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Event:
OFC 269: Dilapidated Ribcage
Date: Mar 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Jokinen throws a hook but Dufva blocks it.
Dufva throws a right and a left that Jokinen avoids nicely. #TD2#
Jokinen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dufva is pressing down on Jokinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jokinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jokinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dufva keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dufva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Dufva continues to stall.
Dufva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Jokinen is looking to improve his position.
Jokinen wants to control but Dufva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dufva is trying to control. Jokinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jokinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dufva. #SUB#
Dufva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dufva wants to stand up but Jokinen has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
Dufva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dufva seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Dufva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dufva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working.
Well, if Dufva 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.
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Dufva slows the pace down in half guard.
Jokinen is looking to control Dufva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jokinen avoid being mounted?#T3#
Dufva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jokinen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jokinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jokinen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dufva has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dufva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working.
Dufva cracks Jokinen with a big right hand but Jokinen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dufva works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jokinen is letting Dufva control him for a moment.
Dufva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working. #T4#
Jokinen taking a bit of punishment here - Dufva scoring with strikes.
Dufva scores with punches from side control.
Dufva is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dufva is really struggling to control Jokinen but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Dufva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jokinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dufva trying to control but Jokinen is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Dufva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Jokinen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dufva!#SUB2#
Jokinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dufva, who protects the arm well.
Dufva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jokinen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jokinen wants to pass to mount but Dufva is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jokinen scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Jokinen with the ground and pound but Dufva uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dufva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dufva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokinen can do to turn this around?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dufva holds on and takes a little breather.
Jokinen won't allow Dufva to sweep him here.
Dufva wants to hit a switch here but Jokinen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dufva there!
Dufva is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T2#
Jokinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jokinen breaks from Dufva's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jokinen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dufva because Jokinen loaded up on that one. #SUB2#
Jokinen looking to secure an arm triangle but Dufva defends it well.
Dufva is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Jokinen misses with a head shot.
Jokinen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dufva is holding on tight.
Dufva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jokinen trying to keep a closed guard but Dufva is proving a slippery customer.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Jokinen trying to control the position.
Dufva lands a couple of elbows.
Jokinen controls Dufva momentarily but Dufva frees himself.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Dufva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dufva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dufva works over Jokinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Dufva trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Dufva postures up and lands a big shot to Jokinen's brow.
Dufva throwing strikes from guard but Jokinen blocks nicely.
Dufva looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen is controlling Dufva's posture.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Orpo Jokinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dufva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Dufva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dufva lands in his opponent's guard.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Dufva from controlling successfully.
Jokinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dufva controls the pace.
Dufva passes Jokinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dufva lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dufva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dufva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Dufva.
Jokinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jokinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Jokinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jokinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Jokinen seems content to control.
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but Dufva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jokinen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Jokinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dufva sees it coming and defends easily.
Dufva trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Dufva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jokinen.
Dufva is staying active underneath Jokinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Jokinen seems to be working for a kimura but Dufva defends the submission attempt.
Jokinen stalling away here and it's allowed Dufva to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Dufva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jokinen is aware though and is defending well.
Dufva being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Dufva 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Dufva. No joy for Jokinen on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Dufva. No joy for Jokinen on that attempt.
Jokinen slips a straight right by Dufva.
Dufva lands with an overhand left.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dufva as he avoids it easily.
Sven Dufva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orpo Jokinen.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. Dufva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dufva.#T4#
A jab from Dufva misses.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dufva.
#TD2#
Jokinen looking to score a takedown here. Dufva is defending well but Jokinen drives through and ends up in Dufva's guard.
Jokinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sven Dufva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jokinen advances position into side control!
Jokinen trying to control the position but Dufva is working away.
Dufva can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dufva tries to bench press Jokinen off him but Jokinen keeps the position.
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!#SUB2#
Jokinen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dufva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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 Sven Dufva.
Well Dufva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Dufva!
Sven Dufva very nearly forgot to thank Hellbent amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
OFC 262: Down Under
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Barkley scores with a shot to the body.
Jokinen swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
#TD#
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jokinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Barkley has wrist control.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Barkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barkley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jokinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jokinen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Jokinen looking for a guillotine here but Barkley defends easily.
#T1##SUB#
Jokinen has an active guard here but Barkley has managed to pass into half guard.
Jokinen trying to hold on to Barkley's head to control him but Barkley postures up.
Jokinen gets back to full guard.
I've been told that Barkley has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Barkley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jokinen is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barkley trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jokinen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Barkley has passed into half guard!
Barkley controlling the action here.
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Barkley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jokinen is just riding it out for now. Barkley eventually gives up the hold.
Barkley wants to take a breather but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jokinen is working hard here to advance position.
Jokinen wants to control but Barkley is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barkley sprawls well. Barkley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jokinen gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jokinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barkleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orpo Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jokinen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barkley to the mat! Barkley manages to get full guard.
