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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 47
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Jalkalukko has Jaksinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Jaksinen lands with a left to the head.
Jalkalukko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jaksinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Jalkalukko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaksinen throws a right hand that Jalkalukko ducks under and follows up with a left that Jalkalukko also avoids with ease.#KD#
Jaksinen lands a big uppercut and Jalkalukko crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jalkalukko looks OK. Jaksinen waves Jalkalukko back to his feet!#ROC#
Jalkalukko is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaksinen catches Jalkalukko with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Jalkalukko forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Espo Jaksinen!
Espo Jaksinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 46
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Barnard scores with the left hand. Jalkalukko knows he should have avoided that one.
Barnard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jalkalukko.
Barnard throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnard throws a shot from downtown. Jalkalukko moves away and avoids it.
Jalkalukko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jalkalukko fails with a takedown attempt.
Kobus Barnard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Jalkalukko.
Barnard leaves Jalkalukko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jalkalukko misses with a takedown
and Barnard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barnard.
Barnard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team AVR in the buildup to the fight.#KD#
Barnard cracks Jalkalukko with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barnard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jalkalukko to stand back up!#ROC#
Jalkalukko is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnard lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Jalkalukko up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Barnard from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Jalkalukko's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kobus Barnard!
After winning the bout, Kobus Barnard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 44
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Jalkalukko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Amaral counters by clinching up.
Jalkalukko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amaral gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Amaral working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Amaral.
Jalkalukko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jalkalukko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Amaral is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rafael Amaral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Jalkalukko.
Amaral lands with a light punch inside.
Amaral lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Jalkalukko is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amaral.
Jalkalukko is still on wobbly legs! Can Amaral finish him?
Jalkalukko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Amaral gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jalkalukko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jalkalukko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amaral swings wildly with an uppercut but Jalkalukko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jalkalukko.
Amaral lands a big knee! That's hurt Jalkalukko! Oh, he's all over the place! Amaral lands another knee that sends Jalkalukko to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Amaral!
In his post fight interview, Rafael Amaral gave a big smile as he said 'I'm not surprised mother fuckers!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Jalkalukko blocks a head kick by Spar.
Jalkalukko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spar wants it to stay on the feet.
Jalkalukko moves forwards but Spar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spar scores with a spinning back kick!
Spar throws a front kick that sends Jalkalukko stumbling back into the cage.
Spar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jalkalukko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spar's waist but Spar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jalkalukko off to one side.
Jalkalukko looks winded!
Jalkalukko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jalkalukko shoots in looking for a takedown but Spar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jalkalukko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Muay Thai Spar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Jalkalukko.
Spar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jalkalukko misses with the body kick
and Spar counters with a crisp right that sends Jalkalukko to the canvas! Spar follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muay Thai Spar!
Our winner, Muay Thai Spar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Duncan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jalkalukko doesn't seem bothered though.
Duncan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duncan throws a leg kick but Jalkalukko checks it.
Duncan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duncan lands a body shot.
Jalkalukko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Duncan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jalkalukko's head.
Duncan throws a head kick that misses.
Duncan blocks a head kick by Jalkalukko.
Duncan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jalkalukko throws a leg kick
and Duncan scores with a counter punch that sends Jalkalukko to the canvas! Duncan smells blood - he's punishing Jalkalukko with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jalkalukko has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Duncan!
An out of breath Grant Duncan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 33
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Jalkalukko misses with a low kick.
Jalkalukko throws a body kick that misses.
Jalkalukko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab lands there for Buddington.
Buddington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jalkalukko lands a leg kick that knocks Buddington off balance momentarily.
Buddington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jalkalukko.#CL#
Buddington takes the fight into the clinch.
Buddington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buddington has Jalkalukko pressed against the cage, preventing Jalkalukko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Buddington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jalkalukko throws a chopping leg kick but Buddington manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jalkalukko walks into a stiff left hand from Buddington.
Buddington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been told by Buddington's head coaches at Team Migraine that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buddington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jalkalukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Jalkalukko throws a sloppy head kick and Buddington moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jalkalukko.
A head kick misses from Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buddington.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buddington.
Oliver Buddington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Buddington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Buddington connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Jalkalukko is rocked!
A short right from Buddington on the inside.
Jalkalukko is still on wobbly legs! Can Buddington finish him?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Buddington obliges.
Buddington has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Jalkalukko - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Buddington, and another! Jalkalukko is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Oliver Buddington!
