Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 551
Date: Nov 01, 2017

#R1#
Cell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jokinen.
Cell blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cell! But no joy.
Cell is looking to chop away at Jokinen's legs.
A low kick from Jokinen misses
and Cell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jokinen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jokinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jokinen tries to counter with a takedown but Cell is quick to defend against it.
Jokinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jokinen misses with a hook.
Cell misses the jab.
Jokinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Cell circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cell tries to clinch but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen lands with a slapping head kick.
Cell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jokinen throws a low kick but Cell avoids it.
Jokinen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cell misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Jokinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jokinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Cell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cell.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jokinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ode Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Cell moves out of range.
Cell swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Stem Cell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokinen scores with a leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Jokinen fails with the takedown
and Cell counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Cell looks to land a right hand but Jokinen moved out of range.
Jokinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jokinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jokinen connects with a body shot that sends Cell's belly button to the back.
Cell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen throws out a powerful jab.
Cell connects with an inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jokinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Cell, which made it look bad.
Jokinen lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Cell has managed to clinch. #T3#
Cell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Cell struggles to land a body shot inside as Jokinen controls his hands. #BC#
Jokinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Cell moves into the clinch successfully.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Jokinen breaks from the clinch.
Cell tries to close the distance and clinch but Jokinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Jokinen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Cell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
Cell blocks the body kick.
Cell tries to counter with a clinch but Jokinen shakes him off and moves away.
Jokinen misses with a right hand
enabling Cell to counter with a crisp jab.
Jokinen throws a hook to the side of Cell's head but Cell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jokinen with a jab.
Cell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Cell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Jokinen. That snapped Cell's head back.
Jokinen misses the body punch
and Cell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cell is just out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jokinen is trying to pull guard but Cell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ode Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cell stalls.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Cell controls the action.
Jokinen has Cell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jokinen stalling the fight.
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 Ode Jokinen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jokinen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jokinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cell misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the body
and Cell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jokinen tries to bum rush Cell with a series of wild strikes but Cell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jokinen feints and then cracks Cell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cell down.
Jokinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the body
and Cell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jokinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jokinen misses with a hook
and Cell counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cell avoids the body shot from Jokinen. #T1#
Cell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jokinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Cell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Cell.
Jokinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jokinen swinging wildly here.
Cell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No joy there for Jokinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Jokinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Cell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen misses with a right hand
and Cell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cell thuds a left hand into Jokinen's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jokinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cell throws a hook to the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cell.
Cell looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Jokinen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut
and Cell counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Jokinen lands a right hook to the body.
Cell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen misses with a wild combination.
Cell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jokinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cell throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Jokinen counters with a single leg into guard. Cell didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jokinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jokinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jokinen stopping the sweep attempt from Cell.
Jokinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Cell looking to control.
Cell managing to control the position.
Jokinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jokinen throwing strikes from guard but Cell blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jokinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jokinen.
Cell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jokinen. Jokinen obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Cell takes the fight into the clinch.
Jokinen is trying to pull guard but Cell has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ode Jokinen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jokinen throws a right hand that misses
and Cell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jokinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cell circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches.
Jokinen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cell has a couple of punches blocked by Jokinen.
Cell taking a breather.
Cell is trying to maintain a safe position but Jokinen gets an underhook and turns Cell into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen fails to pull guard.
Cell tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
Cell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jokinen is working Cell over against the cage.#BC#
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jokinen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Jokinen slips a jab from Cell.
Cell throws out a leg kick but Jokinen moves out of range and Cell only half commits.
Cell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cell punishes Jokinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cell.
Jokinen blocks the body kick.
Cell leaves Jokinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cell is looking to clinch but Jokinen is avoiding it.
Jokinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cell sprawls and moves away.
Cell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokinen throws out the jab.
Cell cracks the inside of Jokinen's front leg.
Cell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stem Cell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
No joy there for Cell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jokinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Cell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jokinen's hands.
Jokinen motions for Cell to come forward. Jokinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Jokinen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jokinen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cell wants to control but Jokinen is keeping busy.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Cell is defending well.
Jokinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Still in half guard, Jokinen seems content to control.
Jokinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cell wants to control but Jokinen passes into side.
Jokinen trying to control the position but Cell is working away.
Cell takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cell tries to buck Jokinen off but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jokinen is chipping away with strikes.
Jokinen in side control, throwing shots but Cell defends.
Cell being controlled for a moment.
Cell can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen gets to mount! Cell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

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 Ode Jokinen.
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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ode Jokinen!
After winning the bout, Ode Jokinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Stem Cell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Looks like its time for apoptosis.'.

Event: CEC 544
Date: Sep 27, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Scissorhands does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scissorhands gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jokinen misses with a looping right.
Jokinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scissorhands bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jokinen's head.
Scissorhands blocks a jab.
Jokinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Scissorhands connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot.
Scissorhands misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scissorhands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Scissorhands. Jokinen shrugs it off though.
Jokinen scores with a nice head shot.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scissorhands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jokinen.
A jab from Scissorhands finds it's way through Jokinen's defenses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jokinen. #CL2#
Scissorhands clinches up with Jokinen and pushes him back against the cage.
Scissorhands scores with a shot to the side of Jokinen's head. #T1#
Scissorhands trying to control the position but instead, Jokinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Scissorhands into the cage.
Jokinen stalling in the clinch but Scissorhands improves position.
Scissorhands letting Jokinen take a breather here.
Jokinen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Scissorhands smiles and moves away.
Jokinen throws a low kick but Scissorhands avoids it.
Scissorhands has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Scissorhands swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jokinen.
Scissorhands looks for the body kick but Jokinen saw that one coming.
Jokinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Scissorhands throws out a leg kick but Jokinen moves out of range and Scissorhands only half commits.
Jokinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Scissorhands cracks Jokinen with a good jab.
Jokinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scissorhands tries to move into range but Jokinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Edward Scissorhands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jokinen, as that shot connected.
Scissorhands throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jokinen darts in looking for a takedown but Scissorhands gets double underhooks and turns Jokinen into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ode Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scissorhands misses with a head kick.
Scissorhands bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jokinen's head backwards.#T2#
Scissorhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
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!
Jokinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scissorhands ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to land a leg kick but Scissorhands saw it coming and moves away.
Jokinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scissorhands has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Scissorhands throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jokinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen throws a low kick but Scissorhands avoids it.
Scissorhands is looking to chop away at Jokinen's legs.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Scissorhands will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Jokinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scissorhands takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jokinen throws a low kick, looking for Scissorhands's leg but Scissorhands calmly moves out of range.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Scissorhands.#T3#
Jokinen lands a really nice looking cross but Scissorhands seems unphased.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scissorhands loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Jokinen feints and then cracks Scissorhands's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scissorhands down.
Scissorhands tries to clinch there but Jokinen circles away.
Scissorhands looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Jokinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scissorhands jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jokinen throws a looping overhand right but Scissorhands ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Scissorhands on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scissorhands misses with a straight left.
Jokinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scissorhands scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scissorhands works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Scissorhands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Scissorhands.
Jokinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Scissorhands connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jokinen scrambles back to his feet.
Jokinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jokinen lands with a straight right. Scissorhands didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Scissorhands closes the distance and pushes Jokinen back into the cage.#T4#
Scissorhands struggles to land a body shot inside as Jokinen controls his hands.
Scissorhands lands with a right to the head.
Scissorhands has a couple of punches blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen controlling the action here for a moment.
Scissorhands struggles to land a body shot inside as Jokinen controls his hands.
Scissorhands lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scissorhands lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scissorhands keeps control of Jokinen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Scissorhands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Scissorhands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Jokinen breaks the clinch.
Scissorhands steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jokinen. That one must have hurt.
A swing and a miss from Scissorhands.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Scissorhands dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Scissorhands scores with the left hand. Jokinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Scissorhands takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Scissorhands lands with a shot to the body.
Jokinen throws a jab when Scissorhands was well out of range.
Jokinen blocks a jab.
Jokinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Jokinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scissorhands has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Scissorhands.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Scissorhands.
Jokinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scissorhands on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jokinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Scissorhands is out of range.
Scissorhands throws out a counter right but Jokinen avoids it with no problem.
Scissorhands throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Scissorhands misses with a looping left.
Scissorhands takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scissorhands's waist but Scissorhands gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jokinen off to one side.
Scissorhands flicks out a counter leg kick but Jokinen steps away.
Jokinen misses with a hook. Scissorhands ducked under it nicely.
Scissorhands throws a fast counter high kick but Jokinen manages to duck under it in time.
Scissorhands uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Scissorhands lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jokinen doesn't seem phased though.
Jokinen moves away from the strike by Scissorhands.
Jokinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scissorhands sprawls and moves away.
Jokinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jokinen tries to counter with a takedown but Scissorhands is quick to defend against it.
Scissorhands misses with a body kick.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Scissorhands throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut.
Jokinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scissorhands.
Scissorhands ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Scissorhands scores with a jab to the head.
Jokinen missing with a left hand there. Scissorhands was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scissorhands thumps Jokinen with a low kick.
Jokinen misses with a straight right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scissorhands 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 Jokinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jokinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD#
Jokinen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Scissorhands's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scissorhands wants to sweep here but Jokinen controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Jokinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scissorhands's head.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Scissorhands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scissorhands is keeping the position for now.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Scissorhands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jokinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scissorhands looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB2#
Scissorhands is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Scissorhands tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jokinen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jokinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scissorhands's head.#SUB2#
Scissorhands escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jokinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jokinen trying to control but Scissorhands is working from the bottom.
Jokinen landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Scissorhands keeps moving.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Scissorhands manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Jokinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Scissorhands advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Scissorhands wants to control but Jokinen is keeping him busy.
Jokinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jokinen is looking to control Scissorhands's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jokinen avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edward Scissorhands will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Scissorhands throws a shot from downtown. Jokinen moves away and avoids it.
Scissorhands uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.
Scissorhands moves out of range as Jokinen strikes.
Jokinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scissorhands throws a front kick aimed at Jokinen's knee but Jokinen avoids it well.
Jokinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scissorhands sprawls and moves away.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scissorhands.
Jokinen looks to land a right hand but Scissorhands moved out of range.
Scissorhands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokinen throws out the jab.
Scissorhands misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Scissorhands.
Jokinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scissorhands throws a front kick aimed at Jokinen's knee but Jokinen avoids it well.
Jokinen cracks Scissorhands with a good jab.
Jokinen misses with a looping left.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scissorhands stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jokinen.
A jab from Scissorhands misses. #T1#
Scissorhands looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Scissorhands lands an overhand right.
Scissorhands 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.
A lazy left from Jokinen finds it's target.
Scissorhands takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scissorhands goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Scissorhands scores with a spinning back kick!
Scissorhands's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jokinen scores with a body shot.
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scissorhands.
Scissorhands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Scissorhands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jokinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Scissorhands scores with a hook.
Scissorhands fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scissorhands throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jokinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Scissorhands off the cage and back into range.
Scissorhands catches Jokinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Jokinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Edward Scissorhands seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scissorhands.
Jokinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scissorhands connects with a jab.
Scissorhands lands a front kick.
Scissorhands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokinen throws out the jab.
Jokinen takes one to the chin there.
Scissorhands dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jokinen. That did some damage!
Scissorhands darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scissorhands slips under a jab from Jokinen.
Scissorhands slips a straight right by Jokinen.
The crowd cheers as Scissorhands lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jokinen doesn't seem phased though.
A bone on bone clash there as Jokinen blocks the leg kick.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Scissorhands's shoulder, as Scissorhands tries to avoid the shot.
Scissorhands misses with a straight left.
Jokinen connects with a right hand. Scissorhands shakes it off.#T3#
Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scissorhandss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Scissorhands scores with a nice right hand.
Jokinen moves away from the strike by Scissorhands.
Jokinen missing with a left hand there. Scissorhands was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jokinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scissorhands is able to avoid easily.
Scissorhands throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jokinen on the side of the head.
Edward Scissorhands is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scissorhands just misses with a punch to the body.
Scissorhands throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Scissorhands.
Jokinen tries to counter with a takedown but Scissorhands is quick to defend against it.
Scissorhands scores with a nice right hand.
Scissorhands lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jokinen cracks Scissorhands with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scissorhands checks a leg kick.
Scissorhands swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jokinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Jokinen throws a low kick but Scissorhands avoids it.#T4#
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scissorhands is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Scissorhands lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Scissorhands throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Scissorhands. No joy for Jokinen on that attempt.
Scissorhands moves out of range of the body kick from Jokinen.
Scissorhands scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jokinen tries a low kick but Scissorhands avoids it.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scissorhands ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jokinen motions for Scissorhands to come forward. Jokinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jokinen walks into a left hand.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Scissorhands.
Jokinen feinted with a counter takedown.
A low kick from Jokinen misses
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scissorhands throws a push kick but Jokinen slaps the foot to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Scissorhands comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Scissorhands winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Scissorhands!
Edward Scissorhands decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CEC 538
Date: Sep 03, 2017

#R1#
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Marley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marley. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jokinen. Jokinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Marley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jokinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice sprawl there from Marley as Jokinen shoots in.
Marley throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
That kick from Jokinen tenderised Marley's leg. Marley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Marley throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marley. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marley misses with a two punch combination.
Jokinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marley momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen misses with a straight left.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marley as he jumps to the side.
Marley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jokinen takes a swing at Marley's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marley, as that shot connected.
Jokinen is looking to land body kicks.
Jokinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Jokinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marley misses with a two punch combination.
Marley misses with a leg kick.
Jokinen wants to land a leg kick but Marley is out of range.
Marley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jokinen feints and then cracks Marley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marley down.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marley was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Marley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Tomas Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Marley slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marley! But no joy.
Jokinen lands a leg kick that knocks Marley off balance momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marley!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen throws a jab when Marley was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen goes for a double leg but Marley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marley continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ode Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut. Marley saw that one coming.
Marley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jokinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Marley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good exchange - Marley coming out on top.
Marley cracks Jokinen with an open hand slap.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Marley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jokinen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Marley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Marley's shoulder, as Marley tries to avoid the shot.
Jokinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marley lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Jokinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marley's half guard.
Jokinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marley defending well though.
Marley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marley.
Marley wants to sweep but no luck.
Marley working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
Marley looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jokinen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Marley wants to control but Jokinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marley trying to hold on to Jokinen's head to control him but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen working over Marley with some ground and pound. Marley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jokinen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marley wants to control but Jokinen is keeping busy.
Marley is looking for a sweep. Jokinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Jokinen is pressing down on Marley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marley is holding on for now.
Jokinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Marley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jokinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jokinen throwing shots but Marley is blocking nicely.
Marley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Ode Jokinen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A lazy left from Marley finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Marley.
Marley connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jokinen throws out a powerful jab.
Marley looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Jokinen motions for Marley to come forward. Jokinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marley.
Marley throws a leg kick which misses Jokinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jokinen tries to avoid it.
Jokinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marley has time to react.
Jokinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marley throws out the jab.
Jokinen tries to land a leg kick but Marley saw it coming and moves away.
Marley with a hook.
Marley throws a nice looking combination but Jokinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A clash of legs there as Marley blocks the low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen cracks Marley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jokinen.
Marley drops his hands momentarily and Jokinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen misses with a hook
and Marley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marley throws a series of punches but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Marley looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Tomas Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marley throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marley stuns Jokinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jokinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Marley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marley tries to move into range but Jokinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marley manages to avoid it.
Jokinen walks into a jab.
Marley throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marley sizes up Jokinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jokinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jokinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Marley looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Jokinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marley misses with a looping left.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab lands there for Marley.
Marley looks to throw the jab but Jokinen is out of range.
Jokinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marley sprawls and moves away.
Marley checks the leg kick.
Marley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jokinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marley. Marley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marley throws a good cross that connects.
Marley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marley moves out of range as Jokinen strikes.
Marley throws a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
Marley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jokinen has time to react.
Jokinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marley manages to avoid it.#T3##TD#
Jokinen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marley is trying to defend but Jokinen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jokinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jokinen passes to full mount!
Marley tries to hold on but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marley is looking to escape.
Marley is looking to improve his position but Jokinen isn't that keen on the idea.
Marley regains half guard.#T4#
Jokinen trying to mount his opponent but Marley defends it.
Jokinen is thwarting Marley's attempts to control the position.
Jokinen is trying to control. Marley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Jokinen seems to be looking for submissions.
Marley is controlling Jokinen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Marley taking some punishment here, with Jokinen in his half guard.
Jokinen prevents Marley from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tomas Marley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Marley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Jokinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marley checks a leg kick.
Marley unleashes a big counter combination but Jokinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jokinen walks into a left hand.
Jokinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
so Jokinen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jokinen chips away with some ground and pound.
Jokinen stopping the sweep attempt from Marley.
Marley trying to keep a closed guard but Jokinen is proving a slippery customer.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ode Jokinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jokinen stopping the sweep attempt from Marley.
Marley is pulling down on Jokinen's head to control his posture.
Jokinen trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom. #T1#
Marley being controlled here, momentarily.
Jokinen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marley's head.
Jokinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jokinen trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
Jokinen throws an elbow that misses. Marley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jokinen's guard. Nice move by Marley!#REVB##T2#
Marley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jokinen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Marley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jokinen wants to control but Marley is keeping busy.
Jokinen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jokinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jokinen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jokinen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Marley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Jokinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marley is working away from the top position though.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep. Marley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jokinen is not content to let Marley control the position.
Jokinen has a hand on Marley's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Marley takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Marley controlling from the full mount.
Jokinen tries to lock up and control but Marley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Marley controlling from the full mount.
Jokinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jokinen tries to hold on but Marley postures up.
Marley controlling the pace for now.
Jokinen tries to hold on but Marley pushes him away.
Marley wants to control the pace but Jokinen is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marley avoids the attempt from Jokinen to control.
Jokinen is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tomas Marley.
I think Marley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Marley!
Tomas Marley very nearly forgot to thank Conviction 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.

