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Event:
Just Bleed MMA 16
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Jalovaara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machio went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jalovaara lands a right hook to the body.
#TD2#
Jalovaara gets a double leg takedown into Machio's guard.
Machio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jalovaara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Machio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jalovaara is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Machio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jalovaara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalovaara trying to control but Machio is working from the bottom.
Jalovaara distracts Machio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Machio wants to sweep here but Jalovaara controlling him for the moment.
Jalovaara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jalovaara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jalovaara forces his way into half guard.
Machio has hold of Jalovaara's hands but Jalovaara slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Machio is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Machio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jalovaara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jalovaara postures up in Machio's guard and throws a big left but Machio blocks it.
Machio controls Jalovaara momentarily but Jalovaara frees himself. #T2#
Jalovaara cracks Machio with a solid left hand.
Jalovaara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jalovaara works over Machio with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jalovaara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jalovaara showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jalovaara's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jalovaara wants to control from the top but Machio keeps moving. #T3#
Jalovaara is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Machio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jalovaara defends it easily.
Machio keeping moving, preventing Jalovaara from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jalovaara darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Jalovaara looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Machio pushes Jalovaara off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Jaska Jalovaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machio tries to clinch up but Jalovaara circles away and keeps his distance.
Jalovaara unleashes a big counter combination but Machio bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jalovaara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jalovaara jabs at Machio's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Jalovaara gets the takedown into side control.
Machio is not content to let Jalovaara control the position.
Jalovaara working the body and head with strikes.
Machio manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jalovaara is trying to get back to full guard.
Jalovaara is positioning himself well to prevent Machio advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Jalovaara dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Machio moves out of range of the strikes.
Jalovaara is looking to land body kicks.
Machio attempts a counter takedown but Jalovaara avoids it well and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Jalovaara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jalovaara.
Jalovaara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jalovaara lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Machio backs up against the cage.
#TD2#
Jalovaara shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Machio napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jalovaara lands a few punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jalovaara in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jalovaara working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jalovaara moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jalovaara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Machio tries to improve position but can't.
Jalovaara advances to mount.
Jalovaara with good strikes from the mount here!
Jalovaara unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Jalovaara.#ROC2#
Machio is rocked!
Machio wants to control but Jalovaara is having none of it.
Oh Machio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jalovaara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jalovaara scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jalovaara controlling from the full mount.
Machio seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Jalovaara with the ground and pound from mount.
Jalovaara looking to finish Machio with some ground and pound. This is bad for Machio!
Jalovaara wants to control the pace but Machio is squirming around nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jalovaara unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Machio wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Jalovaara celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaska Jalovaara!
Jaska Jalovaara very nearly forgot to thank Killer Threads ~ 10% Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Ralph Machio was interviewed post fight and said 'I will see you again. And next time, I won't take it easy.'.
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Event:
EVO 260: Traylor vs Mangrove J
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Hauki misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Hauki clinches up against the cage.
Jalovaara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haukis head.
A head punch on the inside from Hauki fails to land.
Jalovaara throws a punch but it's blocked by Hauki.
Jalovaara blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hauki.
Hauki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jalovaara up against the cage.
Hauki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalovaara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hauki misses with a punch on the inside.
Hauki throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Hauki.
Jalovaara throws a head punch that misses.
Hauki controlling the action here for a moment.
Jalovaara lands a body punch.
Hauki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jalovaara's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Jalovaara.
Hauki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Jalovaara pulls guard effortlessly.
Hauki stopping the sweep attempt from Jalovaara.#SUB2#
Jalovaara working for a triangle but Hauki defends it easily.
Hauki stays in close to Jalovaara's body and controls the position. #T2#
Jalovaara looking for a sweep. Not yet Jalovaara, not yet.
Jalovaara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jalovaara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jalovaara won't allow Hauki to sweep him here.
Jalovaara landing with the ground and pound.
Jalovaara trying to control the position from guard on top but Hauki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jalovaara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Jalovaara wants to pass the guard but Hauki is keeping the position.