Our winner, Oliver Buddington, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 31
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Jalkalukko connects with an inside leg kick.
Soderberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko throws a front kick aimed at Soderberg's knee but Soderberg avoids it well.
Soderberg with the counter takedown but Jalkalukko avoids it easily.
Jalkalukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soderberg.
Soderberg throws a leg kick but Jalkalukko moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jalkalukko.
Soderberg throws a head kick but Jalkalukko moves out of range.
Soderberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jesse Jalkalukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soderberg feints and then cracks Jalkalukko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jalkalukko down.
Jalkalukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalkalukko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've been hearing reports that Jalkalukko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Soderberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jalkalukko has time to react.
Soderberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Jalkalukko looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown but Soderberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Soderberg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Jalkalukko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jalkalukko scores with a leg kick.
Soderberg jabs at Jalkalukko's body.
Soderberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jalkalukko at a distance.
Jalkalukko tries to land a leg kick but Soderberg saw it coming and moves away.
Jalkalukko tries to work over Soderberg's front leg with a kick but Soderberg checks it.
Soderberg lands with an overhand left.
Soderberg scores with a sloppy right hand. Jalkalukko should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Jalkalukko is rocked!
Soderberg Throws a clean left jab. Soderberg Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Jalkalukko's chin! Jalkalukko crumbles to the ground and Soderberg follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Soderberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rufus Soderberg!
Rufus Soderberg looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '...'.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 29
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Jalkalukko throws a head kick but Keller moves out of range.
Keller fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jalkalukko just manages to avoid it.
Keller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Keller feints and then cracks Jalkalukko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jalkalukko down.
A telegraphed right hand from Keller misses the target.
Jalkalukko throws a low kick but Keller moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Keller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jalkalukko feints and then cracks Keller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keller down.
Jalkalukko darts in looking for a takedown but Keller gets double underhooks and turns Jalkalukko into the cage.
Keller ducks under a wild hook from Jalkalukko.
Keller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jalkalukko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Virgil Keller has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Keller closes the distance and clinches.
Keller lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Keller manages to break the clinch.
Keller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Keller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
A shot to the body from Keller misses
and Jalkalukko counters with a series of strikes. Keller will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jalkalukko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Keller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jalkalukko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keller is out of range.
Jalkalukko shoots in looking for a takedown. Keller tries to sprawl out of it but Jalkalukko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Keller takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jalkalukko throws a front kick aimed at Keller's knee but Keller avoids it well.
Jalkalukko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Keller - just one landing.
Jalkalukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Keller takes a swing at Jalkalukko's ribcage but misses.
Jalkalukko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jalkalukko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jalkalukko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keller.
Jalkalukko feints the counter takedown.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses.
Jalkalukko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Keller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jalkalukko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keller checks it well.
Jalkalukko throws a leg kick which misses Keller's front leg but catches the back leg as Keller tries to avoid it.
Keller blocks a head kick by Jalkalukko.
Keller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick but Keller moves out of range.
Jalkalukko slips under a jab from Keller.
Jalkalukko is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick by Jalkalukko misses
and Keller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keller cracks Jalkalukko with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Jalkalukko falls to his knees and Keller doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Virgil Keller!
A very excited looking Virgil Keller made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 27
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Tortoise closes the distance but Jalkalukko moves to the side
and Jalkalukko counters with a nice kick to the body. #CL#
Tortoise gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tortoise creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tortoise struggles to land a body shot inside as Jalkalukko controls his hands.
Tortoise stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Tortoise fails to land.
Tortoise misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jalkalukko blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tortoise . #BC2#
Jalkalukko breaks the clinch.
Jalkalukko throws a solid leg kick but Tortoise takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jalkalukko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tortoise looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jalkalukko tries a quick counter leg kick but Tortoise is wise to it.#CL#
Tortoise gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Jalkalukko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jalkalukko misses with a low kick. #T1#
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Tortoise has Jalkalukko up against the cage in a clinch.
Tortoise tries a body shot but Jalkalukko blocks it.
Tortoise definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jalkalukko blocks an uppercut.
Tortoise tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tortoise scores with a shot to the side of Jalkalukko's head. #TD2#
Jalkalukko has clasped his hands together around Tortoise 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tortoise tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jalkalukko tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tortoise 's legs.