Barkley trying to keep a closed guard but Jokinen is proving a slippery customer.
Jokinen throwing strikes from guard but Barkley blocks nicely.
Jokinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barkley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Orpo Jokinen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jokinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barkley keeping full guard, as Jokinen tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barkley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jokinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Barkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barkley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Barkley 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.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Barkley is keeping the position.
Jokinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jokinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Jokinen scores with a takedown into Barkley's guard.
Barkley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Barkley pulls Jokinen in to control the position.
Jokinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barkley wants to stand and escape but Jokinen is having none of it.
Barkley working a defensive guard here.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Barkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barkley has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jokinen has passed into side control.
Barkley is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T3#
Barkley can't do much from the bottom here.
Barkley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#ES2#
Barkley throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Barkley misses with a straight right. #TD#
Jokinen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barkley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jokinen is in Barkley's guard.
Barkley trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Barkley looking for subs off his back but Jokinen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Barkley is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Jokinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Jokinen stalling.
Barkley wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barkley keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orpo Jokinen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Jokinen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barkley was covering up waiting for the punch and Jokinen finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Barkley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jokinen.
Jokinen dives in and grabs Barkley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barkley pushes down on Jokinen's head and hops out.
Jokinen looks for a takedown but Barkley sprawls well.
Barkley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jokinen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jokinen lands a really nice looking cross but Barkley seems unphased.
Barkley works Jokinen's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Jokinen throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley leaves Jokinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orpo Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barkley misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barkley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jokinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jokinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jokinen sets himself, and Barkley steps forward looking for the clinch! Jokinen avoids it this time.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barkley sprawls well. Barkley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jokinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Barkley works Jokinen's body with a nice hook.
Charles Barkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orpo Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Barkley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barkley. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
#TD#
Jokinen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barkley keeps working. #SUB#
Jokinen is looking for a kimura but Barkley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jokinen to get the leverage. #T3##SUB#
Jokinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barkley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jokinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barkley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barkley flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Barkley is looking to get back to is feet but Jokinen passes into side control.
Jokinen slows the pace down.
Barkley sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Orpo Jokinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barkley wants to control the action here but instead Jokinen manages to pass to full mount! #T4#
Barkley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jokinen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jokinen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Barkley turns into him and now he's in Jokinen's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Barkley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jokinen 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orpo Jokinen!
Orpo Jokinen 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:
OFC 254: Future Vintage
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Woodley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jokinen.
Woodley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jokinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut there from Woodley.
Woodley throws a series of punches but Jokinen avoids them all with ease.
Jokinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Woodley.
Danga de danga de dang - Woodley scores with a four punch combination!
Woodley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woodley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a takedown but Woodley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jokinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jokinen shoots in and drives through. Woodley sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orpo Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Woodley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Woodley. #SUB2#
Woodley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jokinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Woodley.
Jokinen is positioning himself well to prevent Woodley advancing to mount. #T1#
Woodley working over Jokinen with some ground and pound. Jokinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Woodley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Woodley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jokinen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Woodley.
Jokinen managing to control the position.
Jokinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Woodley scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Woodley's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Jokinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Woodley misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Jokinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Woodley is just riding it out for now. Jokinen eventually gives up the hold.
Jokinen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jokinen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Woodley for as long as he can get away with.
Jokinen throwing shots but Woodley is blocking nicely. #T3##SUB#
Jokinen is working for a submission of some sort.
Jokinen is thwarting Woodley's attempts to control the position.#ES2#
Woodley has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jokinen is on him like a limpet, forcing Woodley back against the cage.#TD2#
Woodley gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Woodley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Woodley lands a couple of digs.
Jokinen managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodley cracks Jokinen with a solid left hand.#T4#
Woodley working some strikes from top position.
Woodley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Jokinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Woodley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Woodley connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Jokinen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Woodley escapes and throws Jokinen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen tries to bench press Woodley off him but Woodley keeps the position.
Woodley scores with a couple of short elbows.
Woodley cracks Jokinen with a big right hand but Jokinen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Woodley landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jokinen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Woodley connects with a decent elbow.
Jokinen looking for a sweep but Woodley has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Woodley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Jokinen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Woodley's guard.#ES2#
Woodley kicks Jokinen off and gets to his feet.
Jokinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Woodley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Woodley as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Jokinen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Woodley did well to prevent Jokinen getting side control.#ES2#
Woodley has one foot on Jokinen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Woodley tries to close the distance and clinch but Jokinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Woodley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jokinen shoots in for a double leg but Woodley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Woodley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woodley was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Woodley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jokinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Woodley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Woodley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Woodley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jokinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Woodley as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orpo Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Woodley misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Woodley. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Jokinen gets a takedown into half guard.
