinen is rocked!
A good leg kick by Akerman.
Jaksinen misses with a low kick.
Akerman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jaksinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Akerman finish him?
Akerman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Akerman drops Jaksinen with a big left hand! Jaksinen is injured, injured bad! Akerman jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Linus Akerman!

 

Event: CEC 523     
Date:   Jun 25, 2017
#R1#
Jaksinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jaksinen moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Brown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Espo Jaksinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaksinen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jaksinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jaksinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brown moves away from the strike by Jaksinen.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Brown.#CL#
Jaksinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jaksinen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jaksinen misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jaksinen. #T1#
Jaksinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jaksinen is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaksinen is just out of range.
Jaksinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jaksinen moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
A shot to the liver by Jaksinen. Beautiful body shot.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaksinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Jaksinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaksinen.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaksinen counters with a nice leg kick.
Jaksinen cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaksinen. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaksinen misses with a straight left.
Jaksinen takes one to the side of the head.
Brown throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jaksinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Performance Center in the buildup to the fight.
Jaksinen throws a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Jaksinen moves into the clinch.
Jaksinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Jaksinen.
A right hook to the body lands for Jaksinen. #BC2#
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Jaksinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jaksinen! #ES#
Jaksinen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3#
Jaksinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Jaksinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown throws a body punch but Jaksinen moves out of range.
Jaksinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaksinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Jaksinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jaksinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaksinen lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Jaksinen tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaksinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Jaksinen ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jaksinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Jaksinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Jaksinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaksinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaksinen.
A clash of legs there as Jaksinen blocks the low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jaksinen, right into the meat.
Jaksinen misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Jaksinen tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brown lands a nice looking body kick.
Jaksinen misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown lands with a slapping head kick.
Jaksinen tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Jaksinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Espo Jaksinen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jaksinen moves to clinch but Brown breaks away
and Jaksinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaksinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown throws the left hand but Jaksinen avoids the punch easily.
Brown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jaksinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jaksinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Jaksinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaksinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaksinen wants to land a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Jaksinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Jaksinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.#T1#
Nice jab there from Brown.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Jaksinen wants to clinch
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Jaksinen scores with a leg kick.
Jaksinen is looking to chop away at Brown's legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Brown misses.
Brown plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jaksinen tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jaksinen misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jaksinen 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.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Jaksinen wants to clinch.
Brown now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Brown checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brown throws the left hand but Jaksinen avoids the punch easily.
Jaksinen looks to clinch
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Jaksinen counters with a quick kick to the body but Brown blocks it.
Jaksinen lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
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!
Brown tries to score with a low kick but Jaksinen moves his leg out of the way.
Jaksinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Jaksinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Jaksinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown connects with a looping right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jaksinen.
A big left from Brown misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown. #T3##CL#
Jaksinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
Jaksinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Brown being controlled against the cage.
Brown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jaksinen pushes off an throws an elbow but Brown leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jaksinen.
A short right from Jaksinen on the inside. #BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch.
Jaksinen wants to clinch.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jaksinen defends it well.
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Jaksinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
Jaksinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Jaksinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Trey Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaksinen motions for Brown to come forward. Jaksinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaksinen backing away here, and Brown unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jaksinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Jaksinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
A bone on bone clash there as Brown blocks the leg kick.
Brown throws a big counter head kick but Jaksinen avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Jaksinen moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Jaksinen clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Jaksinen.
Nice body punch from Jaksinen.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Jaksinen.
A right hook to the body lands for Jaksinen.
Brown utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jaksinen can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
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 Espo Jaksinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brown throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Jaksinen has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Jaksinen tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown tried to score with a low kick but Jaksinen checks it.
Jaksinen needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.
Jaksinen connects with a leg kick. Brown looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jaksinen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaksinen moves away.
Brown checks a low kick from Jaksinen.
Brown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jaksinen defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Jaksinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jaksinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Jaksinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brown lands with a right hand.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Jaksinen moves out of range easily.
Jaksinen tries to clinch
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Jaksinen pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Jaksinen works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown lands a body punch. #BC2#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jaksinen.
Brown throws out a leg kick but Jaksinen moves out of range and Brown only half commits.
Jaksinen lands a jab-cross combination.
Jaksinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brown checks it well.
Jaksinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jaksinen misses with a looping left.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Brown walks into a jab.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Jaksinen moves into the clinch.
Jaksinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Brown misses with a knee strike.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Jaksinen avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jaksinen after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Trey Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Jaksinen misses with a body kick.
Jaksinen throws a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Jaksinen lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Jaksinen moves into range and clinches up with Brown.
Brown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jaksinen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaksinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Jaksinen blocks a body shot from Brown.
Jaksinen has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen prevents a body shot from Brown.
The referee calls for Jaksinen to work.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaksinen backwards.
Espo Jaksinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Jaksinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaksinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Espo Jaksinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaksinen content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaksinen checks a leg kick.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jaksinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jaksinen slips a jab from Brown.
Brown thuds his shin into the meat of Jaksinen's side.
Jaksinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown swings for the body but Jaksinen moves out of range.
Jaksinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown lands a nice shot that snaps Jaksinen's head back.
Jaksinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

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 Espo Jaksinen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jaksinen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Espo Jaksinen!

During a confident post fight interview, Espo Jaksinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CEC 516     
Date:   May 21, 2017
#R1#
Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Jaksinen.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaksinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunt is looking to slow Jaksinen down with leg kicks.
Jaksinen is looking to chop away at Hunt's legs.
Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Jaksinen moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Hunt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jaksinen scores with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Hunt.
Espo Jaksinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jaksinen pushes Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jaksinen managing to block the knees to the body from Hunt.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaksinen controls his hands.
A short right from Jaksinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaksinen misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaksinen.
Hunt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hunt slowing the pace effectively.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaksinen backwards.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Jaksinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Jaksinen avoids the damage to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jaksinen throws an elbow but it misses.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Jaksinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaksinen.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Jaksinen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hunt looking to throw knees to the head but Jaksinen is blocking nicely.
Jaksinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaksinen lands an elbow inside that Hunt shrugs off.
Jaksinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Jaksinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt pushes Jaksinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jaksinen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hunt up against the cage.
The referee calls for Hunt to work. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hunt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hunt seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Jaksinen throws an elbow that misses.
Hunt pushes Jaksinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaksinen backwards.
Jaksinen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaksinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaksinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaksinen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jaksinen misses with a body punch.
Hunt lands a knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Hunt.
Hunt missing with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunt.
Hunt tries to work over Jaksinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaksinen takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Hunt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hunt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jaksinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Jaksinen's head.
Jaksinen tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Jaksinen back against the cage.
Hunt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Jaksinen trying to stall but Hunt improves his position.
Hunt leaning his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jaksinen misses with an elbow over the top.
Jaksinen digs a right hand into Hunt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hunt's gas tank.
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jaksinen.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land. #T4#
Hunt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaksinen avoiding damage.
Jaksinen lands a shot to the body.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jaksinen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jaksinen is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Jaksinen.
Hunt dodges an elbow strike from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jaksinen lands a nice elbow.
Jaksinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaksinen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hunt is keeping busy.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Jaksinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Phol Hunt will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hunt moves out of range of the leg kick from Jaksinen.
Hunt cracks the inside of Jaksinen's front leg.
Jaksinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
Jaksinen cracks Hunt with a good jab.
A jab from Jaksinen misses.
A jab lands there for Jaksinen.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Espo Jaksinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaksinen thumps Hunt with a low kick.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jaksinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jaksinen tries a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt moves out of range as Jaksinen strikes.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Jaksinen scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaksinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunt tries to counter by clinching up but Jaksinen breaks away and moves out of range.
Jaksinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Jaksinen is looking to clinch.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Jaksinen circles away.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Jaksinen moves away and avoids it.
Jaksinen feints a counter leg kick.
Jaksinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jaksinen just manages to avoid it.
Jaksinen tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt tries to clinch but Jaksinen moves out of range.
Jaksinen throws a low kick, looking for Hunt's leg but Hunt calmly moves out of range.
Hunt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jaksinen's head.
Hunt cracks the inside of Jaksinen's front leg.
Hunt looks to throw a body kick
and Jaksinen counters with a thumping low kick.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt takes a swing at Jaksinen's ribcage but misses.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Hunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaksinen.#CL2#
Jaksinen moves into the clinch successfully.
Jaksinen lands an elbow that stopped Hunt in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jaksinen misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hunt is trying to maintain a safe position but Jaksinen gets an underhook and turns Hunt into the cage.
Jaksinen is stalling here.
Jaksinen leaning against his opponent.
Jaksinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaksinen lands a shoulder strike.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hunt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jaksinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunt lands a good knee to the midsection. Jaksinen won't want to take too many of those.
Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jaksinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike from Jaksinen.
Hunt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hunt presses Jaksinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Jaksinen stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Hunt stalling the fight.
Jaksinen digs a right hand into Hunt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hunt's gas tank.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hunt obliges.
Jaksinen is breathing heavily.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Jaksinen controls the action.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Hunt is leaning against Jaksinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jaksinen fails to land.
Hunt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaksinen or not.
Hunt looking to throw knees to the head but Jaksinen is blocking nicely.
Hunt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jaksinen throws an elbow that misses.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the head but Jaksinen blocks with his arms.
Hunt with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jaksinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Phol Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunt has Jaksinen pressed against the cage.
Hunt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Hunt dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Jaksinen tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
Jaksinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Jaksinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jaksinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Hunt steps away.
Good leg kick by Jaksinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hunt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jaksinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaksinen slips under a jab from Hunt.
Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jaksinen's sensitive parts.
Jaksinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunt is out of range and Jaksinen settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Jaksinen tenderised Hunt's leg. Hunt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jaksinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunt.
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jaksinen lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Jaksinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Jaksinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Jaksinen ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
Jaksinen blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Hunt checks the leg kick nicely there.
As Jaksinen backs away, Hunt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jaksinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunt.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Hunt connects with a body shot.
Hunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jaksinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Jaksinen moved out of range.
Hunt thuds his right hand into Jaksinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaksinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Jaksinen. #T2#
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaksinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Jaksinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt scores with a jab to the head.
Jaksinen misses with a body kick.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Jaksinen throws a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jaksinen tried to score with a low kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaksinen can do to turn this around?
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Jaksinen ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt throws a front kick that sends Jaksinen stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaksinen throws a low kick, looking for Hunt's leg but Hunt calmly moves out of range.
Jaksinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaksinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jaksinen.
Hunt throws a leg kick which misses Jaksinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jaksinen tries to avoid it. #T3#
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Jaksinen tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
And Hunt counters with a quick kick to the body but Jaksinen blocks it.
Hunt sizes up Jaksinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaksinen moves out of range as Hunt throws a body kick.
Jaksinen feints a counter leg kick.
Hunt misses with a shot to the body
and Jaksinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jaksinen digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaksinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jaksinen moves out of range as Hunt throws a body kick.
Jaksinen misses with a leg kick.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Jaksinen moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jaksinen thumps Hunt with a low kick.
Hunt misses with the combination. #T4#
Jaksinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunt's head backwards.
Jaksinen works Hunt's body with a nice hook.
Good work by Hunt as he checks the leg kick.
Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Jaksinen moves into the clinch.
Hunt misses with a knee strike.
Hunt lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jaksinen fails to land.
Jaksinen tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Espo Jaksinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaksinen can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaksinen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jaksinen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hunt up against the cage.
Hunt dodges an elbow strike from Jaksinen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phol Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunt 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phol Hunt!