Tortoise is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jalkalukko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jalkalukko stops Tortoise from getting back to his feet.
Tortoise is looking to control Jalkalukko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tortoise avoid being mounted?#T2#
Well, if Jalkalukko is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tortoise gets back to full guard.
Tortoise seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jalkalukko wants to pass the guard but Tortoise is keeping the position.
Jalkalukko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tortoise wants to hit a switch here but Jalkalukko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tortoise there!
Jalkalukko trying to control but Tortoise is having none of it.
Tortoise tries to reverse the position but Jalkalukko maintains control.#T3#
Jalkalukko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tortoise is looking to escape.
Tortoise wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko wants to control the pace but Tortoise is squirming around nicely.
Tortoise is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tortoise is working to get back to half guard.
Jalkalukko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
Jalkalukko raining down shots from the mount!
Tortoise is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jalkalukko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jalkalukko lands a couple of good shots and Tortoise has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tortoise wants to escape the position.
Tortoise is trying to get back to his feet but Jalkalukko has full control of the position and if anything, Tortoise has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Jalkalukko working for a choke but Tortoise reverses nicely into Jalkalukko 's guard. #SU#
Jalkalukko is working an open guard so Tortoise takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tortoise on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jalkalukko. Jalkalukko obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Jalkalukko throws a leg kick
and Tortoise counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Tortoise gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse Jalkalukko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tortoise checks a low kick from Jalkalukko.
Tortoise is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jalkalukko.#TD2#
Jalkalukko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tortoise was covering up waiting for the punch and Jalkalukko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jalkalukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Tortoise is retaining full guard.
Jalkalukko slips nicely into half guard.
Jalkalukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tortoise keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jalkalukko stops Tortoise from getting back to his feet.
Tortoise is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalkalukko prevents Tortoise from standing back up.
Tortoise tries to get to full guard but Jalkalukko has control of the leg.
Jalkalukko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Jalkalukko has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tortoise is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Tortoise looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tortoise trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tortoise manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jalkalukko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tortoise struggling a bit here.
Tortoise is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tortoise is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Jalkalukko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tortoise rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jalkalukko's guard! Nice work there by Tortoise !
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jalkalukko is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Tortoise managing to control the position. #T2#
Jalkalukko preventing the sweep.
Jalkalukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Tortoise pushes a forearm under Jalkalukko's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jalkalukko is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michelangelo Tortoise !
Michelangelo Tortoise decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 25
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Benton swings for the body but Jalkalukko moves out of range.
Benton jabs at Jalkalukko's body.
Benton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Jalkalukko misses
and Benton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jalkalukko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benton.
Benton misses with an uppercut.
Benton misses with a straight right.
Benton looks to land a left hand but Jalkalukko moved out of range nicely.
Benton throws an overhand right that lands on Jalkalukko's shoulder, as Jalkalukko tries to avoid the shot.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benton is looking to counter punch.
Jalkalukko tries for a takedown but Benton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jalkalukko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton throws an overhand right that lands on Jalkalukko's shoulder, as Jalkalukko tries to avoid the shot.
Jalkalukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benton.
Jalkalukko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Benton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benton swings widly with a right hand
and Jalkalukko counters with an inside leg kick. #TD2#
Jalkalukko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalkalukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benton keeps working. #T1#
Benton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Jalkalukko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jalkalukko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Benton is letting Jalkalukko control him for a moment.
Benton is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jalkalukko is looking to take a break and control but Benton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jalkalukko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Benton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Benton parries the strikes from Jalkalukko easily there. Jalkalukko is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Benton to escape.
Benton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The strikes coming from Jalkalukko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jalkalukko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Benton bucks up and tries to throw Jalkalukko off but instead Jalkalukko has got his back!
Benton tries to roll but Jalkalukko sticks to his back.
Benton is trapped and Jalkalukko is scoring with shots to the head and body. #SUB2#
Benton is having to fend off submission attempts from Jalkalukko, who is looking to sink in the choke. Jalkalukko doesn't have the hooks in though and Benton manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Benton postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Jalkalukko is controlling Benton's posture.
Jalkalukko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benton is one step ahead there.
Jalkalukko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Benton won't allow Jalkalukko to sweep him here. #SU#
Jalkalukko is working an open guard so Benton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Grant Benton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A leg kick checked by Benton.
Grant Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jalkalukko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Benton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Jalkalukko gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Benton dominated that 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.