Event: CEC 530
Date: Jul 26, 2017

#R1#
Jokinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jokinen is defended easily by Ramos .
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos .
Ramos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Jokinen is looking to slow Ramos down with leg kicks.
Ramos works Jokinen's body with a nice hook.
Ramos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ramos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jokinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramos pinned against the cage. Ramos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jokinen.
Ramos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ramos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Ramos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Ramos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ramos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Ramos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramos slips under a jab from Jokinen.
Ramos moves out of range of the body kick from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a jab when Ramos was well out of range.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut.
Ramos throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Ode Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jokinen lands a body shot.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jokinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ode Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramos defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Ramos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jokinen lands a jab to Ramos 's midsection.
Jokinen misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Ramos .#T2#
A low kick from Jokinen is predictable there #TD2#
and Ramos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ramos is now in half guard.
Jokinen taking some punishment here, with Ramos in his half guard.
Jokinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep. Ramos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jokinen is not content to let Ramos control the position.
Ramos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ramos uses his free foot to push down on Jokinen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jokinen.
A nice elbow there by Ramos .
Ramos is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ramos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jokinen gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Jokinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramos pulls his head out easily.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Ramos keeps him under control.#T3#
Jokinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jokinen.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ramos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jokinen trying to keep a closed guard but Ramos is proving a slippery customer.
Jokinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jokinen managing to control the position.
Ramos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jokinen's head.#T4#
Ramos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ramos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jokinen trying to control the position.
Ramos lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Jokinen working for a triangle but Ramos defends it easily.
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##SUB2#
Ramos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jokinen trying to control the action but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Ramos is pressing down on Jokinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony Ramos will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ramos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jokinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramos keeps working.
Ramos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ramos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramos in particular looking to stall.
Ramos is nestled in close to Jokinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ramos is just content to waste time from the top position. Jokinen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ramos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jokinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramos works over Jokinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Ramos being controlled here momentarily.
Ramos lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Jokinen wants to sweep here but Ramos controlling him for the moment.
Tony Ramos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramos throwing strikes from guard but Jokinen blocks nicely.
Ramos postures up and lands a big shot to Jokinen's brow.
Ramos wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Jokinen is trying to control the position but Ramos postures up.
Jokinen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jokinen is trying to control the position but Ramos postures up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ramos lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Ramos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jokinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramos has managed to get both his arms back between Jokinen's legs - danger averted.
Ramos content to stall in guard here.
Ramos throwing strikes but missing.
Ramos stands up over Jokinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ramos landing with the ground and pound.
Ramos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jokinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jokinen looking to control.
Jokinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ramos looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Ramos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramos keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Jokinen preventing the sweep.
Jokinen with a nice head shot there.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Ramos is keeping the position.
Ramos wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ramos looking for a triangle here. Jokinen is fighting it but it looks tight! Ramos pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jokinen is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tony Ramos !

Event: CEC 525
Date: Jul 05, 2017

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Jokinen. That's going to slow Coxall down.
Coxall tries for a takedown but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jokinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jokinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Coxall off the cage and back into range.
Coxall connects with a right hand. Jokinen shakes it off.
Jokinen lands with a cross.
Coxall defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Coxall defends it nicely.
Coxall has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jokinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but Coxall is out of range.
Coxall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Coxall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Coxall wants to control but Jokinen is keeping him busy. #T1#
Jokinen manages to get to full guard.
Coxall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coxall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jokinen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Jokinen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Coxall has his hands clasped together but Jokinen extends and breaks Coxall's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jokinen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ode Jokinen!
During a confident post fight interview, Ode Jokinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 516
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1#
Jokinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jokinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Doubdtfire is able to avoid easily.
Doubdtfire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jokinen just manages to avoid it.
Jokinen throws a push kick but Doubdtfire slaps the foot to one side.
Doubdtfire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jokinen's head.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Doubdtfire is able to avoid easily.
Doubdtfire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Keyboard Warriors in the buildup to the fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jokinen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Doubdtfire - the referee stops the clock and Jokinen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Doubdtfire. Jokinen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Doubdtfire misses with a low kick.
Doubdtfire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Doubdtfire blocks a low kick nicely.
Jokinen throws out a leg kick but Doubdtfire moves out of range and Jokinen only half commits.
Doubdtfire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen scores with a body shot.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jokinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Doubdtfire.
No luck for Jokinen with that takedown attempt.
Euphegen Doubdtfire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ode Jokinen.
Doubdtfire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doubdtfire misses the jab.#T1#
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doubdtfire moves away.
Jokinen misses with a hook. Doubdtfire ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen scores with a leg kick.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Doubdtfire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doubdtfire scores with a shot to the body.
Doubdtfire throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
Doubdtfire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jokinen throws a wild body kick that Doubdtfire sees coming a mile off.
Doubdtfire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Doubdtfire throws the left hand but Jokinen avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Jokinen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Doubdtfire manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jokinen works over Doubdtfire with some ground and pound from guard.
Doubdtfire wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Doubdtfire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Doubdtfire keeps moving. #T2#
Doubdtfire has his hands on Jokinen's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Doubdtfire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doubdtfire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doubdtfire has his hands on Jokinen's head, controlling the position.
Doubdtfire keeping full guard, as Jokinen tries to pass.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Doubdtfire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen postures up and lands a big shot to Doubdtfire's brow. #T3#
Doubdtfire trying to keep a closed guard but Jokinen is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Doubdtfire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jokinen defends well.
Jokinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doubdtfire's head.
Doubdtfire has momentary wrist control but Jokinen slips an elbow through the middle.
Jokinen throwing strikes but missing.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jokinen chips away with some ground and pound.
Doubdtfire has Jokinen pulled in close to control his posture.
Jokinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Doubdtfire keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Doubdtfire is pulling down on Jokinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Jokinen, at least for the moment.
Jokinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jokinen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen lands some shots froms side control.
Doubdtfire wants to control but Jokinen postures up.
Doubdtfire managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jokinen.
Doubdtfire taking punishment in the form of punches.
Doubdtfire tries to improve position but can't.
Jokinen controls the position.
Jokinen lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ode Jokinen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Doubdtfire fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Jokinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Doubdtfire pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jokinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Doubdtfire throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doubdtfire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doubdtfire.
Nice body punch from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Doubdtfire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jokinen cracks Doubdtfire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Doubdtfire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doubdtfire.
Jokinen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Doubdtfire is looking to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Doubdtfire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doubdtfire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jokinen.
Doubdtfire moves away from the strike by Jokinen.
Jokinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Doubdtfire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Doubdtfire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Doubdtfire.
A big left from Doubdtfire misses.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Doubdtfire.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jokinen.
Jokinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire keeps Jokinen at a distance using the push kick.
Doubdtfire throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen misses with a straight left.
Doubdtfire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Doubdtfire throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Doubdtfire throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jokinen's head.
Jokinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doubdtfire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jokinen sprawls and moves away.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Doubdtfire slips the punch.
Good work by Jokinen as he checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Doubdtfire misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Jokinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen throws a hook but Doubdtfire blocks it.
Jokinen throws a chopping leg kick but Doubdtfire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Doubdtfire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Doubdtfire slips the punch.
Euphegen Doubdtfire is winning the standup battle so far.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Doubdtfire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Doubdtfire connects with a leg kick. Jokinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jokinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Doubdtfire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Doubdtfire lands a nice hook to Jokinen's body. Jokinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Doubdtfire tests Jokinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doubdtfire scores with a leg kick.
Jokinen throws a lazy right hand but Doubdtfire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doubdtfire throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jokinen misses with a body kick.
Doubdtfire loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.#T3#
Doubdtfire lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jokinen will feel that in the morning.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jokinen momentarily.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire lands a jab.
Jokinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jokinen misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Doubdtfire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Doubdtfire.
Jokinen checks the leg kick.
Doubdtfire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Doubdtfire connects with a crisp jab.
Doubdtfire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jokinen's hands.
Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jokinen, right into the meat.
Jokinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Jokinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doubdtfire's waist but Doubdtfire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jokinen off to one side.
Doubdtfire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
A little feinted left hand from Doubdtfire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Doubdtfire. Beautiful body shot.
Doubdtfire throws out a leg kick but Jokinen moves out of range and Doubdtfire only half commits.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doubdtfire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doubdtfire. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doubdtfire thuds his right hand into Jokinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jokinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Doubdtfire.
Jokinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jokinen throws a low kick but Doubdtfire moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doubdtfire. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Jokinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Doubdtfire pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Doubdtfire takes one to the side of the head.
Doubdtfire misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Doubdtfire throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jokinen. That's going to slow Doubdtfire down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jokinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doubdtfire.
Nice jab there from Jokinen.
Jokinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD2#
Doubdtfire gets caught flat footed, as Jokinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Doubdtfire is trying to keep Jokinen in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Euphegen Doubdtfire dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Doubdtfire throws a shot from downtown. Jokinen moves away and avoids it.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Doubdtfire is just out of range.
Doubdtfire scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target.
Doubdtfire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jokinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doubdtfire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doubdtfire throws a leg kick that misses.
Doubdtfire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire lands a head shot.
Jokinen lands a jab to the nose.
Doubdtfire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Doubdtfire just misses with a punch to the body.
Doubdtfire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doubdtfire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Doubdtfire gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jokinen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Doubdtfire is keeping the position.
Ode Jokinen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Doubdtfire is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
Doubdtfire controlling the position.
Doubdtfire trying to control the position.
Jokinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jokinen trying to control but Doubdtfire 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.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Doubdtfire is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jokinen has his hands clasped together but Doubdtfire extends and breaks Jokinen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Doubdtfire.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Euphegen Doubdtfire!
Euphegen Doubdtfire retains his bantamweight title!
Euphegen Doubdtfire took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Dethroning them all, one at a time. With this win, I'm bringing win # 800, my camp, the Beast Cartel! '.

Event: CEC 512
Date: Apr 21, 2017

#R1#
Doyle tries to move into range but Jokinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Doyle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jokinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jokinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut. Doyle saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Doyle.
Doyle throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Jokinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Doyle wants to sweep here but Jokinen controlling him for the moment.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doyle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Doyle controlling Jokinen's posture.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Jokinen throwing strikes from guard but Doyle blocks nicely.
Jokinen postures up in Doyle's guard and throws a big left but Doyle blocks it.
Doyle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Doyle being controlled here, momentarily.
Jokinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jokinen throwing strikes but missing.
Jokinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Doyle keeping full guard, as Jokinen tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jokinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Doyle fails to land with a series of punches.
Jokinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doyle throws a shot from downtown. Jokinen moves away and avoids it.
Doyle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws out a loose jab but Doyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen throws a low kick but Doyle avoids it.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen throws out a loose jab but Doyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doyle steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doyle throws out the jab. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Jokinen.
Jab, jab by Jokinen - just one landing.
Doyle throws a shot from downtown. Jokinen moves away and avoids it.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen lands with a straight right. Doyle didn't see that one coming.
Doyle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Doyle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jokinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Doyle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Jokinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jokinen.
Jokinen is looking to slow Doyle down with leg kicks.
Doyle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen shoots in but Doyle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jokinen thows a body kick. Doyle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ode Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Jokinen cracks Doyle with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doyle throws a solid leg kick but Jokinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Doyle.
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doyle.
Doyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doyle throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Doyle blocks the low kick.
Doyle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Doyle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jokinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the body
letting Doyle counter with a right hand.
Jokinen throws the left hand but Doyle avoids the punch easily.
Doyle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Doyle with a jab.
Jokinen throws a lazy right hand but Doyle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doyle throws out a counter right but Jokinen avoids it with no problem.
Jokinen misses with a hook. Doyle ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen misses with a leg kick
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Doyle counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Ode Jokinen has been cut.
Doyle takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ode Jokinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ode Jokinen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jokinen throws a hook but Doyle avoids it easily.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Doyle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Doyle checks a low kick from Jokinen.
Jokinen shoots in for a double leg but Doyle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Doyle needs to keep his hands up - Jokinen had a free shot at his head there.
Doyle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jokinen at a distance.
Jokinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doyle can do to turn this around?
Jokinen wants to land a leg kick but Doyle is out of range.
Doyle moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doyle! But no joy.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doyle.
Jokinen feints and then cracks Doyle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doyle down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen throws a low kick, looking for Doyle's leg but Doyle calmly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doyle! But no joy.
Doyle slips a jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a looping left.
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doyle.
Jokinen swings for the body but Doyle moves out of range. #T1#
Jab from Doyle.
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doyle.
Doyle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jokinen.
Jokinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jokinen darts in looking for a takedown but Doyle gets double underhooks and turns Jokinen into the cage.
Doyle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut
and Doyle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Doyle.
Doyle misses with a body kick.
Jokinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Doyle should have avoided that one.
Jimmy Doyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Doyle just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doyle as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ode Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen scores with a push kick.#T2#
Doyle throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
Ode Jokinen is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Doyle's calf.
Doyle punishes Jokinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Doyle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Doyle throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the head.
Doyle just misses with a punch to the body.
Doyle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut. Doyle saw that one coming.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Doyle is just out of range.#TD#
Jokinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Doyle's half guard.
Jokinen throwing shots but Doyle is blocking nicely.
Jokinen stalling away here and it's allowed Doyle to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Doyle is pulling down on Jokinen's head to control his posture.
Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Doyle keeps moving.
Doyle is adopting a defensive guard.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Doyle is retaining full guard.
Jokinen passes Doyle's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Doyle is trying to maintain the position but Jokinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Doyle is pressing down on Jokinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jokinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jokinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Doyle has wrist control.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Doyle keeps moving.
Jokinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ode Jokinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doyle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jokinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ode Jokinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ode Jokinen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down 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#
Doyle throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen with a jab.
Doyle moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Doyle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doyle throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen. #TD#
Doyle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jokinen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Doyle is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Doyle keeps moving. #T1#
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
Doyle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Doyle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jokinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Doyle keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Doyle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jokinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Doyle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jimmy Doyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jokinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doyle. Doyle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jokinen throws a leg kick which misses Doyle's front leg but catches the back leg as Doyle tries to avoid it.
Doyle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jokinen's sensitive parts.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the head.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doyle.
Jokinen with a hook.
Doyle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen tried to score with a low kick but Doyle checks it.
Jokinen lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen lands a jab to the nose.
Jokinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
Jokinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doyle's waist but Doyle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jokinen off to one side.
Jokinen throws a chopping leg kick but Doyle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Doyle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokinen.
A swing and a miss from Doyle.
Jokinen attempts a counter takedown but Doyle avoids it well and moves away.
Doyle takes one on the button.
Jokinen connects with a jab.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Doyle.
Doyle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jokinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Doyle is out of range.
Jokinen sizes up Doyle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Doyle throws a low kick but Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Jokinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Doyle slips the punch.
Jokinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jokinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doyle momentarily.
Jokinen wants to land a leg kick but Doyle is out of range.
Jokinen looks for the body kick but Doyle saw that one coming. #T4#
Jokinen has his takedown stuffed
and Doyle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jokinen tries to land a front kick but Doyle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen scores with a nice head shot.
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Doyle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jokinen throws a hook to the side of Doyle's head but Doyle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Doyle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jokinen throws a jab when Doyle was well out of range.
Doyle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jokinen connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Jokinen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but Doyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ode Jokinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jokinen 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ode Jokinen!
During a confident post fight interview, Ode Jokinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 518 - Donnelly vs Kim
Date: Apr 05, 2017

