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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Robbins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalkalukko comes to the cage accompanied by Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air . Jesse Jalkalukko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Robbins's chin.
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200 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
11 - 9 - 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Robbins!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robbins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jalkalukko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Robbins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jalkalukko is in Robbins's guard.
Jalkalukko slips nicely into half guard.
Robbins tries to kick Jalkalukko off in order to stand up. Jalkalukko Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jalkalukko trying to control the action but Robbins is working from the bottom.
Robbins is looking to regain half guard here but Jalkalukko keeps moving and retains side control.
Robbins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Robbins is trying to get back to full guard.
Robbins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Robbins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jalkalukko prevents Robbins from standing back up.
Jalkalukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robbins keeps working.
Jalkalukko is really struggling to control Robbins but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Robbins is in trouble now - Jalkalukko has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbins tries to reverse the position but Jalkalukko maintains control.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Robbins is having none of it.
Robbins tries to reverse the position but Jalkalukko maintains control.
Jalkalukko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Robbins can't escape the position.
Robbins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Robbins is pressing down on Jalkalukko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jalkalukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robbins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jalkalukko defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jalkalukko stalling.
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!
Robbins gets full guard.
Jalkalukko is pushing down on Robbins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robbins is fighting to maintain full guard but Jalkalukko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jalkalukko wants to work for an arm triangle but Robbins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jalkalukko is trying to work for a kimura but Robbins is defending well.
Robbins wants to improve his position but Jalkalukko is controlling well.
Jalkalukko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jalkalukko moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko trying to control the position but Robbins is working away.
Robbins is looking for a sweep.
Jalkalukko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Robbins is looking to regain half guard here but Jalkalukko keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Robbins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jalkalukko off and has taken his back!
Robbins is hanging on to Jalkalukko's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbins gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
Mark Robbins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robbins feints and then cracks Jalkalukko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jalkalukko down.
Jalkalukko looking to score a takedown here. Robbins is defending well but Jalkalukko drives through and ends up in Robbins's guard.
Jalkalukko preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robbins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jalkalukko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Robbins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jalkalukko defends well.
Jalkalukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robbins keeping moving, preventing Jalkalukko from controlling successfully.
Robbins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jalkalukko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Robbins closes the distance and clinches.
Robbins lands a body punch.
Jalkalukko drags the fight down to the ground.
Jalkalukko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robbins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robbins is looking to stand up but Jalkalukko won't let him.
Robbins stopping the sweep attempt from Jalkalukko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jalkalukko, up you get!
Jalkalukko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jalkalukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Robbins is retaining full guard.
Jalkalukko is working hard here to advance position.
Robbins looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jalkalukko has picked Robbins up and slammed him! Robbins can't keep hold of the triangle and Jalkalukko manages to pass to side control!
Robbins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jalkalukko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jalkalukko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robbins wants to get up but he can't break Jalkalukko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jalkalukko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Robbins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robbins tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jalkalukko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Robbins stands up and waves to Jalkalukko to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Robbins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jalkalukko is in Robbins's guard.
Robbins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jalkalukko postures up and lands a big shot to Robbins's brow.
Robbins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jalkalukko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jalkalukko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jalkalukko looking to pass the guard.
Robbins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jesse Jalkalukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jalkalukko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbins manages to get back to half guard.
Jalkalukko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robbins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jalkalukko seems to be working for a kimura but Robbins defends the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalkalukko wants to pass to mount but Robbins is defending the position.
Robbins with the active half guard here but Jalkalukko passes nicely into side control.
Robbins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jalkalukko tries to advance to mount but can't.
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 Jesse Jalkalukko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Robbins swats away the attempt to clinch by Jalkalukko.
Robbins instigates a clinch.
Robbins lands a nice shot to the body.
Jalkalukko gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jalkalukko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robbins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jalkalukko has managed to get both his arms back between Robbins's legs - danger averted.
Robbins keeping moving, preventing Jalkalukko from controlling successfully.
Jalkalukko cracks Robbins with a solid left hand.
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 drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jalkalukko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Robbins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robbins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jalkalukko has managed to get both his arms back between Robbins's legs - danger averted.
Robbins 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.
Robbins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robbins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robbins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jalkalukko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Robbins is not content to let Jalkalukko control the position.
Robbins trying to remain calm as Jalkalukko controls from the top position.
Mark Robbins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robbins is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jalkalukko tries for a kimura but Robbins is defending well.
Robbins stops Jalkalukko from passing to mount.
Robbins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jalkalukko gets back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jalkalukko is trying to keep Robbins in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jalkalukko holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbins wanted to stand there but Jalkalukko had control of the position.
Jalkalukko looking for a sweep. Not yet Jalkalukko, not yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Robbins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jalkalukko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Robbins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jalkalukko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robbins keeping moving, preventing Jalkalukko from controlling successfully.
Robbins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Robbins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Robbins is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jalkalukko is pushing down on Robbins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robbins is fighting to maintain full guard but Jalkalukko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jalkalukko is working for a kimura but Robbins is defending it quite comfortably.
Jesse Jalkalukko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robbins actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Jalkalukko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jalkalukko, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Jalkalukko!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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