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QFC Tournament 586 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Sojka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huppu Pelikaani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mateusz Sojka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Huppu Pelikaani!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelikaani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sojka shoots in for a takedown but Pelikaani shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sojka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pelikaani sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sojka somewhat.
Sojka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pelikaani circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Sojka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pelikaani scores with a jab to the head.
Pelikaani stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pelikaani wants it to stay on the feet.
Sojka doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Pelikaani counter with a right hand.
Sojka goes for a double leg but Pelikaani avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pelikaani continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelikaani paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sojka fails with the takedown
and Pelikaani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Pelikaani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Pelikaani finds it's way through Sojka's defenses.
Sojka is rocked!
Sojka glances at the clock... BAM! Pelikaani nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Sojka crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Sojka is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Huppu Pelikaani!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Nuremberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Borsuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hakeem Nuremberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Borsuk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borsuk fails to land the takedown.
Borsuk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Nuremberg on the inside.
Nuremberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nuremberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borsuks head.
Borsuk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nuremberg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nuremberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Nuremberg.
Borsuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuremberg.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nuremberg.
Nuremberg lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borsuk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nuremberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Borsuk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nuremberg sprawls well. Nuremberg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Borsuk gets slowly back to his feet.
Hakeem Nuremberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Borsuk.
Borsuk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borsuk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nuremberg's waist but Nuremberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Borsuk off to one side.
Nuremberg moves into the clinch.
Borsuk tries to land knees in the clinch but Nuremberg avoids the damage to the body.
Borsuk looks winded!
Nuremberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Borsuk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Nuremberg on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nuremberg.
Nuremberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borsuk backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nuremberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Borsuk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nuremberg avoids it.
Nuremberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Nuremberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuremberg lands a nice uppercut.
Nuremberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Borsuk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nuremberg moves into the clinch.
Nuremberg pushes Borsuk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuremberg lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Nuremberg.
Nuremberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Borsuk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuremberg lands a hook that snaps the head of Borsuk backwards.
A short right from Nuremberg.
Nuremberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nuremberg lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Nuremberg.
A short right from Nuremberg on the inside.
Nuremberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nuremberg.
Nuremberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nuremberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nuremberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nuremberg lands a right hand.
Nuremberg lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nuremberg.
Nuremberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borsuk backwards.
A short right from Nuremberg on the inside.
Nuremberg lands an uppercut.
Borsuk is rocked!
Borsuk takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nuremberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nuremberg lands with a light punch inside.
Nuremberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nuremberg lands with a left to the head.
Borsuk takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Nuremberg.
Nuremberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nuremberg's corner calls for a 1-2. Nuremberg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Borsuk is still on wobbly legs! Can Nuremberg finish him?
Nuremberg cracks Borsuk with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Borsuk looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nuremberg finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nuremberg drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Borsuk's head, knocking him out cold! Nuremberg is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hakeem Nuremberg!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr No Drunk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benedict Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr No Drunk has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr No Drunk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benedict Miller!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from No Drunk.
No Drunk misses with a right hand
and No Drunk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No Drunk tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller throws out a counter right but No Drunk avoids it with no problem.
No Drunk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No Drunk throws an off balance right hand
and Miller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps No Drunk thinking.
A telegraphed right hand from No Drunk misses the target.
No Drunk wants to clinch
and No Drunk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No Drunk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No Drunk wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
No Drunk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Miller connects with a right hand. No Drunk shakes it off.
No Drunk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No Drunk misses with a lunging right hand
and Miller counters with a two punch combo.
No Drunk misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
No Drunk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mr No Drunk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No Drunk takes the fight into the clinch.
No Drunk has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
No Drunk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
No Drunk will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miller up against the cage.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
No Drunk slows down the pace here.
Miller working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with some punches.
No Drunk cracks Miller with a nice body shot.
Miller avoiding damage.
No Drunk lands an uppercut.
No Drunk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from No Drunk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as No Drunk controls the action.
Miller pushes No Drunk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
No Drunk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
No Drunk lands a hook to the side of the head.
No Drunk misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No Drunk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
No Drunk is leaning against Miller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
No Drunk misses with a punch to the body.
No Drunk blocks an uppercut.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as No Drunk controls his hands.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
No Drunk throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of No Drunk backwards.
No Drunk misses with the head strike.
Miller tries a body shot but No Drunk blocks it.
No Drunk tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Miller misses with the head strike.
No Drunk swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as No Drunk controls the action.
No Drunk throws a head punch that misses.
No Drunk prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
No Drunk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for No Drunk.