#R1#
Landry just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Landry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Landry throws a solid leg kick but Jokinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Landry.
Landry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jokinen thuds his right hand into Landry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jokinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Landry. Landry gets slowly back to his feet.
Ode Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Landry off the cage and back into range.
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Landry.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Landry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Landry moves away.
Landry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen scores with a jab.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Landry slips under a jab from Jokinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Landry.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Landry 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 Jokinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jokinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen. #T1#
Landry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jokinen lands a nice hook to Landry's body. Landry takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Landry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Landry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Landry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Landry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Landry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jokinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jokinen throws out a powerful jab.
Jokinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Jokinen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Landry's guard.
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.
Jokinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jokinen landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Landry keeps moving.
Landry looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Landry is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jokinen is controlling him.
Landry is trying to keep Jokinen in close.
Jokinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Landry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Landry keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Jokinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jokinen won't allow Landry to get back to his feet.
Jokinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jokinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Jokinen stands and throws Landry's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jokinen wants to control but Landry is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Landry's face as Jokinen controls the position.
Jokinen working the ground and pound from side control.
Jokinen has knee on belly momentarily but Landry bucks him off and regains half guard.
Landry taking some punishment here, with Jokinen in his half guard.
Jokinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Landry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Landry looks like he's trying to stand up.
Landry trying to hold on to Jokinen's head to control him but Jokinen postures up. #T4#
Jokinen controlling the action here.
Jokinen wants to control but Landry is keeping him busy.
Jokinen tries to pass to full mount but Landry defends it.
Jokinen slows the pace down in half guard.
Landry is refusing to be controlled, as Jokinen sits in half guard.
Landry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Landry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jokinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ode Jokinen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. Landry looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That kick from Landry tenderised Jokinen's leg. Jokinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Landry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
Landry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ode Jokinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jokinen tries for a takedown but Landry circles away easily
and Landry counters with an outside leg kick.
Landry lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Landry avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Landry loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Jokinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Landry tries to land a leg kick but Jokinen saw it coming and moves away.
Landry throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Landry connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen walks into a jab.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen misses with a right hand
and Landry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Landry throws a series of punches but Jokinen avoids them all with ease. #T1##CL2#
Landry moves into the clinch successfully.
Jokinen blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jokinen is trying to force a seperation but Landry has the dominant position.
Jokinen lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Landry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jokinen.
Jokinen connects with a crisp jab.
Jokinen connects with a body shot.
Landry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Landry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jokinen.
Jokinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Landry can do to turn this around?
A big left from Landry misses.
Landry loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Jokinen tries to counter with a takedown but Landry is quick to defend against it.
Landry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jokinen lands a nice hook to Landry's body. Landry takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Jokinen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Landry to the ground. Jokinen is now in Landry's guard.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Landry is retaining full guard. #T2#
Jokinen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Landry's guard.
Jokinen wants to free his trapped foot but Landry is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Landry wants to improve his position but Jokinen is controlling well.
Jokinen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jokinen slips a nice elbow through Landry's hands, connecting with Landry's forehead.
Ground and pound from Jokinen.
Jokinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jokinen working Landry over with strikes.
Landry is looking to improve his position.
Jokinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Jokinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Landry is trying to control but Jokinen manages to pass to mount!
Jokinen cracks Landry with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Landry wants to get back to his feet.
Landry working to try and regain half guard.
Jokinen lands a big elbow.
Landry regains half guard.
Landry is trying to control but can't.
Landry is looking for a sweep. Jokinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Jokinen wants to take a breather but Landry is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jokinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jokinen trying to control the action but Landry is working from the bottom.
Landry holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Landry tries to get to full guard but Jokinen has control of the leg.
Jokinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Landry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jokinen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ode Jokinen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Landry. Those never looked like landing.
No luck for Landry with that takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Landry looks to land a right hand but Jokinen moved out of range.
Landry tries to move into range but Jokinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jokinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Landry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokinen.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown but Landry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Landry misses with a straight left.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Landry's shoulder, as Landry tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jokinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Landry counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jokinen's knee momentarily.
Jokinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Landry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A shot to the liver by Jokinen. Beautiful body shot.
Landry tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jokinen defends well and Landry ends up having to push Jokinen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Landry.
Jokinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ode Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cletus Landry.#T1#
Jokinen misses with a hook. Landry ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen takes a swing at Landry's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Landry! But no joy.
Jokinen checks the leg kick.
Landry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jokinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Landry somewhat.
Jokinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Landry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Landry misses with a looping left.
Jokinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Landry lands with an uppercut that bounces Jokinen off the cage and back into range.
Landry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jokinen.
Landry has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Landry there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jokinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Landry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jokinen pinned against the cage. Jokinen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Landry shoots in looking for a takedown. Jokinen tries to sprawl out of it but Landry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jokinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Landry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Landry, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen lands with a left to the head.
Jokinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Landry misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Jokinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Jokinen breaks from the clinch.
Landry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jokinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Landry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Landry.
Jokinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Landry sprawls and moves away.
Jokinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Landry.
Jokinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Landry sprawls and moves away.
Cletus Landry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Jokinen throws a leg kick which misses Landry's front leg but catches the back leg as Landry tries to avoid it.
Jokinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Landry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Landry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Landry swinging wildly here.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut. Landry saw that one coming.
Landry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Landry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen stuns Landry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Landry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jokinen lands a jab to the nose.
Landry steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jokinen. That one must have hurt.
Landry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Landry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen cracks the inside of Landry's front leg.
Good standup being displayed there by Jokinen as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landry throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. Landry looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Landry looks to land a right hand but Jokinen moved out of range.
Landry misses with a hook.
Landry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Landry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Landry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Landry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Landry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jokinen scores with a shot to the body.
Landry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Landry wants it to stay on the feet.
Jokinen dodges the punch combination from Landry.
Landry loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Landry stuns Jokinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Landry.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ode 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ode Jokinen!
Ode Jokinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EVO 306:Bashoro vs Obliteratii
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Sayonara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sayonara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jokinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jokinen.
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Sayonara.#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 advances position into side control!
Jokinen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sayonara is holding Jokinen down, trying to stall.
Jokinen taking a break here but Sayonara is having none of it and regains half guard.
Sayonara tries to roll over but Jokinen keeps him under control.
Jokinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Jokinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jokinen trying to control the action but Sayonara is working from the bottom.
Sayonara wants to get back to full guard.
Sayonara trying to control from the bottom.
Jokinen trying to control from Sayonara's half guard. Sayonara has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sayonara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sayonara 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.
Jokinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Sayonara keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sayonara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sayonara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Sayonara keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sayonara scores with a nice strike.
Sayonara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Jokinen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sayonara to the mat! Sayonara manages to get full guard.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sayonara is retaining full guard.
Sayonara is pulling down on Jokinen's head to control his posture.
Jokinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3##SUB#
Sayonara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jokinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Sayonara has wrist control.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sayonara holds on and takes a little breather.
Sayonara keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Jokinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jokinen is pushing down on Sayonara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sayonara is fighting to maintain full guard but Jokinen has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Jokinen trying to control the action but Sayonara is working from the bottom.
Sayonara wants to control but Jokinen is keeping busy.
Sayonara is controlling Jokinen's trapped leg to prevent Jokinen from advancing to side control.
Jokinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sayonara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sayonara is looking to control Jokinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sayonara avoid being mounted?
Jokinen passes to full mount!
Sayonara is squirming around, avoiding Jokinen's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sayonara manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ode Jokinen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sayonara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Sayonara blocks a jab.
Sayonara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jokinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Sayonara.
A cross from Sayonara lands.
Sayonara throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sayonara.
Sayonara avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Sayonara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Sayonara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sayonara defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara tries to land a front kick but Jokinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jokinen lands a slapping body shot.
Sayonara takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jokinen moves away from the strike by Sayonara.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Jokinen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jokinen showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
Sayonara 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!#SUB#
Sayonara is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jokinen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sayonara gets his hands free as Jokinen looks to control.
Sayonara controlling well, preventing Jokinen from escaping the position. #SUB#
Sayonara is persistently looking for the submission but Jokinen is defending it well. #SUB#
Jokinen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sayonara gets his way! #SUB#
Sayonara working for a choke but Jokinen is defending well. #T2#
Sayonara gets his hands free as Jokinen looks to control.
Sayonara controlling from the back.
Jokinen is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Jokinen fending off the submission attempt from Sayonara.
Jokinen trying to control the hands but Sayonara breaks the grip. #SUB#
Sayonara is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jokinen is defending well though. Sayonara let's go of the attempt for now.
Jokinen tries to escape the position. #T3#
Sayonara trying to control.
Jokinen tries to roll but Sayonara sticks to his back.
Jokinen trying to control but not successfully.
Jokinen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sayonara.
Sayonara has the hooks in. Jokinen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Sayonara looking for the RNC.
Jokinen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sayonara's guard. Nice work there by Jokinen. #SUB#
Sayonara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jokinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB#
Sayonara is looking for a triangle but Jokinen pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sayonara is on top in guard. #REVR#
Jokinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sayonara's guard. #REVB#
Jokinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sayonara's head.
Ode Jokinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sayonara trying to keep a closed guard but Jokinen is proving a slippery customer.
Jokinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jokinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sayonara is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jokinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod.
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#
Jokinen throws a shot to the body.
Sayonara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jokinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Sayonara scores with a hook.
Sayonara throws a wild body kick that Jokinen sees coming a mile off.
And Jokinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Sayonara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jokinen defending well as Sayonara loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen misses with a looping right.
Sayonara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sayonara throws the left hand but Jokinen avoids the punch easily.
Ode Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sayonara lands with a shot to the body.
Jokinen takes a swing at Sayonara's ribcage but misses.
Sayonara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara keeps Jokinen at a distance using the push kick.
Sayonara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen with a hook.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Sayonara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jokinen is able to avoid easily.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Jokinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Sayonara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a takedown but Sayonara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jokinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sayonara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jokinen thuds a left hand into Sayonara's body.
Sayonara thuds his shin into the meat of Jokinen's side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Sayonara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sayonara slips a jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen jabs Sayonara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sayonara misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
Sayonara lands a jab.
Sayonara misses with a body kick.
Sayonara lands with a hook. Jokinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Sayonara.
Jokinen feints the counter takedown.
Jokinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sayonara slips a jab from Jokinen.
Sayonara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sayonara cracks Jokinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sayonara lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice jab there from Sayonara.
Jokinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jokinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sayonara misses with a low kick.
Sayonara throws a low kick but Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Jokinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sayonara. Sayonara obviously looking to wear him down.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Jokinen connects with a jab.
Jokinen lands a jab to the head.
Sayonara misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen lands a leg kick that knocks Sayonara off balance momentarily.
Jokinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Sayonara throws a body kick that misses.
Jokinen thuds his right hand into Sayonara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sayonara enables Jokinen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sayonara manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sayonara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sayonara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jokinen working some strikes from top position.
Jokinen looking to sit in guard and control but Sayonara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen looking to control.
Sayonara trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen controls Sayonara momentarily but Sayonara frees himself.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Sayonara tries to pass.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Sayonara from controlling successfully.

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 Jiri Sayonara.
I think Sayonara 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiri Sayonara!
Jiri Sayonara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EVO Mega BDAY BASH
Date: Mar 22, 2017

