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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Savolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pink Floyd - Money kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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187 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Savolainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franklin Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savolainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Savolainen tries to control but Jackson manages to take his back.
I really don't envy Savolainen right now.
Jackson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Savolainen.
Savolainen has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a punch to the head.
Savolainen is trying to break free.
Jackson controls the action.
I really don't envy Savolainen right now.
Savolainen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Savolainen tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Savolainen because Jackson loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savolainen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Savolainen is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savolainen is looking to escape.
Savolainen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jackson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Savolainen is trying to escape the mount.
Savolainen is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson blocks Savolainen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Jackson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Savolainen wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Savolainen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Savolainen tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savolainen is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Savolainen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savolainen is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to control but Savolainen wriggling away.
Savolainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Savolainen is trying to escape the mount.
Savolainen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Savolainen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Savolainen moves into full guard.
Savolainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Savolainen.
Savolainen keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Savolainen is retaining full guard.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Savolainen.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Savolainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson is looking to slow Savolainen down with leg kicks.
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Savolainen's guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Savolainen keeps moving.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Savolainen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jackson has passed into side control.
Savolainen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Savolainen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson happy to just control the position for now.
Savolainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savolainen struggling a bit here.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savolainen keeps working.
Savolainen is looking for a sweep.
Savolainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Savolainen is trying to control but can't.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Savolainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savolainen gets full guard.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Savolainen is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Savolainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savolainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savolainen keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Savolainen is trying to keep Jackson in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Savolainen.
Nice defenses there by Savolainen.
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen lands a body shot.
Savolainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Savolainen misses.
Savolainen throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Savolainen under the eye.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savolainen.
Savolainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Savolainen tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Savolainen tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Savolainen throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Savolainen moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Savolainen wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Savolainen tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Savolainen ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Savolainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Savolainen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Savolainen checks a leg kick.
Savolainen misses with a wild body shot.
Savolainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Savolainen wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Savolainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savolainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Savolainen or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Savolainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Savolainen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Savolainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savolainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savolainen keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Savolainen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Savolainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Savolainen preventing the sweep.
Savolainen wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Savolainen is proving a slippery customer.
Savolainen wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Franklin Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savolainen landing some decent shots from guard.
Savolainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Savolainen wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Savolainen won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Savolainen misses its intended target.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Savolainen's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savolainen. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savolainen moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Savolainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Franklin Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savolainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savolainen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Savolainen wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Savolainen.
Savolainen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Savolainen scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen working the ground and pound.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Savolainen tries to move to mount but Jackson blocks the move with his legs.
Savolainen working the body and head with strikes.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Savolainen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Savolainen working the ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Savolainen crashes against the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaakko Savolainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklin Jackson!
A victorious Franklin Jackson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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