#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Benton blocks the leg kick.
Jalkalukko 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. #TD2#
Jalkalukko scores with a takedown into Benton's guard.
Jalkalukko looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Benton pushes Jalkalukko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Benton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Benton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton digs a good body shot into Jalkalukko's ribs.
Jalkalukko moves away from the strike by Benton.
Jalkalukko connects with an inside leg kick.
Benton misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jesse Jalkalukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jalkalukko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benton misses with an uppercut. Jalkalukko saw that one coming.#T1#
Benton takes a swing at Jalkalukko's ribcage but misses.
Jalkalukko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Benton as Jalkalukko shoots in.
Benton scores with a jab to the body.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that half lands.
Benton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jalkalukko needs to keep his hands up - Benton had a free shot at his head there.
Jalkalukko misses with a wild body shot.
Benton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jalkalukko manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Benton misses its intended target.
Grant Benton is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Jalkalukko.
A left lands for Benton.
Jalkalukko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Benton.
Jalkalukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Benton stuns Jalkalukko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Benton throws an overhand right that lands on Jalkalukko's shoulder, as Jalkalukko tries to avoid the shot.
Jalkalukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benton.
A big left from Benton misses.
Jalkalukko tries to clinch but Benton is having none of it.
Jalkalukko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Benton misses with a hook to the body
and Jalkalukko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Benton throws a body shot but no joy.
Benton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jalkalukko manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Jalkalukko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Benton tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Jalkalukko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks Jalkalukko politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jalkalukko prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Benton sneaks back into half guard.
Jalkalukko not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Jalkalukko is working for a kimura but Benton is defending it quite comfortably.
Jalkalukko trying to pass the guard but Benton defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jalkalukko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES#
Benton pushes Jalkalukko off and gets back to his feet.
Jalkalukko moves away from the strike by Benton.
Jalkalukko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Benton throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Jalkalukko counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Benton blocks the low kick.
Benton throwing a counter right hand but Jalkalukko manages to avoid it.
Benton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jalkalukko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benton misses with a body shot.
Benton cracks Jalkalukko with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Benton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Benton throws the left hand but Jalkalukko avoids the punch easily.
Jalkalukko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benton misses the shot to the body.
Jalkalukko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Benton misses.
Jalkalukko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jalkalukko feints and then cracks Benton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benton down.
Jalkalukko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Benton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jalkalukko.
Benton lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalkalukko slips under a jab.
Jalkalukko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jalkalukko tries for a takedown but Benton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jalkalukko.
Benton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko takes one to the chin there.
Benton misses with a double jab
and Jalkalukko makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Benton really felt that one!
Benton swings for the body but Jalkalukko moves out of range.
It seemed like Jalkalukko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benton looks to throw the jab but Jalkalukko is out of range.
Jalkalukko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jalkalukko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jalkalukko throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Jalkalukko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Benton was covering up waiting for the punch and Jalkalukko finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Benton has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jalkalukko is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benton misses with some punches.
Jalkalukko tries to break free but Benton pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Benton has Jalkalukko pressed against the cage, preventing Jalkalukko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Benton struggles to land a body shot inside as Jalkalukko controls his hands.
Benton struggles to land a body shot inside as Jalkalukko controls his hands.
#BC2#
Jalkalukko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jalkalukko on the side of the head.
Jalkalukko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jalkalukko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benton's calf.#TD2#
Jalkalukko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Benton manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jab from Benton.#ROC#
Jalkalukko is rocked!
Benton throws a series of punches but Jalkalukko moves out of range.
Jalkalukko is still on wobbly legs! Can Benton finish him?
Jalkalukko looks up at the clock. Bad move! Benton lands a right hand from hell, dropping Jalkalukko. Benton pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Benton!
Grant Benton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Helsinki Fighting League: 22
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Tortoise misses with a looping right.
Jalkalukko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tortoise .
Jalkalukko is looking for the big counter here.
Jalkalukko connects with a leg kick. Tortoise looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tortoise throws a hook but Jalkalukko avoids it easily.
Jalkalukko throws a counter combo.
Jalkalukko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jalkalukko moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice jab there from Tortoise .
Jalkalukko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tortoise takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tortoise checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko leaves Tortoise with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Michelangelo Tortoise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Tortoise . Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jalkalukko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tortoise misses with the combination.