Woodley gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woodley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jokinen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Woodley stands up over Jokinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Woodley is in close to Jokinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Woodley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Woodley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Woodley landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Woodley with a nice head shot there.
Woodley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jokinen is proving hard to escape from.
Woodley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woodley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jokinen pulls Woodley in close to his closed guard and prevents Woodley from doing any damage or advancing position.
Woodley stopping the sweep attempt from Jokinen.
Woodley lands a couple of elbows.
Woodley won't allow Jokinen to sweep him here.
Woodley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Jokinen is rocked!
Jokinen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tyron Woodley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Woodley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh Jokinen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Woodley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Woodley is working Jokinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Jokinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Woodley is aware though and is defending well.
Woodley postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Jokinen covers up, he's hurt! Woodley keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Woodley and the ref steps in to end the fight! Woodley can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyron Woodley!
Tyron Woodley gave a mention to MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
OFC 246: New Era
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Jokinen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jokinen lands in his opponent's guard.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Flay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flay has his hands on Jokinen's head, controlling the position.
Flay looking for a sweep. Not yet Flay, not yet.
Jokinen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Jokinen throwing strikes from guard but Flay blocks nicely.
Flay is trying to control the position but Jokinen postures up. #T1#
Flay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jokinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Flay lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jokinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flay.
Flay lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jokinen working a defensive guard but Flay manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen tries to improve position but can't.
Flay has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep.
Flay wants to control but Jokinen is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jokinen is looking to reverse the position.
Flay cracks Jokinen with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Flay is trying to get an arm triangle but Jokinen is defending well.
Jokinen is looking to reverse the position.
Flay creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jokinen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Flay landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Flay working the ground and pound.
Jokinen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Flay connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Flay cracks Jokinen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Flay working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jokinen sneaks back into half guard.
Flay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jokinen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Flay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jokinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jokinen is trying to control but can't.
Flay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Jokinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flay pulls his head out easily.
Flay trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Jokinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flay pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Jokinen trying to control but Flay postures up.
Flay lands strikes from half guard.
Jokinen is not content to let Flay control the position.
Flay is controlling the pace.
Flay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tantalus Flay dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Flay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flay throws a push kick but Jokinen slaps the foot to one side.
Flay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flay.
Orpo Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jokinen.
Flay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flay misses with a looping left.
Jokinen fails to land the takedown.
Jokinen connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flay takes one to the side of the head.
Flay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Flay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD2#
Flay gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Flay keeps moving.
Jokinen forces his way into half guard.
Jokinen wants to take a breather but Flay is having none of it.
Flay wants to get back to full guard but Jokinen has mounted him!
Flay working to try and regain half guard.
Jokinen looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Flay wants to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
Jokinen looking to land elbow strikes but Flay uses the position to regain half guard.
Flay keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Flay wants to control but Jokinen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Jokinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flay defends it well.
Jokinen prevents Flay from improving his position.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jokinen lands a nice short elbow.
Flay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokinen can do to turn this around?
Flay wants to improve his position but Jokinen is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Jokinen is trying to work for a kimura but Flay is defending well.
Flay is looking to improve his position.
Jokinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jokinen trying to control the action but Flay is working from the bottom.
Flay is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Flay is trying to stand up here but Jokinen is controlling him well.
Flay is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Jokinen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Flay keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Flay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jokinen postures up in Flay's guard and throws a big left but Flay blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flay controls Jokinen momentarily but Jokinen frees himself.
Jokinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orpo Jokinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Flay. No joy for Jokinen on that attempt. #TD2#
Jokinen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jokinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Flay has control of Jokinen's left arm, preventing Jokinen from doing any damage.
Flay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jokinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flay wants to sweep but no luck.
Flay is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Jokinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Flay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Flay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jokinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Jokinen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Flay keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Flay keeping full guard, as Jokinen tries to pass.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Flay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flay is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Flay is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Flay is fighting to break Jokinen's control of his arms but Jokinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jokinen looking to control.
#T3#
Flay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Jokinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Flay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jokinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flay has managed to get both his arms back between Jokinen's legs - danger averted.
Flay trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flay with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Flay looking to pass the guard.
Flay trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Flay scoring with some ground and pound. #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.#SUB2#
Flay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jokinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flay has managed to get both his arms back between Jokinen's legs - danger averted.
Flay with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Jokinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flay trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Flay stands up over Jokinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Flay tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flay throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jokinen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Flay stacks Jokinen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Flay!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tantalus Flay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flay has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tantalus Flay!
Tantalus Flay thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
OFC 239: Reborn
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchell stuffs the takedown attempt from Jokinen. Jokinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a takedown but Mitchell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jokinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jokinen takes a swing at Mitchell's ribcage but misses.
Mitchell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jokinen.
Malcolm Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orpo Jokinen.
Mitchell looks for the body kick but Jokinen saw that one coming.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Mitchell.
