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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Sparraaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalkalukko's entrance music is Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air . A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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ADCC Champion
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Sparraaja!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalkalukko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sparraaja paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sparraaja checks a low kick from Jalkalukko.
Sparraaja throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jalkalukko counters with a head kick.
Sparraaja shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sparraaja showed some decent athleticism there.
Sparraaja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jalkalukko defends it well.
Jalkalukko won't allow Sparraaja to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jalkalukko is trying to stand up here but Sparraaja is controlling him well.
Sparraaja looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jalkalukko is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparraaja wants to pass to mount but Jalkalukko is defending the position.
Sparraaja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jalkalukko defends it well.
Sparraaja tries to pass to full mount but Jalkalukko defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sparraaja avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sparraaja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jalkalukko.
A low kick from Sparraaja misses
and Jalkalukko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jalkalukko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sparraaja is able to avoid easily.
Jalkalukko tries to clinch but Sparraaja is having none of it.
Jalkalukko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jesse Jalkalukko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sparraaja attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sparraaja throws a leg kick
and Jalkalukko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jalkalukko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sparraaja misses with a leg kick
and Jalkalukko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sparraaja tries to land a leg kick but Jalkalukko saw it coming and moves away.
Sparraaja drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sparraaja swings around for an armbar but Jalkalukko sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sparraaja's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko gets to his feet. Sparraaja looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jalkalukko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sparraaja checks a low kick from Jalkalukko.
Sparraaja tries to work over Jalkalukko's front leg with a kick but Jalkalukko checks it.
Jalkalukko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jalkalukko misses with a leg kick
and Sparraaja counters with a good low kick that Jalkalukko was not able to check.
Jalkalukko tries to clinch but Sparraaja moves out of range.
Jalkalukko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jalkalukko tries to work over Sparraaja's front leg with a kick but Sparraaja checks it.
Jalkalukko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jalkalukko tries to land a leg kick but Sparraaja saw it coming and moves away.
Sparraaja with a poor takedown
and Jalkalukko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sparraaja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jalkalukko tries to avoid it but Sparraaja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jalkalukko to the ground. Jalkalukko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sparraaja is out of range.
Jalkalukko is looking to slow Sparraaja down with leg kicks.
Sparraaja throws a leg kick
and Jalkalukko counters with a good low kick that Sparraaja was not able to check.
Jalkalukko misses with a low kick.
Sparraaja gets the takedown into side control.
Sparraaja throws an elbow but Jalkalukko slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jalkalukko parries the strikes from Sparraaja easily there. Sparraaja is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jalkalukko to escape.
Sparraaja is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jalkalukko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sparraaja looks gassed!
Sparraaja goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jalkalukko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sparraaja's guard! Nice work there by Jalkalukko!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pertti Sparraaja will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sparraaja takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jalkalukko wants to land a leg kick but Sparraaja is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jalkalukko checks a leg kick.
Jalkalukko lands a head kick!
Sparraaja looks for a takedown but Jalkalukko sprawls well.
Sparraaja takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparraaja throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jalkalukko throws a sloppy body shot
and Sparraaja decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jalkalukko's guard.
Sparraaja drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jalkalukko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sparraaja has Jalkalukko in his guard.
Jalkalukko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparraaja misses with a low kick as Jalkalukko jumps back.
Jalkalukko wants to slow Sparraaja down by chopping away at his legs.
Sparraaja shoots and misses
and Jalkalukko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sparraaja swings for the body but Jalkalukko moves out of range.
Jalkalukko moves out of range of the leg kick from Sparraaja.
Sparraaja swings for the body but Jalkalukko moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jalkalukko.
Good leg kick by Jalkalukko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jalkalukko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sparraaja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jalkalukko counters with a thumping low kick.
Jesse Jalkalukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pertti Sparraaja.
Sparraaja is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sparraaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Jalkalukko is just out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jalkalukko, right into the meat.
Sparraaja throws a chopping leg kick but Jalkalukko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jalkalukko throws a leg kick but Sparraaja checks it.
Jalkalukko wants to clinch
and Sparraaja counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jalkalukko pushes Sparraaja off looking to stand but Sparraaja dives back in and keeps control.
Sparraaja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sparraaja is looking for a kimura here.
Sparraaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jalkalukko is just riding it out for now. Sparraaja eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparraaja is looking for a kimura but Jalkalukko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sparraaja to get the leverage.
Jalkalukko is trying to stand.
Sparraaja wants to free his trapped foot but Jalkalukko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sparraaja stalling.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sparraaja checks a leg kick.
Sparraaja keeps the fight on the outside.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sparraaja 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 Jalkalukko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jalkalukko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jalkalukko misses with a low kick.
Pertti Sparraaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jalkalukko misses with a low kick.
Jalkalukko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jalkalukko scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pertti Sparraaja will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sparraaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Jalkalukko tries to sprawl out of it but Sparraaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jalkalukko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jalkalukko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sparraaja.
Sparraaja thows a leg kick but Jalkalukko checks it
and Jalkalukko counters with a good low kick that Sparraaja was not able to check.
Sparraaja feints and as Jalkalukko raises his hands in defense, Sparraaja changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sparraaja landing with the ground and pound.
Sparraaja postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jalkalukko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sparraaja, into his guard.
Sparraaja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jalkalukko gets to his feet - Sparraaja follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparraaja shoots in for a takedown but Jalkalukko shows good takedown defense.
Sparraaja dives in and grabs Jalkalukko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jalkalukko pushes down on Sparraaja's head and hops out.
Jesse Jalkalukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pertti Sparraaja.
Jalkalukko throws a low kick, looking for Sparraaja's leg but Sparraaja calmly moves out of range.
Jalkalukko pushes Sparraaja up against the cage in a clinch.
Jalkalukko breaks from the clinch.
Sparraaja wants to slow Jalkalukko down by chopping away at his legs.
Sparraaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Jalkalukko throws a solid leg kick but Sparraaja takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jalkalukko.
Jesse Jalkalukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparraaja swats away the attempt to clinch by Jalkalukko.
A low kick from Sparraaja misses
and Jalkalukko counters with a thumping low kick.
Jalkalukko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sparraaja is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jalkalukko.
Sparraaja gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparraaja trying to control the action but Jalkalukko is working from the bottom.
Jalkalukko is trying to buck Sparraaja off.
Sparraaja is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jalkalukko has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ground and pound from Sparraaja seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparraaja looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sparraaja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sparraaja throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sparraaja tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jalkalukko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jalkalukko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jalkalukko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sparraaja counters with a thumping low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sparraaja is defended easily by Jalkalukko.
Pertti Sparraaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sparraaja dives in and grabs Jalkalukko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jalkalukko pushes down on Sparraaja's head and hops out.
Jalkalukko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jalkalukko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sparraaja checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sparraaja thows a leg kick but Jalkalukko checks it
and Jalkalukko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sparraaja drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jesse Jalkalukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparraaja's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jalkalukko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pertti Sparraaja.
I've got Sparraaja winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pertti Sparraaja!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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