Jalkalukko flicks out a counter leg kick but Tortoise steps away.
Tortoise lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Jalkalukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jalkalukko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jalkalukko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tortoise throws a big shot that misses.
Jalkalukko throws a counter combo.
Tortoise is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jalkalukko lands a head kick!
Jalkalukko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tortoise throws an overhand right that lands on Jalkalukko's shoulder, as Jalkalukko tries to avoid the shot.
Tortoise misses with an uppercut. Jalkalukko saw that one coming.
Tortoise works the jab nicely.
Tortoise misses with a hook. Jalkalukko ducked under it nicely.
Tortoise avoids the head kick by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tortoise misses with a straight right.
Tortoise stuffs the takedown.
Jalkalukko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tortoise looks to land a right hand but Jalkalukko moved out of range.
Tortoise swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tortoise uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tortoise swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Jalkalukko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Tortoise throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jalkalukko escapes and throws Tortoise 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tortoise tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jalkalukko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tortoise is trying to work for a sweep but Jalkalukko has mounted him!
Tortoise tries to lock up and control but Jalkalukko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jalkalukko controlling the pace for now.
Tortoise sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tortoise wants to get back to full guard.
Jalkalukko missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Jalkalukko is controlling the pace.
Tortoise wants to improve his position but Jalkalukko is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Jalkalukko is working for a submission of some sort.
Jalkalukko wants to free his trapped foot but Tortoise is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Tortoise is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jalkalukko pulls his head out easily.
Tortoise is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jalkalukko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jalkalukko's back!
Tortoise throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T4#
Tortoise throws a series of strikes and Jalkalukko wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Tortoise throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tortoise thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jalkalukko avoids a strike by Tortoise and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Tortoise 's guard! Fantastic escape!
#SUB#
Tortoise looking for a guillotine here but Jalkalukko defends easily.
Jalkalukko postures up.
Tortoise looking for a sweep. Not yet Tortoise , not yet.
Jalkalukko throws a big elbow that misses.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Tortoise is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse Jalkalukko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tortoise chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jalkalukko can pounce on him.
Jalkalukko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tortoise .
Tortoise was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tortoise is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jalkalukko lands a leg kick that knocks Tortoise off balance momentarily.
Tortoise scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tortoise 's corner calls for a 1-2. Tortoise obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tortoise throws an off balance right hand
and Jalkalukko counters with a low kick, right behind Tortoise 's knee.
Jalkalukko slips a straight right by Tortoise .
Jalkalukko connects with an inside leg kick.
Tortoise lands a jab to the nose.
Jalkalukko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Tortoise on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tortoise avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Tortoise on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Tortoise .
Jalkalukko tries a head kick but it misses.
Jalkalukko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tortoise throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tortoise fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Jalkalukko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Tortoise is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tortoise regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Jalkalukko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tortoise wants to sweep but no luck.
Tortoise is looking to sweep but instead, Jalkalukko has passed into half guard.
Tortoise trying to control here.
#SUB#
Tortoise looking for submissions off his back.
Jalkalukko is controlling the pace.
#T2##SUB#
Tortoise actively working from the bottom here.
Tortoise is looking to control Jalkalukko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tortoise avoid being mounted?
Jalkalukko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tortoise wants to improve his position but Jalkalukko is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jalkalukko controlling the pace. #SUB#
Tortoise is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jalkalukko pulls his head out easily.
Tortoise moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jalkalukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tortoise swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Tortoise throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jalkalukko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tortoise 's guard.
Ground and pound from Jalkalukko.
Well, if Jalkalukko is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Jalkalukko seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Tortoise has recovered full guard. #SUB#
Tortoise is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Tortoise looking for a guillotine here but Jalkalukko defends easily.
#T4#
Tortoise wants to sweep here but Jalkalukko controlling him for the moment.
Jalkalukko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Tortoise wants to control position but Jalkalukko is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Tortoise here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesse Jalkalukko!
Jesse Jalkalukko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 19
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Jalkalukko misses with a leg kick
and Jalkalukko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jalkalukko thows a leg kick but Amaral checks it
and Amaral counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Jalkalukko is rocked!
Jalkalukko lands with a hook. Amaral tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jalkalukko is still on wobbly legs! Can Amaral finish him?
Jalkalukko drops his hands momentarily. Amaral doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Jalkalukko staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Jalkalukko doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rafael Amaral!