Jalovaara is working Hauki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jalovaara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jalovaara throws a strike but Hauki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Jalovaara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hauki passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Jalovaara looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hauki passes into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hauki controlling the position.
Jalovaara has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
Jalovaara tries to improve position but can't.
Jalovaara sneaks back into half guard.
Jalovaara throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Hauki manages to pass to side control.
Jalovaara is looking to regain half guard here but Hauki keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jalovaara sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Taneli Hauki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jalovaara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hauki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara misses with a body shot.
Hauki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jalovaara manages to circle out of the way.
Jalovaara takes a swing at Hauki's ribcage but misses.
Jalovaara misses with a few strikes there.
Jalovaara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jalovaara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hauki moves in looking to clinch but Jalovaara pushes him off.
Jalovaara tries a quick counter leg kick but Hauki is wise to it.
Hauki slips a straight right by Jalovaara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hauki avoids the body shot from Jalovaara.
A little feinted left hand from Hauki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hauki misses with a looping left.
Jalovaara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jalovaara keeps Hauki at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Hauki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jalovaara finds it's way round the side to connect with Hauki's head.
Jalovaara throws a jab when Hauki was well out of range.
Hauki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#TD2#
Jalovaara manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hauki on his heels. He'll look to pass Hauki's guard now, I'm sure.
Jalovaara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jalovaara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hauki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jalovaara tries to free his leg and advance position but Hauki is retaining full guard.
Hauki seems keen to control Jalovaara's posture.
Hauki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jalovaara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Jalovaara working some strikes from top position.
Jalovaara throws a big elbow that misses.
Jalovaara throws a strike but Hauki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Jalovaara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hauki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jalovaara 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.#SUB2#
Jalovaara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jalovaara tries to strike from the bottom.
#T3#
Jalovaara controls Hauki momentarily but Hauki frees himself.
Jalovaara trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jalovaara wants to sweep but no luck.
Jalovaara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hauki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jalovaara scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hauki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jalovaara. #T4#
Jalovaara trying to pass the guard but Hauki defending well.
Jalovaara missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hauki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jalovaara. #SUB2#
Jalovaara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jalovaara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hauki defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Jalovaara wants to work for an arm triangle but Hauki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hauki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Jalovaara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jalovaara scores with a hook.#TD2#
Jalovaara fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hauki to the ground. Jalovaara is now in Hauki's guard.
Jalovaara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hauki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jalovaara looking to pass the guard.
Jalovaara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jalovaara throwing strikes from guard but Hauki blocks nicely.
Jalovaara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalovaara trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hauki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Jalovaara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hauki defends well.#T1#
Jalovaara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hauki controlling from the top position.
Jalovaara throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jalovaara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Jalovaara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hauki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hauki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jalovaara wants to improve his position but instead Hauki has moved into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Jalovaara looking for subs from the bottom but Hauki mounts him!
Jalovaara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hauki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jalovaara tries to reverse the position but Hauki maintains control.#T3#
Jalovaara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Jalovaara tries to hold on but Hauki postures up.
Jalovaara is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jalovaara tries to lock up and control but Hauki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Taneli Hauki.
I think Hauki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
EVO 254: Tallon vs Saibot
Date: Jul 07, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab from Crowe finds it's way through Jalovaara's defenses.
Jalovaara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crowe throws a big counter combination but Jalovaara scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jalovaara throws the left hand but Crowe avoids the punch easily.
Jalovaara is looking to chop away at Crowe's legs.
Crowe is looking to counter punch.
Crowe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crowe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crowe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jalovaara digs a good hook to Crowe's body.
Jalovaara digs a good body shot into Crowe's ribs.
Crowe throws a front kick that sends Jalovaara stumbling back into the cage.
Crowe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jalovaara takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowe scores with a shot to the body.
Jalovaara misses with a left hand
and Crowe counters with a straight right hand.
Crowe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Crowe ducks under a wild hook from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara throws a jab but it's blocked by Crowe.
Crowe throws a body punch but Jalovaara moves out of range. #T1#
Crowe lands a jab.
Jalovaara throws a chopping leg kick but Crowe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Crowe.
Crowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jalovaara was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowe.