A jab from Mitchell misses.
Mitchell looks to throw the jab but Jokinen is out of range.
Jokinen connects with a jab.
Mitchell missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen throws a shot from downtown. Mitchell moves away and avoids it.
Mitchell looks for the body kick but Jokinen saw that one coming.
Mitchell tries to clinch up but Jokinen circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Mitchell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jokinen to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Mitchell is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Mitchell tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Mitchell back against the cage.
Mitchell stalls.
Jokinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
Mitchell pushes Jokinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
#BC2#
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Mitchell clinches.
Mitchell 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.#BC2#
Jokinen manages to break the clinch.
Jokinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jokinen feints the counter takedown.
Jokinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Mitchell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Jokinen feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Jokinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mitchell.
Mitchell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell connects with an inside leg kick.
Jokinen checks the leg kick.
Mitchell throws the kick towards the body but Jokinen avoids it.
Jokinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Mitchell sprawls well. He's pushed Jokinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Mitchell takes the fight into the clinch.
Mitchell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen blocks a body shot from Mitchell. #BC2#
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mitchell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orpo Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen lands a jab to the nose.
Jokinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jokinen fails with the takedown.#T3#
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mitchell is looking to counter punch.
Mitchell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mitchell is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Mitchell gets caught flat footed, as Jokinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jokinen prevents Mitchell from getting back to his feet.
Mitchell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jokinen.
Mitchell seems keen to control Jokinen's posture.
Jokinen throwing strikes but missing.
Mitchell has Jokinen pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Jokinen has gone for a leg lock! Mitchell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jokinen's guard.#REVR##T4#
Mitchell stands up over Jokinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mitchell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jokinen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mitchell escapes and throws Jokinen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jokinen can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Mitchell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mitchell, right into the meat.
Mitchell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jokinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Jokinen with a poor takedown
and Mitchell counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Jokinen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jokinen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mitchell is avoiding damage well.
Jokinen trying to control the action but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Jokinen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1##SUB2#
Jokinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mitchell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jokinen throwing strikes but Mitchell manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Mitchell in the domination position with Jokinen hanging on.
Mitchell tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jokinen's legs. #T2#
Mitchell controlling the position.
Jokinen wants to control but Mitchell postures up.
Jokinen tries to bench press Mitchell off him but Mitchell keeps the position.
Jokinen trying to remain calm as Mitchell controls from the top position.
Mitchell throws an elbow but Jokinen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jokinen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mitchell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokinen can do to turn this around?
Mitchell in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jokinen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mitchell's best efforts.#T3#
Still in half guard, Mitchell seems content to control.
Jokinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jokinen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mitchell wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Jokinen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Mitchell manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jokinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2#
Jokinen gets a takedown into half guard.
Mitchell taking some punishment here, with Jokinen in his half guard.
Mitchell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jokinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jokinen's back!
Malcolm Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mitchell throwing damaging strikes from the back! Jokinen could be in trouble here!
Jokinen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mitchell.
Jokinen wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Mitchell dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Mitchell jabs at Jokinen's body.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchell slaps away a takedown attempt from Jokinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mitchell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jokinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mitchell lands the left hand.#CL#
Mitchell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mitchell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mitchell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jokinen's defenses.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell lands a shoulder strike.
Mitchell misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen blocks a body shot from Mitchell.
A hook to the body from Jokinen.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Mitchell keeps control of Jokinen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Mitchell fails to land.
Mitchell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mitchell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mitchell tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Mitchell back against the cage.
Jokinen has Mitchell pushed against the cage.
Jokinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
Mitchell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mitchell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen taking a breather.
Mitchell gets through Jokinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mitchell.#BC2#
Jokinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Mitchell throws a big shot that misses.
Mitchell swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jokinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jokinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jokinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jokinen checks the leg kick.
Mitchell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jokinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Malcolm Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orpo Jokinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mitchell on the side of the head.
A jab from Mitchell misses.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
Mitchell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitchell circles away.
Mitchell avoids a kick to the body.
Mitchell misses with a straight left.
Jokinen feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Jokinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mitchell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malcolm Mitchell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mitchell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mitchell as he jumps to the side.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a hook to the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jokinen shoots for a takedown but Mitchell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some wild striking there from Mitchell.
Jokinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jokinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Mitchell throws a solid leg kick but Jokinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mitchell.#T4#
Jokinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mitchell counters with a good, hard body kick but Jokinen shrugs it off.
Jokinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jokinen fails to land the takedown.
Mitchell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mitchell with a jab.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Mitchell scoring well with a low kick there.
Malcolm Mitchell is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell lands with a nice combination. Jokinen backs away looking to recover.
Mitchell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jokinen momentarily.
Mitchell stuffs the takedown attempt from Jokinen. Jokinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Jokinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mitchell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Mitchell clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Jokinen lands a nice looking body kick.
Jokinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Mitchell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mitchell takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Mitchell closes the distance and pushes Jokinen back into the cage.
Mitchell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jokinen or not.
Mitchell tries to work over Jokinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Mitchell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jokinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mitchell pinned against the cage. Mitchell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mitchell tries a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
Jokinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jokinen.
Malcolm Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orpo Jokinen.
Mitchell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jokinen.
Mitchell lands a glancing blow to the side of Jokinen's head.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mitchell as he jumps to the side.
Jokinen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Jokinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mitchell throws a body shot but no joy.
Mitchell leaves Jokinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mitchell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.
Mitchell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jokinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mitchell.
Jokinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mitchell lands with a straight right. Jokinen didn't see that one coming.
Jokinen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mitchell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mitchell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mitchell scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Mitchell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land.
Jokinen blocks an elbow strike.
Jokinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Mitchell gets an underhook and turns Jokinen into the cage.
Mitchell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mitchell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Mitchell pushes Jokinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mitchell trying to land knees to the body.
Mitchell scores with a shot to the side of Jokinen's head. #BC2#
Jokinen breaks from the clinch.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchell wants to clinch up but Jokinen keeps it at a distance.
And Jokinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Mitchell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jokinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Mitchell swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from Mitchell.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jokinen.
Mitchell looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mitchell fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Jokinen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Mitchell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jokinen's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mitchell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jokinen controls Mitchell momentarily but Mitchell frees himself. #SUB2#
Jokinen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mitchell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jokinen.
Mitchell scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Mitchell had his way with Orpo Jokinen in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jokinen.
Mitchell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jokinen with the counter takedown but Mitchell avoids it easily.
Jokinen throws a hook but Mitchell blocks it.#CL#
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches.
Mitchell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Jokinen managing to block the knees to the body from Mitchell.
Jokinen blocks an uppercut.
Mitchell misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
Mitchell misses with a punch on the inside.
Mitchell controlling the action here for a moment.
Jokinen stalling the fight.
#T1#
Mitchell just leaning against Jokinen, taking a breather.
Jokinen cracks Mitchell with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Jokinen as the two fighters clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jokinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mitchell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malcolm Mitchell has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Jokinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Mitchell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mitchell misses with a kick to the body.
No luck for Jokinen with that takedown attempt.
Malcolm Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orpo Jokinen.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
A good leg kick by Mitchell. #TD2#
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mitchell is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Orpo Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mitchell is in trouble now - Jokinen has advanced to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell tries to lock up and control but Jokinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mitchell wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a head shot.
Jokinen tries to control but Mitchell wriggling away. #T3#
Jokinen punching from mount but Mitchell doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mitchell is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jokinen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mitchell is on top in guard.
#SUB2#
Jokinen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mitchell passes into side control.
Jokinen throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Malcolm Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Mitchell slows the pace down. #SU#
Mitchell decides to stand back up. Mitchell steps back and let's Jokinen get back to his feet.
Jokinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mitchell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jokinen somewhat.
Mitchell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Mitchell.
Jokinen throws a shot from downtown. Mitchell moves away and avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell scores with the left hand. Jokinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mitchell.
Mitchell scores with a leg kick.
Mitchell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 Malcolm Mitchell.
Well Mitchell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Mitchell!
Malcolm Mitchell is the new welterweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Malcolm Mitchell waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Maeda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maeda's elbow.
Jokinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maeda misses with some punches.
Jokinen lands an uppercut.#BC#
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maeda walks into a stiff left hand from Jokinen.
Jokinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maeda if he has to take too many more of those.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jokinen, right into the meat.
Maeda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Maeda.
Maeda throws a big shot that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maeda, right into the meat.
Jokinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SiTech MMA Academy ($50/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maeda moves in looking to clinch but Jokinen pushes him off.
A big right from Maeda misses.
Jokinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maeda sprawls and moves away.
Maeda fails with an attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maeda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jokinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jokinen lands with a shot to the body.
Jokinen lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Maeda moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jokinen. Maeda shrugs it off though. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Jokinen.
Jokinen sizes up Maeda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Maeda feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Jokinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jokinen looking to control.
Maeda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Jokinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda looking to pass the guard.
Jokinen looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Jokinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maeda's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Maeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jokinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maeda has managed to get both his arms back between Jokinen's legs - danger averted.
Jokinen 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.#T3##SUB#
Jokinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maeda works over Jokinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Jokinen working for submissions but it's allowed Maeda to get to half guard.
Jokinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maeda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maeda's back!
Maeda tries to escape but Jokinen has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Jokinen working for a choke but Maeda is defending well. #T4#
Maeda trying to control the hands but Jokinen won't let him.
Maeda staying busy and making it hard for Jokinen to control.
Jokinen gets his hands free as Maeda looks to control.