#R1#
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.#CL2#
Banner moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee calls for Jokinen to work.
Banner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jokinen blocks it with crossed arms.
We've been informed that Banner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Banner tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jokinen throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Banner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Banner gets underhooks to prevent Jokinen's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Jokinen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jokinen stalling.
Jokinen blocks an elbow strike.
Jokinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Banner.
Banner trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land.
Jokinen lands a right hand.
Jokinen being controlled against the cage.
Jokinen blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Come on Jokinen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD#
Jokinen pulls guard effortlessly.
Jokinen is trying to keep Banner in close. #SUB#
Jokinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Banner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Banner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Banner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Banner is looking to stand up but Jokinen won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jokinen is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Banner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jokinen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Banner has an active guard here but Jokinen has managed to pass into half guard.
Jokinen winds up and cracks Banner with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Jokinen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Banner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jokinen sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Banner 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.
Jokinen with a nice head shot there.
Jokinen passes Banner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banner regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jokinen trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner is looking to stand up but Jokinen isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jokinen with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Banner keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Jokinen stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Banner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jokinen.
Banner looking to control but Jokinen passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jokinen is controlling the pace.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but Banner defending well.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.
Banner won't allow Jokinen to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jokinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Banner actively working from the bottom here.
Jokinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Banner taking some punishment here, with Jokinen in his half guard.
Jokinen wants to free his trapped foot but Banner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jokinen trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away.
Jokinen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions off his back.
Banner wants to control but Jokinen is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ode Jokinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jokinen.
Banner is trying to strike from the bottom but Jokinen has passed into full mount.
Jokinen working Banner over with strikes here.
Jokinen trying to control but Banner is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banner tries to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
Jokinen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T1#
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner is still trying to improve position.
Jokinen lands a couple of good shots and Banner has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Banner is trying to break free.
Jokinen tries to get the hooks in deep but Banner pushed the leg off.
Jokinen lands shots from the back.
Jokinen is looking to control Banner but Banner is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Banner trying to control the position but Jokinen manages to sink in the hooks.
Banner turns into Jokinen and is now in his guard.
Jokinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Banner trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Banner wants to get up but he can't break Jokinen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ode Jokinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Banner drops back looking for a leg! Jokinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jokinen manages to kick Banner off! Banner jumps back into Jokinen's guard. #T2#
Jokinen seems keen to control Banner's posture.#SUB#
Jokinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jokinen is trying to control the position but Banner postures up.
Jokinen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from Jokinen.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jokinen holds on and takes a little breather.
Banner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Banner wants to get up but he can't break Jokinen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Jokinen trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Banner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jokinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banner has managed to get both his arms back between Jokinen's legs - danger averted.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Banner wants to clinch up but Jokinen keeps it at a distance.
Jokinen lands with a shot to the body.
Banner wants to clinch up but Jokinen keeps it at a distance.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Banner.
Banner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Jokinen circles away. #T4#
Jokinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jokinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jokinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jokinen feints and then cracks Banner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banner down.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Banner misses.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch but Jokinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Jokinen there.
Jokinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jokinen shoots in and drives through. Banner sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Banner on the side of the head.
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Jokinen circles away. #CL2#
Banner darts in and clinches Jokinen up against the cage.
Banner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jokinen blocks an elbow strike from Banner.
I was talking to Jokinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Banner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jokinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Banner gets an underhook and turns Jokinen into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ode Jokinen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Banner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot.
Banner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice cross by Jokinen.#CL2#
Banner has Jokinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Jokinen tries to pull guard but Banner won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Jokinen.
Banner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jokinen is keeping busy.
Banner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Banner throws an elbow but it misses.
Jokinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banner can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen wants to stall.
Jokinen blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Jokinen pulls guard successfully.
Banner preventing the sweep.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.#T1#
Jokinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner throws a strike but Jokinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Jokinen preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jokinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jokinen looking to sit in guard and control but Banner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Banner drops back looking for a leg! Jokinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jokinen manages to kick Banner off! Banner jumps back into Jokinen's guard. #SUB#
Jokinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Jokinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jokinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banner manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Banner working for a triangle but Jokinen defends it easily.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Banner on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jokinen moves into full mount!
Jokinen unloading with bombs!
Jokinen prevents Banner from getting the reversal.
Jokinen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jokinen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jokinen landing shots from mount. #ROC#
Banner is rocked!
Jokinen avoids the attempt from Banner to control.
Banner is still in real trouble! Can Jokinen finish him?
Banner tries to reverse the position but Jokinen maintains control.
Banner seems to have recovered his senses.
Jokinen with a couple of short strikes.
Jokinen is landing with some decent strikes but Banner is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bruce Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner tries to reverse the position but Jokinen maintains control.
Banner tries to hold on but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen wants to control the pace but Banner is squirming around nicely.
Banner is desperately trying to improve his position but Jokinen has a good base and remains in mount.
Jokinen working Banner over with strikes here.
Jokinen breaks from Banner's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Banner is squirming around, avoiding Jokinen's attempts to control the action.
Banner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jokinen wants to control the pace but Banner is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ode 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ode Jokinen!
Ode Jokinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EVO 301: Obliteratii vs Baba
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1#
Sayonara ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Sayonara has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jokinen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sayonara scores with a kick to the body.
Sayonara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen scores with a head kick. Sayonara tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Jiri Sayonara has been cut.
Jokinen misses with a takedown attempt - Sayonara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A swing and a miss from Sayonara.
Sayonara thumps Jokinen with a low kick.
Sayonara lands with an uppercut that bounces Jokinen off the cage and back into range.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sayonara checks a leg kick.
Sayonara ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Sayonara misses with a double jab #TD#
and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Jokinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jokinen stopping the sweep attempt from Sayonara.#T1#
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sayonara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sayonara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jokinen controls the pace.
Jokinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jokinen stands up over Sayonara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sayonara working a defensive guard here.
Jokinen works over Sayonara with some ground and pound from guard.
Jokinen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sayonara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jokinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jokinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Jokinen content to stall in guard here.
Sayonara keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Sayonara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jokinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sayonara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jokinen. #SUB2#
Sayonara 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. #T3#
Jokinen looking to sit in guard and control but Sayonara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sayonara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sayonara preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Jokinen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sayonara passes into half guard.
Jokinen tries to get to full guard but Sayonara has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Sayonara is working for a submission of some sort.
Jokinen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB#
Sayonara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jokinen is trying to keep Sayonara in close.
Jokinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jokinen stands up over Sayonara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sayonara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Sayonara keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ode Jokinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Sayonara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sayonara lands a shot to the body.
Sayonara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sayonara tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Sayonara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sayonara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jokinen.
Sayonara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Sayonara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sayonara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sayonara tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
Sayonara lands an uppercut.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Sayonara.
Jokinen blocks a body shot from Sayonara. #BC#
Jokinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Sayonara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jokinen throws a shot from downtown. Sayonara moves away and avoids it.
Sayonara thinks about the counter body kick.
Sayonara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sayonara slips under a jab from Jokinen.
Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a right hand that misses
letting Sayonara counter with a right hand.
Sayonara tries a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
Sayonara lands a leg kick that knocks Jokinen off balance momentarily.
Sayonara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jokinen's calf.
Jiri Sayonara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jokinen.
Sayonara throws a leg kick
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jokinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sayonara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jokinen throws a chopping leg kick but Sayonara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
A big right from Sayonara misses.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Sayonara.
Sayonara throws a push kick but Jokinen slaps the foot to one side.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sayonara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sayonara lands a nice shot that snaps Jokinen's head back. #TD#
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sayonara trying to control the position.
Sayonara is adopting a defensive guard.
Jokinen trying to control but Sayonara is working from the bottom.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sayonara manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Sayonara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sayonara postures up.
Sayonara stands and throws Jokinen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jokinen is being controlled here.
Ode Jokinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jokinen gets back to half guard.
Sayonara content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Jokinen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sayonara is thwarting Jokinen's attempts to control the position.
Sayonara passes into side control, despite Jokinen's attempt to control the position.
Jokinen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sayonara is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jokinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sayonara scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jokinen?
Jokinen regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiri Sayonara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Sayonara throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jokinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.
Sayonara follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sayonara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
Jokinen checks a low kick from Sayonara.
Jokinen throws a leg kick
and Sayonara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches up with Sayonara, looking for a takedown. Jokinen pushes Sayonara against the cage but Sayonara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jokinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sayonara is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sayonara misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Sayonara was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Sayonara.
Sayonara slips under a jab.
Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Sayonara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jokinen. Jokinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Sayonara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from Sayonara is predictable there
and Jokinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sayonara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jokinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick from Jokinen is predictable there
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sayonara.
Jokinen misses with a left hand
and Sayonara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sayonara is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jokinen.
Jiri Sayonara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sayonara missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Jokinen misses with a hook
and Sayonara counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
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 Sayonara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sayonara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sayonara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sayonara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jokinen. That did some damage!
Jokinen throws a good cross that connects.
Jokinen misses with a hook.
Sayonara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jokinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Sayonara throws a push kick but Jokinen slaps the foot to one side.
Jokinen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sayonara's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jab by Sayonara.
Jokinen 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.
Sayonara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jokinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sayonara throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Jokinen misses the target.#T3#
Jokinen misses with an uppercut
and Sayonara counters with a nice uppercut.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sayonara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sayonara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
Sayonara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jokinen misses the jab.
A jab from Sayonara does it's job there.
Jokinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jokinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sayonara under the eye.
Sayonara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sayonara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jokinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jokinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sayonara makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sayonara misses with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jokinen chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Sayonara connects with a single shot there.
Jokinen throws a looping overhand right but Sayonara ducks down to avoid it.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Sayonara's shoulder, as Sayonara tries to avoid the shot.
Sayonara connects with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Sayonara.
Sayonara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Sayonara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sayonara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jokinen's calf.
Jokinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ode Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sayonara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sayonara throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sayonara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiri Sayonara really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. Sayonara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sayonara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
Sayonara looks to land a body kick but Jokinen moved away.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jokinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sayonara appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jokinen shoots for a takedown but Sayonara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sayonara lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara connects with the punch.
Sayonara avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Sayonara tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jokinen throws a shot from downtown. Sayonara moves away and avoids it.
Jokinen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sayonara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Jokinen is rocked!
Sayonara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jokinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Sayonara's shoulder, as Sayonara tries to avoid the shot.
Sayonara tries a quick counter leg kick but Jokinen is wise to it.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sayonara.
Jokinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jokinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sayonara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jokinen with a body shot.
Sayonara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Jokinen.
Sayonara ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a leg kick
and Sayonara counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Jokinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Sayonara! Jokinen is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jiri Sayonara!
A relieved looking Jiri Sayonara thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: EVO 294
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Tsoi throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Tsoi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jokinen.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsoi manages to avoid it.
Jokinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsoi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tsoi 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.
Tsoi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
As Jokinen backs away, Tsoi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tsoi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tsoi blocks a jab.
Tsoi with a hook.
Jokinen slips a straight right by Tsoi.
Jokinen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tsoi is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tsoi connects with an inside leg kick.
Jokinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Tsoi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jokinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tsoi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokinen.#T1#
Tsoi feints and then cracks Jokinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokinen down.
Tsoi cracks Jokinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tsoi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tsoi throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jokinen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tsoi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jokinen's head.
Jokinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tsoi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tsoi misses with a straight right.
Jokinen works the jab nicely.
Tsoi checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jokinen. That's going to slow Tsoi down.
Tsoi throws a leg kick that misses.
Tsoi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jokinen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsoi. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsoi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsoi.
No joy there for Tsoi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jokinen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Viktor Tsoi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Jokinen moves away from the strike by Tsoi.
Jokinen slips a straight right by Tsoi.
Jokinen throws a fast counter high kick but Tsoi manages to duck under it in time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jokinen.
Tsoi moves in looking to clinch but Jokinen pushes him off.
Tsoi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Viktor Tsoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ode Jokinen.
Tsoi scores with the left hand. Jokinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Tsoi punishes Jokinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tsoi on the side of the head.
Tsoi connects with a single shot there.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Tsoi.
Tsoi backing away here, and Jokinen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tsoi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jokinen walks into a straight right hand from Tsoi.
Tsoi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jokinen.
Jokinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Jokinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Tsoi. That snapped Jokinen's head back.
Jokinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tsoi. Jokinen shrugs it off though.
Tsoi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Tsoi drives through with a takedown into Jokinen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tsoi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsoi controlling from the top position.
Tsoi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Jokinen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tsoi passes into half guard. #T4#
Tsoi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen can't escape the position.
Tsoi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Tsoi cracks Jokinen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jokinen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tsoi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Tsoi 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 listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jokinen is looking to slow Tsoi down with leg kicks.
Tsoi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tsoi throws a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tsoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tsoi. That's going to slow Jokinen down.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jokinen moves out of range as Tsoi strikes.
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsoi.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Tsoi moves out of range.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsoi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
Tsoi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jokinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsoi misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
Viktor Tsoi is winning the standup battle so far.
Jokinen throws a right hand that Tsoi ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsoi also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen throws a lazy right hand but Tsoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsoi.
Jokinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tsoi.
Jokinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jokinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsoi misses the target.
Jokinen moves forwards but Tsoi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jokinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jokinen fails to land the takedown.
Tsoi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tsoi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jokinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tsoi.
Tsoi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tsoi defends well and Jokinen ends up having to push Tsoi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tsoi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokinen can do to turn this around?
Jokinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Tsoi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
Tsoi digs a good body shot into Jokinen's ribs.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsoi misses with a straight right.
Tsoi misses with a wild body shot.
Tsoi lands a slapping body shot.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsoi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jokinen.
Jokinen thumps Tsoi with a low kick.
Tsoi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tsoi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jokinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Jokinen walks into a jab.
Tsoi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tsoi misses with a leg kick.
Tsoi throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jokinen tries to land a body kick
and Tsoi counters with a nice body shot.
Jokinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Tsoi blocks a leg kick.
Tsoi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tsoi misses with a looping right.
Tsoi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tsoi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsoi ducks right into an uppercut from Jokinen.
Tsoi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
Tsoi throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Jokinen counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsoi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jokinen's best efforts.
Jokinen is thwarting Tsoi's attempts to control the position.
Jokinen thows a huge punch but Tsoi dodges it nicely.
Tsoi tries to get to full guard but Jokinen has control of the leg. #T4#
Jokinen works his way into side control.
Jokinen just content to control the position.
Jokinen lands some shots froms side control.
Jokinen working the ground and pound.
Jokinen scoring with punches and elbows.
Tsoi is trying to improve his position.
Jokinen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tsoi down.
Tsoi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jokinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ode Jokinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Jokinen misses with a body punch
and Tsoi counters with a good low kick that Jokinen was not able to check.
Jokinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jokinen misses with a hook.
Jokinen throws a solid leg kick but Tsoi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jokinen.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tsoi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tsoi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jokinen on the side of the head.
Jokinen shoots in but Tsoi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Tsoi tries to sprawl out of it but Jokinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tsoi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen fails with the takedown
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Viktor Tsoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ode Jokinen.
Tsoi misses with a hook.
Tsoi fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Tsoi throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Tsoi finds it's target.
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsoi.
Jokinen checks a low kick from Tsoi.
Jokinen scores with a jab. Tsoi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Jokinen gets the takedown into side control.
Tsoi tries to improve position but can't.
Jokinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsoi keeps working.
Jokinen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tsoi is trying to control Jokinen's posture but Jokinen avoids it.
Tsoi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jokinen off and has taken his back!
Ode Jokinen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsoi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jokinen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jokinen can't escape the position.
Jokinen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tsoi.
Jokinen is trying to escape the mount.
Tsoi looking to control but Jokinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Jokinen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tsoi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jokinen wants to hold on but Tsoi pushes him away.
Jokinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Tsoi has a good base and remains in mount.
Jokinen keeps trying to improve his position.
Jokinen gets back to half guard.#T4#
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Jokinen trying to control here.
Tsoi works his way into side control.
Jokinen tries to bench press Tsoi off him but Tsoi keeps the position.
Tsoi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tsoi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jokinen!
Jokinen is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Tsoi clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Tsoi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut
and Tsoi counters with a one-two to the body.
Good shot there by Tsoi.
Jokinen misses with a takedown attempt - Tsoi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tsoi lands a glancing blow to the side of Jokinen's head.
Jokinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jokinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jokinen tries to score with a low kick but Tsoi moves his leg out of the way.
Tsoi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jokinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jokinen throws the kick towards the body but Tsoi avoids it.
Tsoi misses the jab.
Tsoi looks to throw the jab but Jokinen is out of range. #T1#
Jokinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tsoi. Tsoi obviously looking to wear him down.
Tsoi connects with a single shot there.
Tsoi lands with a right hand.
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with a looping right.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Tsoi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tsoi blocks a low kick nicely.
Tsoi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tsoi misses with a jab to the body
and Jokinen counters with a right hand to the body.
Jokinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tsoi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen delivers a nice body kick.
Tsoi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tsoi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jokinen blocks a jab.
Jokinen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tsoi. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Tsoi throws a low kick but Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Tsoi scores with a hook.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Tsoi.
Jokinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsoi throws out the jab.
Jokinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Tsoi steps away.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Tsoi.
Jokinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Tsoi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jokinen throws a push kick but Tsoi slaps the foot to one side.
Tsoi feints and then cracks Jokinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokinen down.
Jokinen moves out of range as Tsoi strikes.
Tsoi throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jokinen connects with a right hand. Tsoi shakes it off.
Tsoi slips under a jab from Jokinen.#T3#
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tsoi can pounce on him.
Tsoi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jokinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tsoi checks a low kick from Jokinen.
It looked like Tsoi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jokinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tsoi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tsoi misses with an uppercut.
Jokinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsoi throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot.
Tsoi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokinen.
Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsoi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsoi throwing a counter right hand but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Tsoi dodges the punch combination from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a leg kick
and Tsoi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsoi misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Jokinen misses with a body shot
and Tsoi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jokinen lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jokinen is defended easily by Tsoi.
Jokinen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a takedown but Tsoi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jokinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tsoi throwing a counter right hand but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Viktor Tsoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ode Jokinen.
Good leg kick by Tsoi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tsoi moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsoi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jokinen on the side of the head.
Jokinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tsoi is fending him off so far but Jokinen persists. Nope, Tsoi circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsoi misses with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Tsoi tries to sprawl but Jokinen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jokinen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jokinen misses with a head shot. Tsoi uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Tsoi had his way with Ode Jokinen in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Tsoi misses the shot to the body.
Tsoi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokinen misses with the combination.
Tsoi throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses
and Tsoi counters with a thumping low kick.
Tsoi 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.
Tsoi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jokinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jokinen keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jokinen works Tsoi's body with a nice hook.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tsoi as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tsoi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jokinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tsoi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Jokinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tsoi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jokinen throws a leg kick which misses Tsoi's front leg but catches the back leg as Tsoi tries to avoid it.
Jokinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsoi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tsoi looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Jokinen is looking for the big counter here.
Tsoi misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsoi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jokinen.
Tsoi throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot.
Jokinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tsoi with a body shot.
Tsoi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tsoi thumps Jokinen with a low kick.
Jokinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tsoi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jokinen scrambles back to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tsoi checks a leg kick.
Tsoi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tsoi scoring well with a low kick there.
Viktor Tsoi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Tsoi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Jokinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tsoi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jokinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsoi lands with a hook. Jokinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tsoi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Tsoi.
Jokinen misses with a hook. Tsoi ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsoi throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tsoi.
Jokinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tsoi looks to throw the jab but Jokinen is out of range.
Tsoi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jokinen's head backwards.
Tsoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tsoi. Tsoi obviously looking to wear him down.
Tsoi ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Ode Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Tsoi motions for Jokinen to come forward. Tsoi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tsoi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tsoi - that will leave a mark!
Tsoi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jokinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch combination from Jokinen misses.
Tsoi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tsoi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jokinen on the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tsoi.
Jokinen 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 misses with a low kick as Tsoi jumps back.
Jokinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jokinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tsoi. Tsoi obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Jokinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tsoi.
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!
Tsoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Tsoi throws a leg kick which misses Jokinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jokinen tries to avoid it.
Jokinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tsoi finds it's way round the side to connect with Jokinen's head.
Jokinen cracks Tsoi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tsoi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tsoi stuffs the takedown.
Jokinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tsoi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tsoi. That's going to slow Jokinen down.
Jokinen shoots for a takedown but Tsoi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Viktor Tsoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ode Jokinen.
Jokinen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jokinen misses with a leg kick.
Jokinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tsoi lands a nice looking body shot.
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Tsoi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tsoi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Tsoi!
A relieved looking Viktor Tsoi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: EVO 289: Tallon vs Jokinen
Date: Jan 04, 2017

#R1#
Jokinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Tallon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jokinen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tallon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jokinen lands with a straight right. Tallon didn't see that one coming.
Tallon thows a body kick. Jokinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tallon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jokinen.
Tallon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Tallon moves out of range.
We've been told by Tallon's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tallon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jokinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Tallon's shoulder, as Tallon tries to avoid the shot.
Tallon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen throws a hook but Tallon avoids it easily.
Jokinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tallon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice jab there from Tallon.
Tallon ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.#T1#
Tallon throws a leg kick but Jokinen checks it.
Tallon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tallon slips a jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen jabs Tallon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tallon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tallon misses with a body kick.
Jokinen throws out a counter right but Tallon avoids it with no problem.
Tallon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jokinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Jokinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Tallon moves into range and clinches up with Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a body shot.
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen tries to throw a body punch but Tallon avoids it by throwing Jokinen back against the cage.
Tallon takes a shot to the head.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Tallon fails to land.
Jokinen blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tallon lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Tallon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jokinen's efforts to push away.
Tallon works on Jokinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Jokinen tries to circle away but Tallon has him pinned against the cage.
Tallon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jokinen or not.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen tries to break the clinch but Tallon is controlling the position.
Tallon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tallon throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Still in the clinch, Tallon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen.
Jokinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Jokinen manages to break the clinch.
Jokinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tallon throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jokinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tallon has hold of Jokinen's hands but Jokinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Jokinen trying to control the action but Tallon is working from the bottom.
Tallon pushes Jokinen off looking to stand but Jokinen dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Tallon pushes Jokinen off and gets back to his feet.
Jokinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tallon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jokinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tallon scrambles back to his feet.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. Tallon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut.
Tallon thumps Jokinen with a low kick.
Sean Tallon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tallon is out of range.
Jokinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tallon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jokinen takes a step back to recover.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tallon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Jokinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jokinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tallon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tallon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jokinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tallon throws a wild body kick that Jokinen sees coming a mile off.
Jokinen looks to land a right hand but Tallon moved out of range.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tallon moves away.
Jokinen misses with a hook #CL#
and Tallon counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tallon scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Jokinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by Jokinen misses
and Tallon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Jokinen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tallon to the ground. Jokinen is now in Tallon's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ode Jokinen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jokinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Tallon counters with a right hand to the body.
Jokinen misses with a hook.
Tallon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Tallon moves into the clinch successfully.
Jokinen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tallon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Jokinen manages to break the clinch.
Jokinen misses with a hook
enabling Tallon to counter with a crisp jab.
Jokinen lands with a right hand.
Tallon connects with an inside leg kick.
Jokinen looks to land a left hand but Tallon moved out of range nicely.
Tallon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jokinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ode Jokinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tallon throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tallon was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tallon tries to close the distance and clinch but Jokinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jokinen throws a right hand that misses
and Tallon counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jokinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a right hand
letting Tallon counter with a right hand.
Jokinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Tallon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tallon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tallon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jokinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tallon checks the leg kick.
Tallon throws a shot to the body.
Tallon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jokinen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Tallon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tallon lands a hook that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards. #BC2#
Jokinen breaks the clinch.
Tallon moves out of range as Jokinen strikes.
Tallon quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
Jokinen jabs at Tallon's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tallon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tallon staying out of range there.
Jokinen lands with a cross. #TD2#
Jokinen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tallon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tallon wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tallon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jokinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tallon pushes Jokinen off looking to stand but Jokinen dives back in and keeps control.
Tallon keeping control of the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jokinen lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Tallon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tallon is trying to maintain the position but Jokinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Jokinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tallon wants to get back to his feet.
Jokinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jokinen prevents Tallon from standing back up.
Tallon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jokinen.
Jokinen is thwarting Tallon's attempts to control the position.
Jokinen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tallon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jokinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tallon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jokinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tallon defending well though.
Jokinen trying to control from half guard but Tallon is working away.
Tallon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jokinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jokinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jokinen wants to pass to mount but Tallon is defending the position.
Tallon is trying to stand up here but Jokinen is controlling him well.
Jokinen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jokinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tallon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jokinen.
Tallon wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ode 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!
#R3#
Tallon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jokinen's sensitive parts.
Jokinen dips to his left and cracks Tallon with an uppercut!
Tallon staying out of range there.
Jokinen scores with a leg kick.
Jokinen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tallon. That one must have hurt.
Jokinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tallon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen looks for a takedown but Tallon sprawls well.
Jokinen scores with a head kick.
Tallon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Good exchange - Jokinen coming out on top.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jokinen.
Jokinen scores with a nice strike.
Jokinen takes a swing at Tallon's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crunch! Jokinen slams his shin into Tallon's torso.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tallon.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Tallon slips the punch.
It appears Tallon was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut.
Tallon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Tallon sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Jokinen throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Jokinen wants to land a leg kick but Tallon is out of range.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tallon tries to land a front kick but Jokinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jokinen tried to score with a low kick but Tallon checks it.
Tallon connects with a jab.#CL#
Tallon darts in and clinches Jokinen up against the cage.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tallon's elbow.
Tallon blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tallon scores with a shot to the side of Jokinen's head.
Jokinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jokinen cracks Tallon with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jokinen connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Tallon moves out of range as Jokinen strikes.
Tallon thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tallon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jokinen misses with a straight right.
Tallon works Jokinen's body with a nice hook.
Tallon checks a low kick from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Tallon. No joy for Jokinen on that attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tallon.
Jokinen throws a hook but Tallon avoids it easily.
Tallon thumps Jokinen with a low kick.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tallon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4##CL#
Tallon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Jokinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tallon but Tallon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sean Tallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ode Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Jokinen missing with a left hand there. Tallon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tallon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jokinen's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tallon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jokinen's head.
Tallon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tallon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jokinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Tallon lands but Jokinen takes it in his stride.
Jokinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ode Jokinen just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Jokinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tallon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tallon ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Tallon works Jokinen's body with a nice hook.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tallon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut lands for Tallon. That snapped Jokinen's head back.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Tallon blocks the leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a looping right.
Tallon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good work by Tallon as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Tallon moves out of range as Jokinen strikes.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen throws a nice looking combination but Tallon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tallon blocks the body kick.
Tallon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jokinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tallon defends well and Jokinen ends up having to push Tallon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tallon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jokinen takes a step back to recover.
Jokinen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Some bone on bone action there as Tallon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tallon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jokinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Tallon delivers a nice body kick.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tallon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jokinen manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Jokinen tries to keep at a distance but Tallon has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tallon working aggressively here.
Jokinen tries to work over Tallon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jokinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tallon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tallon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tallon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sean Tallon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Tallon.
Jokinen blocks a body shot from Tallon.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tallon.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tallon scores with a hook to the body.
Jokinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Tallon backwards.
Tallon misses with a punch on the inside.
Jokinen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tallon has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tallon.
Tallon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
Tallon scores with a shoulder strike.
Tallon has a couple of punches blocked by Jokinen.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Tallon.
Tallon lands a body punch.
Jokinen has had enough of the clinch but Tallon keeps him there for the moment.
Tallon lands with a light punch inside.
Jokinen looking for a takedown.
Sean Tallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ode Jokinen.
Tallon works on Jokinen's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Tallon.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Tallon.
Tallon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
Tallon lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Tallon.
Tallon lands a right hand.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tallon is working Jokinen over against the cage.
Tallon keeps control of Jokinen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tallon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jokinen is trying to break the clinch but Tallon has him pressed against the cage.
Tallon is working Jokinen over against the cage.
Tallon lands a nice shot to the body.
Tallon lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Jokinen is rocked!
Tallon lands a shoulder strike.
Jokinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Tallon finish him?
A shot in the inside from Tallon.
Tallon lands a big right hand that drops Jokinen! The killer instinct kicks in and Tallon finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Tallon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Tallon!
Sean Tallon is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Sean Tallon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EVO 185 Olympics Semi Finals
Date: Dec 16, 2016

