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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unkind Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalkalukko comes to the cage accompanied by Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air . Artist has chosen Dropkick Murphys - Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 cm
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198 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Unkind Artist!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Artist - that will leave a mark!
Jalkalukko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Artist is trying to defend but Jalkalukko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Artist is trying to stand.
Jalkalukko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Artist defends it well.
Artist gets full guard.
Artist is looking to stand up but Jalkalukko isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Artist is working from the bottom.
Jalkalukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Artist 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist wants to stand up but Jalkalukko is controlling him.
Jalkalukko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Artist is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jalkalukko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Artist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Artist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jalkalukko gets the takedown into side control.
Artist prevents Jalkalukko from improving position.
Artist is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jalkalukko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jalkalukko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jalkalukko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Artist has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jalkalukko tries to move into full mount but can't pass Artist's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jalkalukko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Artist has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jalkalukko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Artist is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jalkalukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Artist keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Jalkalukko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jalkalukko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jalkalukko avoids the head kick by Artist.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Artist enables Jalkalukko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Artist manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Artist keeping moving, preventing Jalkalukko from controlling successfully.
Artist managing to control the position.
Jalkalukko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jalkalukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Artist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jalkalukko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Artist lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jalkalukko takes a step back to recover.
A big left from Artist misses.
No luck for Jalkalukko with that takedown attempt.
Artist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Artist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jalkalukko slips a straight right by Artist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jalkalukko takes one to the chin there.
Jalkalukko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jalkalukko showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalkalukko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Artist sees it coming and defends easily.
Jalkalukko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Artist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jalkalukko is looking to take a break and control but Artist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist tries to roll over but Jalkalukko keeps him under control.
Artist tries to kick Jalkalukko off but Jalkalukko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jesse Jalkalukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jalkalukko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Artist defends it well.
Artist wants to stand back up but Jalkalukko manages to pass into side control.
Artist is trying to buck Jalkalukko off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko tries to advance to mount but Artist denies him.
Artist is not content to let Jalkalukko control the position.
Artist is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jalkalukko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Unkind Artist will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jalkalukko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Artist throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Artist misses with a head kick.
Artist misses with a head kick.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jalkalukko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jalkalukko with a poor takedown
and Artist makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Artist leaves Jalkalukko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Artist misses with a double jab.
Jalkalukko ducks right into an uppercut from Artist.
Artist throws a lazy right hand but Jalkalukko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Artist closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Jalkalukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Artist.
Jalkalukko blocks an uppercut.
Artist tries to work over Jalkalukko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Artist lands a left hand.
Jalkalukko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jalkalukko with the ground and pound but Artist uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jalkalukko slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Artist trying to control here.
Jalkalukko is trying to control the action in half guard but Artist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist wants to get back to his feet.
Jalkalukko is trying to control. Artist wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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!
Jalkalukko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Artist is defending against the submission attempts here by Jalkalukko.
Artist is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist is pressing down on Jalkalukko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Artist keeping full guard, as Jalkalukko tries to pass.
Artist wants to stand and escape but Jalkalukko is having none of it.
Jalkalukko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jalkalukko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jalkalukko stops Artist from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko throwing strikes but missing.
Artist wants to get back to his feet but Jalkalukko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Artist keeping full guard, as Jalkalukko tries to pass.
Jalkalukko won't allow Artist to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jalkalukko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Artist is not content to let Jalkalukko control the position.
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 Jesse Jalkalukko.
I think Jalkalukko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Jalkalukko!
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hype
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