Even with his hooks in, Jokinen manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Maeda wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orpo Jokinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jokinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Orpo Jokinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jokinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maeda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jokinen.
Jokinen digs a good body shot into Maeda's ribs.
Maeda moves out of range as Jokinen throws a body kick.
Jokinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jokinen dips to his left and cracks Maeda with an uppercut!
Jokinen misses with a straight left.
Maeda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A cross from Jokinen lands.
Jokinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jokinen throws a hook to the side of Maeda's head but Maeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maeda.
Jokinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jokinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maeda can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Jokinen.
The fighters circling - Maeda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Jokinen thumps Maeda with a low kick.
Maeda takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Jokinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maeda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jokinen punishes Maeda's body with a nice straight punch.
Maeda moves forwards but Jokinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maeda walks into a jab.
A low kick from Jokinen is predictable there #TD2#
and Maeda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jokinen won't be happy with that.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep.
Maeda lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep.
Maeda landing a few strikes.
Jokinen is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Maeda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jokinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maeda throws a strike aimed at the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen avoids it well.#T2#
Jokinen can't do much from the bottom here.
Jokinen manages to get back to half guard.
Jokinen is trying to maintain the position but Maeda is very close to passing his half guard.
Maeda wants to free his trapped foot but Jokinen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jokinen defending well though.
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Maeda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maeda is trying to control. Jokinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Maeda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back.
Jokinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jokinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maeda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maeda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jokinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maeda ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to score with a low kick but Maeda moves his leg out of the way.
Maeda feints the counter takedown.
Maeda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Jokinen gets tackled into the cage by Maeda. Maeda maintains the clinch.
Maeda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maeda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maeda managing to block the knees to the body from Jokinen.
Jokinen stalling in the clinch but Maeda improves position.
Jokinen gets underhooks to prevent Maeda's takedown attempt.
Jokinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Maeda avoids the damage to the body.
Maeda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jokinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maeda.
Jokinen lands with a light punch inside.
Jokinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orpo Jokinen dominated that second round.
That's time! Jokinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maeda missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maeda throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maeda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jokinen blocks a jab.
Maeda tries to clinch but Jokinen moves out of range.
A slow jab from Maeda misses its intended target.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but Jokinen shows good takedown defense.
Jokinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maeda sprawls and moves away.
Maeda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Maeda moves out of range easily.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jokinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Maeda feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jokinen's calf.
Jokinen connects with a single shot there.
Maeda is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jokinen.#T1#
Jokinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Maeda throws a low kick, looking for Jokinen's leg but Jokinen calmly moves out of range.
Maeda wants to clinch.
Jokinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A punch lands to the side of Maeda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maeda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jokinen swivels and escapes.
Maeda needs to keep his hands up - Jokinen had a free shot at his head there.
Jokinen cracks Maeda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maeda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maeda enables Jokinen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maeda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!#SUB2#
Maeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jokinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jokinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mitsuyo Maeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orpo Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Maeda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jokinen controls the pace.
Maeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Maeda keeps moving.
Jokinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Jokinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maeda shoots for a double leg takedown but Jokinen sprawls well. He's pushed Maeda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Orpo Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitsuyo Maeda.
Jokinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jokinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Maeda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jokinen swivels and escapes.
Jokinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen stuffs the takedown.
Maeda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No joy there for Jokinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maeda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jokinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jokinen cracks a nice hook into Maeda's ribs.#T4#
Jokinen throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen stuns Maeda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jokinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Maeda has managed to clinch.
Jokinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maeda can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
#BC#
Jokinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maeda throws a front kick aimed at Jokinen's knee but Jokinen avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Jokinen. #TD#
Jokinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maeda's half guard.#SUB#
Jokinen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jokinen is pressing down on Maeda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maeda is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orpo Jokinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jokinen, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orpo Jokinen!
After winning the bout, Orpo Jokinen 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:
BFT-460
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab from Digital misses.
Jokinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Digital loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Digital cracks Jokinen with a good jab.
Digital connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jokinen. Jokinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut lands for Jokinen. That snapped Digital's head back.
Jokinen with a hook.
Jokinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jokinen.
Digital looks to land a body kick but Jokinen moved away.
Digital throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Digital misses with a straight right.
Digital 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.
A big left from Digital misses.
Jokinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Digital.
Digital throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jokinen on the side of the head.
Jokinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Digital connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Digital pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Digital misses the target.
Crunch! Jokinen slams his shin into Digital's torso.
Jokinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Digital doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Jokinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bobby Digital is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Digital throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Jokinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC#
Jokinen is rocked!
Bobby Digital seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen dips to his left and cracks Digital with an uppercut!
Digital swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Digital.
Jokinen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Digital.#TD2#
Jokinen looking to score a takedown here. Digital is defending well but Jokinen drives through and ends up in Digital's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Digital looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jokinen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jokinen is keen to just control but Digital is a slippery customer.