A pretty intense looking Phol Hunt took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: CEC 511     
Date:   Apr 14, 2017
#R1#
Romero throws a right hand that misses
and Jaksinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Hector Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jaksinen.
Romero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaksinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Romero clobbers Jaksinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Romero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Jaksinen pushes Romero up against the cage in a clinch.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
Jaksinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Romero breaks from the clinch.
Romero avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero throws out a powerful jab.
Jaksinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Romero lands with a hook. Jaksinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Jaksinen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jaksinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romero connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Romero moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Jaksinen scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
Romero tries to work over Jaksinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Romero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero.
Jaksinen throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Romero.
Jaksinen can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Jaksinen scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaksinen.
Romero takes an elbow to the temple.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero takes an elbow to the forehead.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero digs a right hand underneath Jaksinen's ribcage. Jaksinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaksinen controls his hands.
Romero digs a right hand underneath Jaksinen's ribcage. Jaksinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romero scores with a shot to the side of Jaksinen's head. #T2#
Jaksinen lands with a light punch inside.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaksinen prevents a body shot from Romero.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Romero tries to break the clinch but Jaksinen is controlling the position. #BC#
Romero breaks the clinch.
Jaksinen misses with a leg kick.
Romero scores with a shot to the body.
Romero connects with a jab.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Jaksinen tries to get set, Romero tries to push him back and clinch up but Jaksinen manages to avoid the attempt.
Romero lands a jab to Jaksinen's midsection.
Romero throws the left hand but Jaksinen avoids the punch easily.
Jaksinen lands with a slapping head kick. #TD#
Romero scores with a takedown into Jaksinen's guard.
Jaksinen is pulling down on Romero's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero won't allow Jaksinen to get back to his feet. #T3#
Romero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jaksinen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jaksinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jaksinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jaksinen pulls Romero in close to prevent any damage.
Romero postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jaksinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jaksinen, not yet.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaksinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaksinen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaksinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaksinen seems keen to control Romero's posture.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jaksinen wants to get back to his feet but Romero is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jaksinen keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Romero throwing strikes from guard but Jaksinen blocks nicely.
Romero looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Romero distracts Jaksinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Romero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Romero passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Romero is looking to take a break and control but Jaksinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jaksinen tries to bench press Romero off him but Romero keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Romero dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jaksinen misses with a hook.
Romero blocks a jab.
No joy there for Jaksinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jaksinen throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Romero.
Jaksinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hector Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
Romero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Romero shoots in for a double leg but Jaksinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jaksinen throws a fast counter high kick but Romero manages to duck under it in time.#CL#
Romero moves into the clinch.
Jaksinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero digs a right hand into Jaksinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jaksinen's gas tank.
Jaksinen lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Hector Romero has been cut.
Jaksinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero gets through Jaksinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaksinen's elbow.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaksinen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jaksinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hector Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jaksinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaksinen throws an elbow but it misses.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Jaksinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaksinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Romero misses with some punches.
Jaksinen prevents a body shot from Romero.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaksinen.
A short uppercut from Romero.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Jaksinen working aggressively here. #BC#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Romero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaksinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Romero connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jaksinen momentarily.
Jaksinen takes one to the chin there.
Romero scores with a jab. Jaksinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaksinen. #CL#
Romero clinches with his opponent.
Jaksinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Romero misses.
Romero throws a right hand that misses
and Jaksinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Romero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaksinen can do to turn this around?
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaksinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Romero blocks a jab.#T3#
Romero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jaksinen in his tracks.
Romero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Romero lands a really nice looking cross but Jaksinen seems unphased.
Romero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jaksinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Romero throws a leg kick but Jaksinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Romero misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Jaksinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Romero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Jaksinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaksinen uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaksinen throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Romero connects with a solid leg kick.
Romero lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Romero defending well as Jaksinen loads up on a big left hand.
Romero with a poor takedown
letting Jaksinen counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Jaksinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaksinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Romero rushes Jaksinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jaksinen throws a head punch that misses.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero is working Jaksinen over against the cage.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Jaksinen.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero gets through Jaksinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaksinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jaksinen throws an elbow but it misses.
Romero tries a body shot but Jaksinen blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Romero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hector Romero'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Romero misses with a body shot.
Romero throws a leg kick which misses Jaksinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jaksinen tries to avoid it.
Romero thumps Jaksinen with a low kick.
A punch combination from Jaksinen misses.
Jaksinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jaksinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romero lands with a straight right. Jaksinen didn't see that one coming.
Jaksinen avoids the head kick by Romero.
Romero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jaksinen's waist but Jaksinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romero off to one side.
Romero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Romero misses.
Jaksinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Romero or perhaps it was just good defense by Jaksinen, which made it look bad.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaksinen.#T1#
Romero on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Jaksinen gets caught flat footed, as Romero shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Romero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaksinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaksinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jaksinen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jaksinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Romero trying to control but Jaksinen is working from the bottom.
Jaksinen trying to control the position.
Romero connects with a couple of short punches.
Hector Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Romero postures up and lands a big shot to Jaksinen's brow.
Hector Romero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Romero throws a big right hand that misses.
Romero with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Romero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jaksinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romero chips away with some ground and pound.
Jaksinen trying to keep a closed guard but Romero is proving a slippery customer.
Jaksinen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Romero is controlling him.
Romero throws a big right hand that misses.
Jaksinen trying to control the position.
Romero throws a big right hand that misses.
Jaksinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romero.
Jaksinen 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.#T3#
Romero looking to pass the guard.
Jaksinen controls Romero momentarily but Romero frees himself.
Romero is looking to work some ground and pound but Jaksinen has wrist control.
Jaksinen keeping full guard, as Romero tries to pass.
Romero advances position into side control!
Romero scores with punches from side control.
Romero landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jaksinen is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Romero misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
Romero working the ground and pound but Jaksinen is defending the strikes.
Jaksinen is trying to buck Romero off.
Jaksinen tries to improve position but can't.
Jaksinen dodges the ground and pound from Romero.
Romero tries to advance to mount but Jaksinen denies him.
Romero working away.#SUB#
Romero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jaksinen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Romero is putting a hurting on Jaksinen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Espo Jaksinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaksinen tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Romero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jaksinen, who protects the arm well.
Romero in side control lands a decent elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romero 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Romero!

Hector Romero decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CEC 508     
Date:   Mar 31, 2017
#R1#
Mclovin cracks Jaksinen with an open hand slap.
Mclovin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaksinen stalks Mclovin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mclovin's face. Mclovin staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Pony Mclovin has been cut.
Jaksinen moves out of range of the body kick.#KD2#
Jaksinen lands a big right hand that sends Mclovin crashing to the mat! Jaksinen stays standing though and waves Mclovin back to his feet!#ROC2#
Mclovin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Mclovin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oh Mclovin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mclovin scores with a head kick. Jaksinen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mclovin ducks into an uppercut from Jaksinen and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Espo Jaksinen!
Our winner, Espo Jaksinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 50     
Date:   Jan 27, 2017
#R1#
Jaksinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaksinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Soderberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Soderberg throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jaksinen counters with a straight right hand.
Jaksinen tries to clinch up.
Espo Jaksinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soderberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Soderberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Soderberg slips a straight right by Jaksinen.
A quick step to the side and Soderberg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaksinen throws a good cross that connects.
Soderberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rufus Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaksinen moves out of range as Soderberg strikes.
Jaksinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soderberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Jaksinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Jaksinen lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Jaksinen has managed to clinch.
Soderberg tries to pull guard but Jaksinen won't allow it. #BC#
Soderberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaksinen lands a body shot.
Soderberg looks to land a right hand but Jaksinen moved out of range.
Soderberg throws a body punch but Jaksinen moves out of range.
Jaksinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soderberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaksinen throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Soderberg counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Jaksinen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soderberg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Soderberg lands a nice hook to Jaksinen's body. Jaksinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Soderberg misses the jab.
Jaksinen throws a big counter head kick but Soderberg avoids it with no problem.#T2#
A head kick misses from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen throws a sloppy head kick and Soderberg moves out of range easily.
Soderberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaksinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Soderberg on the side of the head.
Jaksinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jaksinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Soderberg on the side of the head.
Jaksinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaksinen misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Jaksinen misses
and Soderberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Jaksinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Soderberg throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Soderberg looks to throw the jab but Jaksinen is out of range. #T3#
Soderberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soderberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jaksinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Soderberg blocks a head kick by Jaksinen. #KD2#
Jaksinen lands a big head kick that sends Soderberg tumbling to the mat! Jaksinen takes a step backwards and waves Soderberg back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Soderberg is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soderberg misses the shot to the body.
Oh Soderberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaksinen stuns Soderberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soderberg avoids the head kick by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Soderberg head around and knocks him out cold! Jaksinen hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Espo Jaksinen!
Our winner, Espo Jaksinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Rufus Soderberg was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not done. I'm not done. '.

 