#R1#
Jokinen lands with a straight right. Mazcsakhs didn't see that one coming.
Mazcsakhs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
Mazcsakhs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jokinen throws a leg kick which misses Mazcsakhs's front leg but catches the back leg as Mazcsakhs tries to avoid it.
Mazcsakhs moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen dives in and grabs Mazcsakhs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mazcsakhs pushes down on Jokinen's head and hops out.#TD2#
Jokinen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mazcsakhs did well to prevent Jokinen getting side control.
Mazcsakhs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jokinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jokinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mazcsakhs defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazcsakhs tries to roll over but Jokinen keeps him under control.
Mazcsakhs is looking to escape.
Mazcsakhs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jokinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jokinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jokinen throws a strike but Mazcsakhs avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jokinen preventing the sweep. #T1#
Jokinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mazcsakhs wants to stand up but Jokinen is controlling him.
Mazcsakhs has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jokinen connects with a couple of short punches.
Jokinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Jokinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jokinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jokinen postures up in Mazcsakhs's guard and throws a big left but Mazcsakhs blocks it.
Jokinen throwing strikes from guard but Mazcsakhs blocks nicely. #T2#
Mazcsakhs keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Jokinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mazcsakhs wants to sweep but no luck.
Jokinen trying to control but Mazcsakhs is working from the bottom.
Jokinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jokinen looking to sit in guard and control but Mazcsakhs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazcsakhs stopping the sweep attempt from Jokinen.
Jokinen is trying to control the position but Mazcsakhs postures up. #T3#
Mazcsakhs wanted to stand there but Jokinen had control of the position. #SUB2#
Jokinen looking for a guillotine here but Mazcsakhs defends easily.
Jokinen is trying to keep Mazcsakhs in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the body
letting Mazcsakhs counter with a right hand.
Jokinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mazcsakhs just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen lands a right hook to the body.
Jokinen throws a lazy right hand but Mazcsakhs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jokinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mazcsakhs is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Jokinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jokinen.
Mazcsakhs lands with a good body shot.
Mazcsakhs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jokinen shoots for a takedown but Mazcsakhs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jokinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mazcsakhs is fending him off so far but Jokinen persists. Nope, Mazcsakhs circles away and we're back to standing.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ode Jokinen.
Jab by Mazcsakhs.
Jokinen misses with a body punch
and Mazcsakhs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mazcsakhs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mazcsakhs's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ode Jokinen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mazcsakhs misses with a leg kick.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs is winning the standup battle so far.
Jokinen misses with a hook
and Mazcsakhs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick by Jokinen misses
and Mazcsakhs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jokinen tests Mazcsakhs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mazcsakhs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Mazcsakhs connects with a leg kick. Jokinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jokinen.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazcsakhs throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mazcsakhs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mazcsakhs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jokinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazcsakhs tried to score with a low kick but Jokinen checks it.
Mazcsakhs looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.#T1#
Mazcsakhs misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mazcsakhs.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Jokinen gets a takedown into half guard.
Mazcsakhs is trying to escape back to his feet but Jokinen uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Jokinen working the ground and pound.
Jokinen lands a few punches from side control.
Mazcsakhs parries the strikes from Jokinen easily there. Jokinen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mazcsakhs to escape.
Jokinen advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
Mazcsakhs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazcsakhs avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jokinen.
Jokinen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jokinen avoids the attempt from Mazcsakhs to control.
Jokinen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jokinen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jokinen landing strikes from the mount.
Mazcsakhs wants to control but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mazcsakhs hang on?
Jokinen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T3#
Mazcsakhs wants to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
Mazcsakhs wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jokinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jokinen looking to ground and pound but Mazcsakhs is blocking nicely.
Jokinen landing strikes from the mount.
Jokinen lands a big elbow.
Jokinen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mazcsakhs because Jokinen loaded up on that one.
Mazcsakhs wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jokinen.
Jokinen controlling his opponent.
Jokinen unloading with bombs!#T4#
Jokinen avoids the attempt from Mazcsakhs to control.
Jokinen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jokinen looking to ground and pound but Mazcsakhs is blocking nicely.
Mazcsakhs sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jokinen lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen stops Mazcsakhs from getting back to his feet.
Mazcsakhs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jokinen.
Jokinen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jokinen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jokinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ode Jokinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Mazcsakhs misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Mazcsakhs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mazcsakhs defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Jokinen throws a good cross that connects.
Mazcsakhs fakes the leg kick and cracks Jokinen in the body.
Mazcsakhs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jokinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs blocks a jab.
Jokinen looks to land a left hand but Mazcsakhs moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazcsakhs tries to bum rush Jokinen with a series of wild strikes but Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jokinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jokinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jokinen throws a lazy right hand but Mazcsakhs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jokinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mazcsakhs is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
A big left from Mazcsakhs misses.
Mazcsakhs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Mazcsakhs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jokinen has time to react.
Mazcsakhs throws a chopping leg kick but Jokinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mazcsakhs misses with a kick to the body.
Jokinen throws a jab when Mazcsakhs was well out of range.
Jokinen throws a low kick but Mazcsakhs avoids it.
Mazcsakhs looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Jokinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Mazcsakhs counters with an inside leg kick.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs lands a nice looking body shot.
Mazcsakhs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jokinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Mazcsakhs connects with a leg kick. Jokinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazcsakhs throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily.
Jokinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
No joy there for Jokinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazcsakhs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mazcsakhs checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target.
As Jokinen backs away, Mazcsakhs returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mazcsakhs missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazcsakhs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mazcsakhs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Mazcsakhs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Mazcsakhs throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
Mazcsakhs is looking to wear down Jokinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jokinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Mazcsakhs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jokinen with a jab.
Mazcsakhs misses with a leg kick.
Mazcsakhs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mazcsakhs avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Mazcsakhs tried to counter with a leg kick but Jokinen avoided it.
Jokinen throws a low kick, looking for Mazcsakhs's leg but Mazcsakhs calmly moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Mazcsakhs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazcsakhs looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Mazcsakhs throws a solid leg kick but Jokinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mazcsakhs.
Jokinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mazcsakhs throws the left hand but Jokinen avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Mazcsakhs takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazcsakhs.
Jokinen is looking to chop away at Mazcsakhs's legs.
A low kick from Mazcsakhs is predictable there
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
Jokinen lands an overhand right.
Jokinen is looking to land body kicks.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Mazcsakhs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mazcsakhs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jokinen in his tracks.
Donk. Jokinen catches Mazcsakhs right on the button with a cross.
Mazcsakhs cracks Jokinen with a good jab.
Mazcsakhs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jokinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mazcsakhs's hands.
Jokinen misses with a takedown attempt - Mazcsakhs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ode Jokinen just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Mazcsakhs swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen throws an off balance right hand
and Mazcsakhs makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jokinen really felt that one!
Mazcsakhs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jokinen slips a jab from Mazcsakhs.
Some bone on bone action there as Mazcsakhs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mazcsakhs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazcsakhs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a jab when Mazcsakhs was well out of range.
That kick from Mazcsakhs tenderised Jokinen's leg. Jokinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mazcsakhs throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen throws a hook but Mazcsakhs avoids it easily.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Mazcsakhs swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Mazcsakhs dodges the punch combination from Jokinen. #T1#
Nice body kick there by Jokinen.
Mazcsakhs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mazcsakhs looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Jokinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jokinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mazcsakhs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jokinen.
Mazcsakhs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jokinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Mazcsakhs checks a leg kick nicely.
Jokinen misses with a straight right.
Mazcsakhs fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jokinen just manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Jokinen.
Mazcsakhs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jokinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mazcsakhs under the eye.#T2#
Mazcsakhs takes one on the button.
Jokinen wants to land a leg kick but Mazcsakhs is out of range.
Jokinen blocks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mazcsakhs. That's going to slow Jokinen down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazcsakhs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mazcsakhs connects with a right hand. Jokinen shakes it off.
Mazcsakhs blocks a leg kick.
Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazcsakhs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Mazcsakhs takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazcsakhs is just out of range.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazcsakhs manages to avoid it.#T3#
Mazcsakhs ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jokinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mazcsakhs keeps working.
Mazcsakhs 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!
Ode Jokinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jokinen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mazcsakhs really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jokinen.
Mazcsakhs keeps control of the position as Jokinen tries to break free. #T4#
Jokinen keeps trying to improve his position.
Mazcsakhs controlling from the back.
Jokinen breaks Mazcsakhs's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ode Jokinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5##TD2#
Mazcsakhs tries to sprawl but Jokinen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mazcsakhs regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jokinen.
Jokinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jokinen throws a strike but Mazcsakhs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Jokinen controls Mazcsakhs momentarily but Mazcsakhs frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jokinen has an active guard here but Mazcsakhs has managed to pass into half guard.
Jokinen wants to improve his position but Mazcsakhs is controlling well. #T1#
Jokinen trying to control but Mazcsakhs postures up.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Jokinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mazcsakhs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mazcsakhs not doing much here.
Jokinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jokinen.
Mazcsakhs controlling from the top position. #T3#
Mazcsakhs won't allow Jokinen to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mazcsakhs misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Jokinen counters with a single leg into guard. Mazcsakhs didn't expect that. #SUB#
Mazcsakhs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ode Jokinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jokinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jokinen looking to sit in guard and control but Mazcsakhs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mazcsakhs tries to stand but Jokinen is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Jokinen is trying to control the position but Mazcsakhs postures up.
Jokinen is pulling down on Mazcsakhs's head to control his posture.
Jokinen working a defensive guard but Mazcsakhs manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mazcsakhs throws a strike aimed at the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jokinen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ode Jokinen! Ode Jokinen retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Ode Jokinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EVO 283: Traylor vs Minasian
Date: Dec 07, 2016

#R1#
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsoi.
Jokinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsoi looks to land a body kick but Jokinen moved away.
Tsoi moves out of range as Jokinen strikes.
Tsoi tries to land a front kick but Jokinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jokinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Tsoi steps away.
Jokinen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jokinen.
Jokinen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jokinen throws a jab when Tsoi was well out of range.
Tsoi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jokinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jokinen punishes Tsoi's body with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good shot there by Tsoi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Jokinen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tsoi is holding on to half guard well.
Tsoi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jokinen. #T1#
Tsoi is trying to get back to full guard.
Jokinen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Tsoi actively working from the bottom here.
Jokinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tsoi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Tsoi looking for submissions off his back.
Jokinen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jokinen working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Jokinen working Tsoi over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsoi wants to get back to full guard.
Tsoi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jokinen.
Tsoi is looking for a sweep. Jokinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jokinen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tsoi is trying to maintain the position but Jokinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Jokinen controlling the action here.
Tsoi is staying active underneath Jokinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tsoi has hold of Jokinen's hands but Jokinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Tsoi gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Jokinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jokinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jokinen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jokinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Tsoi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jokinen passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsoi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jokinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Jokinen scoring with some ground and pound.
Jokinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsoi pulls Jokinen in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Tsoi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jokinen passes into side control.
Jokinen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jokinen trying to control the position but Tsoi is working away.
Jokinen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tsoi is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ode Jokinen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jokinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsoi at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen connects with a crisp jab.
Jokinen walks into a jab.
Jokinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Tsoi ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Tsoi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ode Jokinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsoi moves out of range of the body kick.
Jokinen throws out a loose jab but Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tsoi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Tsoi.
Tsoi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jokinen fails to land the takedown.
Tsoi staying out of range there.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsoi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsoi. #T1#
Jokinen throws a nice looking combination but Tsoi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tsoi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsoi moves away from the strike by Jokinen.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Tsoi.
Jokinen takes one to the side of the head.
Tsoi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsoi ducks right into an uppercut from Jokinen.
Jokinen walks into a left hand.
Tsoi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jokinen connects with a single shot there.
Tsoi misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
Jokinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jokinen lands a slapping body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tsoi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jokinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tsoi defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Tsoi misses with a hook.#T2#
Jokinen looks for the body kick but Tsoi saw that one coming.
Viktor Tsoi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokinen lands a jab to Tsoi's midsection.
A jab from Tsoi finds it's way through Jokinen's defenses.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut. Tsoi saw that one coming.
Jokinen takes a swing at Tsoi's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Tsoi checks it.
Tsoi wants to slow Jokinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Tsoi loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Tsoi doesn't manage to clinch there - Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen tries a quick counter leg kick but Tsoi is wise to it.
Jokinen ducks right into an uppercut from Tsoi.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tsoi tries to land a front kick but Jokinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Tsoi clinches up with Jokinen and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jokinen.
Tsoi struggles to land a body shot inside as Jokinen controls his hands.
Tsoi throws a head punch that misses. #T3##TD2#
Jokinen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tsoi trying to keep a closed guard but Jokinen is proving a slippery customer.
Jokinen is working Tsoi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jokinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jokinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jokinen throwing strikes but missing.
Tsoi has momentary wrist control but Jokinen slips an elbow through the middle.
Tsoi trying to keep a closed guard but Jokinen is proving a slippery customer.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Tsoi keeps moving. #T4#
Jokinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jokinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jokinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Tsoi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jokinen has passed into half guard!
Tsoi has hold of Jokinen's hands but Jokinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Jokinen.
Tsoi is not content to let Jokinen control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ode Jokinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Tsoi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with a hook.
Jokinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jokinen with a hook.#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 trying to control but Tsoi is working from the bottom.
Jokinen distracts Tsoi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tsoi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jokinen works over Tsoi with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Tsoi keeps moving.
Tsoi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen works over Tsoi with some ground and pound from guard.
Jokinen trying to control but Tsoi is working from the bottom.
Jokinen throwing strikes but missing.
Jokinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jokinen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tsoi's head.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsoi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jokinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsoi 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.
Jokinen lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Jokinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsoi off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot lands for Jokinen.
Tsoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Tsoi scores with a leg kick.
Jokinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jokinen tries to score with a low kick but Tsoi moves his leg out of the way.
Jokinen tries a low kick but Tsoi avoids it.
Jokinen misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Tsoi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jokinen.
Jokinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tsoi is out of range.
Jokinen checks a low kick from Tsoi.
Tsoi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheers as Tsoi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jokinen doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Tsoi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsoi tries to clinch but Jokinen is having none of it.
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!
Tsoi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tsoi as he avoids it easily.
Tsoi staying out of range there.
Tsoi misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Tsoi.
Jokinen throws a lazy right hand but Tsoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Tsoi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsoi.
Tsoi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jokinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tsoi scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Jokinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jokinen throws a hook but Tsoi avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ode Jokinen really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Tsoi needs to keep his hands up - Jokinen had a free shot at his head there.
Jokinen staying out of range there.
Tsoi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tsoi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jokinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsoi defends it well.
Jokinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tsoi is out of range.
Jokinen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tsoi avoids it really well and circles away.
Tsoi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Jokinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tsoi scoring well with a low kick there.
Tsoi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the body
and Tsoi counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Tsoi checks a leg kick.
Tsoi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with a body shot.
Tsoi misses with a body kick.
Jokinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsoi digs a good hook to Jokinen's body.
Tsoi connects with a crisp jab.
Tsoi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Tsoi moves out of range.
Jokinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
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 Tsoi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tsoi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tsoi throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Tsoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen feints a counter leg kick.
Tsoi moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsoi.#T2#
Jokinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tsoi throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsoi.
Tsoi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jokinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Jokinen swings widly with a right hand
and Tsoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen looks to land a left hand but Tsoi moved out of range nicely.
Jokinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jokinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut
and Tsoi counters with a nice uppercut.
Jokinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jokinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tsoi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a few strikes there.
Jokinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Viktor Tsoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ode Jokinen.#T3#
Tsoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsoi swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Tsoi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a lazy right hand but Tsoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jokinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Tsoi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tsoi.
Tsoi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jokinen momentarily.
Jokinen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tsoi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jokinen throws a hook but Tsoi avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsoi misses the target.
Jokinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jokinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tsoi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jokinen's sensitive parts. #T4#
Tsoi lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsoi misses with a body punch
and Jokinen counters with a nice leg kick.
Tsoi misses with a hook
enabling Jokinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsoi throws a low kick but Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Tsoi misses with a low kick.
Good work by Jokinen as he checks the leg kick.
Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsoi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsoi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jokinen.
Tsoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tsoi on the side of the head.
Tsoi checks a low kick from Jokinen.
Tsoi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tsoi walks into a jab.
Tsoi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Tsoi had his way with Ode Jokinen in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Tsoi throws a push kick but Jokinen slaps the foot to one side.
Tsoi slips under a jab.
Tsoi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jokinen just manages to avoid it.
Tsoi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jokinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tsoi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jokinen scrambles back to his feet.
Tsoi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jokinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD2#
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Tsoi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jokinen pulls his head out easily.
Jokinen lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jokinen lands a nice short elbow.
Jokinen slips a nice elbow through Tsoi's hands, connecting with Tsoi's forehead.
Tsoi wants to improve his position but Jokinen is controlling well.
Jokinen wants to pass to mount but Tsoi is defending the position. #T1#
Tsoi wants to get back to full guard.
Jokinen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tsoi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jokinen working Tsoi over with strikes.
Jokinen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jokinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jokinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Viktor Tsoi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Tsoi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Tsoi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 working over Tsoi with some ground and pound. Tsoi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jokinen trying to control from half guard but Tsoi is working away.
Jokinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jokinen is keen to just control but Tsoi is a slippery customer.
Tsoi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jokinen is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Jokinen is nestled in close to Tsoi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jokinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jokinen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tsoi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jokinen wants to control but Tsoi is keeping him busy.
Tsoi trying to control from the bottom.
Ode Jokinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jokinen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jokinen lands a nice short elbow.
Jokinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jokinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Jokinen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jokinen trying to control the action but Tsoi is working from the bottom.
Tsoi is pressing down on Jokinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tsoi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Tsoi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jokinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jokinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ode Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jokinen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ode Jokinen!
Ode Jokinen is the new bantamweight champion!
Ode Jokinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Viktor Tsoi had this to say: 'fuck you, I am unbeaten since March 2015.'.

