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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jarmo Laukkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Caldwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laukkanen comes to the cage accompanied by The Mutilation of Christ. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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158 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarmo Laukkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Caldwell!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laukkanen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laukkanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laukkanen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laukkanen misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Laukkanen.
Laukkanen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laukkanen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Caldwell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jarmo Laukkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caldwell jabs at Laukkanen's body.
Laukkanen missing with a left hand there. Caldwell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laukkanen lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Caldwell misses.
Laukkanen tries to bum rush Caldwell with a series of wild strikes but Caldwell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laukkanen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Caldwell as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laukkanen scores with a leg kick.
Laukkanen lands with a slapping head kick.
Laukkanen throws a lazy head kick
and Caldwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laukkanen misses with a low kick.
Caldwell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Caldwell wants to clinch.
Caldwell throws a big shot that misses.
Laukkanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caldwell manages to avoid it.
Caldwell moves out of range of the leg kick from Laukkanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell lands with a nice combination. Laukkanen backs away looking to recover.
Some wild striking there from Caldwell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laukkanen gets the takedown into side control.
Laukkanen is trying to get an arm triangle but Caldwell is defending well.
Caldwell prevents Laukkanen from moving into mount.
Caldwell is looking for a sweep.
Laukkanen misses with the ground and pound.
Laukkanen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Caldwell holds on to Laukkanen's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen laying and praying for a moment but Caldwell takes advantage and regains half guard.
Caldwell taking some punishment here, with Laukkanen in his half guard.
Laukkanen thows a huge punch but Caldwell dodges it nicely.
Caldwell is pressing down on Laukkanen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laukkanen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laukkanen wants to control from the top but Caldwell keeps moving.
Laukkanen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell is trying to control the position but Laukkanen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laukkanen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laukkanen works over Caldwell with some ground and pound from guard.
Laukkanen 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.
Laukkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Caldwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laukkanen throwing strikes but missing.
Laukkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Caldwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laukkanen advances position into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caldwell sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarmo Laukkanen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Caldwell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laukkanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Caldwell swings for the body but Laukkanen moves out of range.
Caldwell swings for the body but Laukkanen moves out of range.
Laukkanen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Dan Caldwell has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Caldwell scores with a four punch combination!
A shot to the liver by Laukkanen. Beautiful body shot.
Laukkanen is looking to wear down Caldwell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Laukkanen throws a sloppy head kick and Caldwell moves out of range easily.
Caldwell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laukkanen throws a head kick that Caldwell semi-blocks.
Nice defenses there by Laukkanen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Caldwell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell tries to clinch up.
Laukkanen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Caldwell scores with a body shot.
Laukkanen connects with a high kick.
Laukkanen scores with a three punch combo!
Caldwell throws a head kick that Laukkanen semi-blocks.
It looks like Jarmo Laukkanen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laukkanen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laukkanen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Caldwell checks it well.
Laukkanen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Caldwell is looking to clinch.
Laukkanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Caldwell gets a clinch.
Laukkanen tries to pull guard but Caldwell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen managing to block the knees to the body from Caldwell.
A right handed body shot lands from Caldwell.
Caldwell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Caldwell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laukkanen backwards.
A short uppercut from Caldwell.
Laukkanen looking to stall.
Laukkanen fails to pull guard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Caldwell.
Caldwell tries to throw a body punch but Laukkanen avoids it by throwing Caldwell back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Caldwell.
Caldwell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Caldwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laukkanen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caldwell. Laukkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laukkanen throws a head kick but Caldwell moves out of range.
Laukkanen misses the body punch
and Caldwell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laukkanen's knee momentarily.
Laukkanen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laukkanen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laukkanen tries to land a leg kick but Caldwell saw it coming and moves away.
Laukkanen takes a swing at Caldwell's ribcage but misses.
Caldwell lands a two punch combo.
Laukkanen thuds his shin into the meat of Caldwell's side.
Laukkanen throws a sloppy body shot
and Caldwell counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jarmo Laukkanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laukkanen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Caldwell throws a looping overhand right but Laukkanen ducks down to avoid it.
Laukkanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Caldwell circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarmo Laukkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caldwell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laukkanen in his tracks.
Laukkanen swings for the body but Caldwell moves out of range.
Caldwell throws a nice head kick!
Laukkanen is rocked!
Nice straight punches there by Caldwell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Caldwell.
Oh Laukkanen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jarmo Laukkanen's cut is getting worse.
Laukkanen throws a head kick but Caldwell moves out of range.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Caldwell! Laukkanen is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Caldwell!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Caldwell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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