No Drunk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miller tries a body shot but No Drunk blocks it.
No Drunk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
No Drunk scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, No Drunk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miller tries a body shot but No Drunk blocks it.
No Drunk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
No Drunk has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
A right hook to the body lands for Miller.
Miller stalling.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
No Drunk throws a head punch that misses.
Miller slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benedict Miller will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No Drunk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
No Drunk closes the distance and clinches.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by No Drunk.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
No Drunk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller looking to stall.
No Drunk 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.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller misses with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Miller controlling the action here for a moment.
No Drunk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller breaks the clinch.
No Drunk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No Drunk tries to clinch up
and Miller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Miller.
Jab, jab by Miller - just one landing.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as No Drunk throws out the jab.
No Drunk misses with a looping right.
No Drunk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller connects with a crisp jab.
No Drunk throws a right hand that misses
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
No Drunk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
No Drunk swings widly with a right hand
and Miller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
No Drunk moves forwards but Miller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No Drunk closes the distance but Miller moves to the side
and Miller counters with a left to the body.
No Drunk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No Drunk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
No Drunk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No Drunk misses the shot to the body.
No Drunk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller scores with a jab.
Miller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No Drunk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps No Drunk thinking.
No Drunk tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
No Drunk walks into a stiff left hand from Miller.
No Drunk misses with a lunging right hand
and Miller counters with a right hand to the body.
No Drunk tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No Drunk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No Drunk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
As Miller tries to get set, No Drunk tries to push him back and clinch up but Miller manages to avoid the attempt.
Benedict Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No Drunk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller defending well as No Drunk loads up on a big left hand.
No Drunk throws a poor cross that misses
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
No Drunk misses with a right hand
and No Drunk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No Drunk moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
It seemed like Miller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller unleashes a big counter combination but No Drunk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No Drunk staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedict Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
No Drunk misses the jab.
Miller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Miller throws a body punch but No Drunk moves out of range.
No Drunk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No Drunk tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
No Drunk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No Drunk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No Drunk tries to clinch
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No Drunk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Miller counters with a two punch combo.
No Drunk misses with a hook
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller throws a leg kick which misses No Drunk's front leg but catches the back leg as No Drunk tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No Drunk throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
No Drunk rushes Miller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
No Drunk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by No Drunk.
No Drunk has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
No Drunk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller taking a breather.
Nice body punch from No Drunk.
Miller working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No Drunk misses with a short punch on the inside.
No Drunk lands with a short shot to the head.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
No Drunk blocks an uppercut.
No Drunk misses with some punches.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
No Drunk pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mr No Drunk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by No Drunk.
No Drunk blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from No Drunk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No Drunk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
A nice right hand lands inside from No Drunk.
No Drunk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Mr No Drunk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miller avoiding damage.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
No Drunk lands a body shot.
No Drunk lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
No Drunk is stalling here.
No Drunk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Miller blocking some punches.
No Drunk scores with a nice hook to the head.
No Drunk working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No Drunk throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
A quick uppercut on the inside from No Drunk.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
No Drunk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
No Drunk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from No Drunk.
A nice left hand lands by No Drunk.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Miller lands a body shot in the clinch.
No Drunk lands a shoulder strike.
No Drunk scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from No Drunk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No Drunk lands a left hand.
Miller is rocked!
Miller takes a shot to the head.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can No Drunk finish him?
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
No Drunk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Still in the clinch, No Drunk scores with a nice short uppercut.
No Drunk lands a big right hand that drops Miller! The killer instinct kicks in and No Drunk finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by No Drunk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr No Drunk!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kasperi Kaappanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Jetwuszko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maciej Jetwuszko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kasperi Kaappanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maciej Jetwuszko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaappanen fails to land the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jetwuszko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jetwuszko turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kaappanen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jetwuszko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaappanen parries the strikes from Jetwuszko easily there. Jetwuszko is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kaappanen to escape.
Jetwuszko sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kaappanen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jetwuszko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaappanen gets back to half guard.
Kaappanen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaappanen.
Jetwuszko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jetwuszko stopping the sweep attempt from Kaappanen.
Kaappanen trying to keep a closed guard but Jetwuszko is proving a slippery customer.
Jetwuszko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaappanen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaappanen seems keen to control Jetwuszko's posture.
Kaappanen 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kaappanen is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jetwuszko closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jetwuszko.