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 47     
Date:   Jan 07, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Jalkalukko has Jaksinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Jaksinen lands with a left to the head.
Jalkalukko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jaksinen lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Jalkalukko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaksinen throws a right hand that Jalkalukko ducks under and follows up with a left that Jalkalukko also avoids with ease.#KD#
Jaksinen lands a big uppercut and Jalkalukko crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jalkalukko looks OK. Jaksinen waves Jalkalukko back to his feet!#ROC#
Jalkalukko is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaksinen catches Jalkalukko with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Jalkalukko forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Espo Jaksinen!
Espo Jaksinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 45     
Date:   Dec 31, 2016
#R1#
Aguilar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen tries to clinch there but Aguilar circles away.
Jaksinen throws a head kick that misses.
Aguilar attempts a counter takedown but Jaksinen avoids it well and moves away.
Aguilar misses with a double jab.
A big right from Jaksinen misses.
Aguilar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jaksinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aguilar somewhat.
Good exchange - Aguilar coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jaksinen forces Aguilar back against the cage and clinches.
Jaksinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aguilar backwards. #TD#
Aguilar pulls guard successfully.
Jaksinen wants to stand but Aguilar is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Aguilar working for a triangle but Jaksinen defends it easily. #T1#
Jaksinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aguilar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Aguilar is fighting to break Jaksinen's control of his arms but Jaksinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jaksinen wants to get back to his feet but Aguilar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aguilar is fighting to break Jaksinen's control of his arms but Jaksinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aguilar trying to control but Jaksinen is working from the bottom.
Aguilar looking to pass the guard.
Jaksinen pulls Aguilar in to control the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aguilar passes into half guard.
Jaksinen pushes Aguilar off looking to stand but Aguilar dives back in and keeps control.
Aguilar controlling the action here.
Aguilar trying to control from half guard but Jaksinen is working away.
Jaksinen is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Aguilar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jaksinen sees it coming and defends easily.
Jaksinen keeping control of the position.
Aguilar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Jaksinen is looking to get to half guard.
Jaksinen tries to hold on but Aguilar postures up.#SUB#
Aguilar looking for a guillotine from mount but Jaksinen is having none of it.
Jaksinen doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Aguilar wants to take Jaksinen's back here but Jaksinen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jaksinen tries to hold on but Aguilar pushes him away.
Jaksinen is trying to stand.
Jaksinen tries to improve his position but instead Aguilar has taken his back!
Jaksinen wants to get back to his feet.
Aguilar is hanging on to Jaksinen's back as he tries to escape. #T4#
Jaksinen is trying to get back to his feet but Aguilar has full control of the position and if anything, Jaksinen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jaksinen can't escape the position. #SUB#
Jaksinen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Aguilar working for the choke. #SUB#
Aguilar working for a choke but Jaksinen is defending well.
Jaksinen is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Aguilar is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jaksinen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Aguilar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jaksinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Aguilar misses with a hook to the body
enabling Jaksinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Aguilar misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaksinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jaksinen ducks under a wild hook from Aguilar.
Aguilar swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jaksinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aguilar avoids the head kick by Jaksinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaksinen looks to land a left hand but Aguilar moved out of range nicely.
Aguilar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Aguilar rushes Jaksinen and presses him up against the cage.
Jaksinen blocks an uppercut.
Jaksinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Aguilar.
Aguilar lands with a light punch inside.
Jaksinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Aguilar misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Jaksinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aguilar throws an off balance right hand
letting Jaksinen counter with a right hand.
Aguilar looks to throw the jab but Jaksinen is out of range.
A slow jab from Aguilar misses its intended target.
Jaksinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Espo Jaksinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaksinen lands a head kick. Aguilar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jaksinen lands a nice shot that snaps Aguilar's head back.
Aguilar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aguilar cracks Jaksinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aguilar dives in for a single leg takedown but Jaksinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jaksinen wants to clinch.
Aguilar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jaksinen is fending him off so far but Aguilar persists. Nope, Jaksinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Jaksinen pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Aguilar swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaksinen.
Aguilar looks to land a right hand but Jaksinen moved out of range.
Jaksinen has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaksinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aguilar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jaksinen tries to move into range but Aguilar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aguilar scores with a decent looking hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aguilar.
Aguilar catches Jaksinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sergio Aguilar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaksinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aguilar.#TD#
Aguilar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Aguilar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jaksinen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Aguilar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jaksinen keeps working.
Jaksinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aguilar is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Aguilar is working for a submission of some sort.
Aguilar is thwarting Jaksinen's attempts to control the position.
Jaksinen is pressing down on Aguilar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jaksinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jaksinen keeping moving, preventing Aguilar from controlling successfully.
Jaksinen 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.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aguilar wants to control from the top but Jaksinen keeps moving.
Jaksinen controls Aguilar momentarily but Aguilar frees himself.
Aguilar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jaksinen wants to stand and escape but Aguilar is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaksinen has his hands on Aguilar's head, controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Aguilar won't allow Jaksinen to sweep him here.
Aguilar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaksinen is keeping the position for now.
Aguilar stands and throws Jaksinen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jaksinen wants to control but Aguilar postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Aguilar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Aguilar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jaksinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aguilar somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Jaksinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aguilar throws a big shot that misses.
Aguilar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaksinen can do to turn this around?
Jaksinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jaksinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aguilar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jaksinen tries to clinch
and Aguilar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Jaksinen moves into the clinch.
Jaksinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaksinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaksinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aguilar.
Jaksinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aguilar is struggling to control the position.
Jaksinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Jaksinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jaksinen misses with some punches.
Aguilar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jaksinen is keeping busy.#TD#
Aguilar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jaksinen uses from the top position.
Jaksinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aguilar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Jaksinen is pressing down on Aguilar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jaksinen keeping full guard, as Aguilar tries to pass.
Aguilar wants to control from the top but Jaksinen keeps moving.
Aguilar stands and throws Jaksinen's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Aguilar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB#
Aguilar is trying to get an arm triangle but Jaksinen is defending well.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB#
Aguilar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aguilar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jaksinen tries to buck Aguilar off but Aguilar is having none of it.#SUB#
Aguilar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sergio Aguilar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aguilar is looking to take a break and control but Jaksinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Jaksinen wants to control but Aguilar postures up.#SUB#
Aguilar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aguilar wants to control but Jaksinen is keeping him busy.
Jaksinen struggling a bit here.
Jaksinen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aguilar's best efforts.
Jaksinen pushes Aguilar off looking to stand but Aguilar dives back in and keeps control.
Jaksinen is looking for a sweep. Aguilar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aguilar wants to pass to mount but Jaksinen is defending the position.
Jaksinen is looking to control Aguilar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jaksinen avoid being mounted?#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aguilar wants to take a breather but Jaksinen is having none of it. #SUB#
Aguilar is trying to work for a kimura but Jaksinen is defending well.
Aguilar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jaksinen is trying to escape the mount but Aguilar keeps good control and instead manages to take Jaksinen's back.
Jaksinen wants to control his opponent's hands but Aguilar gets his hands free. #SUB#
Aguilar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Jaksinen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Aguilar's arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Aguilar looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Aguilar clearly takes that round.
That's time! Aguilar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Jaksinen throws a sloppy head kick and Aguilar moves out of range easily.
Aguilar misses with a takedown attempt - Jaksinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aguilar. Jaksinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaksinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Aguilar rushes Jaksinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Aguilar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Aguilar looking for a sweep. Not yet Aguilar, not yet.
Jaksinen trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Jaksinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaksinen is looking to stand up but Aguilar won't let him.
Jaksinen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jaksinen stands and throws Aguilar's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Jaksinen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Aguilar tries to buck Jaksinen off but Jaksinen is having none of it.
Aguilar is working hard here to advance position.
Jaksinen trying to control the action but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Aguilar sneaks back into half guard.
Aguilar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jaksinen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aguilar trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jaksinen is trying to control. Aguilar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aguilar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jaksinen is working away from the top position though.
Jaksinen not doing much here.
Aguilar is looking to improve his position.
Jaksinen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Aguilar controls his leg.
Aguilar wants to get back to full guard.
Jaksinen wants to stand up but Aguilar has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jaksinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Aguilar. Aguilar gets slowly back to his feet.
Jaksinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Jaksinen tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Aguilar clinches.
Jaksinen throws a head punch that misses.
Aguilar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaksinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aguilar backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jaksinen fails to land.
Aguilar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aguilar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aguilar.
Jaksinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Aguilar.
Jaksinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Aguilar.
Aguilar avoids the elbow strike from Jaksinen, against the cage.
Aguilar lands a shoulder strike.
Jaksinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaksinen throws a head punch that misses.
Jaksinen prevents a body shot from Aguilar.
Jaksinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaksinen tries to break free but Aguilar pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Aguilar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Aguilar jumps guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaksinen stopping the sweep attempt from Aguilar.
Aguilar being controlled here, momentarily.
Jaksinen wants to stand but Aguilar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Aguilar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Aguilar wants to free his trapped foot but Jaksinen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaksinen is looking to escape.
Aguilar wants to control but Jaksinen is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sergio Aguilar will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Aguilar avoids the head kick by Jaksinen.
Aguilar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice takedown defense from Jaksinen. No joy for Aguilar on that attempt.
Aguilar swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaksinen.
Aguilar throws a jab when Jaksinen was well out of range.
Nice shot lands for Jaksinen.
Jaksinen drops his hands momentarily and Aguilar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aguilar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaksinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Aguilar.
Aguilar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaksinen throws a right and a left that Aguilar avoids nicely. #TD#
Jaksinen gets caught flat footed, as Aguilar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Aguilar wants to control from the top but Jaksinen keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jaksinen holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Aguilar trying to control but Jaksinen is working from the bottom.
Jaksinen wants to stand but Aguilar is controlling the position.
Jaksinen keeping full guard, as Aguilar tries to pass.
Jaksinen keeping moving, preventing Aguilar from controlling successfully.
Jaksinen looking to control.
Aguilar is fighting to break Jaksinen's control of his arms but Jaksinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aguilar pushes down on Jaksinen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jaksinen desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Jaksinen is defending well.
Jaksinen tries to kick Aguilar off but Aguilar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aguilar is looking to advance position but Jaksinen won't allow it.
Aguilar passes to full mount! #SUB#
Aguilar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Aguilar is looking to work his way around to Jaksinen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Jaksinen tries to hold on but Aguilar pushes him away. #T3#
Jaksinen is trying to escape the mount.
Aguilar avoids the attempt from Jaksinen to control.
Aguilar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jaksinen really wants to buck Aguilar off and get back to his feet.
Sergio Aguilar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jaksinen doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Aguilar controlling his opponent.
Jaksinen tries to hold on but Aguilar postures up.
Aguilar controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Jaksinen wants to control but Aguilar is having none of it.
Aguilar fails to advance to Jaksinen's back.
Espo Jaksinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aguilar controlling the pace for now.
Jaksinen is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaksinen has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Aguilar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aguilar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Aguilar!

Sergio Aguilar retains his middleweight title!
Sergio Aguilar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 44     
Date:   Dec 10, 2016
#R1#
Kedorf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jaksinen at a distance.
Kedorf misses with an uppercut. Jaksinen saw that one coming.
Jaksinen throws a head kick but Kedorf moves out of range.
Kedorf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kedorf misses with a hook.
Jaksinen scores with a kick to the body.
Kedorf avoids a kick to the body.
Jaksinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jaksinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kedorf finds it's way round the side to connect with Jaksinen's head.
Kedorf throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jaksinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jaksinen lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaksinen jabs Kedorf right on the nose. Kedorf blinks but takes it well.
Kedorf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kedorf misses with a looping left.
Kedorf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
It looks like Barol Kedorf has been cut.
Jaksinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kedorf.
Jaksinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kedorf tests Jaksinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kedorf misses with a hook
and Jaksinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jaksinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kedorf if he has to take too many more of those.
Kedorf misses with a hook
and Jaksinen counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Jaksinen throws a series of punches but Kedorf avoids them all with ease.
Jaksinen tries to clinch there but Kedorf circles away.
Kedorf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaksinen.
A little feinted left hand from Jaksinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kedorf looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jaksinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jaksinen tries to clinch but Kedorf moves out of range.
Jaksinen blocks a jab.
Jaksinen throws a counter high kick but Kedorf was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kedorf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaksinen moves away.
Barol Kedorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kedorf. Jaksinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kedorf throws a body shot but no joy.
Kedorf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kedorf works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kedorf swings for the body but Jaksinen moves out of range.
Jaksinen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kedorf will feel that in the morning.
Jaksinen slips a straight right by Kedorf.
Jaksinen is looking to counter the offense by Kedorf and move into the clinch.
Kedorf throws a sloppy body shot
and Jaksinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kedorf takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaksinen clobbers Kedorf with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Jaksinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kedorf.
Kedorf throws the left hand but Jaksinen avoids the punch easily.
Jaksinen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kedorf misses with a body punch
and Jaksinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jaksinen throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kedorf, as that shot connected.
Jaksinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jaksinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Kedorf misses the shot to the body.
Jaksinen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kedorf manages to circle out of the way.
A head kick misses from Jaksinen.
Kedorf takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kedorf. Jaksinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kedorf cracks Jaksinen with a good jab.
Jaksinen circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Kedorf drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Jaksinen follows Kedorf to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Espo Jaksinen!
A relieved looking Espo Jaksinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Barol Kedorf was interviewed post fight and said 'Juz nie moge sie doczekac, az wroce do domu i przytule mojego synka Morysa. Wezme Go na kolana, a potem poloze sie obok Niego i razem zasniemy. To jest prawdziwe szczescie'.

