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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Aguilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Espo Jaksinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Aguilar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Espo Jaksinen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguilar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen tries to clinch there but Aguilar circles away.
Jaksinen throws a head kick that misses.
Aguilar attempts a counter takedown but Jaksinen avoids it well and moves away.
Aguilar misses with a double jab.
A big right from Jaksinen misses.
Aguilar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jaksinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aguilar somewhat.
Good exchange - Aguilar coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaksinen forces Aguilar back against the cage and clinches.
Jaksinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aguilar backwards.
Aguilar pulls guard successfully.
Jaksinen wants to stand but Aguilar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aguilar working for a triangle but Jaksinen defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaksinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aguilar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Aguilar is fighting to break Jaksinen's control of his arms but Jaksinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jaksinen wants to get back to his feet but Aguilar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aguilar is fighting to break Jaksinen's control of his arms but Jaksinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aguilar trying to control but Jaksinen is working from the bottom.
Aguilar looking to pass the guard.
Jaksinen pulls Aguilar in to control the position.
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.
Aguilar passes into half guard.
Jaksinen pushes Aguilar off looking to stand but Aguilar dives back in and keeps control.
Aguilar controlling the action here.
Aguilar trying to control from half guard but Jaksinen is working away.
Jaksinen is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguilar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jaksinen sees it coming and defends easily.
Jaksinen keeping control of the position.
Aguilar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaksinen is looking to get to half guard.
Jaksinen tries to hold on but Aguilar postures up.
Aguilar looking for a guillotine from mount but Jaksinen is having none of it.
Jaksinen doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Aguilar wants to take Jaksinen's back here but Jaksinen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jaksinen tries to hold on but Aguilar pushes him away.
Jaksinen is trying to stand.
Jaksinen tries to improve his position but instead Aguilar has taken his back!
Jaksinen wants to get back to his feet.
Aguilar is hanging on to Jaksinen's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaksinen is trying to get back to his feet but Aguilar has full control of the position and if anything, Jaksinen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jaksinen can't escape the position.
Jaksinen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Aguilar working for the choke.
Aguilar working for a choke but Jaksinen is defending well.
Jaksinen is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aguilar is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jaksinen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Aguilar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jaksinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Aguilar misses with a hook to the body
enabling Jaksinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Aguilar misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaksinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jaksinen ducks under a wild hook from Aguilar.
Aguilar swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jaksinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aguilar avoids the head kick by Jaksinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaksinen looks to land a left hand but Aguilar moved out of range nicely.
Aguilar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aguilar rushes Jaksinen and presses him up against the cage.
Jaksinen blocks an uppercut.
Jaksinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Aguilar.
Aguilar lands with a light punch inside.
Jaksinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar misses with a punch to the body.
Jaksinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aguilar throws an off balance right hand
letting Jaksinen counter with a right hand.
Aguilar looks to throw the jab but Jaksinen is out of range.
A slow jab from Aguilar misses its intended target.
Jaksinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Espo Jaksinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaksinen lands a head kick. Aguilar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jaksinen lands a nice shot that snaps Aguilar's head back.
Aguilar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aguilar cracks Jaksinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aguilar dives in for a single leg takedown but Jaksinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jaksinen wants to clinch.
Aguilar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jaksinen is fending him off so far but Aguilar persists. Nope, Jaksinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Jaksinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaksinen.
Aguilar looks to land a right hand but Jaksinen moved out of range.
Jaksinen has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaksinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aguilar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jaksinen tries to move into range but Aguilar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aguilar scores with a decent looking hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aguilar.
Aguilar catches Jaksinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sergio Aguilar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaksinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aguilar.
Aguilar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Aguilar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jaksinen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jaksinen keeps working.
Jaksinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aguilar is working away from the top position though.
Aguilar is working for a submission of some sort.
Aguilar is thwarting Jaksinen's attempts to control the position.
Jaksinen is pressing down on Aguilar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jaksinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jaksinen keeping moving, preventing Aguilar from controlling successfully.
Jaksinen 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.
That's four 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.
Aguilar wants to control from the top but Jaksinen keeps moving.
Jaksinen controls Aguilar momentarily but Aguilar frees himself.
Aguilar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jaksinen wants to stand and escape but Aguilar is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaksinen has his hands on Aguilar's head, controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Aguilar won't allow Jaksinen to sweep him here.
Aguilar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaksinen is keeping the position for now.
Aguilar stands and throws Jaksinen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jaksinen wants to control but Aguilar postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Aguilar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aguilar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jaksinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aguilar somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Jaksinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aguilar throws a big shot that misses.
Aguilar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaksinen can do to turn this around?
Jaksinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jaksinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aguilar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jaksinen tries to clinch
and Aguilar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jaksinen moves into the clinch.
Jaksinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaksinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaksinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aguilar.
Jaksinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aguilar is struggling to control the position.
Jaksinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaksinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jaksinen misses with some punches.
Aguilar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jaksinen is keeping busy.
Aguilar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jaksinen uses from the top position.
Jaksinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aguilar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jaksinen is pressing down on Aguilar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jaksinen keeping full guard, as Aguilar tries to pass.
Aguilar wants to control from the top but Jaksinen keeps moving.