Jalovaara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crowe moves out of range of the body kick.
Jalovaara shoots in for a takedown but Crowe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jalovaara looks winded!
Crowe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jalovaara's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Crowe.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Crowe - that will leave a mark!
#KD#
Crowe lands a big head kick that sends Jalovaara tumbling to the mat! Crowe takes a step backwards and waves Jalovaara back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Jalovaara is rocked!
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!
Crowe avoids the body shot from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara is still on wobbly legs! Can Crowe finish him?
Crowe lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jalovaara falls backwards - clearly groggy! Crowe dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slim Crowe!
In his post fight interview, Slim Crowe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
EVO 247: Todd vs Wein
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Jalovaara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danneskjöld moves away from the strike by Jalovaara.
Danneskjöld tries to counter with a takedown but Jalovaara is quick to defend against it.
Danneskjöld wants to clinch up but Jalovaara keeps it at a distance.
Danneskjöld wants to clinch up but Jalovaara keeps it at a distance.
Danneskjöld is looking to clinch.
Danneskjöld fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danneskjöld goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jalovaara works over Danneskjöld's head and body with a nice combination.
Jalovaara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danneskjöld walks into a straight right hand from Jalovaara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danneskjöld is looking to clinch but Jalovaara is avoiding it.
Danneskjöld wants to clinch up but Jalovaara keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Danneskjöld. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Jalovaara lands with a shot to the body.
Danneskjöld misses with a head kick.
Danneskjöld has been working on his balance at Island Warriors , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jalovaara.#KD2#
Jalovaara lands a big head kick that sends Danneskjöld tumbling to the mat! Jalovaara takes a step backwards and waves Danneskjöld back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Danneskjöld is rocked!
Jalovaara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oh Danneskjöld is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Jalovaara sends Danneskjöld crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jalovaara is motioning to the referee to let Danneskjöld up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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 missing with a left hand there. Danneskjöld was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jalovaara misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Jalovaara.
Danneskjöld seems to have got his legs back now.
Danneskjöld is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jalovaara looks to score with a jab to the body but Danneskjöld is just out of range.#T2##TD#
Danneskjöld feints and as Jalovaara raises his hands in defense, Danneskjöld changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jalovaara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Danneskjöld defends well.
Danneskjöld missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Jalovaara looking for a guillotine here but Danneskjöld defends easily.
Jalovaara looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Jalovaara is looking for a triangle but Danneskjöld pushes his legs off easily.
Jalovaara is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danneskjöld working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Danneskjöld is working Jalovaara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Danneskjöld lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Danneskjöld in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Danneskjöld got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jalovaara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danneskjöld has managed to get both his arms back between Jalovaara's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Danneskjöld avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jalovaara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Danneskjöld working some strikes from top position.
Danneskjöld distracts Jalovaara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Danneskjöld accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Danneskjöld lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Danneskjöld working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jalovaara's head.
Danneskjöld content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Jalovaara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jalovaara keeping full guard, as Danneskjöld tries to pass.
Jalovaara 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.#SUB2#
Jalovaara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danneskjöld is aware though and is defending well.
Danneskjöld working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jalovaara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Danneskjöld defends well.
Jalovaara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jalovaara is trying to control the position but Danneskjöld postures up. #SUB2#
Jalovaara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danneskjöld defends it easily.
Danneskjöld trying to control but Jalovaara is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Jalovaara dominated that round.
That's time! Danneskjöld's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Danneskjöld shoots in for a double leg but Jalovaara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jalovaara misses with a wild body shot.
Danneskjöld dives in and grabs Jalovaara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jalovaara pushes down on Danneskjöld's head and hops out.
Jalovaara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jalovaara tests Danneskjöld's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jalovaara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Danneskjölds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jalovaara lands a high kick!
Danneskjöld dives in and grabs Jalovaara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jalovaara pushes down on Danneskjöld's head and hops out.