 

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 43     
Date:   Dec 03, 2016
#R1#
Aguilar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch lands to the side of Jaksinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jaksinen connects with a right hand. Aguilar shakes it off.
We've been told by Jaksinen's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aguilar missing with a left hand there. Jaksinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Jaksinen misses.
Jaksinen misses with a straight right.
Sergio Aguilar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aguilar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaksinen.
Jaksinen slips a straight right by Aguilar.
Jaksinen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aguilar manages to circle out of the way.
Aguilar dips to his left and cracks Jaksinen with an uppercut!
Jaksinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aguilar misses with an uppercut
and Jaksinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aguilar shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from Jaksinen. #TD2#
Aguilar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aguilar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jaksinen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Jaksinen is not content to let Aguilar control the position.
Aguilar moves nicely into side control.
Jaksinen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Aguilar asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jaksinen gets back to half guard.
Aguilar is pressing down on Jaksinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jaksinen is holding on for now.
Aguilar is thwarting Jaksinen's attempts to control the position.
Jaksinen is trying to stand.
Aguilar wants to free his trapped foot but Jaksinen is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
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.
Jaksinen is trying to stand.
Jaksinen is trying to control but can't.
Aguilar prevents Jaksinen from standing back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Aguilar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jaksinen sees it coming and defends easily.
Jaksinen tries to roll over but Aguilar keeps him under control.
Aguilar is trying to control the action in half guard but Jaksinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aguilar wants to pass to mount but Jaksinen is defending the position.
Jaksinen wants to get back to his feet.
Aguilar is keen to just control but Jaksinen is a slippery customer.
Jaksinen tries to kick Aguilar off but Aguilar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Aguilar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jaksinen keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A swing and a miss from Aguilar.#TD2#
Aguilar gets a double leg takedown into Jaksinen's guard.#T3#
Jaksinen controls Aguilar momentarily but Aguilar frees himself.
Aguilar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaksinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aguilar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aguilar won't allow Jaksinen to get back to his feet.
Aguilar won't allow Jaksinen to sweep him here.
Jaksinen is trying to keep Aguilar in close.
Jaksinen is looking to stand up but Aguilar isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Aguilar advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Aguilar is working for a kimura but Jaksinen is defending it quite comfortably.
Aguilar trying to control the action but Jaksinen is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jaksinen is pressing down on Aguilar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Aguilar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jaksinen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jaksinen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jaksinen trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Jaksinen preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Aguilar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jaksinen defends it easily.
Jaksinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jaksinen won't allow Aguilar to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergio Aguilar will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Aguilar loads up on a big right hand but Jaksinen slips the punch.
As Aguilar backs away, Jaksinen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jaksinen tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Aguilar darts in and clinches Jaksinen up against the ropes.
Aguilar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jaksinen smiles and moves away.
Aguilar shoots in for a takedown but Jaksinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aguilar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aguilar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aguilar cracks Jaksinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Jaksinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Aguilar misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar connects with a crisp jab.
Aguilar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaksinen moves away.
Jaksinen throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Aguilar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jaksinen won't be happy with that.
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!
Jaksinen can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SUB2#
Aguilar swings around for an armbar but Jaksinen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Aguilar's guard.
Jaksinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jaksinen stands and throws Aguilar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jaksinen wants to stand but Aguilar has his arm trapped.
Aguilar is looking for a sweep.
Jaksinen wants to stand but Aguilar has his arm trapped.
Aguilar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aguilar gets full guard.
Jaksinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aguilar looking for a sweep. Not yet Aguilar, not yet. #T2##SUB2#
Jaksinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aguilar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jaksinen has managed to get both his arms back between Aguilar's legs - danger averted.
Aguilar controls Jaksinen momentarily but Jaksinen frees himself.
Aguilar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaksinen is one step ahead there.
Jaksinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aguilar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Aguilar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jaksinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jaksinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aguilar keeping moving, preventing Jaksinen from controlling successfully.
Aguilar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jaksinen's guard. #REVB##T3#
Jaksinen wants to stand and escape but Aguilar is having none of it.
Aguilar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jaksinen's guard. #SUB2#
Aguilar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jaksinen defends it well.
Jaksinen is trying to stand.
Aguilar tries to pass to full mount but Jaksinen defends it.
Jaksinen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jaksinen tries to roll over but Aguilar keeps him under control.
Aguilar wants to pass to mount but Jaksinen is defending the position.
Aguilar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aguilar is still trying to improve position.
Jaksinen is trying to stand. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Aguilar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jaksinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aguilar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jaksinen is trying to control but can't.
Jaksinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Jaksinen controlling the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Aguilar trying to mount his opponent but Jaksinen defends it.
Aguilar wants to take a breather but Jaksinen is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaksinen is looking for a sweep. Aguilar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aguilar works his way into full mount!
Jaksinen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Aguilar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
No luck for Aguilar with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Aguilar gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Jaksinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aguilar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Aguilar moves into the clinch.
Jaksinen lands an uppercut.
Jaksinen misses with an elbow strike.
Jaksinen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaksinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aguilar blocks an elbow strike from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jaksinen as Aguilar tries to tie him up.
Aguilar blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Aguilar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaksinens head.
Aguilar working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Jaksinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jaksinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaksinen lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Jaksinen.
Aguilar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaksinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaksinen lands a damaging elbow.
Jaksinen lands with a light punch inside.
Jaksinen lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aguilar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jaksinen just stands there and leans against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aguilar.
Jaksinen scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Aguilar pulls Jaksinen into guard.
Jaksinen wants to stand but Aguilar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jaksinen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jaksinen wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving. #T2#
Jaksinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Aguilar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jaksinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aguilar has control of Jaksinen's left arm, preventing Jaksinen from doing any damage.
Jaksinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jaksinen preventing the sweep.
Jaksinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Aguilar is retaining full guard.
Jaksinen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aguilar is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Aguilar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aguilar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sergio Aguilar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jaksinen wants to stand but Aguilar is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aguilar looks for a takedown but Jaksinen sprawls well.
Jaksinen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Aguilar avoids it.
Espo Jaksinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Aguilar.
Jaksinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aguilar in his tracks. #CL#
Jaksinen takes the fight into the clinch.
Jaksinen lands a damaging elbow.
Jaksinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jaksinen lands an elbow inside.
Jaksinen misses with the head strike.
Jaksinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aguilar backwards. #T4##TD2#
Aguilar pulls guard effortlessly.
Jaksinen trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Aguilar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aguilar wants to sweep but no luck.
Jaksinen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aguilar is proving hard to escape from.
Jaksinen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aguilar has a closed guard, preventing Jaksinen from standing up. #SUB2#
Jaksinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aguilar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jaksinen has managed to get both his arms back between Aguilar's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaksinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aguilar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jaksinen's guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Espo Jaksinen clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Aguilar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aguilar throws out a loose jab but Jaksinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaksinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jaksinen wants it to stay on the feet.
Aguilar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aguilar sizes up Jaksinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jaksinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jaksinen throws a good cross that connects.
Jaksinen misses with an uppercut. Aguilar saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Aguilar darts in and clinches Jaksinen up against the ropes.
Jaksinen gets through Aguilar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaksinen.
A nice left hand lands by Jaksinen.
Aguilar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jaksinen just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Espo Jaksinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Aguilar.
Aguilar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jaksinen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Jaksinen.
Aguilar takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Jaksinen on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaksinen.
Aguilar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaksinen.
Aguilar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jaksinen smiles and moves away.
Jaksinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Aguilar.
Espo Jaksinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aguilar throws a combination that misses
and Jaksinen counters with a nice body kick.
Aguilar doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Jaksinen counters by clinching up.
Jaksinen lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Aguilar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Espo Jaksinen is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Jaksinen clinches up with Aguilar and pushes him back against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Jaksinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aguilar lands an uppercut.
Espo Jaksinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
A short left from Aguilar.
A right hook to the body lands for Jaksinen.
Jaksinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aguilar backwards.
Aguilar is trying to pull guard but Jaksinen turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Jaksinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Aguilar controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Jaksinen. #BC2#
Aguilar manages to break the clinch.
Jaksinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aguilar momentarily. #ROC#
Aguilar is rocked!
Aguilar misses with a left hand
and Jaksinen counters with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Jaksinen tries to sprawl but Aguilar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jaksinen trying to control but Aguilar postures up.
Jaksinen is trying to stand.
Jaksinen is looking to improve his position.
Jaksinen is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Jaksinen is looking to improve his position.
Jaksinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aguilar is working away from the top position though.
Aguilar tries to pass to full mount but Jaksinen defends it. #SUB2#
Aguilar is working for a submission of some sort.
Jaksinen controlling the position for now.
Jaksinen trying to hold on to Aguilar's head to control him but Aguilar postures up.
Aguilar wants to control but Jaksinen is keeping him busy. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jaksinen is looking to improve his position.
Aguilar tries to pass to full mount but Jaksinen defends it.
Jaksinen is refusing to be controlled, as Aguilar sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aguilar ducks under a wild hook from Jaksinen.
Aguilar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aguilar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jaksinen misses with a double jab.
Jaksinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaksinen moves away from the strike by Aguilar.
Jaksinen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Espo Jaksinen had his way with Sergio Aguilar in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Aguilar fails with a takedown attempt.
Aguilar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaksinen throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Jaksinen.
Aguilar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jaksinen throws a series of punches but Aguilar moves out of range.
Jaksinen scores with a head kick. Aguilar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Aguilar dives in for a single leg takedown but Jaksinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Jaksinen throws a sloppy head kick and Aguilar moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aguilar! But no joy.
Jaksinen slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar moves out of range of the body kick.
No luck for Aguilar with that takedown attempt.
Espo Jaksinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Aguilar.
Jaksinen swings for the body but Aguilar moves out of range. #T1#
Aguilar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Aguilar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jaksinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aguilar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Jaksinen to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Jaksinen fails to land.
Jaksinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Aguilar gets control of Jaksinen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aguilar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jaksinen wants to stand but Aguilar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jaksinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jaksinen wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Jaksinen wanted to stand there but Aguilar had control of the position. #T2##SUB2#
Aguilar working for a triangle but Jaksinen defends it easily.
Aguilar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jaksinen scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Aguilar manages to mount him! #SUB2#
Aguilar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jaksinen manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Jaksinen is trying to stand back up but Aguilar is controlling him
Jaksinen controlling the position for now.
Aguilar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jaksinen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jaksinen trying to control from the bottom.
Aguilar tries to pass to full mount but Jaksinen defends it.
Jaksinen manages to get to full guard.
Jaksinen keeping moving, preventing Aguilar from controlling successfully.
Aguilar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaksinen is keeping the position for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aguilar prevents Jaksinen from getting back to his feet.
Aguilar trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaksinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaksinen pulls Aguilar in to control the position.
Aguilar looking to pass the guard.
Aguilar prevents Jaksinen from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Jaksinen is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaksinen is trying to keep Aguilar in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aguilar throws a lazy right hand but Jaksinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jaksinen throwing a counter right hand but Aguilar manages to avoid it.
Jaksinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aguilar.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergio Aguilar.
I think Aguilar 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Aguilar!