Aguilar stands and throws Jaksinen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aguilar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is trying to get an arm triangle but Jaksinen is defending well.
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Aguilar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aguilar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jaksinen tries to buck Aguilar off but Aguilar is having none of it.
Aguilar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sergio Aguilar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aguilar is looking to take a break and control but Jaksinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaksinen wants to control but Aguilar postures up.
Aguilar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aguilar wants to control but Jaksinen is keeping him busy.
Jaksinen struggling a bit here.
Jaksinen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aguilar's best efforts.
Jaksinen pushes Aguilar off looking to stand but Aguilar dives back in and keeps control.
Jaksinen is looking for a sweep. Aguilar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aguilar wants to pass to mount but Jaksinen is defending the position.
Jaksinen is looking to control Aguilar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jaksinen avoid being mounted?
That's four 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.
Aguilar wants to take a breather but Jaksinen is having none of it.
Aguilar is trying to work for a kimura but Jaksinen is defending well.
Aguilar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jaksinen is trying to escape the mount but Aguilar keeps good control and instead manages to take Jaksinen's back.
Jaksinen wants to control his opponent's hands but Aguilar gets his hands free.
Aguilar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jaksinen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Aguilar's arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aguilar looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Aguilar clearly takes that round.
That's time! Aguilar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jaksinen throws a sloppy head kick and Aguilar moves out of range easily.
Aguilar misses with a takedown attempt - Jaksinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aguilar. Jaksinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaksinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aguilar rushes Jaksinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aguilar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Aguilar looking for a sweep. Not yet Aguilar, not yet.
Jaksinen trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Jaksinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaksinen is looking to stand up but Aguilar won't let him.
Jaksinen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jaksinen stands and throws Aguilar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaksinen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Aguilar tries to buck Jaksinen off but Jaksinen is having none of it.
Aguilar is working hard here to advance position.
Jaksinen trying to control the action but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Aguilar sneaks back into half guard.
Aguilar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jaksinen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aguilar trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jaksinen is trying to control. Aguilar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aguilar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jaksinen is working away from the top position though.
Jaksinen not doing much here.
Aguilar is looking to improve his position.
Jaksinen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Aguilar controls his leg.
Aguilar wants to get back to full guard.
Jaksinen wants to stand up but Aguilar has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jaksinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Aguilar. Aguilar gets slowly back to his feet.
Jaksinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaksinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Aguilar clinches.
Jaksinen throws a head punch that misses.
Aguilar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaksinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aguilar backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jaksinen fails to land.
Aguilar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aguilar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aguilar.
Jaksinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Aguilar.
Jaksinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Aguilar.
Aguilar avoids the elbow strike from Jaksinen, against the cage.
Aguilar lands a shoulder strike.
Jaksinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaksinen throws a head punch that misses.
Jaksinen prevents a body shot from Aguilar.
Jaksinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaksinen tries to break free but Aguilar pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aguilar jumps guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaksinen stopping the sweep attempt from Aguilar.
Aguilar being controlled here, momentarily.
Jaksinen wants to stand but Aguilar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Aguilar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aguilar wants to free his trapped foot but Jaksinen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaksinen is looking to escape.
Aguilar wants to control but Jaksinen is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sergio Aguilar will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Aguilar avoids the head kick by Jaksinen.
Aguilar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice takedown defense from Jaksinen. No joy for Aguilar on that attempt.
Aguilar swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaksinen.
Aguilar throws a jab when Jaksinen was well out of range.
Nice shot lands for Jaksinen.
Jaksinen drops his hands momentarily and Aguilar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aguilar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaksinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Aguilar.
Aguilar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaksinen throws a right and a left that Aguilar avoids nicely.
Jaksinen gets caught flat footed, as Aguilar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Aguilar wants to control from the top but Jaksinen keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jaksinen holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar trying to control but Jaksinen is working from the bottom.
Jaksinen wants to stand but Aguilar is controlling the position.
Jaksinen keeping full guard, as Aguilar tries to pass.
Jaksinen keeping moving, preventing Aguilar from controlling successfully.
Jaksinen looking to control.
Aguilar is fighting to break Jaksinen's control of his arms but Jaksinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aguilar pushes down on Jaksinen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jaksinen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
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.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Jaksinen is defending well.
Jaksinen tries to kick Aguilar off but Aguilar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aguilar is looking to advance position but Jaksinen won't allow it.
Aguilar passes to full mount!
Aguilar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Aguilar is looking to work his way around to Jaksinen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Jaksinen tries to hold on but Aguilar pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaksinen is trying to escape the mount.
Aguilar avoids the attempt from Jaksinen to control.
Aguilar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jaksinen really wants to buck Aguilar off and get back to his feet.
Sergio Aguilar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jaksinen doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Aguilar controlling his opponent.
Jaksinen tries to hold on but Aguilar postures up.
Aguilar controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaksinen wants to control but Aguilar is having none of it.
Aguilar fails to advance to Jaksinen's back.
Espo Jaksinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aguilar controlling the pace for now.
Jaksinen is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaksinen has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Aguilar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aguilar, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Aguilar!
Sergio Aguilar retains his middleweight title!
Sergio Aguilar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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