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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kasperi Kaappanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Jetwuszko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maciej Jetwuszko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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162 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kasperi Kaappanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maciej Jetwuszko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaappanen fails to land the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jetwuszko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jetwuszko turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kaappanen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jetwuszko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaappanen parries the strikes from Jetwuszko easily there. Jetwuszko is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kaappanen to escape.
Jetwuszko sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kaappanen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jetwuszko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaappanen gets back to half guard.
Kaappanen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaappanen.
Jetwuszko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jetwuszko stopping the sweep attempt from Kaappanen.
Kaappanen trying to keep a closed guard but Jetwuszko is proving a slippery customer.
Jetwuszko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaappanen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaappanen seems keen to control Jetwuszko's posture.
Kaappanen 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kaappanen is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jetwuszko closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jetwuszko.
Jetwuszko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kaappanen can't fight it off and eventually Jetwuszko manages to take the fight to the floor. Kaappanen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kaappanen trying to keep a closed guard but Jetwuszko is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaappanen wants to hit a switch here but Jetwuszko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kaappanen there!
Jetwuszko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaappanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaappanen can't escape the position.
Kaappanen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kaappanen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jetwuszko is not content to let Kaappanen control the position.
Kaappanen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jetwuszko, who protects the arm well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jetwuszko can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaappanen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jetwuszko, who protects the arm well.
Kaappanen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kaappanen is trying to get an arm triangle but Jetwuszko is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Jetwuszko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Jetwuszko. No joy for Kaappanen on that attempt.
Kaappanen has a takedown stuffed.
Maciej Jetwuszko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jetwuszko takes the fight into the clinch.
Kaappanen tries to pull guard but Jetwuszko holds him up against the cage and eventually Kaappanen drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasperi Kaappanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Jetwuszko to work.
Kaappanen tries to pull guard but Jetwuszko won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jetwuszko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kaappanen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jetwuszko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jetwuszko controlling the action here.
Jetwuszko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kaappanen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jetwuszko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kaappanen won't allow Jetwuszko to pass to mount.
Kaappanen wants to improve his position but Jetwuszko is controlling well.
Jetwuszko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kaappanen is trying to maintain the position but Jetwuszko is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaappanen tries to get to full guard but Jetwuszko has control of the leg.
Kaappanen has his hands clasped together around Jetwuszko's back. He's all about the action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kaappanen continues to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jetwuszko clinches up against the cage.
Kaappanen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jetwuszko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaappanen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jetwuszko is defending well.
Kaappanen is trying to pull guard but Jetwuszko has him pressed against the cage.
Kaappanen wants to take the fight to the mat but Jetwuszko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jetwuszko slows down the pace here.
Kaappanen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jetwuszko walks away with a smile on his face. Kaappanen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jetwuszko moves in looking to clinch but Kaappanen pushes him off.
Kaappanen feinted with a counter takedown.
Jetwuszko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kaappanen tries to pull guard but Jetwuszko won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jetwuszko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jetwuszko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kaappanen looking for submissions off his back.
Kaappanen wants to control but Jetwuszko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jetwuszko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Jetwuszko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaappanen tries to get to full guard but Jetwuszko has control of the leg.
Jetwuszko throwing shots but Kaappanen is blocking nicely.
Kaappanen is staying active underneath Jetwuszko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kaappanen trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jetwuszko stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaappanen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jetwuszko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jetwuszko's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Jetwuszko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jetwuszko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaappanen attempts a counter takedown but Jetwuszko avoids it well and moves away.
Jetwuszko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kaappanen, pushing him back against the cage.
Kaappanen looking to slow down the pace here.
Kaappanen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jetwuszko is defending well.
Kaappanen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jetwuszko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kaappanen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jetwuszko just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasperi Kaappanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jetwuszko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kaappanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jetwuszko rushes Kaappanen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kaappanen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jetwuszko smiles and moves away.
Jetwuszko forces Kaappanen back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jetwuszko turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kaappanen struggling a bit here.
Kaappanen is not content to let Jetwuszko control the position.
Kaappanen gets back to half guard.
Kaappanen tries to get to full guard but Jetwuszko has control of the leg.
Jetwuszko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kaappanen trying to hold on to Jetwuszko's head to control him but Jetwuszko postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaappanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kaappanen trying to hold on to Jetwuszko's head to control him but Jetwuszko postures up.
Kaappanen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kaappanen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jetwuszko jumps into side control!
Jetwuszko working away.
Jetwuszko trying to control the position but Kaappanen is working away.
Jetwuszko working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jetwuszko controls the position from side control.
Kaappanen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jetwuszko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kaappanen regains half guard.
Kaappanen actively working from the bottom here.
Maciej Jetwuszko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaappanen wants to control but Jetwuszko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jetwuszko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaappanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaappanen attempts a counter takedown but Jetwuszko avoids it well and moves away.
Jetwuszko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kasperi Kaappanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jetwuszko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kaappanen is looking for a takedown.
Kaappanen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jetwuszko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kaappanen jumps guard but Jetwuszko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaappanen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jetwuszko gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kaappanen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jetwuszko trying to control the action but Kaappanen is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kaappanen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maciej Jetwuszko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jetwuszko 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Maciej Jetwuszko!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Maciej Jetwuszko!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Maciej Jetwuszko!
Maciej Jetwuszko wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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RATING
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