Jalovaara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Danneskjöld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Jalovaara lands a big head kick that sends Danneskjöld tumbling to the mat! Jalovaara takes a step backwards and waves Danneskjöld back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danneskjöld looks to clinch
and Jalovaara scores with a counter punch that sends Danneskjöld to the canvas! Jalovaara smells blood - he's punishing Danneskjöld with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Danneskjöld has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaska Jalovaara!
Jaska Jalovaara spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Ragnar Danneskjöld had this to say: 'Who is John Galt?'.
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Event:
EVO 241: Connemara vs Camacho
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Hunt moves out of range as Jalovaara strikes.
That kick from Hunt tenderised Jalovaara's leg. Jalovaara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hunt throws a hook but Jalovaara avoids it easily.
Jalovaara throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Jalovaara avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Jalovaara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jalovaara has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jalovaara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hunt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jalovaara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jalovaara throws a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Jalovaara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A leg kick checked by Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalovaara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
Jalovaara scores with a nice body kick.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jalovaara throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jalovaara just manages to avoid it.
Hunt works the jab nicely.#T1#
A solid body kick from Hunt.
Jalovaara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hunt throws a head kick but Jalovaara moves out of range.
Jalovaara unleashes a big counter combination but Hunt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jalovaara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jalovaara is out of range and Hunt settles back down.
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
Jalovaara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD2#
Hunt tries to sprawl but Jalovaara drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jalovaara missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Jalovaara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunt defending well though.
Hunt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hunt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jalovaara throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hunt because Jalovaara loaded up on that one.
Hunt holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jalovaara tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jalovaara lands a big elbow. #SUB2#
Jalovaara has hold of Hunt's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hunt manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hunt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jalovaara thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jalovaara lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
Jalovaara raining down shots from the mount!
Jalovaara looking to finish with strikes here!
Jalovaara breaks from Hunt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jalovaara looking to finish Hunt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hunt!
Jalovaara looking to finish Hunt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hunt!
Jalovaara scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jalovaara throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jalovaara scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hunt?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt blocking the ground and pound.
Hunt tries to hold on but Jalovaara pushes him away.
Jalovaara working the ground and pound effectively.
Jalovaara punching from mount but Hunt doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T4#
Jalovaara fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jalovaara is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jalovaara throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jalovaara lands a couple of good shots and Hunt has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hunt trying to control the position but Jalovaara manages to sink in the hooks.
Hunt avoids the strikes from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara misses with an elbow to the head.
Jalovaara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Hunt is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jalovaara gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jalovaara punches the canvas rather than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jalovaara lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Hunt hold on?!
Hunt covering up well under a series of strikes from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Hunt hold on?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Jalovaara dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Jalovaara.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jalovaara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jalovaara misses with a straight left.
Jalovaara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hunt lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jalovaara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jalovaara checks a leg kick.
Jalovaara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Jalovaara finds it's target.#T1#
Hunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Jalovaara counters with a good low kick that Hunt was not able to check.
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunt lands with a nice body kick.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Jalovaara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jalovaara throws a body kick that misses.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jalovaara on the side of the head.
Jalovaara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jalovaara misses with a straight right.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt misses with a hook. Jalovaara ducked under it nicely.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Jalovaara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Jalovaara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hunt misses with a body punch
and Jalovaara finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hunt throws a push kick but Jalovaara slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalovaara lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt connects with an inside leg kick.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jalovaara.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt.
Hunt tries to clinch up
and Jalovaara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jalovaara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Jalovaara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jalovaara.
Hunt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Crunch! Jalovaara slams his shin into Hunt's torso.
Jalovaara connects with a body shot that sends Hunt's belly button to the back.
Jalovaara throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phol Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Jalovaara shoots in and drives through. Hunt sprawls well.
A left and a right from Hunt both land. Nice combination.
Jalovaara ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Phol Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Jalovaara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hunt connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jalovaara.#T4#
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Hunt catches Jalovaara right on the button with a cross.
Jalovaara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Jalovaara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jalovaara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Jalovaara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jalovaara is defended easily by Hunt.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Jalovaara counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Jalovaara fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hunt to the ground. Jalovaara is now in Hunt's guard.
Jalovaara with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Phol Hunt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Jalovaara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice shot by Hunt.