Rafael Amaral thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 17
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Jalkalukko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jalkalukko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snow's sensitive parts.
Jalkalukko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Snow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jalkalukko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Snow's head.
Snow fails to land the takedown.
Jalkalukko swats away the attempt to clinch by Snow.
Jalkalukko thumps Snow with a low kick.
Snow 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.
Jalkalukko connects with a solid leg kick.
Jalkalukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jalkalukko scores with a leg kick.
Jalkalukko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jalkalukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snow is looking for the big counter here.
Snow throws a body punch but Jalkalukko moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
It looks like Jon Snow has been cut.
Snow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Jalkalukko throws a leg kick which misses Snow's front leg but catches the back leg as Snow tries to avoid it.
Jalkalukko connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Snow drives through and clinches with Jalkalukko against the cage.
Snow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jalkalukko's efforts to push away.
Snow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Jalkalukko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snow doesn't manage to clinch there - Jalkalukko circles away.
#TD#
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Snow napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Jalkalukko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Snow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Jalkalukko tries for a kimura but Snow is defending well. #T2#
Jalkalukko trying to control the action but Snow is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jalkalukko tries for a kimura but Snow is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Jalkalukko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Snow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Snow is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Snow is looking to get back to his feet here but Jalkalukko is keeping cool and he's managed to take Snow's back.
Snow is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jalkalukko.#SUB#
Jalkalukko is persistently looking for the submission but Snow is defending it well.
#SUB#
Jalkalukko is persistently looking for the submission but Snow is defending it well.
Jalkalukko struggling to keep hold of the position.
Snow is trying to get back to his feet but Jalkalukko has full control of the position and if anything, Snow has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
Jalkalukko missing with punches from the back.
Snow looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jalkalukko.
Snow trying to get back to his feet but Jalkalukko is in full control for now.
Snow is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jalkalukko off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Snow is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Snow is trying to get back to his feet but Jalkalukko has full control of the position and if anything, Snow has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jalkalukko just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Jalkalukko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Snow's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jalkalukko throws a nice head kick!
Jalkalukko misses with a head kick.
Jalkalukko shoots in looking for a takedown. Snow tries to sprawl out of it but Jalkalukko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snow! But no joy.
Jalkalukko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jalkalukko throws a big counter combination but Snow scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jalkalukko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Snow's head.
Jalkalukko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Snow.
Snow stuffs the takedown attempt from Jalkalukko. Jalkalukko gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snow tries to clinch but Jalkalukko moves out of range.
Jalkalukko connects with a right hand. Snow shakes it off.
Snow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jalkalukko defends it nicely.#T1#
Jalkalukko misses with a takedown attempt - Snow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Jalkalukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow shoots in and drives through. Jalkalukko sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Jalkalukko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snow moves to clinch but Jalkalukko breaks away
and Jalkalukko counters with a thumping low kick.
Jalkalukko shoots for a takedown but Snow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jalkalukko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snow can do to turn this around?
Snow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jalkalukko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Snow's knee momentarily.
Snow tries to clinch but Jalkalukko is having none of it.
Snow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jalkalukko misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Jalkalukko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Snow sprawls well initially but Jalkalukko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Snow is looking to escape.
Jalkalukko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Snow tries to kick Jalkalukko off but Jalkalukko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Snow is staying active underneath Jalkalukko, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Snow is defending against the submission attempts here by Jalkalukko.
#ES2#
Snow manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jalkalukko connects with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jalkalukko swats away the attempt to clinch by Snow.
Snow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snow is looking to clinch. #TD#
Snow tries to sprawl but Jalkalukko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jalkalukko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3##SUB#
Jalkalukko is working for a kimura but Snow is defending it quite comfortably.
Snow tries to kick Jalkalukko off but Jalkalukko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Snow is defending against the submission attempts here by Jalkalukko.
Snow is trying to stand back up but Jalkalukko is controlling him
#T4#
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.
Jalkalukko is looking to advance position but Snow won't allow it.
Jalkalukko controlling the action here. #ES2#
Snow pushes Jalkalukko off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Jalkalukko gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Snow explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Snow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jalkalukko's guard.
Jalkalukko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snow's guard. #REVR#
Snow keeping moving, preventing Jalkalukko from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Snow manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Jalkalukko manages to break the clinch.