Event: EVO 280: Beast vs Skif
Date: Nov 24, 2016

#R1#
Jokinen throws a wild body kick that Paquette sees coming a mile off.
Paquette connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Paquette looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jokinen tries to land a front kick but Paquette steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paquette! But no joy.
Paquette displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jokinen.
Odell Paquette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paquette throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jokinen tries to work over Paquette's front leg with a kick but Paquette checks it.
Jokinen slips a straight right by Paquette.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jokinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paquette gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jokinen.
Paquette throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jokinen on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paquette throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokinen cracks the inside of Paquette's front leg. #T1#
Paquette works over Jokinen's head and body with a nice combination.
Jokinen slips a jab and a cross from Paquette.
Paquette cracks Jokinen with an open hand slap.
Jokinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jokinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice jab there from Jokinen.
Good leg kick by Jokinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jokinen throws a solid leg kick but Paquette takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jokinen.
Paquette lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Paquette.
Paquette checks the leg kick nicely there.
Paquette misses with a looping right.
Jokinen throws a solid leg kick but Paquette takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jokinen.
Nice straight punches there by Paquette. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paquette.
Jokinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Jokinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Paquette releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Paquette looks to throw the jab but Jokinen is out of range.
A punch combination from Paquette misses.
Paquette scores with a nice strike.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paquette as he jumps to the side.
Paquette throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Paquette moves out of range of the leg kick from Jokinen.
Paquette swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Paquette throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Jokinen counters with a takedown into side control.
Jokinen just content to control the position.
Jokinen lands a few punches from side control.
Jokinen controlling the position.
Jokinen throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Paquette is trying to get back to half guard.
Paquette gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Paquette taking some punishment here, with Jokinen in his half guard.
Jokinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Paquette is looking to improve his position.
Jokinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jokinen working over Paquette with some ground and pound. Paquette looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Paquette tries to roll over but Jokinen keeps him under control.
Jokinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Paquette is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Jokinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jokinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Paquette is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jokinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paquette tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jokinen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paquette is trying desperately to improve position.
Jokinen landing strikes from the mount.
Paquette is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paquette takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paquette is looking to get to half guard.
Paquette is bucking up trying to escape but Jokinen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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 Ode Jokinen will probably get the nod.
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 gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Paquette scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jokinen has a takedown stuffed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paquette.
Jokinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Paquette throws a series of punches but Jokinen avoids them all with ease.
Jokinen looks to land a left hand but Paquette moved out of range nicely.
Jokinen swings for the body but Paquette moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paquette takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jokinen slips a jab and a cross from Paquette.
Paquette just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Paquette misses the target.
Paquette tried to score with a low kick but Jokinen checks it.
Odell Paquette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Jokinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from Paquette misses.
Odell Paquette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jokinen lands a really nice looking cross but Paquette seems unphased.
Jokinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jokinen slips a jab from Paquette.
Jokinen misses with a looping left.
Paquette misses with an uppercut.
Jokinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut
enabling Paquette to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Jokinen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Paquette's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paquette trying to control the position.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Paquette keeps moving.
Paquette trying to keep a closed guard but Jokinen is proving a slippery customer.
Jokinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jokinen lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Paquette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen distracts Paquette with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Paquette seems keen to control Jokinen's posture.
Jokinen slips nicely into half guard.
Paquette is positioning himself well to prevent Jokinen advancing to mount.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but Paquette defending well.
Paquette tries to roll over but Jokinen keeps him under control.
Jokinen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jokinen slips a nice elbow through Paquette's hands, connecting with Paquette's forehead.#T3#
Jokinen wants to take a breather but Paquette is having none of it.
Jokinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jokinen wants to take a breather but Paquette is having none of it.
Paquette is looking to control Jokinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paquette avoid being mounted?
Jokinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jokinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paquette knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jokinen trying to control from half guard but Paquette is working away.
Paquette trying to control but Jokinen postures up.
Paquette is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jokinen is staying active.
Jokinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Paquette is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Paquette is concentrating on defense, preventing Jokinen from advancing position.
Jokinen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Paquette regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jokinen postures up in Paquette's guard and throws a big left but Paquette blocks it.
Jokinen trying to control but Paquette is working from the bottom.
Paquette controlling the position.
Paquette keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen trying to control but Paquette is working from the bottom.
Paquette pulls Jokinen in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paquette moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen throws a leg kick which misses Paquette's front leg but catches the back leg as Paquette tries to avoid it.
Jokinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ode Jokinen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Paquette lands the left hand.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Paquette takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paquette keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Paquette stuffs the takedown.
Paquette connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Paquette swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Paquette uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Paquette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
A combination from Paquette does no damage.
Paquette avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paquette throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Paquette misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jokinen tries to work over Paquette's front leg with a kick but Paquette checks it. #T1#
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. Paquette looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Odell Paquette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paquette throws a series of strikes that have Jokinen backpedaling.
Jokinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jokinen tries to work over Paquette's front leg with a kick but Paquette checks it.
Paquette looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left and a right from Paquette both land. Nice combination. #TD#
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen throwing shots but Paquette is blocking nicely.
Paquette keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jokinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jokinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Paquette is looking to improve his position.
Paquette is concentrating on defense, preventing Jokinen from advancing position.
Paquette on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jokinen throwing shots but Paquette is blocking nicely.
Paquette trying to control from the bottom.
Paquette is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Paquette is doing well to control the position and prevent Jokinen from advancing to side control.
Paquette is trying to control but can't.
Ode Jokinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paquette is refusing to be controlled, as Jokinen sits in half guard.
Jokinen drops an elbow to the side of Paquette's head.
Jokinen is trying to control. Paquette wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Paquette has hold of Jokinen's hands but Jokinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jokinen thows a huge punch but Paquette dodges it nicely.
Paquette trying to control here.
Jokinen is keen to just control but Paquette is a slippery customer.
Jokinen slips a nice elbow through Paquette's hands, connecting with Paquette's forehead.
Paquette is concentrating on defense, preventing Jokinen from advancing position.
Jokinen slips a nice elbow through Paquette's hands, connecting with Paquette's forehead.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jokinen connects with a nice short shot to Paquette's temple.
Paquette wants to get back to full guard.
Jokinen trying to control from half guard but Paquette is working away.
Jokinen working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Jokinen.
Paquette is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jokinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Jokinen.
Jokinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Paquette is pressing down on Jokinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paquette preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paquette is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jokinen lands a couple of digs.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Paquette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Jokinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paquette trying to control the position here.
Jokinen landing some decent shots from guard.
Jokinen connects with a couple of short punches.
Paquette is trying to control the position but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Paquette keeps moving.
Paquette avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jokinen pushes down on Paquette's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paquette avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jokinen.
Jokinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ode Jokinen clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Paquette takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
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 landing some decent shots from guard.
Jokinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Paquette has wrist control.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Paquette keeps moving.
Paquette wants to sweep but no luck.
Jokinen trying to control but Paquette is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paquette holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paquette is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Jokinen landing some decent shots from guard.
Paquette pulls Jokinen in close to prevent any damage.
Jokinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jokinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jokinen lands a couple of elbows.
Jokinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Paquette has control of Jokinen's left arm, preventing Jokinen from doing any damage.
Jokinen won't allow Paquette to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jokinen postures up in Paquette's guard and throws a big left but Paquette blocks it.
Jokinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Paquette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paquette is trying to keep Jokinen in close.
Jokinen trying to control but Paquette is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Paquette seems keen to control Jokinen's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Jokinen with that takedown attempt.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Paquette.
Paquette looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick lands from Paquette.
Paquette lands a head shot.
Jokinen misses with the body kick
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Paquette chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jokinen can pounce on him.
Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paquette.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Paquette is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jokinen with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jokinen, right into the meat.
Jokinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Paquette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Paquette has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Jokinen misses.
Paquette takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Paquette misses.
Jokinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jokinen misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by Paquette.
Jokinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Paquette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jokinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Paquette throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Paquette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paquette throws a combination that misses
and Jokinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Jokinen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jokinen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Paquette with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Paquette blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jokinen.
Jokinen working over Paquette with some ground and pound. Paquette looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Paquette is positioning himself well to prevent Jokinen advancing to mount.
Paquette trying to control but Jokinen postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Paquette on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jokinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paquette does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Paquette is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ode Jokinen had his way with Odell Paquette in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Jokinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paquette's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jokinen under the eye.
Paquette misses with a hook
and Jokinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jokinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paquette.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a takedown attempt
and Paquette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paquette with a jab.
Paquette misses with a looping right.
Paquette misses with a wild combination. #T1#
A punch combination from Paquette misses.
Paquette's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jokinen throws out a loose jab but Paquette uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paquette is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A combination from Paquette does no damage.
Paquette stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jokinen.
Some wild striking there from Paquette.
Nice defenses there by Jokinen.#TD#
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Paquette napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jokinen grinds an elbow into Paquette's temple.
Paquette is trying to get back to half guard.
Jokinen working away.
Paquette is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Paquette is not content to let Jokinen control the position.
Paquette wants to control but Jokinen postures up.#T2#
Jokinen scoring with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paquette tries to improve position but can't.
Jokinen lands an elbow.
Jokinen lands a few punches from side control.
Paquette wants to get back to his feet but Jokinen drags him back down.
Paquette taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jokinen looks up at the clock and then as Paquette takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jokinen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jokinen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Paquette's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paquette is trying to improve his position.
Jokinen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Jokinen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jokinen working the ground and pound.
Paquette manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jokinen wants to improve his position but Paquette is controlling well.
Jokinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jokinen.
Ode Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paquette controlling from the top position.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Jokinen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Jokinen being controlled here, momentarily.
Jokinen is controlling Paquette's posture.
Jokinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paquette's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Paquette from controlling successfully.
Jokinen trying to control the position.
Odell Paquette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paquette is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Odell Paquette.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ode Jokinen!
Ode Jokinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EVO 272: Cortes vs Tsoi 2
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jokinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jokinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen connects with a jab.
Banner 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.
Banner is looking to clinch.
Banner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Banner moves into the clinch.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jokinen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jokinen lands a shot to the body.
Banner misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Banner on the inside. #TD2#
Jokinen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Banner is trying to keep an underhook but Jokinen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen stops Banner from getting back to his feet.
Banner trying to control here.
Jokinen is trying to control. Banner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner wants to improve his position but Jokinen is controlling well.
Banner wants to get back to full guard but Jokinen has passed into side control.#T1#
Jokinen is staying tight to Banner's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jokinen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jokinen is working Banner over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jokinen lands a nice forearm strike.
Banner tries to improve position but can't.
Banner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Banner wants to control but Jokinen is keeping busy.
Jokinen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Banner has a hand on Jokinen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jokinen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Banner can't escape the position. #T2#
Banner in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Banner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jokinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ground and pound from Jokinen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen lands with a punch from half guard.
Jokinen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Jokinen is thwarting Banner's attempts to control the position.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Jokinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Jokinen slips a nice elbow through Banner's hands, connecting with Banner's forehead.
Banner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jokinen trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Jokinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jokinen stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jokinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Banner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jokinen controls the pace.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Jokinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banner's head.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Jokinen with a nice head shot there.
Banner trying to control the position.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner is trying to control the position but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen lands a couple of elbows.
Jokinen stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Jokinen controlling from the top position.
Banner wants to hit a switch here but Jokinen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Banner there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ode Jokinen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jokinen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jokinen counters with a low kick, right behind Banner 's knee.
Nice uppercut there from Banner.
Jokinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jokinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banner wants to clinch up but Jokinen keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Banner takes the fight into the clinch.
Banner lands an elbow that stopped Jokinen in his tracks for a moment.
Banner gets underhooks to prevent Jokinen's takedown attempt.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Banner.
Banner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen looking to slow down the pace here.
Jokinen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banner misses with a knee strike.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Banner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Banner to work.
Banner lands a nice elbow.
Jokinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Banner won't allow it.
Banner takes a shot to the head.
Jokinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Jokinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Banner.
Banner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Jokinen.
Jokinen is trying to break the clinch but Banner is controlling him.
Banner tries to work over Jokinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jokinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jokinen works on Banner's body with a couple of short punches.
Jokinen is looking to break free of the clinch but Banner has double underhooks.
Banner connects with a knee to the head.
Jokinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jokinen effectively controlling the action here.
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!
Banner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jokinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Banner stalling against the cage.
Banner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jokinen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jokinen lands an uppercut.
Banner misses with an elbow strike.
Jokinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jokinen avoids the elbow strike from Banner, against the cage.
Jokinen avoids the elbow strike from Banner, against the cage.
Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jokinen avoids a wild elbow strike from Banner.
Jokinen blocks an elbow strike from Banner.
Banner misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Jokinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Jokinen.
Banner wants to clinch but Jokinen slips to the side
and Jokinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Banner drives through and clinches with Jokinen against the cage. #T3#
Jokinen dodges an elbow strike from Banner.
Jokinen pushes Banner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Banner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Banner goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Jokinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jokinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jokinen somewhat.
Bruce Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ode Jokinen.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banner defends it nicely.
Jokinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Banner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jokinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL#
Banner clinches up against the cage.
Banner tries a knee to the head but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen jumps guard but Banner stands there with Jokinen around his waist. Jokinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jokinen's brow. #BC2#
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banner misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Jokinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jokinen is working Banner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Banner controls Jokinen momentarily but Jokinen frees himself.
Jokinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ode Jokinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jokinen scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Banner 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ode Jokinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Banner tries to clinch there but Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen throws out a counter right but Banner avoids it with no problem.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown but Banner shows good takedown defense.
Jokinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Banner takes one on the button.
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Jokinen circles away.
Ode Jokinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banner tries to clinch there but Jokinen circles away.
Banner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
A cross from Jokinen lands.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner is looking to clinch.
Jokinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Banner with a body shot.
Banner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch but Jokinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jokinen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jokinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Banner under the eye.
Banner wants to clinch.
It seemed like Jokinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Jokinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Banner wants to clinch.
Banner stalks Jokinen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jokinen's face. Jokinen staggers backwards, shaken.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen scores with a punch to the head.
Jokinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Banner.
Jokinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jokinen thuds a left hand into Banner's body.
Banner throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen walks into a stiff left hand from Banner.#T2#
Banner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut.
Banner tries to counter with a takedown but Jokinen is quick to defend against it.
Banner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jokinen.
Bruce Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jokinen cracks a nice hook into Banner's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokinen.
Banner is looking to clinch.
Jokinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Banners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jokinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jokinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Banner.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Banner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Banner tries to clinch
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Jokinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jokinen with the counter takedown but Banner avoids it easily.
Banner misses with a body shot.
Jokinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jokinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banner.
Jokinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Banner. That did some damage!
Banner closes the distance but Jokinen moves to the side
and Jokinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ode Jokinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Banner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banner scores with the left hand. Jokinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Jokinen lands the left hand.
Jokinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Banner misses with a double jab.
Jokinen scores with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Jokinen as he connects with a hook.
Bruce Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Jokinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Jokinen.
Banner wants to clinch.
Jokinen slips a straight right by Banner.
Jokinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Banner off the cage and back into range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jokinen, right into the meat.
Jokinen works Banner's body with a nice hook.
Jokinen scores with a body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jokinen stalling in the clinch but Banner improves position. #BC2#
Jokinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jokinen.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jokinen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ode Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jokinen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ode Jokinen!
Ode Jokinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EVO 270: Traylor vs Alexander
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aldo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aldo shoots for a takedown but Jokinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jokinen lands a jab.
Jokinen moves away from the strike by Aldo.
Aldo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jokinen defends it nicely.
Ode Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jokinen's waist but Jokinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aldo off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo shoots in but Jokinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jokinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot lands for Jokinen.#T1#
Aldo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jokinen swivels and escapes.
Aldo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jokinen counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Aldo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jokinen wants to get back to full guard.
Jokinen gets full guard.
Aldo pushing down on Jokinen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Aldo thows a huge punch but Jokinen dodges it nicely.
Aldo is controlling the pace. #T2#
Aldo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aldo is trying to control the action in half guard but Jokinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jokinen tries to get to full guard but Aldo has control of the leg.
Jokinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jokinen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Aldo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aldo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jokinen holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Aldo trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen has control of Aldo's left arm, preventing Aldo from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aldo slips under a jab from Jokinen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aldo checks a leg kick.
Aldo attempts a counter takedown but Jokinen avoids it well and moves away.
Aldo fails with the takedown.
Aldo shoots for a double leg takedown but Jokinen sprawls well. He's pushed Aldo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jokinen throws out a counter right but Aldo avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Aldo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aldo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aldo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a jab to the nose.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Aldo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jokinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Aldo feinted with a counter takedown.
Jokinen misses with a right hand #TD#
and Aldo counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Aldo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Aldo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ode Jokinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jokinen throws out a powerful jab.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Jokinen.
Aldo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jokinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jokinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aldo somewhat.
Jokinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aldo's hands.#T1#
Jokinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jokinen.
Aldo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jokinen. That one must have hurt.
Jokinen missing with a left hand there. Aldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aldo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jokinen jabs at Aldo's body.
Aldo tries to clinch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Aldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aldo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jokinen throws out a counter right but Aldo avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Jokinen looks to land a right hand but Aldo moved out of range.
Aldo attempts a counter takedown but Jokinen avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Aldo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jokinen's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen is trying to maintain the position but Aldo is very close to passing his half guard.
Jokinen wants to get back to full guard.
Aldo trying to control from Jokinen's half guard. Jokinen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jokinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aldo is one step ahead there.
Aldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Aldo throwing strikes but missing.
Aldo preventing the sweep.
Aldo trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Aldo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jokinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jokinen looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ode Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#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.
Aldo fails with the takedown
and Jokinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jokinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aldo on the side of the head.
A cross from Aldo lands.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Jokinen stalks Aldo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aldo's face. Aldo staggers backwards, shaken.
Aldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jokinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Jokinen as Aldo shoots in.
Jokinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ode Jokinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aldo misses with an uppercut.
Jokinen throws a body kick that misses.
Aldo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jokinen's waist but Jokinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aldo off to one side.
It seemed like Jokinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aldo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jokinen as he jumps to the side.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown but Jokinen shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Aldo shoots in and drives through. Jokinen sprawls well.
Jokinen throws out a counter right but Aldo avoids it with no problem.
Aldo 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.
Ode Jokinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jokinen.#T1#
Jokinen misses with a looping left.
Jab by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws the left hand but Aldo avoids the punch easily.
Jokinen scores with a jab.
Aldo fails with a takedown attempt.
Jokinen sizes up Aldo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jokinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aldo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jose Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jokinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aldo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Jokinen clobbers Aldo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aldo closes the distance and clinches up with Jokinen, looking for a takedown. Aldo pushes Jokinen against the cage but Jokinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aldo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jokinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aldo somewhat.
Jokinen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Jokinen cracks Aldo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aldo takes one to the chin there.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aldo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aldo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ode Jokinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aldo feinted with a counter takedown.
Jokinen digs a good hook to Aldo's body.
Aldo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jokinen but Jokinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jokinen punishes Aldo's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Jokinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aldo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jokinen defends well and Aldo ends up having to push Jokinen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aldo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aldo walks into a stiff left hand from Jokinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen lands a head shot.
Jokinen cracks Aldo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jokinen lands an overhand right.
Jokinen fakes the leg kick and cracks Aldo in the body.
Aldo avoids the head kick by Jokinen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ode Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jokinen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ode Jokinen!
A victorious Ode Jokinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: T159 Rubin vs Beck
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1#
Boshtok on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jokinen feints and then cracks Boshtok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boshtok down.
Boshtok throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Boshtok looks for a takedown but Jokinen sprawls well.
Jokinen counters with a body kick.
Jokinen misses with a straight right.
Boshtok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jokinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boshtok. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Boshtok does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boshtok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Boshtok getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ode Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen takes a swing at Boshtok's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target. #T1#
Boshtok throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Boshtok tries to clinch there but Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen defending well as Boshtok loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen shoots in but Boshtok avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boshtok shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jokinen as he jumps to the side.
Boshtok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Jokinen blocks the low kick.
Boshtok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jokinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boshtok under the eye.
Boshtok avoids the body shot from Jokinen. #T2#
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boshtok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boshtok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen connects with the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boshtok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boshtok feinted with a counter takedown.
Boshtok misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen works Boshtok's body with a nice hook.
Boshtok looks to throw the jab but Jokinen is out of range.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Jokinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boshtok shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jokinen sprawls well. Jokinen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boshtok gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Boshtok. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Jokinen throws a right and a left that Boshtok avoids nicely.
Jokinen slips a straight right by Boshtok.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Boshtok sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from Boshtok.
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boshtok cracks Jokinen with a good jab.
Jokinen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boshtok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Boshtok.
Boshtok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jokinen throws a jab when Boshtok was well out of range.
Jokinen scores with a nice head shot.
Jokinen throws the left hand but Boshtok avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Jokinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Boshtok. That's going to slow Jokinen down.
Jokinen misses the jab.
Jokinen throws a hook but Boshtok avoids it easily.
Jokinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boshtok counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jokinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boshtok's head.
Jokinen looks to land a right hand but Boshtok moved out of range.
Boshtok throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ode Jokinen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jokinen throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Boshtok counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boshtok.
We've been hearing that Boshtok has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Boshtok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boshtok's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boshtok looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jokinen looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Boshtok distracts Jokinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jokinen controls Boshtok momentarily but Boshtok frees himself.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully.
Boshtok has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boshtok looking to pass the guard.
Boshtok chips away with some ground and pound.
Boshtok is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boshtok slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully. #T2#
Boshtok is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control.
Boshtok with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully.
Boshtok passes Jokinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boshtok is nestled in close to Jokinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jokinen is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Boshtok winds up and cracks Jokinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen is looking to control Boshtok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jokinen avoid being mounted?
Boshtok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working. #T3#
Jokinen wants to get back to full guard but Boshtok has mounted him!
Jokinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Boshtok has a good base and remains in mount.
Jokinen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jokinen is trying to maintain the position but Boshtok is very close to passing his half guard.
Boshtok 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.
Boshtok lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jokinen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Boshtok.
Boshtok chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Jokinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully.
Boshtok is in close to Jokinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boshtok is working Jokinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jokinen trying to keep a closed guard but Boshtok is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
Boshtok with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Boshtok dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boshtok looks for the body kick but Jokinen saw that one coming.
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boshtok manages to avoid it.
Boshtok throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boshtok checks a leg kick.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick by Boshtok misses
and Boshtok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen lands a leg kick that knocks Boshtok off balance momentarily.
Boshtok fails with the takedown.#T1#
Boshtok connects with a solid leg kick.
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boshtok's sensitive parts.
Jokinen lands with a straight right. Boshtok didn't see that one coming.
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boshtok.
Boshtok swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jokinen misses with a two punch combination.
Boshtok fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jokinen just manages to avoid it.
Boshtok moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen takes a swing at Boshtok's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen throws the left hand but Boshtok avoids the punch easily.
Jokinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boshtok.#T2#
Boshtok keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. Boshtok looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Boshtok. Jokinen shrugs it off though.
Boshtok tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jokinen is able to avoid easily.
Boshtok looks for a takedown but Jokinen sprawls well.
Jokinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Boshtok.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boshtok chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jokinen can pounce on him.
Boshtok tries for a takedown but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Boshtok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Boshtok misses. #T3#
Jokinen stalks Boshtok and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boshtok's face. Boshtok staggers backwards, shaken.
Boshtok misses with a low kick.
Jokinen throws a low kick but Boshtok moves out of range easily.
Boshtok attempts a counter takedown but Jokinen avoids it well and moves away.
Boshtok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Boshtok throws a solid leg kick but Jokinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boshtok.
Boshtok blocks the body kick.
Boshtok just misses with a punch to the body.
Boshtok takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Boshtok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boshtok throws a big shot that misses.
Boshtok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boshtok but Boshtok pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jokinen misses the jab.
Jokinen lands a jab to the nose.
Boshtok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jokinen jabs Boshtok to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Jokinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boshtok.
Boshtok slips a jab from Jokinen.
Boshtok misses with a hook
and Jokinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jokinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boshtok.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ode Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jokinen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ode Jokinen!
Ode Jokinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: T155 Spillane vs Rubin III
Date: Aug 12, 2016