Jalovaara throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jalovaara manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Jalovaara.
Hunt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jalovaara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalovaara throws a head kick that Hunt semi-blocks.
Jalovaara throws the kick towards the body but Hunt avoids it.
As Jalovaara backs away, Hunt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Jalovaara throws a lazy body kick
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jalovaara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt throws a lazy body kick
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
Hunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jalovaara.
Jalovaara throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Jalovaara misses with a wild combination.
Jalovaara blocks a leg kick.
Jalovaara throws a series of punches but Hunt avoids them all with ease.
Jalovaara takes one on the button.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hunt - that will leave a mark!
Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jalovaara.
Hunt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jalovaara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Jalovaara moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Jalovaara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jalovaara throws a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a leg kick.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Jalovaara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jalovaara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hunt defends it well.
Jalovaara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Jalovaara.
Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jalovaara's sensitive parts. #T3#
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jalovaara has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hunt.
A combination from Jalovaara does no damage.
Jalovaara moves out of range of the leg kick from Hunt.
Jalovaara connects with a jab.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Jalovaara explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
Jalovaara scoring well with a low kick there.
Jalovaara checks a leg kick nicely.
Jalovaara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jalovaara misses with a left hand
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jalovaara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Jalovaara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunt throws a body punch but Jalovaara moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jalovaara looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Jalovaara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Jalovaara moved out of range nicely.
And Jalovaara tries to counter it with a takedown but Hunt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but Jalovaara seems unphased.
Hunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Jalovaara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jalovaara looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well.
Hunt throws a low kick but Jalovaara moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Hunt sizes up Jalovaara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jalovaara misses with a hook
and Jalovaara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Jalovaara's body.
Hunt thows a leg kick but Jalovaara checks it
and Jalovaara counters with a left to the body.
Jalovaara misses with a body kick.
Jalovaara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Jalovaara tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jalovaara throws a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt cracks Jalovaara with an open hand slap.
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Jalovaara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunt under the eye.#T1#
Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jalovaara misses with an uppercut
and Hunt counters with a leg kick.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hunt cracks Jalovaara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jalovaara scores with a nice head shot.
Jalovaara moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hunt scores with a nice strike.
Jalovaara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Hunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jalovaara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Hunt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jalovaara will feel that in the morning.
Jalovaara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jalovaara is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jalovaara lands with an uppercut that bounces Hunt off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Jalovaara.
Hunt slaps away a takedown attempt from Jalovaara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunt misses the target.
Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Hunt.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jalovaara was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hunt lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T3##TD2#
Hunt tries to sprawl but Jalovaara drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Hunt is defending against the submission attempts here by Jalovaara.
Jalovaara winds up and cracks Hunt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jalovaara lands strikes from half guard.
Jalovaara throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hunt to regain full guard.
Hunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jalovaara tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Jalovaara chips away with some ground and pound.
Jalovaara working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Jalovaara throws a big elbow that misses.
Jalovaara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jalovaara passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jalovaara seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jalovaara connects with a nice short shot to Hunt's temple. #SUB2#
Jalovaara is trying to work for a kimura but Hunt is defending well.
Hunt trying to control here.
Jalovaara trying to pass the guard but Hunt defending well.
Jaska Jalovaara has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalovaara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jaska Jalovaara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Jalovaara throws a series of punches but Hunt moves out of range.
Jalovaara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jalovaara works the jab nicely.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Jalovaara.
Jalovaara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jalovaara throws a head kick that misses.
Jalovaara staying out of range there.
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalovaara misses with a series of wild punches.
Jalovaara missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jalovaara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Jalovaara slips under a jab from Hunt.
Jalovaara with the counter takedown but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hunt wants to slow Jalovaara down by chopping away at his legs.
Hunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jalovaara.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jalovaara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jalovaara. That did some damage!
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jalovaara checks a leg kick.
Hunt swings for the body but Jalovaara moves out of range.
Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jalovaara's sensitive parts.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Jalovaara counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Jalovaara misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt throws a leg kick which misses Jalovaara's front leg but catches the back leg as Jalovaara tries to avoid it.
