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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaska Jalovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Sturmpruegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalovaara comes into the arena with Die for Metal blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaska Jalovaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Sturmpruegel!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalovaara with a nice cross.
It looks like Roberto Sturmpruegel has been cut.
Jalovaara looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturmpruegel is just out of range.
Sturmpruegel throws a series of punches but Jalovaara avoids them all with ease.
Jalovaara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturmpruegel was well out of range. Poor timing from Jalovaara.
Sturmpruegel looks to score with a jab to the body but Jalovaara is just out of range.
Jalovaara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturmpruegel scores with a nice right hand.
Sturmpruegel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturmpruegel throws a nice looking combination but Jalovaara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jalovaara cracks Sturmpruegel with a good jab.
No luck for Jalovaara with that takedown attempt.
Jalovaara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sturmpruegel can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Sturmpruegel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sturmpruegel thows a body shot but no joy.
Jalovaara throws a leg kick
and Sturmpruegel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jalovaara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jalovaara throws a head kick that misses.
Sturmpruegel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jalovaara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sturmpruegel throws a looping overhand right but Jalovaara ducks down to avoid it.
Sturmpruegel throws out a leg kick but Jalovaara moves out of range and Sturmpruegel only half commits.
Jalovaara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturmpruegel looks to land a combination but Jalovaara avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel cracks Jalovaara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jalovaara misses with a hook. Sturmpruegel ducked under it nicely.
Jalovaara lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sturmpruegel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jalovaara. That's going to slow Sturmpruegel down.
Sturmpruegel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jalovaara counters with a single leg into guard. Sturmpruegel didn't expect that.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jalovaara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sturmpruegel is keeping the position for now.
Jalovaara landing some decent shots from guard.
Sturmpruegel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jalovaara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sturmpruegel keeping moving, preventing Jalovaara from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara throws a big right hand that misses.
Jalovaara throwing strikes but missing.
Jalovaara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jalovaara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sturmpruegel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sturmpruegel trying to control the position here.
We've been hearing that Jalovaara has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jalovaara throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sturmpruegel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jalovaara throwing strikes from guard but Sturmpruegel blocks nicely.
Sturmpruegel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jalovaara wants to pass the guard but Sturmpruegel is keeping the position.
Jalovaara is looking to work some ground and pound but Sturmpruegel has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sturmpruegel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jalovaara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Jalovaara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Sturmpruegel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sturmpruegel blocks a leg kick.
Jalovaara ducks right into an uppercut from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel throws a jab but it's blocked by Jalovaara.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturmpruegel. Jalovaara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturmpruegel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jalovaara is out of range and Sturmpruegel settles back down.
Jalovaara moves away from the strike by Sturmpruegel.
Jalovaara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jalovaara's corner calls for a 1-2. Jalovaara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jalovaara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sturmpruegel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Jalovaara moves out of range of the strikes.
Jalovaara throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sturmpruegel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel tests Jalovaara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturmpruegel moves out of range as Jalovaara strikes.
Jalovaara darts in looking for a takedown but Sturmpruegel gets double underhooks and turns Jalovaara into the cage.
Jalovaara manages to break the clinch.
Jalovaara tries to bum rush Sturmpruegel with a series of wild strikes but Sturmpruegel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sturmpruegel jabs Jalovaara right on the nose. Jalovaara blinks but takes it well.
Jalovaara cracks Sturmpruegel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jalovaara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jalovaara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Jalovaara. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jalovaara changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sturmpruegel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sturmpruegel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jalovaara lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jalovaara tries to score with some ground and pound. Sturmpruegel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sturmpruegel prevents Jalovaara from moving into mount.
Sturmpruegel is looking for a sweep.
Jalovaara throws an elbow but Sturmpruegel slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sturmpruegel tries to bench press Jalovaara off him but Jalovaara keeps the position.
Jalovaara working the ground and pound from side control.
Jalovaara is trying to get an arm triangle but Sturmpruegel is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara tries to score with some ground and pound. Sturmpruegel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jalovaara in side control, throwing shots but Sturmpruegel defends.
Jalovaara is looking to take a break and control but Sturmpruegel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sturmpruegel is trying to improve his position.
Jalovaara sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sturmpruegel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Jalovaara seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Jalovaara.
Jalovaara postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jalovaara creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sturmpruegel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jalovaara is chipping away with strikes.
Sturmpruegel dodges the ground and pound from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sturmpruegel avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jalovaara.
Sturmpruegel tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Jalovaara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Sturmpruegel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sturmpruegel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sturmpruegel is looking to score with low kicks.
Jalovaara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaska Jalovaara is winning the standup battle so far.
Jalovaara defending well as Sturmpruegel loads up on a big left hand.
Sturmpruegel thuds a left hand into Jalovaara's body.
Sturmpruegel misses with an uppercut.
Jalovaara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sturmpruegel defends well and Jalovaara ends up having to push Sturmpruegel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sturmpruegel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Jalovaara as the two fighters clinch.
Sturmpruegel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jalovaara swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturmpruegel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jalovaara tries to throw a body punch but Sturmpruegel avoids it by throwing Jalovaara back against the cage.
Sturmpruegel working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalovaara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jalovaara is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sturmpruegel lands a hook that snaps the head of Jalovaara backwards.
Sturmpruegel swings wildly with an uppercut but Jalovaara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jalovaara lands a right hand.
Jalovaara blocking some punches.
Jalovaara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jalovaara.
Jalovaara tries to pull guard but Sturmpruegel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaska Jalovaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jalovaara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sturmpruegel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jalovaara jumps guard but Sturmpruegel stands there with Jalovaara around his waist. Jalovaara gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sturmpruegel lands an uppercut.
Sturmpruegel throws a punch but it's blocked by Jalovaara.
Roberto Sturmpruegel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara working aggressively here.
Sturmpruegel tries a body shot but Jalovaara blocks it.
Sturmpruegel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jalovaara backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalovaara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jalovaara swings widly with a right hand
and Sturmpruegel counters with a nice body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Sturmpruegel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sturmpruegel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sturmpruegel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturmpruegel staying out of range there.
Jalovaara misses the jab.
Jalovaara shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sturmpruegel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jalovaara 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Jalovaara crashes against the mat.
Sturmpruegel dodges the ground and pound from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jalovaara is trying to get an arm triangle but Sturmpruegel is defending well.
Sturmpruegel regains half guard, as Jalovaara was trying to land strikes.
Sturmpruegel is defending against the submission attempts here by Jalovaara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jalovaara 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.
Sturmpruegel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jalovaara wants to pass to mount but Sturmpruegel is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jalovaara thows a huge punch but Sturmpruegel dodges it nicely.
Jalovaara thows a huge punch but Sturmpruegel dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaska Jalovaara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jalovaara has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaska Jalovaara!
After the fight, Jaska Jalovaara was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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hype
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