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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ori Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chevy Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nguyen has chosen Killing in the name as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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141 lbs
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140 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ori Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chevy Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nguyen's sensitive parts.
Nguyen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nguyen feints and as Jokinen raises his hands in defense, Nguyen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nguyen throws an elbow that misses. Jokinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nguyen's guard. Nice move by Jokinen!
Jokinen preventing the sweep.
Nguyen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jokinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nguyen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jokinen!
Nguyen 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen lands a nice shot to the head.
Nguyen trying to control but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen just holding on.
Nguyen landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nguyen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jokinen because Nguyen loaded up on that one.
Jokinen tries to hold on but Nguyen pushes him away.
Jokinen is in a horrible position here. Nguyen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nguyen tries to control but Jokinen wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen has hold of Jokinen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jokinen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nguyen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jokinen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nguyen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jokinen is looking to escape.
Nguyen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nguyen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jokinen is looking to escape.
Jokinen suckers Nguyen into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Jokinen is now in Nguyen's guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen wants to sweep but no luck.
Nguyen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nguyen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nguyen looking to ground and pound but Jokinen is blocking nicely.
Nguyen landing strikes from the mount and Jokinen is in trouble!
Jokinen is squirming around, avoiding Nguyen's attempts to control the action.
Jokinen wants to control but Nguyen is having none of it.
Jokinen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen with good strikes from the mount here!
Jokinen tries to hold on but Nguyen pushes him away.
Nguyen wants to control but instead Jokinen manages to regain half guard.
Nguyen with the ground and pound but Jokinen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Nguyen from controlling successfully.
Nguyen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nguyen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chevy Nguyen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nguyen dives in for a single leg takedown but Jokinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nguyen tries to work over Jokinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jokinen is trying to break free.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nguyen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jokinen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nguyen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Nguyen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nguyen is trying to drag Jokinen to the mat but Jokinen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ori Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chevy Nguyen.
Nguyen tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
Nguyen blocking some punches.
Nguyen gets through Jokinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nguyen blocking some punches.
A short right from Nguyen.
Nguyen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nguyen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nguyen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nguyen.
Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nguyen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nguyen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jokinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nguyen goes for a double leg but Jokinen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jokinen continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jokinen after a bit of a struggle.
Nguyen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nguyen tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Nguyen back against the cage.
Nguyen is trying to push Jokinen away but Jokinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nguyen gets through Jokinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nguyen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nguyen is working Jokinen over against the cage.
Jokinen misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Nguyen.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Nguyen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nguyen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jokinen smiles and moves away.
Ori Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nguyen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Nguyen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chevy Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nguyen misses with a body shot.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen tries to work over Jokinen's front leg with a kick but Jokinen checks it.
Nguyen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nguyen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Nguyen thuds his shin into the meat of Jokinen's side.
That kick from Nguyen tenderised Jokinen's leg. Jokinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jokinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nguyen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Nguyen misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nguyen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nguyen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chevy Nguyen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jokinen tries to bum rush Nguyen with a series of wild strikes but Nguyen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nguyen connects with a solid leg kick.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nguyen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nguyen thows a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown by Nguyen or perhaps it was just good defense by Jokinen which made him look bad.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Nguyen is just out of range.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target.
Jokinen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nguyen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nguyen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jokinen has control of Nguyen's left arm, preventing Nguyen from doing any damage.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Nguyen from controlling successfully.
Chevy Nguyen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nguyen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ori Jokinen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nguyen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Nguyen throws a poor cross that misses
and Jokinen counters with a right hand to the body.
Nguyen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nguyen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chevy Nguyen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nguyen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jokinen sprawls well. Jokinen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nguyen gets slowly back to his feet.
Ori Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chevy Nguyen.
Jokinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Nguyen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Nguyen.
A shot to the liver by Nguyen. Beautiful body shot.
Jokinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jokinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nguyen.
Jokinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jokinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen cracks a nice hook into Nguyen's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nguyen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Nguyen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jokinen in his tracks.
Nguyen throws a leg kick which misses Jokinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jokinen tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nguyen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jokinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
An inside leg kick from Nguyen misses.
Nguyen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jokinen tries to avoid it but Nguyen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jokinen to the ground. Jokinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nguyen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Nguyen moves out of range.
Nguyen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jokinen defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Chevy Nguyen just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nguyen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a nice looking combination but Nguyen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nguyen.
Nguyen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nguyen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jokinen throws a shot to the body.
Nguyen misses the jab.
Nguyen throws a head kick that misses
and Jokinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nguyen.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Nguyen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Jokinen finds it's way through Nguyen's defenses.
Nguyen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nguyen.
Nguyen shoots in for a double leg but Jokinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A low kick from Nguyen is predictable there
and Jokinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nguyen's knee momentarily.
Nguyen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jokinen dodges the punch combination from Nguyen.
Oooooh!!! Jokinen has knocked Nguyen down with a huge combo! Jokinen steps away and waves a wobbly Nguyen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Nguyen is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with the combination.
Jokinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nguyen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nguyen is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokinen finish him?
Nguyen misses with a few strikes there.
Nguyen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jokinen avoids it really well and circles away.
Jokinen scores with a decent looking hook.
A left and a right from Nguyen both land. Nice combination.
Jokinen drops Nguyen with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Nguyen! Jokinen dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ori Jokinen!
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energy
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hype
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