Sergio Aguilar is the new middleweight champion!
Sergio Aguilar spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 42     
Date:   Nov 26, 2016
#R1#
Jaksinen slips under a jab.
Jaksinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Booger.
Booger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaksinen.
Booger misses with a series of wild punches.
Booger catches Jaksinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Booger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jaksinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Booger misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Jaksinen's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booger scores with a nice right hand.
Booger scores with a jab.
Booger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaksinen.
Booger fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Booger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaksinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Booger.
Jaksinen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Booger swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaksinen.
Booger looks to throw the jab but Jaksinen is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jaksinen misses the target.
Jaksinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Booger staying out of range there.
Jaksinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Booger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Jaksinen misses.
Nice defenses there by Jaksinen.#T2#
Booger just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaksinen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jaksinen misses with an uppercut. Booger saw that one coming.
And Booger tries to counter it with a takedown but Jaksinen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Booger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Booger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Booger gets tackled into the cage by Jaksinen. Jaksinen maintains the clinch.
Jaksinen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Booger blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaksinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Booger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Booger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jaksinen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Booger misses the target.
Jaksinen lands a really nice looking cross but Booger seems unphased.
Booger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jaksinen pinned against the cage. Jaksinen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Espo Jaksinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Booger.
Booger jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Booger throws an overhand right that lands on Jaksinen's shoulder, as Jaksinen tries to avoid the shot.
Jaksinen lands a nice shot that snaps Booger's head back.
Booger misses with a double jab.
Jaksinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Booger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaksinen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jaksinen slips under a jab from Booger.
An attempted straight right counter from Jaksinen misses the target.
Booger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Booger has been cut.
A shot to the body from Booger misses #KD#
and Jaksinen counters with a nice right hand that sends Booger toppling to the canvas! Booger scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jaksinen finish him?!#ROC#
Booger is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Booger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jaksinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Booger is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaksinen finish him?
Chris Booger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Booger seems to have recovered his senses.
Booger misses with a few strikes there.
Booger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Jaksinen misses. #T4#
Booger scores with a punch to the head.
Booger throws the left hand but Jaksinen avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Booger, as that shot connected.
Booger with a nice cross.
Jaksinen misses with a looping right.
Booger throws a hook but Jaksinen blocks it.
A nice combination there by Booger.
Booger slips under a jab from Jaksinen.#CL#
Jaksinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Booger, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaksinen lands a left hand.
Nice elbow from Jaksinen.
Booger blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Booger pulls guard effortlessly.
Jaksinen is looking to stand up but Booger won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Espo Jaksinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Booger'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.
#R2#
Booger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jaksinen counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Booger.
A punch combination from Booger misses.
Chris Booger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaksinen slips under a jab.#TD2#
Booger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Booger showed some decent athleticism there.
Booger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jaksinen's head.
Jaksinen manages to get to full guard.
Booger being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaksinen wants to stand but Booger is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaksinen pulls Booger in close to his closed guard and prevents Booger from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Booger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Booger working some strikes from top position.
Booger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jaksinen keeping moving, preventing Booger from controlling successfully.
Booger throwing strikes but missing.
Booger throws a big right hand that misses.
Jaksinen is controlling Booger's posture.
Booger wants to control from the top but Jaksinen keeps moving.
Booger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jaksinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Booger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jaksinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Booger throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Booger wants to control from the top but Jaksinen keeps moving.
Jaksinen 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.
Jaksinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Booger's guard. #REVR#
Jaksinen wanted to stand there but Booger had control of the position.
Booger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jaksinen wants to stand but Booger is controlling the position.
Booger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Booger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaksinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chris Booger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Booger throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Jaksinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Booger is fighting to break Jaksinen's control of his arms but Jaksinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jaksinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Booger.
Jaksinen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Booger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Jaksinen has his feet on Booger's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Booger has his takedown stuffed
and Jaksinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Booger shoots for a takedown but Jaksinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jaksinen!
Booger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Booger has his takedown stuffed
and Jaksinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Booger's knee momentarily.
Espo Jaksinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Booger.
Booger is breathing heavily.#T4#
Jaksinen misses with a straight right.
Booger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jaksinen defends it well.
Chris Booger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaksinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Booger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Booger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Espo Jaksinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Booger slips a straight right by Jaksinen.
Booger misses with a hook. Jaksinen ducked under it nicely.
Jaksinen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Booger swings widly with a right hand
and Jaksinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Booger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jaksinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Booger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Espo Jaksinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Booger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Jaksinen misses with a head kick.
Booger swinging wildly here.
Booger fails with a takedown attempt.
Booger swings widly with a right hand
and Jaksinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Booger swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaksinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Booger tries for a takedown but Jaksinen circles away easily
and Jaksinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jaksinen, right into the meat. #T1#
Booger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Espo Jaksinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Booger.
Booger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch lands to the side of Booger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Booger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaksinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Booger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Jaksinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Booger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaksinen.
Booger misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Jaksinen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Booger! Jaksinen lets Booger back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Booger misses with a jab to the body
and Jaksinen counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Espo Jaksinen!
Espo Jaksinen retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Espo Jaksinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 41     
Date:   Nov 19, 2016
#R1#
Jaksinen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Asikainen backs up against the cage.
Asikainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jaksinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Asikainen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Asikainen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jaksinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jaksinen with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asikainen is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Jaksinen just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Asikainen has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Espo Jaksinen!
Espo Jaksinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 40     
Date:   Nov 05, 2016
#R1#
Rusted keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen blocks a head kick by Rusted.
Rusted throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rusted thows a body kick. Jaksinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rusted tries to work over Jaksinen's front leg with a kick but Jaksinen checks it.
Rusted works Jaksinen's body with a nice hook.
Rusted buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Rusted is predictable there
and Jaksinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusted throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Jaksinen misses its intended target. #T1#
Jaksinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rusted is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jaksinen with a body shot.
Jaksinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rusted slips under a jab from Jaksinen.
Rusted lands a lovely overhand right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rusted.
Jaksinen avoids a kick to the body.
Jaksinen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rusted throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rusted lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rusted has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jaksinen misses with a right hand
and Rusted counters with a thumping low kick.
Rusted looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rusted moves away from the strike by Jaksinen. #T2#
Jaksinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rusted throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rusted will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rusted missing with a left hand there. Jaksinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rusted throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaksinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rusted misses the jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jaksinen!
Rusted takes a swing at Jaksinen's ribcage but misses.
Rusted tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaksinen fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Rusted.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rusted.
Jaksinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rusted.
Rusted pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Jaksinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Jaksinen closes the distance and clinches.
Jaksinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jaksinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jaksinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jaksinen.
Rusted looking for a takedown.
Rusted has Jaksinen pushed against the cage.
Jaksinen pushes Rusted back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Jaksinen misses with some punches.
Jaksinen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jaksinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaksinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jaksinen misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Rusted has Jaksinen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rusted pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jaksinen tumbling to the mat - Rusted dives into Jaksinen's guard.
Rusted postures up in Jaksinen's guard and throws a big left but Jaksinen blocks it.
Jaksinen trying to keep a closed guard but Rusted is proving a slippery customer.
Rusted throwing strikes from guard but Jaksinen blocks nicely.
Rusted passes Jaksinen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jaksinen looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jethro Rusted will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rusted throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaksinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaksinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rusted misses with a body kick.
Jethro Rusted seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rusted is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaksinen.
Rusted listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Rusted.
Jaksinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusted fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaksinen manages to avoid it.
Jethro Rusted seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Jaksinen scores with a four punch combination!
Jaksinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Jaksinen throws a right hand that misses
and Rusted counters with a nice uppercut.
Rusted looks for the body kick but Jaksinen saw that one coming.
Rusted keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Jaksinen finds it's target.
Jaksinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rusted.
Rusted throws a sloppy head kick
and Jaksinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Espo Jaksinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rusted throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jaksinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Rusted misses.
Rusted falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jaksinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Rusted throws a low kick, looking for Jaksinen's leg but Jaksinen calmly moves out of range.
Jaksinen misses with a straight left. #CL#
Jaksinen forces Rusted back against the cage and clinches.
Rusted is trying to pull guard but Jaksinen has him pressed against the cage.
Jaksinen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaksinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jaksinen.
Rusted prevents a body shot from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaksinen misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Rusted has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jaksinen is trying to keep an underhook but Rusted manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jaksinen wants to get back to his feet.
Rusted trying to control from half guard but Jaksinen is working away. #T3#
Rusted thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jaksinen's head.
Jaksinen wants to get back to his feet.
Jaksinen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jaksinen wants to control but Rusted is keeping busy.
Rusted stops Jaksinen from getting back to his feet.
Rusted is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jaksinen!
Jaksinen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rusted tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Rusted takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jaksinen wants to control but Rusted is having none of it.
Jaksinen is bucking up trying to escape but Rusted cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jethro Rusted has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rusted lands with some strikes.
Rusted thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jaksinen wants to control but Rusted is having none of it.
Rusted breaks from Jaksinen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusted fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jaksinen tries to lock up and control but Rusted gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaksinen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jethro Rusted will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Jaksinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jaksinen swinging wildly here.
Jaksinen loads up on a big right hand but Rusted slips the punch.
Jaksinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Rusted's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rusted misses with a low kick.
Rusted throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Jaksinen to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusted throws a head kick but Jaksinen moves out of range.
Rusted pushes Jaksinen away with a front kick.
Rusted pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jaksinen is out of range and Rusted settles back down.
Jaksinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jaksinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Rusted waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaksinen.
Jaksinen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jaksinen tries to land a front kick but Rusted steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rusted circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rusted with the counter takedown but Jaksinen avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rusted. That's going to slow Jaksinen down.
Rusted slips a jab and a cross from Jaksinen.
Rusted slips a jab and a cross from Jaksinen.
Rusted connects with a leg kick. Jaksinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rusted moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rusted misses with a body shot. #T2#
Jaksinen throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Rusted counter with a right hand.
Rusted throws a leg kick
and Jaksinen counters with a three punch combo that has Rusted backing up. Rusted nods at Jaksinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Jaksinen moves in looking to clinch but Rusted pushes him off.
Rusted stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaksinen misses with a hook. Rusted ducked under it nicely.
Rusted misses with a body kick.
Rusted slips a straight right by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rusted misses with a takedown
and Jaksinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jaksinen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rusted counters with a good low kick that Jaksinen was not able to check. #T3#
Jaksinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jaksinen misses with a hook.
Rusted drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jaksinen defends it well.
Rusted lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rusted jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaksinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jaksinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rusted.
A bone on bone clash there as Jaksinen blocks the leg kick.
Rusted lands a leg kick that knocks Jaksinen off balance momentarily.
Jaksinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rusted moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaksinen cracks Rusted with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Jaksinen drives through and clinches with Rusted against the cage. #T4#
Jaksinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rusted blocking some punches.
Espo Jaksinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jaksinen trying to stall but Rusted improves his position.
Jaksinen misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Rusted breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jaksinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rusted.
Rusted avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Rusted on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Rusted walks into a stiff left hand from Jaksinen.
Rusted throws a wild body kick that Jaksinen sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Espo Jaksinen clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Jaksinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rusted.
As Rusted tries to get set, Jaksinen tries to push him back and clinch up but Rusted manages to avoid the attempt.
Rusted misses with a body shot
and Jaksinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rusted uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaksinen.
Rusted lunges at Jaksinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jaksinen's hand.
Rusted ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaksinen moves away.
Rusted pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jaksinen throws the kick towards the body but Rusted avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusted chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jaksinen throws a hook but Rusted avoids it easily.
Rusted feints a counter leg kick.
Jaksinen with a jab.#T1#
Jaksinen loads up on a big right hand but Rusted slips the punch.#TD2#
Rusted shoots in and gets a takedown into Jaksinen's guard.
Jaksinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jaksinen keeping moving, preventing Rusted from controlling successfully.
Rusted prevents Jaksinen from getting back to his feet.
Rusted trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaksinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusted trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rusted trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaksinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaksinen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rusted throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Rusted misses with a hook to the body
and Jaksinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rusted steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaksinen.
Rusted throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rusted slips a jab and a cross from Jaksinen.
Rusted uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaksinen.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rusted.
Rusted looks to throw a body kick
letting Jaksinen counter with a right hand.
Rusted circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rusted counters with a good low kick that Jaksinen was not able to check. #T3#
Nice shot by Rusted.
Jaksinen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jaksinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Jaksinen. Beautiful body shot.
Rusted walks into a left hand.
Rusted connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rusted moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice combination there by Jaksinen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rusted is looking to slow Jaksinen down with leg kicks. #T4#
Rusted cracks a nice hook into Jaksinen's ribs.
Rusted shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jaksinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rusted.
Espo Jaksinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaksinen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rusted takes a step back to recover.
Rusted takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rusted looks to land a combination but Jaksinen avoids it well. #CL#
Jaksinen drives through and clinches with Rusted against the cage. #TD2#
Rusted pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Espo Jaksinen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
A nice combination there by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rusted makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rusted. That's going to slow Jaksinen down.
Whack! Jaksinen lands a heavy head kick that drops Rusted. The ref tackles Jaksinen to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Rusted was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Espo Jaksinen!
Espo Jaksinen retains his middleweight title!
Espo Jaksinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 39     
Date:   Oct 29, 2016
#R1#
A head kick by Keller misses #CL#
and Jaksinen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jaksinen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Virgil Keller has been cut.#BC2#
Keller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaksinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jaksinen throws a lazy right hand but Keller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keller lands an overhand right.
Jaksinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Jaksinen's head coaches at Elite Strikers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Keller throws a hook but Jaksinen avoids it easily.
Jaksinen defending well as Keller loads up on a big left hand.
Jaksinen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jaksinen throws out a loose jab but Keller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaksinen with a jab.
Keller throws a sloppy head kick and Jaksinen moves out of range easily.
Keller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Virgil Keller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaksinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaksinen clobbers Keller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Jaksinen misses with a wild combination.
Keller throws a jab when Jaksinen was well out of range.
Jaksinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jaksinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaksinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jaksinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keller. #CL2#
Keller instigates a clinch.
Keller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Keller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keller misses with some punches.
Keller can't find room to land a body shot as Jaksinen controls the action.
Jaksinen misses with some punches.
Keller blocking some punches.
Keller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keller blocking some punches. #T2#
Jaksinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaksinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaksinen backwards.
Keller scores with a shoulder strike.
Jaksinen misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Keller manages to break the clinch.
Jaksinen throws a one two combo.
Jaksinen blocks the body kick.
Keller missing with a left hand there. Jaksinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Keller clinches.
Jaksinen has Keller pressed against the cage, preventing Keller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short left from Jaksinen.
Keller blocks an uppercut.
Keller working hard to break the clinch.
Keller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaksinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaksinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keller is trying to break the clinch but Jaksinen is controlling him.
Jaksinen lands a nice uppercut.
Keller's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Keller's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keller.
Keller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keller swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaksinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Keller.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keller. #BC2#
Keller manages to break the clinch.
Keller takes a kick to the side of the head.
Keller throws a front kick aimed at Jaksinen's knee but Jaksinen avoids it well.
Keller misses with an uppercut. Jaksinen saw that one coming.
Jaksinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Keller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jaksinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Keller throws a body kick that misses.
Jaksinen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Keller.#CL#
Jaksinen closes the distance and pushes Keller back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keller.
Keller is trying to force a seperation but Jaksinen has the dominant position.#T4#
Keller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keller is trying to break the clinch but Jaksinen has him pressed against the cage.
Jaksinen blocking some punches.
Keller swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaksinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaksinen lands a body shot.
Jaksinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keller's elbow.
Keller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaksinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaksinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keller misses with some punches.
Jaksinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Keller controls his hands.
Keller misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaksinen lands a right hand.
Jaksinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaksinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keller trying to control the position but instead, Jaksinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Keller into the cage.
Jaksinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaksinen pushes Keller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Espo Jaksinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Virgil Keller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jaksinen cracks Keller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jaksinen throws a head kick that half lands.
Jaksinen misses with the combination.
Jaksinen misses with a wild body shot.
Keller misses with a head kick.
Keller avoids the body shot from Jaksinen.
Espo Jaksinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Keller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jaksinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Keller tries to land a front kick but Jaksinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller misses with a body punch
and Jaksinen counters with a straight right hand.
Keller throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keller has time to react.
Donk. Jaksinen catches Keller right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Keller moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Jaksinen.
Keller struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaksinen controls his hands.
Espo Jaksinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jaksinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Keller backwards.
Jaksinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Jaksinen.
Keller working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keller.
Jaksinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jaksinen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Jaksinen.
Keller has had enough of the clinch but Jaksinen keeps him there for the moment.
Jaksinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Keller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaksinen misses with some punches.
Keller swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaksinen uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Keller manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Keller misses
and Jaksinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Jaksinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keller can do to turn this around?#T2#
Keller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaksinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Keller.
Keller throws a poor cross that misses
and Jaksinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keller dodges the punch combination from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen misses with a double jab
and Keller counters with a body kick.
Jaksinen fakes the leg kick and cracks Keller in the body.
Jaksinen slips a jab from Keller.
Jaksinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaksinen throws out the jab.
Jaksinen works Keller's body with a nice hook.
Espo Jaksinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keller ducks under a wild hook from Jaksinen.
Keller defending well as Jaksinen loads up on a big left hand.
Keller throws a counter combo.#T3#
Keller connects with the punch.
Jaksinen throws a hook but Keller avoids it easily.
Jaksinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Keller lands a jab.
Jaksinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keller.
Keller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keller looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaksinen is just out of range.
Keller just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJaksinen.
Keller jabs Jaksinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Keller misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Keller moves into the clinch.
Keller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jaksinen working aggressively here.
Keller tries to stall but Jaksinen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Keller blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Jaksinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaksinen misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaksinen misses with the head strike.
Jaksinen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Keller swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaksinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jaksinen lands with a light punch inside.
Jaksinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Keller.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaksinen.
Jaksinen digs a right hand underneath Keller's ribcage. Keller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Keller tries to throw a body punch but Jaksinen avoids it by throwing Keller back against the cage.
Jaksinen lands an elbow that stopped Keller in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Keller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Keller fails to land. #BC2#
Keller manages to break the clinch.
Keller throws a leg kick but Jaksinen moved away.
Jaksinen with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Espo Jaksinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Virgil Keller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Jaksinen ducks under a wild hook from Keller.
Keller misses with a hook. Jaksinen ducked under it nicely.
Jaksinen works Keller's body with a nice hook.
Keller blocks a head kick by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen misses with a looping left.
Keller misses with an uppercut
and Jaksinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keller thinking.
Keller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Jaksinen misses its target.
Keller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Keller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Keller misses with a straight right.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jaksinen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaksinen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Keller scores with a nice strike.
Keller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaksinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Keller circles away. #T1#
Jaksinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keller's hands.
Jaksinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Keller tries to keep at a distance but Jaksinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Keller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keller. #BC2#
Keller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keller loads up on a big right hand but Jaksinen slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Keller.#CL2#
Keller clinches up against the cage.
Keller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jaksinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Keller.
Jaksinen lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Keller.
Keller throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaksinen.
Keller wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Keller slows down the pace here.
Jaksinen misses with some punches. #BC2#
Keller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaksinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaksinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Jaksinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keller.
Keller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jaksinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Keller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaksinen lands with a straight right. Keller didn't see that one coming.
Keller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Keller.#T3#
Keller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaksinen missing with a left hand there. Keller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keller throws an off balance right hand
and Jaksinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Keller takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#
Keller is rocked!
A slow jab from Jaksinen misses its intended target.
Keller is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaksinen finish him?
Jaksinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Keller seems to have recovered his senses.
Keller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaksinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keller. Keller obviously looking to wear him down.
Jaksinen misses with a body kick.
Jaksinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Keller misses.
Jaksinen lands a body shot. #T4#
Keller throws a leg kick but Jaksinen moved away.
Jaksinen cracks Keller with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Jaksinen rushes Keller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jaksinen lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaksinen.
Keller stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A shot in the inside from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen lands a left hand.
A short right from Keller.
Keller wants to get back to striking at distance but Jaksinen won't allow it.
Keller blocks an uppercut.
Keller tries a body shot but Jaksinen blocks it. #BC2#
Keller breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Jaksinen misses its intended target. #CL#
Jaksinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keller lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Espo Jaksinen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Virgil Keller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Keller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Keller throws a series of punches but Jaksinen avoids them all with ease.
Jaksinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keller.
Jaksinen scores with a jab.
Jaksinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Keller thows a leg kick but Jaksinen checks it
and Jaksinen counters with a straight right hand.
Jaksinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keller.
Keller tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Keller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen lands a right hand.
Jaksinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keller's efforts to push away.
Keller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Keller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Jaksinen.
Keller misses with a punch to the body.
Keller has a couple of punches blocked by Jaksinen.
Keller tries a body shot but Jaksinen blocks it.
Keller has had enough of the clinch but Jaksinen keeps him there for the moment.
Keller throws a head punch that misses.
Keller is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Keller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaksinen misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Jaksinen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Jaksinen.
A shot in the inside from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keller backwards.
Keller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jaksinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Keller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaksinen pushes Keller against the cage. Jaksinen is working some dirty boxing. Jaksinen pushes off with a quick right hook! Keller goes down! Keller tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jaksinen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Espo Jaksinen!
Espo Jaksinen is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Espo Jaksinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: MFN 355     
Date:   Oct 19, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Jaksinen forces Dall back against the cage and clinches.
Dall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dall misses with some punches.
Dall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaksinen backwards.
Jaksinen gets through Dall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jaksinen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dall.
Jaksinen has a couple of punches blocked by Dall.
Jaksinen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jaksinen misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Dall has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jaksinen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Jaksinen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Dall is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jaksinen tries to escape but Dall has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jaksinen trying to get back to his feet but Dall is in full control for now.
Dall trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Dall is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jaksinen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jaksinen for a finish. #T1##SUB#
Dall has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jaksinen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaksinen is trying to break free. #SUB#
Jaksinen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jaksinen prevents Dall from getting a body triangle.
Jaksinen wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Jaksinen fending off the submission attempt from Dall. #SUB#
Dall is persistently looking for the submission but Jaksinen is defending it well. #T2##SUB#
Jaksinen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dall gets his way!
Dall has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jaksinen trying to control the action but Dall just sinks the hooks in.
Jaksinen is trying to get back to his feet but Dall has full control of the position and if anything, Jaksinen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jaksinen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dall. #SUB#
Dall is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jaksinen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Jaksinen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dall takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaksinen is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Jaksinen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jaksinen trying to control the hands but Dall won't let him.
Jaksinen is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dall off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Dall wants to control but Jaksinen is keeping busy.#SUB#
Dall working for the choke. #SUB#
Dall looking for the choke but no joy. #T4#
Dall keeps control of the position as Jaksinen tries to break free.
Dall trying to control.
Jaksinen is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Dall has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dall looking to break Jaksinen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jaksinen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dall will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Dall is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jaksinen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jaksinen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryzen Dall dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jaksinen misses with a wild combination.
Dall feints and then cracks Jaksinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaksinen down.
Dall misses with a straight left.
Jaksinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dall. Dall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
Jaksinen gets caught napping as Dall dives in and scores a takedown. Jaksinen manages to retain guard.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaksinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaksinen wants to stand but Dall is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaksinen is retaining full guard.
Dall works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ryzen Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Dall moves into full mount! Jaksinen won't be happy about that!
Dall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dall avoids the attempt from Jaksinen to control.
Jaksinen really wants to buck Dall off and get back to his feet.
Jaksinen is squirming around, avoiding Dall's attempts to control the action.
Jaksinen has given up his back. Will we see Dall going for some submissions?
Jaksinen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dall. #T2#
Dall doesn't have the hooks in and Jaksinen manages to turn into his guard.
Jaksinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaksinen is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Dall looking for a guillotine here but Jaksinen defends easily.
Jaksinen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Dall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jaksinen controls the pace.
Jaksinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Dall is retaining full guard.
Jaksinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jaksinen wants to get up but he can't break Dall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jaksinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jaksinen trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jaksinen avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jaksinen cracks Dall with a good jab.
Jaksinen throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Jaksinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaksinen can do to turn this around?
Jaksinen lands a head shot.
Dall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jaksinen pinned against the cage. Jaksinen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Jaksinen. No joy for Dall on that attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaksinen defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Espo Jaksinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Dall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dall lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jaksinen fails to land.
Dall blocking some punches.
Dall throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dall.
Dall tries to pull guard but Jaksinen won't allow it.
Dall has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jaksinen after a bit of a struggle.
Dall pushes Jaksinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaksinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jaksinen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaksinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dall blocks an uppercut.
Jaksinen misses with the head strike.
Dall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryzen Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaksinen misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Dall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jaksinen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jaksinen pulls his leg out and moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jaksinen.
Dall takes one to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Jaksinen as Dall shoots in.
Ryzen Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jaksinen stuffs the takedown.
Dall looks for a takedown but Jaksinen sprawls well.
Jaksinen connects with a single shot there.
Espo Jaksinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Jaksinen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Jaksinen lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Ryzen Dall has been cut.
Espo Jaksinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jaksinen lands an uppercut.
Jaksinen lands a nice uppercut.
Jaksinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaksinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dall tries to break free but Jaksinen pushes him back against the cage.
Dall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jaksinen to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Jaksinen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dall.
Dall is working for takedown but Jaksinen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jaksinen lands an uppercut.
Dall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Dall is rocked!
Jaksinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Dall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaksinen creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dall with a big uppercut! Dall tries to clinch up but Jaksinen pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dall to the mat! Dall covers up and Jaksinen unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Espo Jaksinen!
During a confident post fight interview, Espo Jaksinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: MFN 352: Burning the Hive     
Date:   Oct 09, 2016
#R1#
Jaksinen looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Santos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Santos is looking to slow Jaksinen down with leg kicks.
Santos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Jaksinen instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jaksinen blocks an elbow strike from Santos.
Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jaksinen lands a right hand.
Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaksinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jaksinen blocks the elbow strike.
Santos working aggressively here.
Santos is leaning against Jaksinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaksinen.
Santos blocks a body shot from Jaksinen.
Santos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos misses with the head strike.
Jaksinen takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Espo Jaksinen has been cut.
Jaksinen takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Jaksinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santos lands an elbow inside that Jaksinen shrugs off.
Jaksinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Santos.
Jaksinen is breathing heavily.
Santos misses with an elbow strike.
Santos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jaksinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaksinen pushes off an throws an elbow but Santos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jaksinen misses with some punches.
A short right from Santos.
Jaksinen misses with some punches.
Jaksinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Santos.
A short right from Jaksinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Santos.
Jaksinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Santos. #T2#
Santos lands an elbow inside that Jaksinen shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santos.
Santos pushes Jaksinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Jaksinen is rocked!
Santos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Jaksinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaksinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen misses with the head strike.
Jaksinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Santos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jaksinen's defenses.
Santos misses with an elbow over the top.
Jaksinen throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santos.
Jaksinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santos.
With the fighters up against the cage, Santos throws an elbow but misses.
Jaksinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos.
Jaksinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaksinen's elbow.
Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaksinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Jaksinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jaksinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaksinen misses with a body punch.
Jaksinen misses with some punches.
Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santos trying to control the position but instead, Jaksinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Santos into the cage.
Jaksinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaksinen takes a shot to the head.
Santos lands a damaging elbow.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Jaksinen controls the action.
Santos throws an elbow that misses.
Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jaksinen tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Jaksinen back against the cage.
Santos blocking some punches.
Santos lands a body punch.
Santos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaksinen.
Santos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Santos misses with an elbow over the top.
Jaksinen misses with some punches.
Jaksinen tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santos blocking some punches.
Santos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Santos pushes Jaksinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaksinen controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santos.
Jaksinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaksinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaksinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaksinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santos.
Santos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jaksinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neymar Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Espo Jaksinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Santos cracks Jaksinen on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jaksinen falls backwards against the cage. Santos follows up with more strikes that drop Jaksinen to his knees. Santos keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jaksinen! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neymar Santos!
Neymar Santos thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: MFN 347: Trigger Happy     
Date:   Sep 21, 2016
#R1#
Jaksinen cracks Dead with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dead throws a right hand that misses
and Jaksinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jaksinen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaksinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaksinen misses the jab.
Dead shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dead cracks Jaksinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jaksinen scores with a head kick. Dead tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dead fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jaksinen checks it well.
Jaksinen ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jaksinen slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaksinen defending well as Dead loads up on a big left hand.
Jaksinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dead misses with a left hand
and Jaksinen counters with a left and a right that stings Dead.
Dead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaksinen.
Dead throws a nice looking combination but Jaksinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jaksinen thuds his right hand into Dead's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Dead misses with an uppercut. Jaksinen saw that one coming.
Dead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaksinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead.
A slow jab from Dead misses its intended target.
Dead throws a combination that misses
and Jaksinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dead looks to land a right hand but Jaksinen moved out of range.
Jaksinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dead misses with a double jab.
Jaksinen throws a head kick that Dead semi-blocks. #ROC2#
Dead is rocked!
Jaksinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dead throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jaksinen counters with a good, hard body kick but Dead shrugs it off.
Dead seems to have got his legs back now.
Jaksinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jaksinen throws a right and a left that Dead avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaksinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Dead misses with a double jab
and Jaksinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Jaksinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaksinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
A bone on bone clash there as Jaksinen blocks the leg kick.
Jaksinen wants to counter the offense by Dead and move into the clinch position.
Dead swings for the body but Jaksinen moves out of range.
Dead swings widly with a right hand
and Jaksinen counters with a left to the body.
Jaksinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Dead takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good exchange - Jaksinen coming out on top.
Jaksinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dead had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A low kick from Dead is predictable there
letting Jaksinen counter with a right hand.
Jaksinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jaksinen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaksinen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dead lands with a cross.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Jaksinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#
Jaksinen is rocked!
Dead tries a low kick but Jaksinen avoids it.
Jaksinen throws a fast counter high kick but Dead manages to duck under it in time.
Jaksinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Dead finish him?
Jaksinen ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Dead takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dead misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Jaksinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jaksinen slips a jab from Dead.
Dead throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dead misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Jaksinen misses its intended target.
Jaksinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Jaksinen defending well as Dead loads up on a big left hand.
Dead on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dead misses with a series of wild punches.
Dead throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Jaksinen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jaksinen.
Dead is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaksinen has double underhooks.
Jaksinen lands a nice uppercut.
Dead tries to circle away but Jaksinen has him pinned against the cage.
Jaksinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Jaksinen - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaksinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaksinen lands with a left to the head.
Jaksinen lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Jaksinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dead wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jaksinen lands with a light punch inside.
Jaksinen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dead's defenses.
Jaksinen lands with a left to the head.
Dead avoids a wild elbow strike from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaksinen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jaksinen lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Dead breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Jaksinen.
Dead throws a nice looking combination but Jaksinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dead thows a leg kick but Jaksinen checks it
and Jaksinen counters with a monster head kick that knocks Dead out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Espo Jaksinen!
A relieved looking Espo Jaksinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Better Dead had this to say: 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