Digital avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jokinen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Digital is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Jokinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Jokinen is trying to work for a kimura but Digital is defending well.
Jokinen not doing much here.
Jokinen thows a huge punch but Digital dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Digital is looking for a sweep. Jokinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Jokinen seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Jokinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Digital is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jokinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Digital knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jokinen is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jokinen moves away from the strike by Digital. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jokinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Digital moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Digital appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Digital.
Digital 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.
Digital shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Digital drops his hands momentarily and Jokinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Digital lands a nice hook to Jokinen's body. Jokinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Digital keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Digital throws the kick towards the body but Jokinen avoids it.
Jokinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Jokinen scores with a nice strike.
Jokinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Digital throws out the jab.
Jokinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Digital misses its intended target.
Digital scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Digital tenderised Jokinen's leg. Jokinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Digital digs a good hook to Jokinen's body.
Digital moves out of range of the body kick.
As Jokinen tries to get set, Digital tries to push him back and clinch up but Jokinen manages to avoid the attempt.
Digital tests Jokinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Digital lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jokinen's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Digital will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Digital takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Digital dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Digital throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Digital.
Jokinen with the counter takedown but Digital avoids it easily.
Digital explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jokinen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Digital.
A telegraphed right hand from Digital misses the target.
Digital cracks Jokinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Digital fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Digital. Jokinen shrugs it off though.
Digital misses with a hook.
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!
A combination from Digital does no damage.
Digital throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen feints the counter takedown.
Digital pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Digital throws a looping overhand right but Jokinen ducks down to avoid it.
Digital scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jokinen is breathing heavily.
Digital avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jokinen lands a jab to the head.
Digital listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Digital thumps Jokinen with a low kick.#T1#
Jokinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jokinen looks up at the clock. Bad move! Digital lands a right hand from hell, dropping Jokinen. Digital pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Digital!
Bobby Digital decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
BFT-455: Raekwon vs Kampmann
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Jokinen dips to his left and cracks Barry with an uppercut!
Jokinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jokinen lands a front kick.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Barry.
Jokinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barry throws out a powerful jab.
Barry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barry misses with the combination.
Jokinen lands with a hook. Barry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jokinen walks into a jab.
Jokinen throws a solid leg kick but Barry takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jokinen.
Jokinen connects with a body shot.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barry tries to bum rush Jokinen with a series of wild strikes but Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jokinen cracks Barry with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jokinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick misses from Barry. #T1#
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Barry.
Barry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pat Barry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Barry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barry's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jokinen under the eye.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Barry.
Barry avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Barry throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen sizes up Barry with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barry manages to avoid it.
Barry has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jokinen fails to land the takedown.
Jokinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barry under the eye.
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!
Barry connects with a looping right hand.
#T2#
A left lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Barry is looking to chop away at Jokinen's legs.
Jokinen attempts a counter takedown but Barry avoids it well and moves away.
That kick from Barry tenderised Jokinen's leg. Jokinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barry.
Barry misses with an uppercut.
Barry throws a right hand that Jokinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jokinen also avoids with ease.
Barry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barry misses with a wild body shot.
Barry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Barry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen is looking to wear down Barry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Orpo Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
An inside leg kick from Jokinen misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barry! But no joy.
Barry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Barry misses the target.
Jokinen scores with a head kick.
Barry finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barry is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Barry.
Jokinen lands a really nice looking cross but Barry seems unphased.
Jokinen throws a jab when Barry was well out of range.
Barry throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Jokinen needs to keep his hands up - Barry had a free shot at his head there.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barry throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Jokinen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barry!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barry manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jokinen is looking for a sweep. Barry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jokinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barry.
Barry works his way into full mount! #T4#
Jokinen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barry looking to ground and pound but Jokinen is blocking nicely.
Jokinen is trying desperately to improve position.
Jokinen is just holding on here. Barry manages to take his back.
Barry throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Barry is looking to control Jokinen but Jokinen is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jokinen tries to escape but Barry has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Barry dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jokinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barry's hands.
Barry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barry lands a nice shot that snaps Jokinen's head back.
Pat Barry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Barry defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Barry walks into a straight right hand from Jokinen.
Jokinen is looking to chop away at Barry's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jokinen.
Jokinen slips a jab and a cross from Barry.
Jokinen misses with the combination.
Barry lunges at Jokinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jokinen's hand.
Barry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barry throws a front kick aimed at Jokinen's knee but Jokinen avoids it well.
Jokinen takes a swing at Barry's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barry.
#T1#
Jokinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Jokinen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barry manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barry wants to get back to his feet but Jokinen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jokinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jokinen won't allow Barry to sweep him here.
Jokinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barry keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Jokinen throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Jokinen trying to control but Barry is working from the bottom.