Jalovaara lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hunt will feel that in the morning.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jalovaara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jalovaara. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt digs a good body shot into Jalovaara's ribs.
Hunt tries to score with a low kick but Jalovaara moves his leg out of the way.
Hunt's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jalovaara throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt slips a straight right by Jalovaara.
Hunt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jalovaara checks a leg kick. #T3#
Jalovaara moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Good work by Hunt as he checks the leg kick.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jalovaara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jalovaara throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
Hunt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jalovaara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. Jalovaara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jalovaara throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt thows a body kick. Jalovaara tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slow jab from Jalovaara misses its intended target.
Jalovaara misses with a low kick as Hunt jumps back.#T4#
Hunt is looking to score with low kicks.
Hunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Good shot there by Hunt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Hunt.
Nice defenses there by Jalovaara.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#
Jalovaara is rocked!
Jalovaara is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks. #KD#
Hunt cracks Jalovaara with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hunt has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jalovaara to stand back up!
Jalovaara is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Hunt pounces like a tiger and cracks Jalovaara with a vicious hook! Jalovaara is down but not out! Hunt follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Phol Hunt!
Phol Hunt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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EVO 237: Hunt vs Todd
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Jalovaara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jalovaara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Atunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jalovaara.
Atunes lands with a shot to the body.
Atunes stuffs the takedown attempt from Jalovaara. Jalovaara gets slowly back to his feet.
Atunes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Atunes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Jalovaara.
Atunes takes one on the button.
Jalovaara lets loose with a powerful body kick. Atunes will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalovaara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheers as Atunes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jalovaara doesn't seem phased though.
Atunes staying out of range there.
Jalovaara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jalovaara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Jalovaara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Jalovaara wants to slow Atunes down by chopping away at his legs.
Jalovaara throws a leg kick which misses Atunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Atunes tries to avoid it. #TD#
Jalovaara closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Atunes quickly recovers to half guard.
Jalovaara missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Jalovaara seems to be working for a kimura but Atunes defends the submission attempt.
Atunes has hold of Jalovaara's hands but Jalovaara slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Atunes is looking to improve his position.
Jalovaara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Atunes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Jalovaara is thwarting Atunes's attempts to control the position.
Jalovaara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Atunes gets back to full guard.
Jalovaara is looking to work some ground and pound but Atunes has wrist control.
Jalovaara stopping the sweep attempt from Atunes.
Atunes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jalovaara manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Atunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jalovaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Jalovaara has his foot on Atunes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atunes works his way back into a safe position though.
Atunes stopping the sweep attempt from Jalovaara.
Atunes content to stall in guard here.
Jalovaara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Jalovaara looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Atunes has picked Jalovaara up and slammed him! Jalovaara can't keep hold of the triangle and Atunes manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atunes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Atunes is looking to take a break and control but Jalovaara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jalovaara is looking to reverse the position.
Atunes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jalovaara is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Jalovaara dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jalovaara closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Atunes checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice shot by Jalovaara.
Atunes ducks right into an uppercut from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara throws a series of punches but Atunes moves out of range.
Jalovaara scores with a nice head shot.
No luck for Jalovaara with that takedown attempt.
Jalovaara avoids the body shot from Atunes.
Jalovaara tries a head kick but it misses.
Atunes feints a counter leg kick.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atunes throws out a counter right but Jalovaara avoids it with no problem.
Jaska Jalovaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick.
Atunes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jalovaara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atunes can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes misses with a hook.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Jalovaara.
Arturo Atunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Atunes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jalovaara is able to avoid easily.
Jalovaara misses with a right hand
and Atunes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Atunes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jalovaara rather than just go for the knockout.
Atunes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Atunes wants to counter the offense by Jalovaara and move into the clinch position.
Jalovaara throws a leg kick but Atunes sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jalovaara. That's going to slow Atunes down.
Jalovaara throws a hook but Atunes avoids it easily.
Atunes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jalovaara was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
Atunes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Jalovaara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jalovaara throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jalovaara connects with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jalovaara.
Jaska Jalovaara is winning the standup battle so far.