 

Event: MFN 336: Makinwa vs. Kamenov     
Date:   Aug 07, 2016
#R1#
Good leg kick by Jaksinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vershinin throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Jaksinen.
It seemed like Vershinin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jaksinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vershinin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jaksinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vershinin 's sensitive parts.
Vershinin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vershinin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Espo Jaksinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vershinin blocks a low kick nicely.
Vershinin throws a body kick that misses.
Vershinin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaksinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Jaksinen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vershinin eats them both and turns towards Jaksinen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jaksinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vershinin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick by Vershinin misses #CL#
and Jaksinen counters by moving into the clinch.
Vershinin throws an elbow that misses.
Jaksinen working aggressively here. #T1#
Jaksinen has a couple of punches blocked by Vershinin .
Jaksinen dodges an elbow strike from Vershinin .
Jaksinen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vershinin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jaksinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vershinin swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaksinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaksinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaksinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaksinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vershinin backwards.
Jaksinen throws an elbow that misses.
Jaksinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaksinen lands a shoulder strike.
Jaksinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaksinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaksinen.
Jaksinen lands a nice elbow.
Vershinin takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaksinen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaksinen.
A short right from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vershinin controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Vershinin - that landed with a thud.
Vershinin working aggressively here.
Jaksinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vershinin lands an elbow just above Jaksinen 's eye.
Vershinin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vershinin avoids a wild elbow strike from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen throws an elbow that misses.
Vershinin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vershinin lands an elbow inside that Jaksinen shrugs off.
Jaksinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jaksinen looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Vershinin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vershinin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vershinin lands a right hand.
Vershinin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vershinin dodges an elbow strike from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen throws an elbow that misses.
Jaksinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vershinin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jaksinen lands an elbow just above Vershinin 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vershinin .
Jaksinen lands a nice uppercut.
Vershinin misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Jaksinen on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaksinen working aggressively here.
Vershinin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vershinin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jaksinen's defenses. #T4#
Vershinin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jaksinen throws an elbow but misses.
Jaksinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vershinin s head.
Vershinin misses with a punch on the inside.
Vershinin struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaksinen controls his hands.
Vershinin lands with a short shot to the head.
Jaksinen prevents a body shot from Vershinin .
Jaksinen throws a head punch that misses.
Vershinin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jaksinen blocks a body shot from Vershinin .
Come on Vershinin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vershinin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaksinen backwards.
Vershinin blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaksinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vershinin blocks a body shot from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Vershinin backwards.
Jaksinen misses with the head strike.
Jaksinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Espo Jaksinen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vershinin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaksinen throws out the jab.
Vershinin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaksinen.
A swing and a miss from Vershinin .
Jaksinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vershinin .
Jaksinen looks to land a left hand but Vershinin moved out of range nicely.
Jaksinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Espo Jaksinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Vershinin misses its intended target.
Jaksinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vershinin loads up on a big right hand but Jaksinen slips the punch.
Jaksinen jabs at Vershinin 's body.
Jaksinen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jaksinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vershinin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vershinin loads up on a big right hand but Jaksinen slips the punch.
Jaksinen throws a hook to the side of Vershinin 's head but Vershinin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaksinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaksinen lands a jab to Vershinin 's midsection.#T1#
Jaksinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good leg kick by Jaksinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jaksinen avoids the head kick by Vershinin .
Jaksinen throws a leg kick
letting Vershinin counter with a right hand.
Espo Jaksinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Vershinin swings widly with a right hand
and Jaksinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Vershinin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vershinin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaksinen.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jaksinen!
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!
Decent striking displayed by Jaksinen there.#ROC#
Vershinin is rocked!
Vershinin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vershinin is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaksinen finish him?
Nice defenses there by Vershinin .
Vershinin seems to have recovered his senses.
Vershinin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaksinen.
Vershinin cracks Jaksinen with an open hand slap.
Jaksinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by Vershinin . Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Jaksinen moves out of range as Vershinin strikes.
Vershinin clobbers Jaksinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jaksinen throws a quick inside leg kick. #KD2#
Vershinin lands a big head kick that sends Jaksinen tumbling to the mat! Vershinin takes a step backwards and waves Jaksinen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Jaksinen is rocked!
Vershinin cracks Jaksinen with a hook to the temple - Jaksinen is on wobbly legs here! Vershinin swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jaksinen falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Vershinin wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Makar Vershinin !
After winning the bout, Makar Vershinin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Syn 458 - Falcon vs. Rocker 2     
Date:   Jul 21, 2016
#R1#
Jaksinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Escrima moves out of range of the body kick.
Jaksinen works over Escrima's head and body with a nice combination.
Jaksinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escrima.
Escrima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaksinen throws a looping overhand right but Escrima ducks down to avoid it.
Escrima misses with a leg kick.
Escrima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaksinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Escrima gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Escrima misses with a low kick.
Escrima misses with a hook.
Jaksinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Jaksinen has knocked Escrima down with a huge combo! Jaksinen steps away and waves a wobbly Escrima back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Escrima is rocked!
Jaksinen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaksinen. Escrima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Escrima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Escrima motions for Jaksinen to come forward. Escrima throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Escrima takes one on the button.
Jaksinen needs to keep his hands up - Escrima had a free shot at his head there.
Jaksinen lands with a big left! Escrima is wobbled badly! Jaksinen comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Escrima to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Espo Jaksinen!
Espo Jaksinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Syn 449 - Wayne vs. Cabrera     
Date:   Jun 14, 2016
#R1#
Fortune throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jaksinen.
A combination from Fortune does no damage.
Jaksinen scores with a nice head shot.
Fortune looks to land a combination but Jaksinen avoids it well.
Jaksinen avoids the body shot from Fortune.
Jaksinen throws a right and a left that Fortune avoids nicely.
Jaksinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fortune throws a head kick that Jaksinen semi-blocks.
Jaksinen dodges the punch combination from Fortune.
Jaksinen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Dominic Fortune has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaksinen with a nice cross.
Jaksinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fortune.
Jaksinen throws out a leg kick but Fortune moves out of range and Jaksinen only half commits.
Fortune thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fortune scores with a nice right hand.
Jaksinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Jaksinen throws a combination that misses
and Fortune counters with a good low kick that Jaksinen was not able to check.
Jaksinen throws the left hand but Fortune avoids the punch easily.
Jaksinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fortune looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jaksinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fortune staying out of range there.
Fortune blocks the body kick.
Fortune lands a leg kick that knocks Jaksinen off balance momentarily.
Fortune lands a glancing blow to the side of Jaksinen's head.
Jaksinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fortune throws a shot from downtown. Jaksinen moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Jaksinen does no damage. #CL#
Fortune darts in and clinches Jaksinen up against the cage.
Fortune has a couple of punches blocked by Jaksinen.
Fortune lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaksinen presses Fortune against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fortune lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Jaksinen lands an elbow that stopped Fortune in his tracks for a moment.
Jaksinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fortune.
Fortune fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortune prevents a body shot from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen misses with the head strike.
Fortune blocks an elbow strike from Jaksinen. #BC#
Fortune breaks from the clinch.
Fortune stalks Jaksinen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jaksinen's face. Jaksinen staggers backwards, shaken.
Fortune wants to land a leg kick but Jaksinen is out of range.
Fortune jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jaksinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Espo Jaksinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaksinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fortune lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T3#
Jaksinen blocks a jab.
Fortune slips a jab from Jaksinen.
Nice defenses there by Fortune.
Fortune circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Jaksinen drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Fortune follows Jaksinen to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Fortune!