Jokinen won't allow Barry to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jokinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Jokinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jokinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barry misses with a hook.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Barry moves out of range.
Jokinen looks for the body kick but Barry saw that one coming.
Jokinen swings widly with a right hand
and Barry counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barry tries a head kick but it misses.
Jokinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jokinen catches Barry with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jokinen swings for the body but Barry moves out of range.
Barry throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barry.
Barry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barry looks to land a body kick but Jokinen moved away.
Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barry.
Jokinen attempts a counter takedown but Barry avoids it well and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jokinen.
Barry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jokinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jokinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barry ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Barry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barry throws the left hand but Jokinen avoids the punch easily.
Barry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jokinen throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barry takes one to the side of the head.
Barry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Jokinen misses. #T4#
Barry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jokinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Barry's head.
Jokinen misses the jab.
Barry lands an overhand right.
Barry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barry jabs Jokinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jokinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Barry blocks a low kick nicely.
Pat Barry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Barry missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Barry misses #TD#
and Jokinen counters with a takedown into side control.
Jokinen working the ground and pound but Barry is defending the strikes.
Barry felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Jokinen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jokinen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barry holds on to Jokinen's head and controls the position momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orpo Jokinen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Jokinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Barry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokinen throws a hook to the side of Barry's head but Barry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Barry - just one landing.
A solid body kick from Jokinen.
Jokinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barry's hands.
Jokinen walks into a stiff left hand from Barry.
Barry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokinen.
Barry lands with an uppercut that bounces Jokinen off the cage and back into range.
Jokinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Barry counters with a straight right hand.
Barry tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barry.
Jokinen works the jab nicely.
Barry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jokinen tries to counter with a takedown but Barry is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Jokinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Barry avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
As Jokinen backs off Barry throws a huge counter combo but Jokinen manages to avoid it all.
Jokinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Barry to counter with a crisp jab.
Jokinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jokinen throws a front kick aimed at Barry's knee but Barry avoids it well.
Jokinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barry in his tracks.
Jokinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barry.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Barry.
Jokinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barry slips a straight right by Jokinen.
Jokinen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barry's sensitive parts. #T2#
Jokinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barry on the side of the head.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Barry.
Barry throws a solid leg kick but Jokinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barry.
Jokinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barry throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barry throws a nice head kick!
Barry throws a series of punches but Jokinen moves out of range.
Barry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barry was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Barry misses with a looping right.
Jokinen lands a head kick. Barry smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jokinen with a hook.
Jokinen throws a nice looking combination but Barry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jokinen misses the jab.
Jokinen misses with a combination
and Barry counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Barry ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen scores with a head kick. Barry tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Barry blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Barry's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jokinen lands with a cross.
Barry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jokinen's calf.
Jokinen throws a hook but Barry avoids it easily.
Barry is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks.
Barry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jokinen. That did some damage!
Jokinen scores with a punch to the head.
Barry throws a series of punches but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jokinen lands with a good body shot.
Jokinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jokinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen looks to land a right hand but Barry moved out of range.
Jokinen takes a swing at Barry's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barry! But no joy.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Jokinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barry throws out the jab.
Barry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jokinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barry at a distance.
Jokinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barry if he has to take too many more of those.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Barry's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jokinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barry feints and then cracks Jokinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokinen down.
Jokinen misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jokinen.
A slow jab from Barry misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barry throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jokinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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 Orpo Jokinen.
I think Jokinen 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orpo Jokinen!
During a confident post fight interview, Orpo Jokinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
BFT-452: PRIDE Never Die! 16
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Hjelmslev throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Jokinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hjelmslev throws a leg kick but Jokinen checks it.
Jokinen scores with a jab.
Hjelmslev scores with a hook to the body. Jokinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hjelmslev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Hjelmslev does it's job there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hjelmslev misses with a lunging right hand
and Jokinen counters with a nice body shot.
Hjelmslev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev digs a good body shot into Jokinen's ribs.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Hjelmslev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hjelmslev loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hjelmslev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jokinen - the referee stops the clock and Hjelmslev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jokinen. Hjelmslev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hjelmslev looks winded!
Jokinen scores with the left hand. Hjelmslev knows he should have avoided that one.
Hjelmslev misses the body punch
and Jokinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jokinen scores with a shot to the body.
Hjelmslev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#
Hjelmslev is rocked!
Jokinen lands a body shot.
Hjelmslev is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokinen finish him?
Jokinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hjelmslev seems to have recovered his senses.
Jokinen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hjelmslev falls backwards - clearly groggy! Jokinen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orpo Jokinen!
An out of breath Orpo Jokinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Ragnar Hjelmslev had this to say: 'Well that about sucks. Fuck that shit, I quit this human punching bag rap. Guess that porn star thing will come in handy as a new career.'.
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