Jetwuszko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kaappanen can't fight it off and eventually Jetwuszko manages to take the fight to the floor. Kaappanen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kaappanen trying to keep a closed guard but Jetwuszko is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaappanen wants to hit a switch here but Jetwuszko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kaappanen there!
Jetwuszko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaappanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaappanen can't escape the position.
Kaappanen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kaappanen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jetwuszko is not content to let Kaappanen control the position.
Kaappanen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jetwuszko, who protects the arm well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jetwuszko can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaappanen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jetwuszko, who protects the arm well.
Kaappanen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kaappanen is trying to get an arm triangle but Jetwuszko is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Jetwuszko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Jetwuszko. No joy for Kaappanen on that attempt.
Kaappanen has a takedown stuffed.
Maciej Jetwuszko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jetwuszko takes the fight into the clinch.
Kaappanen tries to pull guard but Jetwuszko holds him up against the cage and eventually Kaappanen drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasperi Kaappanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Jetwuszko to work.
Kaappanen tries to pull guard but Jetwuszko won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jetwuszko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kaappanen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jetwuszko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jetwuszko controlling the action here.
Jetwuszko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kaappanen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jetwuszko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kaappanen won't allow Jetwuszko to pass to mount.
Kaappanen wants to improve his position but Jetwuszko is controlling well.
Jetwuszko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kaappanen is trying to maintain the position but Jetwuszko is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaappanen tries to get to full guard but Jetwuszko has control of the leg.
Kaappanen has his hands clasped together around Jetwuszko's back. He's all about the action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kaappanen continues to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jetwuszko clinches up against the cage.
Kaappanen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jetwuszko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaappanen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jetwuszko is defending well.
Kaappanen is trying to pull guard but Jetwuszko has him pressed against the cage.
Kaappanen wants to take the fight to the mat but Jetwuszko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jetwuszko slows down the pace here.
Kaappanen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jetwuszko walks away with a smile on his face. Kaappanen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jetwuszko moves in looking to clinch but Kaappanen pushes him off.
Kaappanen feinted with a counter takedown.
Jetwuszko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kaappanen tries to pull guard but Jetwuszko won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jetwuszko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jetwuszko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kaappanen looking for submissions off his back.
Kaappanen wants to control but Jetwuszko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jetwuszko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Jetwuszko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaappanen tries to get to full guard but Jetwuszko has control of the leg.
Jetwuszko throwing shots but Kaappanen is blocking nicely.
Kaappanen is staying active underneath Jetwuszko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kaappanen trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jetwuszko stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaappanen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jetwuszko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jetwuszko's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Jetwuszko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jetwuszko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaappanen attempts a counter takedown but Jetwuszko avoids it well and moves away.
Jetwuszko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kaappanen, pushing him back against the cage.
Kaappanen looking to slow down the pace here.
Kaappanen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jetwuszko is defending well.
Kaappanen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jetwuszko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kaappanen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jetwuszko just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasperi Kaappanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jetwuszko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kaappanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jetwuszko rushes Kaappanen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kaappanen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jetwuszko smiles and moves away.
Jetwuszko forces Kaappanen back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jetwuszko turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kaappanen struggling a bit here.
Kaappanen is not content to let Jetwuszko control the position.
Kaappanen gets back to half guard.
Kaappanen tries to get to full guard but Jetwuszko has control of the leg.
Jetwuszko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kaappanen trying to hold on to Jetwuszko's head to control him but Jetwuszko postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaappanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kaappanen trying to hold on to Jetwuszko's head to control him but Jetwuszko postures up.
Kaappanen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kaappanen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jetwuszko jumps into side control!
Jetwuszko working away.
Jetwuszko trying to control the position but Kaappanen is working away.
Jetwuszko working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jetwuszko controls the position from side control.
Kaappanen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jetwuszko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kaappanen regains half guard.
Kaappanen actively working from the bottom here.
Maciej Jetwuszko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaappanen wants to control but Jetwuszko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jetwuszko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaappanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaappanen attempts a counter takedown but Jetwuszko avoids it well and moves away.
Jetwuszko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kasperi Kaappanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jetwuszko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kaappanen is looking for a takedown.
Kaappanen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jetwuszko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kaappanen jumps guard but Jetwuszko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaappanen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jetwuszko gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kaappanen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jetwuszko trying to control the action but Kaappanen is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kaappanen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maciej Jetwuszko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jetwuszko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Maciej Jetwuszko!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Maciej Jetwuszko!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Maciej Jetwuszko!
Maciej Jetwuszko wins by unanimous decision!
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