Atunes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
Jalovaara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Atunes checks a leg kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jalovaara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
Jalovaara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jalovaara tries to land a leg kick but Atunes saw it coming and moves away.
Atunes looks for the body kick but Jalovaara saw that one coming.
Jalovaara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Atunes sprawls and moves away.
Jalovaara digs a good body shot into Atunes's ribs.
Jalovaara with a nice cross.
Atunes jabs Jalovaara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Jalovaara.
Jalovaara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atunes connects with a body shot.
Jalovaara tries a head kick but it misses.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jalovaara was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.#T3#
Atunes scores with the left hand. Jalovaara knows he should have avoided that one.
Jalovaara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atunes is looking for the big counter here.
Jalovaara connects with a solid leg kick.
Jalovaara blocks the body kick.
Jalovaara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Atunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Jalovaara misses its intended target.
Atunes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Atunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jalovaara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Atunes sprawls and moves away.
Atunes looks to land a combination but Jalovaara avoids it well.
Atunes drops his hands momentarily and Jalovaara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jalovaara looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
Jalovaara scores with a nice right hand.
#T4#
Jalovaara lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Jalovaara.
Atunes scores with the left hand. Jalovaara knows he should have avoided that one.
Jalovaara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jalovaara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Atunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jalovaara feinted with a counter takedown.
Jalovaara tests Atunes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jalovaara lands an overhand right.
Jalovaara tries to work over Atunes's front leg with a kick but Atunes checks it.
Atunes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jalovaara misses with a looping right.
Atunes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A head kick by Jalovaara misses
and Atunes counters with a left and a right that stings Jalovaara.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jalovaara at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Jalovaara dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab lands there for Atunes.
Jalovaara blocks the body kick.
Atunes swings for the body but Jalovaara moves out of range.
Jalovaara throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Atunes slaps away a takedown attempt from Jalovaara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jalovaara tries a head kick but it misses.
Atunes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jalovaara is out of range.
The fighters circling - Jalovaara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Jalovaara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jalovaara moves out of range of the leg kick from Atunes.
Jalovaara throws a low kick but Atunes moves out of range easily.
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Atunes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jalovaara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atunes circles away.
Jalovaara tries to score with a low kick but Atunes moves his leg out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Atunes blocks the leg kick.
Jalovaara digs a good body shot into Atunes's ribs.
Jalovaara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atunes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jalovaara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Atunes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jalovaara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jalovaara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jalovaara misses with a takedown
and Jalovaara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaska Jalovaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jalovaara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arturo Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jalovaara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Atunes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Atunes wants it to stay on the feet.
Atunes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Atunes swings for the body but Jalovaara moves out of range.
Atunes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jalovaara seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jalovaara tries to land a front kick but Atunes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A countering left hand to the body from Atunes misses.
Jalovaara 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.
Atunes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jalovaara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Jalovaara lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jalovaara tries to bum rush Atunes with a series of wild strikes but Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jalovaara manages to avoid it.
Jalovaara throws a solid leg kick but Atunes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jalovaara.
Atunes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jalovaara goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3#
Jalovaara misses with a hook.
Jalovaara scores with a decent looking hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jalovaara.
Atunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jalovaara.
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.
Atunes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Atunes swings for the body but Jalovaara moves out of range.
Jalovaara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Atunes lands with a cross.
Jalovaara tries to score with a low kick but Atunes moves his leg out of the way.
Jalovaara is looking to land body kicks.#KD2#
Atunes lands a big right hand that sends Jalovaara crashing to the mat! Atunes stays standing though and waves Jalovaara back to his feet!#ROC2#
Jalovaara is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oh Jalovaara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some bone on bone action there as Atunes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jalovaara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Atunes tries to land a front kick but Jalovaara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Atunes. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jalovaara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A shot to the body from Jalovaara misses
and Atunes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jalovaara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Atunes scores with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes.
Jalovaara is holding his hands too far apart here. Atunes throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Jalovaara is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Atunes!
Post fight, Arturo Atunes took to the microphone: 'Came for the big KO, you know me I hate decisions.Hopefully I have done lasting damage.'.
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