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 Jesse Jalkalukko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Snow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jalkalukko scores with a head kick. Snow tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jalkalukko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jalkalukko throws a good cross that connects.
Snow fails with the takedown.
Jalkalukko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Snow shoots in for a takedown but Jalkalukko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko connects with a high kick. #TD#
Jalkalukko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Snow wants to get back to his feet but Jalkalukko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
Snow can't keep his opponent in guard - Jalkalukko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Snow pushes Jalkalukko off looking to stand but Jalkalukko dives back in and keeps control.
Jalkalukko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jalkalukko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Snow is not content to let Jalkalukko control the position.
Snow wants to get back to his feet.
Snow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jalkalukko.
Snow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jalkalukko scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#
Snow is rocked!
Snow scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jalkalukko manages to mount him!
#T2#
Jalkalukko looking to control but Snow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jalkalukko controlling from mount. #SUB#
Jalkalukko with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Snow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jalkalukko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jalkalukko unloads with some shots from mount but Snow bucks and avoids them well.
Jesse Jalkalukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jalkalukko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB#
Jalkalukko with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jalkalukko throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Snow is trying to stand up.#T3##SUB#
Jalkalukko working for a guillotine from mount but Snow is in no mood to give up.
Jalkalukko controlling the pace for now.
Snow really wants to buck Jalkalukko off and get back to his feet. #SUB#
Jalkalukko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Snow is squirming around, avoiding Jalkalukko's attempts to control the action.
Snow wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T4#
Jalkalukko tries to control but Snow wriggling away.
Snow is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jalkalukko looking to ground and pound but Snow is blocking nicely.
Jalkalukko looking to ground and pound but Snow is blocking nicely.
Snow is trying to stand.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Snow is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Jalkalukko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jalkalukko, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Jalkalukko!
A very excited looking Jesse Jalkalukko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Helsinki Fight Night 2
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Damione Deathclaw throws out a loose jab but Jalkalukko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Damione Deathclaw seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A looping hook to the body misses from Damione Deathclaw. Jalkalukko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jalkalukko throws a big shot that misses.
Damione Deathclaw shoots in for a double leg but Jalkalukko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Damione Deathclaw misses with a wild body shot.
Jalkalukko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Damione Deathclaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Jalkalukko.
Jesse Jalkalukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jalkalukko tries to land a leg kick but Damione Deathclaw saw it coming and moves away.
Jalkalukko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Damione Deathclaw has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Damione Deathclaw misses its intended target. #TD#
Damione Deathclaw gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Damione Deathclaw is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jalkalukko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Damione Deathclaw prevents Jalkalukko from escaping the position.#T1##SUB#
Damione Deathclaw tries for a kimura but Jalkalukko is defending well.
Jalkalukko wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Damione Deathclaw is trying to get an arm triangle but Jalkalukko is defending well.
Damione Deathclaw tries to move to mount but Jalkalukko blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Damione Deathclaw is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jalkalukko has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Damione Deathclaw has an Americana. Jalkalukko didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Damione Deathclaw is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Damione Deathclaw hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Calypso Damione Deathclaw!
Calypso Damione Deathclaw took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pitt Nutrition 160Q! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
helsinki Fighting League: 13
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Cousteau tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Jalkalukko dives in and scores a takedown into Cousteau's guard.#SUB2#
Cousteau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cousteau 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#
Cousteau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jalkalukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Cousteau is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jalkalukko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jalkalukko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Jalkalukko drops back looking for a leg! Cousteau is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cousteau manages to kick Jalkalukko off! Jalkalukko jumps back into Cousteau's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Cousteau had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jalkalukko defends it easily.
Cousteau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jalkalukko slips nicely into half guard.
Jalkalukko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jalkalukko trying to pass the guard but Cousteau defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cousteau gets full guard.#SUB2#
Cousteau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jalkalukko wants to control from the top but Cousteau keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cousteau working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jalkalukko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jalkalukko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cousteau keeping moving, preventing Jalkalukko from controlling successfully.
Cousteau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jalkalukko is one step ahead there.
Jalkalukko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Jalkalukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jalkalukko preventing the sweep.
Cousteau is trying to control the position but Jalkalukko postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jalkalukko throws a big elbow that misses.
Jalkalukko looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Cousteau tries to sprawl but Jalkalukko drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Jalkalukko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Jalkalukko seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cousteau is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jesse Jalkalukko!
Jesse Jalkalukko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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