#R1#
Jokinen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jokinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Judo has been cut.
Judo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Judo missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Judo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Judo scores with a nice head shot.
Judo misses the body punch
and Jokinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Judo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jack Judo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Judo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jokinen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!#SUB#
Judo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Judo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jokinen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Judo tries for a kimura but Jokinen is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Judo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jokinen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Judo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jokinen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Judo's guard! Nice work there by Jokinen!
Jokinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Judo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SUB#
Judo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jokinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen trying to control but Judo is working from the bottom.
Jokinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jokinen wants to control but Judo is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jokinen cracks Judo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Judo tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Judo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jokinen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jokinen trying to control the pace.
Judo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jokinen is keen to just control but Judo is a slippery customer.
Jokinen slows the pace down in half guard.
Judo tries to get to full guard but Jokinen has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Judo is working hard here to advance position.
Jokinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jokinen working his ground and pound in the gym.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jokinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen scores with a nice strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jokinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jokinen takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ode Jokinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Judo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Jokinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jokinen.
Judo scores with a hook to the body. Jokinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jokinen staying out of range there.
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Judo.
Judo slips a jab from Jokinen.
Judo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Judo.
Jokinen throws a shot from downtown. Judo moves away and avoids it.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Judo.
Judo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Jokinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Judo with a body shot.
Jokinen tried to score with a low kick but Judo checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judo misses with a takedown attempt - Jokinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jokinen lands the left hand.
Jokinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jokinen wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Jokinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Judo avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Judo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Judo misses the body punch
and Jokinen counters with a series of strikes. Judo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Judo throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Judo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Judo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Judo misses its target.
Jokinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jokinen lunges at Judo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Judo's hand.
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!
Jokinen throws a shot to the body.
Judo throws the left hand but Jokinen avoids the punch easily.
Judo throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot.
Judo throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Judo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judo misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen swings for the body but Judo moves out of range.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Judo moves out of range easily.
Judo attempts a counter takedown but Jokinen avoids it well and moves away.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judo.
Jokinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Jokinen.
Judo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Judo scores with a jab to the head.
Judo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Judo misses with a straight left.
Judo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Jokinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Judo.
Jokinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Jokinen.
Judo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Judo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Judo misses with a straight right.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Judo.
Judo misses with a jab to the body
letting Jokinen counter with a right hand.
Judo tries for a takedown but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Judo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Judo blocks the body kick.
Judo takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A lazy left from Jokinen finds it's target.#T4#
Jokinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Judo misses with a body punch
and Jokinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jokinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jokinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Judo in his tracks. #ROC2#
Judo is rocked!
Jokinen digs a good hook to Judo's body.
Jab, jab by Jokinen - just one landing.
Oh Judo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Judo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jokinen swivels and escapes.
Jokinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Jokinen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Judo falls backwards - clearly groggy! Jokinen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ode Jokinen!
Ode Jokinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jack Judo spoke after the fight, saying 'Can I get a Shucky Ducky Quack Quack?'.

Event: EPL Quarter Final
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Steroidi Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steroidi Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steroidi Jr checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jokinen.
Steroidi Jr misses with a low kick.
Steroidi Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jokinen. Jokinen obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Steroidi Jr misses its intended target.
Steroidi Jr cracks the inside of Jokinen's front leg.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steroidi Jr.
Nice defenses there by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a wild body kick that Steroidi Jr sees coming a mile off.
Steroidi Jr slips a straight right by Jokinen.
That kick from Jokinen tenderised Steroidi Jr's leg. Steroidi Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Jokinen throws a hook to the side of Steroidi Jr's head but Steroidi Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Steroidi Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steroidi Jr grinds an elbow into Jokinen's temple. #T1#
Steroidi Jr cracks Jokinen with a big right hand but Jokinen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jokinen can't do much from the bottom here.
Jokinen is trying to improve his position.
Jokinen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Steroidi Jr's best efforts.
Steroidi Jr 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Steroidi Jr wants to control but Jokinen is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Jokinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steroidi Jr pulls his head out easily.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom. #T2#
Jokinen is looking to control Steroidi Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jokinen avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Jokinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Jokinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steroidi Jr defends well.
Jokinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Steroidi Jr throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Steroidi Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steroidi Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Jokinen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jokinen checks the leg kick.
And Jokinen counters with a quick kick to the body but Steroidi Jr blocks it.
Steroidi Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr misses with a head kick.
Jokinen looks for the body kick but Steroidi Jr saw that one coming.
Steroidi Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Steroidi Jr lands with a hook. Jokinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steroidi Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steroidi Jr looks to throw the jab but Jokinen is out of range.
Steroidi Jr slips under a jab from Jokinen.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steroidi Jr, right into the meat.
Steroidi Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steroidi Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Steroidi Jr.#T4#
Jokinen throws a body kick that misses.
Steroidi Jr throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steroidi Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steroidi Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jokinen throwing a counter right hand but Steroidi Jr manages to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr blocks a leg kick.
Steroidi Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Jokinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jokinen leaves Steroidi Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Steroidi Jr misses the target.
Jokinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steroidi Jr catches Jokinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steroidi Jr throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Jokinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Steroidi Jr misses.
Jokinen takes a swing at Steroidi Jr's ribcage but misses. #T5#
Steroidi Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
Steroidi Jr throws a hook to the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steroidi Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Jokinen.
Nice defenses there by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr throws a nice looking combination but Jokinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steroidi Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Steroidi Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
Steroidi Jr looks to throw the jab but Jokinen is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Steroidi Jr as he connects with a hook.
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
Steroidi Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jokinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown but Steroidi Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Jokinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T6#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut. Steroidi Jr saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen scores with a shot to the body.
Jokinen scores with a hook.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steroidi Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Jokinen shakes him off and moves away.
Jokinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steroidi Jr scores with a leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Steroidi Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen defending well as Steroidi Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Steroidi Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jokinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Steroidi Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T7#
Jokinen lands a nice hook to Steroidi Jr's body. Steroidi Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steroidi Jr throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
Jokinen blocks a jab.
Jokinen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steroidi Jr will feel that in the morning.
Jokinen moves out of range as Steroidi Jr throws a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
Nice sprawl there from Steroidi Jr as Jokinen shoots in.
Jokinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steroidi Jr is able to avoid easily.
A good leg kick by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jokinen counters with a two punch combo.
Jokinen throws the left hand but Steroidi Jr avoids the punch easily.
Steroidi Jr misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Steroidi Jr catches Jokinen right on the button with a cross.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steroidi Jr cracks Jokinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jokinen tried to score with a low kick but Steroidi Jr checks it.#T8#
Steroidi Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Steroidi Jr throws the left hand but Jokinen avoids the punch easily.
Steroidi Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steroidi Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jokinen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Steroidi Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steroidi Jr throws out a leg kick but Jokinen moves out of range and Steroidi Jr only half commits.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target.
Jokinen tries to score with a low kick but Steroidi Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Steroidi Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jokinen. That one must have hurt.
A jab from Steroidi Jr finds it's way through Jokinen's defenses.
Jokinen defending well as Steroidi Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Steroidi Jr moves to clinch but Jokinen breaks away
and Jokinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steroidi Jr blocks a head kick by Jokinen. #T9#
A jab from Steroidi Jr misses.
Steroidi Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Steroidi Jr finds it's way through Jokinen's defenses.
Steroidi Jr tries to land a leg kick but Jokinen saw it coming and moves away.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Steroidi Jr moves out of range easily.
Steroidi Jr throws a counter combo.
Steroidi Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook.
Jokinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steroidi Jr misses with a left hand
and Jokinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Jokinen blocks a jab.
Jokinen misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Steroidi Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A leg kick checked by Jokinen.
Steroidi Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jokinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jokinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anabolinen Steroidi Jr.
Well Steroidi Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 9:10
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 9:10
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EPL 10 - Week 10
Date: Jul 06, 2016

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Jokinen. Beautiful body shot.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Jokinen checks a low kick from Bronson.
Bronson connects with a nice looking jab.
Bronson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jokinen connects with an inside leg kick.
We've been told by Bronson's head coaches at Bjorn's Elite Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bronson.
Bronson slips under a jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Jokinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Bronson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jokinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Bronson feints and then cracks Jokinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokinen down. #T1#
Bronson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jokinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bronson is out of range and Jokinen settles back down.
Bronson tries a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
Bronson checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bronson misses the target.
A big right from Bronson misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jokinen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bronson misses with a body punch
and Jokinen counters with a body kick.
Jokinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bronson's calf.
Bronson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Bronson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bronson is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Jokinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bronson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson ducks right into an uppercut from Jokinen. #T2#
Bronson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range.
Jokinen feints a counter leg kick.
Charles Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Bronson instigates a clinch.
Jokinen blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bronson.
Bronson lands a shoulder strike.
Bronson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jokinen tries to throw a body punch but Bronson avoids it by throwing Jokinen back against the cage.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jokinen jumps guard but Bronson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronson. #BC2#
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a straight left.
Jokinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jokinen cracks Bronson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Bronson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Jokinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bronson. Bronson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bronson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Bronson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bronson is looking to counter punch.
Jokinen defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Bronson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jokinen pushes Bronson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen blocking some punches.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jokinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bronson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson scores with a shot to the side of Jokinen's head. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.
Bronson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokinen.
Jokinen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bronson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Charles Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ode Jokinen.
Jokinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Bronson tests Jokinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donk. Bronson catches Jokinen right on the button with a cross.
Jokinen wants to slow Bronson down by chopping away at his legs.
Bronson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bronson misses with a two punch combination.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson takes one on the button.#T5#
Bronson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jokinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jokinen lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target.
Bronson stalks Jokinen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jokinen's face. Jokinen staggers backwards, shaken.
Bronson moves away from the strike by Jokinen.
A jab from Bronson does it's job there.#TD2#
Jokinen drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Bronson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T6#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jokinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bronson has his hands on Jokinen's head, controlling the position.
Jokinen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jokinen working some strikes from top position.
Bronson 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.
Bronson has his hands on Jokinen's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jokinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Bronson has momentary wrist control but Jokinen slips an elbow through the middle.#T7#
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronson trying to control the position here.
Bronson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jokinen connects with a couple of short punches.
Bronson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen throwing strikes but missing.
Jokinen cracks Bronson with a solid left hand.
Bronson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bronson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jokinen lands a couple of digs.
Bronson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Bronson keeps moving.
Jokinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jokinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jokinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jokinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Jokinen postures up and lands a big shot to Bronson's brow.
Jokinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bronson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bronson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Jokinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bronson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jokinen stands up over Bronson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bronson's head.
Jokinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bronson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jokinen trying to control but Bronson is working from the bottom.
Bronson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jokinen works over Bronson with some ground and pound from guard.
Jokinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bronson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bronson keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Jokinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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 Charles Bronson.
I think Bronson 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 10:9
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 10:9
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Bronson!
Charles Bronson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250, into his post fight interview.