 

Event: Syn 444 - Redemption     
Date:   May 26, 2016
#R1#
Jaksinen ducks under a wild hook from Murray .
Jaksinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen tries to work over Murray 's front leg with a kick but Murray checks it.
Espo Jaksinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray misses with a hook. Jaksinen ducked under it nicely.
Murray scores with a hook.
Jaksinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Murray wants to land a leg kick but Jaksinen is out of range.
Jaksinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murray .
Jaksinen is looking to slow Murray down with leg kicks.
Jaksinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murray avoids the body shot from Jaksinen.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murray misses with a straight left.
Murray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murray tries to work over Jaksinen's front leg with a kick but Jaksinen checks it.
Jaksinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Jaksinen throws an off balance right hand
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murray is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murray with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jaksinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaksinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaksinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaksinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaksinen misses with a right hand
and Murray counters with a nice leg kick.
Murray uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jaksinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murray takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaksinen avoids the body shot from Murray .
We've been informed that Murray has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jaksinen looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range.
Murray now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jaksinen blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Murray misses with a low kick.
Murray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murray misses with a body kick.
Jaksinen misses with a straight left.
Jaksinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murray .
Jaksinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray .
Jaksinen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Murray .
Jaksinen throws out a leg kick but Murray moves out of range and Jaksinen only half commits.
Murray feints a counter leg kick.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaksinen misses with a low kick.
Jaksinen scores with a leg kick.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaksinen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Murray .
Murray connects with a jab.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaksinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Murray tries to move into range but Jaksinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jaksinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Jaksinen avoids the body shot from Murray . #CL#
Murray tries to keep at a distance but Jaksinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Murray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murray misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Murray .
Jaksinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Jaksinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murray s head.
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaksinen has a couple of punches blocked by Murray .
Jaksinen lands an elbow that stopped Murray in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Chad Murray has been cut.
Murray working aggressively here.
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaksinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murray s head.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
Jaksinen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Jaksinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaksinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murray in his tracks. #T4#
A good leg kick by Murray .
Murray bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Jaksinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murray .
A lazy left from Murray finds it's target.
Jaksinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murray looks to land a body kick but Jaksinen moved away.
Jaksinen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jaksinen throws a head kick but Murray moves out of range.
Jaksinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Murray tries a quick counter leg kick but Jaksinen is wise to it.
Jaksinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaksinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray throws a low kick, looking for Jaksinen's leg but Jaksinen calmly moves out of range.
Jaksinen digs a good hook to Murray 's body.
Murray misses with a looping right.
Murray is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jaksinen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jaksinen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Murray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chad Murray 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jaksinen wants to clinch.
Murray goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Murray looks to move away, Jaksinen throws a big counter combo but Murray just gets out of the way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murray .
Jaksinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Murray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jaksinen connects with a body shot that sends Murray 's belly button to the back.
Jaksinen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jaksinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaksinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murray .
Chad Murray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaksinen misses with an uppercut
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murray slips under a jab.
Murray dodges the punch combination from Jaksinen. #T1#
Jaksinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murray connects with a crisp jab.
Murray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaksinen.
Murray connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen throws a series of punches but Murray moves out of range.
Murray dodges the punch combination from Jaksinen.
Decent striking displayed by Murray there.
Murray with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murray lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#
Jaksinen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Jaksinen to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Jaksinen looks to clinch but Murray throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Jaksinen taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chad Murray !
A relieved looking Chad Murray thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: LEGACY! 64     
Date:   Apr 09, 2016
#R1#
Jaksinen slips a jab from Churchill.
Churchill tries to clinch but Jaksinen is having none of it.
Churchill misses with a head kick.
Jaksinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaksinen cracks a nice hook into Churchill's ribs.
Churchill moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Churchill slips a jab from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jaksinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Churchill at a distance.
A head kick misses from Churchill.
Churchill tries to bum rush Jaksinen with a series of wild strikes but Jaksinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Churchill just misses with a punch to the body.
Churchill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Churchill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaksinen.
Churchill swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Churchill throws a leg kick but Jaksinen moved away.
Churchill with a hook.
Espo Jaksinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaksinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaksinen swings for the body but Churchill moves out of range.
Churchill tries to counter by clinching up but Jaksinen breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Jaksinen defending well as Churchill loads up on a big left hand.
Churchill slips a straight right by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen ducks under a wild hook from Churchill.
Jaksinen connects with a high kick.
A punch combination from Churchill misses.
Churchill throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Jaksinen has Churchill up against the cage in a clinch.
Jaksinen lands a shoulder strike.
Jaksinen can't find room to land a body shot as Churchill controls the action.
Jaksinen prevents a body shot from Churchill.
Churchill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaksinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jaksinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaksinen blocking some punches.
Jaksinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jaksinen misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Churchill's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Churchill is leaning against Jaksinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Jaksinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jaksinen takes a shot to the head.
Jaksinen tries to work over Churchill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Churchill lands with a light punch inside.
Jaksinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Churchill backwards. #BC#
Churchill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Churchill scores with a jab to the head.
Churchill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Churchill loads up on a big right hand but Jaksinen slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaksinen! But no joy.
Jaksinen misses with a double jab.
Churchill tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaksinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaksinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Jaksinen finds it's way through Churchill's defenses.
Jaksinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Churchill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen avoids the body shot from Churchill.
Churchill jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Jaksinen cracks Churchill with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jaksinen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Churchill counters with a series of strikes. Jaksinen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Churchill lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Churchill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jaksinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaksinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaksinen lands an elbow inside that Churchill shrugs off.
Churchill misses with the head strike.
Jaksinen misses with the head strike.
Churchill wants to break free but Jaksinen has control.
Churchill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Churchill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaksinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Churchill pushes Jaksinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaksinen throws a head punch that misses.
Churchill takes an elbow to the temple.
Churchill can't find room to land a body shot as Jaksinen controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Churchill.
Jaksinen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Churchill seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jaksinen can turn it around.#T4#
Churchill misses with some punches.
Churchill can't find room to land a body shot as Jaksinen controls the action.
Churchill is trying to break the clinch but Jaksinen is controlling him.
Jaksinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Churchill avoids it.
Churchill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Churchill.
Churchill doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Churchill breaks the clinch.
Churchill circles away from the clinch attempt
and Churchill counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jaksinen misses with a hook to the body
and Churchill counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jaksinen.
Jaksinen defending well as Churchill loads up on a big left hand.
Jaksinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaksinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Churchill misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Churchill clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Jaksinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Winston Churchill will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Churchill checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good leg kick by Churchill there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Churchill has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jaksinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Churchill's head.
Espo Jaksinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaksinen connects with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Churchill.#CL#
Churchill takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Churchill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Churchill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Churchill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Churchill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaksinen throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Churchill misses with a two punch combination.
Jaksinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Churchill scores with a sloppy right hand. Jaksinen should have avoided that one.
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!
Churchill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donk. Jaksinen catches Churchill right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Churchill swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Jaksinen moves into the clinch.
Jaksinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaksinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jaksinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Churchill backwards.
Jaksinen scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Churchill is rocked!
Churchill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oh Churchill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Jaksinen.
Espo Jaksinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jaksinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Churchill's efforts to push away.
Jaksinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaksinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaksinen blocks an uppercut.
Churchill seems to have got his legs back now.
Churchill misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Jaksinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Churchill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Churchill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Jaksinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Churchill tries to throw a body punch but Jaksinen avoids it by throwing Churchill back against the cage.
Churchill can't find room to land a body shot as Jaksinen controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Churchill. #BC#
Churchill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Churchill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Churchill throws a body punch but Jaksinen moves out of range.
Churchill connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A left and a right from Jaksinen both land. Nice combination.
Jaksinen throws out a powerful jab.
Jaksinen drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Churchill right on the button. Churchill goes down! Jaksinen follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Jaksinen gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Espo Jaksinen!
Espo Jaksinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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