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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyon Okiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joulu Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyon Okiro could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joulu Pukki's chin.
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyon Okiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joulu Pukki!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Okiro.
Pukki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Okiro but Okiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pukki ducks under a wild hook from Okiro.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pukki.
Okiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pukki throws a body kick that misses.
Okiro blocks a leg kick.
Pukki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okiro throws a push kick but Pukki slaps the foot to one side.
Okiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Okiro. Those never looked like landing.
Okiro misses with a looping left.
Pukki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pukki dives in and grabs Okiro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Okiro pushes down on Pukki's head and hops out.
Lyon Okiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joulu Pukki.
Okiro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Okiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pukki.
Okiro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Okiro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Okiro wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki slips a jab and a cross from Okiro.
Okiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pukki wants to slow Okiro down by chopping away at his legs.
Okiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pukki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pukki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Okiro throws out a loose jab but Pukki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pukki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pukki tries for a takedown but Okiro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That kick from Pukki tenderised Okiro's leg. Okiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pukki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pukki misses with a low kick.
Pukki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okiro.
Lyon Okiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pukki tries to score with a low kick but Okiro moves his leg out of the way.
Pukki tries to move into range but Okiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pukki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pukki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Okiro scores with the left hand. Pukki knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pukki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Okiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okiro blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okiro.
Okiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Pukki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Okiro fails to land.
Okiro misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pukki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Okiro smiles and moves away.
Okiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Pukki circles away.
Okiro blocks a low kick nicely.
Pukki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okiro connects with a body shot that sends Pukki's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okiro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Okiro misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pukki checks a leg kick.
Pukki moves out of range of the body kick from Okiro.
Okiro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Okiro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pukki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okiro misses the shot to the body.
Pukki throws a leg kick that misses.
Pukki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pukki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Okiro misses with a hook.
Okiro throws a right and a left that Pukki avoids nicely.
Pukki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Okiro swivels and escapes.
Okiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pukki throws out the jab.
Okiro stuffs the takedown.
Okiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Okiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Pukki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pukki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Okiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pukki tries to stall but Okiro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Okiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pukki jumps into guard, dragging Okiro to the mat.
Pukki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Okiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pukki looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Okiro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Okiro swinging wildly here.
Okiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okiro is looking to land body kicks.
Pukki digs a good body shot into Okiro's ribs.
Pukki dodges the punch combination from Okiro.
Okiro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pukki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pukki misses the target.
A head kick misses from Pukki.
Pukki tries for a takedown but Okiro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Okiro pushes Pukki away with a front kick.
Okiro tries to clinch there but Pukki circles away.
Okiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okiro throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pukki throws a body kick that misses.
Okiro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki dips to his left and cracks Okiro with an uppercut!
Pukki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pukki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pukki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Okiro pinned against the cage. Okiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lyon Okiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joulu Pukki.
Pukki misses with a body shot.
Okiro connects with a solid leg kick.
Okiro throws a front kick that sends Pukki stumbling back into the cage.
Okiro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Okiro moves into range and clinches up with Pukki.
Okiro is trying to maintain a safe position but Pukki gets an underhook and turns Okiro into the cage.
Pukki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Okiro after a bit of a struggle.
Pukki lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pukki has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki successfully pulls guard.
Pukki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pukki keeping moving, preventing Okiro from controlling successfully.
Okiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pukki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okiro trying to control but Pukki is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lyon Okiro just wasn't active enough.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pukki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Okiro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Joulu Pukki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Okiro as Pukki shoots in.
Pukki keeps the fight on the outside.
Pukki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Okiro swivels and escapes.
Okiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pukki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Okiro trying to control here.
Pukki is keen to just control but Okiro is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki is just content to waste time from the top position. Okiro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pukki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pukki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pukki advances to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pukki prevents Okiro from improving his position.
Pukki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joulu Pukki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pukki misses with a combination
and Pukki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okiro throws a shot to the body.
Okiro lands the left hand.
Okiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pukki swats away the attempt to clinch by Okiro.
Pukki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Okiro rather than just go for the knockout.
Pukki shoots in but no luck this time.
Pukki loads up on a big right hand but Okiro slips the punch.
Okiro checks the leg kick.
Pukki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Okiro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Okiro as Pukki shoots in.
Lyon Okiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joulu Pukki.
Pukki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okiro throws a big shot that misses.
Okiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pukki.
Lyon Okiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pukki is looking to chop away at Okiro's legs.
Okiro is looking to clinch but Pukki is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Okiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pukki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Okiro wants to clinch.
Pukki clinches up against the cage.
Okiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okiro.
Pukki pulls guard effortlessly.
Pukki looking for a guillotine here but Okiro defends easily.
Okiro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pukki looking to control.
Pukki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pukki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okiro defends it easily.
Okiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Pukki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pukki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okiro is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okiro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lyon Okiro.
Pukki swings widly with a right hand
and Okiro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Okiro avoids a kick to the body.
Pukki is looking to chop away at Okiro's legs.
Pukki throws a lazy uppercut
and Okiro counters with a body kick that stops Pukki in his tracks momentarily.
Lyon Okiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Okiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Pukki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pukki throws the kick towards the body but Okiro avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Okiro blocks the low kick.
A head kick from Okiro lands but Pukki takes it in his stride.
Pukki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Okiro to the ground. Pukki is now in Okiro's guard.
Pukki trying to control the position from guard on top but Okiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joulu Pukki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pukki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Okiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pukki controls the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Okiro holds on and takes a little breather.
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 Lyon Okiro.
I think Okiro 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joulu Pukki!
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energy
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hype
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