Event: EPL 10 - Week 9
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1#
Jokinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jokinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jokinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jokinen tries to score with a low kick but Dekkers moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Dekkers pushes Jokinen up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Jokinen pulls guard effortlessly.
Dekkers wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Dekkers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dekkers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Dekkers tries to pass.
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.#T1#
Dekkers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Jokinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dekkers postures up. #SUB#
Jokinen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dekkers 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 Dekkers!
Dekkers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working.
Dekkers tries to stand but Jokinen is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dekkers trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jokinen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jokinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jokinen wants to control the action here but instead Dekkers manages to pass to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dekkers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jokinen regains half guard.
Dekkers prevents Jokinen from improving his position.
Jokinen is looking to control Dekkers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jokinen avoid being mounted?
Jokinen wants to get back to full guard.
Jokinen is working hard here to advance position.#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.
Well, if Dekkers 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.
Dekkers is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dekkers looking to control but Jokinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jokinen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jokinen manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T5#
Jokinen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dekkers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jokinen is trying to keep Dekkers in close.
Jokinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dekkers's guard. #REVR#
Dekkers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jokinen throws an elbow that misses. Dekkers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jokinen's guard. Nice move by Dekkers!#REVB#
Dekkers tries to free his leg and advance position but Jokinen is retaining full guard.
Dekkers trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jokinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dekkers defends it easily.#T6#
Dekkers wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving. #SUB#
Dekkers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dekkers forces his way into half guard.
Dekkers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jokinen is not content to let Dekkers control the position.
Jokinen tries to get to full guard but Dekkers has control of the leg. #T7#
Jokinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jokinen.#SUB#
Jokinen has his foot on Dekkers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dekkers works his way back into a safe position though.
Dekkers wants to get up but he can't break Jokinen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Dekkers postures up.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jokinen blocks a leg kick.
Dekkers moves in looking to clinch but Jokinen pushes him off.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a takedown but Dekkers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jokinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jokinen sets himself, and Dekkers steps forward looking for the clinch! Jokinen avoids it this time.
Dekkers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jokinen's sensitive parts.
Dekkers is looking to land body kicks.
Dekkers slips under a jab.
Dekkers moves out of range as Jokinen strikes.
Dekkers throws a low kick, looking for Jokinen's leg but Jokinen calmly moves out of range.
Jokinen thows a leg kick but Dekkers checks it
and Dekkers counters with a good low kick that Jokinen was not able to check.
Jokinen checks the leg kick.
Dekkers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range.
Jokinen tries to work over Dekkers's front leg with a kick but Dekkers checks it.
Dekkers tries to clinch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen scores with a hook.#CL2#
Dekkers gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T9#
Dekkers missing with knees to the body.
Dekkers has Jokinen pushed against the cage.
Jokinen is trying to force a seperation but Dekkers has the dominant position.#TD#
Jokinen manages to pull guard.
Jokinen trying to keep a closed guard but Dekkers is proving a slippery customer.
Dekkers stopping the sweep attempt from Jokinen.#SUB#
Jokinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jokinen is pulling down on Dekkers's head. It's preventing any offense from Dekkers, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen wants to sweep here but Dekkers controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bas Dekkers.
I think Dekkers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 9:10
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 9:10
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Dekkers!
Bas Dekkers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EPL 10 - Week 8
Date: Jun 22, 2016

#R1#
Jokinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jokinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Lopez rushes Jokinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Lopez is trying to trip Jokinen. He has hold of a leg but Jokinen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lopez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lopez won't allow Jokinen to sweep him here.
Lopez trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Lopez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lopez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jokinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lopez passes Jokinen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jokinen is staying active underneath Lopez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lopez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back.
Jokinen is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Jokinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lopez prevents Jokinen from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Lopez seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lopez trying to control from half guard but Jokinen is working away.
Lopez content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Jokinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Lopez checks it.
It looked like Lopez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Jokinen tries to keep at a distance but Lopez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lopez fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Lopez drags the fight down to the ground. #T3#
Lopez has Jokinen pulled in close to control his posture.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jokinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jokinen trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez is pulling down on Jokinen's head to control his posture.
Jokinen postures up and lands a big shot to Lopez's brow. #SUB#
Jokinen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lopez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jokinen is looking to defend but Lopez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jokinen! Lopez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jokinen taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pedro Lopez!
Pedro Lopez made sure to mention his sponsor, Perkele! in his post fight interview.

Event: EPL 10 - Week 7
Date: Jun 15, 2016

#R1#
Keosayan moves out of range of the body kick.
Keosayan connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab by Jokinen.
Keosayan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen moves away from the strike by Keosayan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keosayan.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Keosayan is just out of range.
Keosayan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keosayan misses with a lunging right hand
and Jokinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Keosayan scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keosayan, as that shot connected.
Jokinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen throws a series of punches but Keosayan avoids them all with ease.
Keosayan scores with a push kick.
Keosayan drops his hands momentarily and Jokinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Jab from Jokinen.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target.
Keosayan is looking to land body kicks.
A nice side step and Jokinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jokinen with a nice cross.
Keosayan throws a leg kick but Jokinen checks it.
Jokinen misses with a leg kick.
Keosayan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Keosayan throws a leg kick but Jokinen moved away.
Keosayan slips under a jab from Jokinen.
Keosayan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Keosayan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jokinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Keosayan defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Keosayan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Keosayan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Keosayan lands with an overhand left.
Keosayan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Keosayan fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jokinen, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keosayan scores with a leg kick.
Jokinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jokinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keosayan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Keosayan throws a push kick but Jokinen slaps the foot to one side.
Jokinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keosayan.
Keosayan lands a head shot.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body. Keosayan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Keosayan misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Jokinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jokinen scores with a leg kick.
Jokinen tests Keosayan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jokinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keosayan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Keosayan attempts a counter takedown but Jokinen avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Keosayan misses with a low kick as Jokinen jumps back.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Keosayan.
A nice side step and Jokinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Keosayan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jokinen!
Jokinen throws a chopping leg kick but Keosayan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jokinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keosayan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jokinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Keosayan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keosayan throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Keosayan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Keosayan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jokinen tries to move into range but Keosayan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Jokinen slips under a jab from Keosayan.
A slow jab from Keosayan misses its intended target.
Keosayan shoots for a takedown but Jokinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Keosayan is just out of range.
Keosayan tries to move into range but Jokinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Keosayan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jokinen on his heels. He'll look to pass Jokinen's guard now, I'm sure.
Jokinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Keosayan tries to free his leg and advance position but Jokinen is retaining full guard.
Jokinen pulls Keosayan in close to prevent any damage.
Keosayan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Keosayan throwing strikes but missing.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keosayan misses with a straight left.
Keosayan misses with a left hand
and Jokinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keosayan slips a jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Keosayan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Ode Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keosayan.
Keosayan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keosayan backing away here, and Jokinen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T6#
Keosayan misses with a low kick.
Keosayan misses with a looping left.
Keosayan misses with a low kick.
Jokinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Keosayan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Keosayan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keosayan lands with a straight right. Jokinen didn't see that one coming.
Keosayan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jokinen back to the cage. Keosayan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keosayan misses with a combination
and Jokinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jokinen misses with a looping right.
Jokinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jokinen swings for the body but Keosayan moves out of range. #TD#
Keosayan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jokinen!#T7#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jokinen struggling a bit here.
Jokinen is not content to let Keosayan control the position.
Jokinen is trying to get back to half guard.
Keosayan trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen manages to get back to half guard.#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jokinen moves into full guard.
Keosayan with a nice head shot there.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keosayan postures up and lands a big shot to Jokinen's brow.
Jokinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keosayan.
Jokinen is trying to control the position but Keosayan postures up.
Jokinen being controlled here, momentarily.
Keosayan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Keosayan won't allow Jokinen to sweep him here.
Keosayan controlling from the top position.
Keosayan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Keosayan postures up and lands a big shot to Jokinen's brow.
Keosayan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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 Sergey Keosayan.
I think Keosayan 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 10:10
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 10:9
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 10:10

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: EPL 10 - Week 6
Date: Jun 08, 2016

#R1#
Del Toro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Del Toro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Del Toro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Del Toro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jokinen! But no joy.
Ernesto Del Toro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Del Toro.
Del Toro throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily.
Del Toro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jokinen will feel that in the morning.
Del Toro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Del Toro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jokinen on the side of the head.
A combination from Del Toro does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Del Toro. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen scores with a punch to the head.
Jokinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Toro throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
Del Toro ducks right into an uppercut from Jokinen.
Del Toro tries to land a front kick but Jokinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Del Toro stalks Jokinen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jokinen's face. Jokinen staggers backwards, shaken.
Del Toro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Del Toro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Del Toro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Toro moves away.
Jokinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Del Toro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
A quick step to the side and Del Toro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Del Toro.
Del Toro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jokinen misses with a hook. Del Toro ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen cracks Del Toro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Del Toro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A lazy left from Del Toro finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Toro misses the jab.
Jokinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Del Toro tries to work over Jokinen's front leg with a kick but Jokinen checks it.
Del Toro moves out of range as Jokinen strikes.#T2#
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Del Toro defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Del Toro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Del Toro tries a head kick but it misses.
Jokinen misses with a jab to the body
and Del Toro counters with a straight right hand.
Jokinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Del Toro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jokinen throws a jab when Del Toro was well out of range.
Del Toro scores with a punch to the head.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen slips a jab from Del Toro.
Jokinen tries a quick counter leg kick but Del Toro is wise to it.
Del Toro lands a leg kick that knocks Jokinen off balance momentarily.
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Del Toro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jokinen avoids it.
Del Toro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Del Toro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Del Toro throws a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
Del Toro stuns Jokinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Jokinen.
Del Toro throws a right hand that misses
and Jokinen counters with a good low kick that Del Toro was not able to check.
Jokinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Toro manages to avoid it.
Jokinen swings for the body but Del Toro moves out of range.
Jokinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD2#
Jokinen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Del Toro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jokinen is in Del Toro's guard.
Jokinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jokinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jokinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Del Toro has wrist control.
Jokinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Del Toro keeps moving.
Del Toro 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Jokinen chips away with some ground and pound.
Del Toro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jokinen's guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Toro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Del Toro trying to control the position but Jokinen is working away.
Jokinen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Jokinen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jokinen manages to get to full guard. #T5#
Del Toro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Del Toro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jokinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jokinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Del Toro.
Jokinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jokinen, not yet. #SUB2#
Jokinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Del Toro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T6#
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.
Del Toro with a nice head shot there.
Jokinen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Del Toro has passed into side control.
Jokinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jokinen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Del Toro's best efforts.
Jokinen taking some punishment here, with Del Toro in his half guard.
Del Toro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jokinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Del Toro.
Del Toro trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom. #T7#
Jokinen tries to roll over but Del Toro keeps him under control.
Jokinen is pressing down on Del Toro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Del Toro postures up and lands a big shot to Jokinen's brow. #SUB2#
Jokinen is looking for a triangle but Del Toro pushes his legs off easily.
Del Toro wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Jokinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Del Toro manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Del Toro is adopting a defensive guard.#T8#
Del Toro is trying to keep Jokinen in close.
Jokinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jokinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jokinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jokinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Del Toro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jokinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Del Toro keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully. #T9#
Jokinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Del Toro keeps moving.
Del Toro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jokinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Del Toro checks a leg kick nicely.
Del Toro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen throws out a counter right but Del Toro avoids it with no problem.
Jokinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jokinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

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 Ernesto Del Toro.
I think Del Toro 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 10:9
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 10:9
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Del Toro!
Ernesto Del Toro took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'you want me to beat the crap out of you?'.

Event: EPL 10 - Week 5
Date: Jun 01, 2016

#R1#
Jokinen misses with a hook
and Zsasz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jokinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zsasz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Jokinen misses.
Zsasz swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Zsasz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jokinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zsasz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Zsasz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zsasz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jokinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab from Jokinen.
Nice defenses there by Jokinen.#TD#
Jokinen gets a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zsasz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jokinen.
Jokinen throwing strikes from guard but Zsasz blocks nicely. #T1#
Jokinen with a nice head shot there.
Jokinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Zsasz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jokinen works over Zsasz with some ground and pound from guard.
Jokinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jokinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jokinen won't allow Zsasz to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jokinen throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zsasz holds on and takes a little breather.
Zsasz wants to stand and escape but Jokinen is having none of it. #T2#
Zsasz has control of Jokinen's left arm, preventing Jokinen from doing any damage.
Zsasz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jokinen is controlling him. #ES2#
Zsasz pushes Jokinen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zsasz throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zsasz sprawls well. Zsasz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jokinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Jokinen misses with a body kick.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zsasz but Zsasz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zsasz lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Zsasz slips a jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws out a leg kick but Zsasz moves out of range and Jokinen only half commits.
Zsasz throws a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
Jokinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zsasz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zsasz throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
Zsasz scores with a leg kick.
Jokinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zsasz is able to avoid easily.
Zsasz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Victor Zsasz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Zsasz moves out of range.
Zsasz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zsasz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A left and a right from Zsasz both land. Nice combination.
Jokinen lands with a shot to the body.
Zsasz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zsasz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Jokinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Zsasz.
Zsasz takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Zsasz.
Zsasz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen tries to land a front kick but Zsasz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jokinen is defended easily by Zsasz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ode Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zsasz scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Jokinen misses.
Zsasz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jokinen.
Jokinen connects with a body shot that sends Zsasz's belly button to the back.#T5#
A solid leg kick lands there for Zsasz.
Zsasz throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Jokinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jokinen.
Zsasz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jokinen dives into side control.
Zsasz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zsasz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jokinen off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen breaks Zsasz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zsasz wants to sweep but no luck.
Jokinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zsasz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jokinen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Zsasz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
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.
Zsasz lands a couple of elbows.
Zsasz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jokinen is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Jokinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zsasz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Jokinen has his foot on Zsasz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zsasz works his way back into a safe position though.#T7#
Jokinen is trying to control the position but Zsasz postures up.
Zsasz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jokinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jokinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Zsasz trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen controls Zsasz momentarily but Zsasz frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zsasz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jokinen.#T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zsasz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jokinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zsasz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jokinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jokinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Zsasz.
Jokinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zsasz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Zsasz.
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zsasz's sensitive parts.
Jokinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zsasz can pounce on him.
Zsasz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jokinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zsasz checks it well.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body. Zsasz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut.
Zsasz counters with a body kick.#T9#
Zsasz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jokinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jokinen takes a swing at Zsasz's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen tries to work over Zsasz's front leg with a kick but Zsasz checks it.
Zsasz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jokinen tries to bum rush Zsasz with a series of wild strikes but Zsasz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zsasz takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Zsasz works the jab nicely.
Jokinen checks the leg kick.
It looked like Jokinen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zsasz.
Zsasz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jokinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Zsasz moves out of range easily.
Jokinen scores with a nice right hand. #TD#
Jokinen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jokinen showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen with the ground and pound but Zsasz uses the opportunity to regain guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Victor Zsasz.
I think Zsasz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 10:9
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Victor Zsasz!
A relieved looking Victor Zsasz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: EPL 10 - Week 4
Date: May 25, 2016

#R1#
Nice body kick there by Jokinen.
Teitsi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jokinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Teitsi tries for a takedown but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jokinen is looking to counter punch.
Teitsi throws a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Jokinen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jokinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jokinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Teitsi counters with a nice uppercut.
Teitsi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jokinen pinned against the cage. Jokinen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Teitsi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jokinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Teitsi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jokinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Teitsi takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Jokinen.
Jokinen cracks Teitsi with an open hand slap.
Jokinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jokinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Teitsi clinches. #T1#
Jokinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teitsi.
Jokinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Teitsi backwards.
Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Teitsi gets an underhook and turns Jokinen into the cage.
Jokinen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Teitsi prevents it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Teitsi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jokinen or not.
A knee to the head by Teitsi.
Teitsi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Teitsi blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teitsi pushes Jokinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Teitsi prevents it.
Teitsi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Teitsi tries to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling the position.
Teitsi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teitsi.
Teitsi scores with a shoulder strike.
Teitsi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Teitsi blocking some punches. #TD2#
Teitsi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Teitsi won't allow Jokinen to sweep him here.
Jokinen controls Teitsi momentarily but Teitsi frees himself. #SUB#
Jokinen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Teitsi uses it to pass to side control.
Teitsi lands some shots froms side control.
Jokinen is looking to regain half guard here but Teitsi keeps moving and retains side control.
Jokinen can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Jokinen tries to improve position but can't.
Jokinen is trying to control Teitsi's posture but Teitsi avoids it.
Teitsi working the ground and pound.
Jokinen is trying to escape the position but Teitsi is controlling the position.
Teitsi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Teitsi trying to control the position but Jokinen is working away.
Jokinen is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jokinen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Teitsi connects with a decent elbow.
Teitsi scores with punches from side control.
Jokinen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Teitsi off and has taken his back!
Jokinen has the hooks in. Teitsi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Teitsi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Teitsi gets full guard.
Teitsi is pulling down on Jokinen's head to control his posture.
Jokinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jokinen is fighting to break Teitsi's control of his arms but Teitsi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T5#
Jokinen advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen working the ground and pound.
Teitsi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jokinen off and has taken his back!
Teitsi tries to keep control of the position but Jokinen is staying busy.
Jokinen tries to escape but Teitsi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jokinen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Teitsi's guard. Nice work there by Jokinen.
Teitsi looking for a sweep. Not yet Teitsi, not yet.
Jokinen throwing strikes from guard but Teitsi blocks nicely. #T6#
Jokinen throws an elbow that misses. Teitsi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jokinen's guard. Nice move by Teitsi!#REVB#
Jokinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teitsi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teitsi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Teitsi keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jokinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jokinen throwing strikes from guard but Teitsi blocks nicely.
Jokinen throws a strike but Teitsi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T7##SUB#
Jokinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Teitsi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Teitsi working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jokinen is trying to control the position but Teitsi postures up.
Teitsi won't allow Jokinen to sweep him here.
Teitsi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Teitsi postures up. #T8#
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.#SUB#
Jokinen has his foot on Teitsi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Teitsi works his way back into a safe position though.
Teitsi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Teitsi preventing the sweep.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Teitsi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Teitsi wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Teitsi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jokinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T9#
Jokinen throws a jab when Teitsi was well out of range.
Teitsi digs a good body shot into Jokinen's ribs.
Teitsi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teitsi misses with a lunging right hand
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A cross from Teitsi lands.
Nice sprawl there from Teitsi as Jokinen shoots in.
Teitsi throws out a counter right but Jokinen avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ode Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teitsi throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Jokinen digs a good hook to Teitsi's body.
Teitsi throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teitsi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Teitsi.
Teitsi checks a leg kick nicely.
Jokinen missing with a left hand there. Teitsi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jokinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jokinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice jab there from Jokinen.
Teitsi wants to clinch but Jokinen slips to the side
and Jokinen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Teitsi.

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 Ode 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 10:9
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 9:10
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ode Jokinen!
A victorious Ode Jokinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EPL 10 - Week 3
Date: May 18, 2016

#R1#
Jokinen throws a leg kick
and Koch counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Koch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jokinen 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.
We've been informed that Koch has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice shot by Jokinen.
Koch misses with a body punch
and Koch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Koch moved away.#TD#
Jokinen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Koch's guard.
Jokinen stopping the sweep attempt from Koch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jokinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Jokinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jokinen throws a strike but Koch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Koch postures up.
Jokinen wants to hit a switch here but Koch passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jokinen there!
Jokinen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Koch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Koch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Jokinen is squirming around, avoiding Koch's attempts to control the action.
Jokinen regains half guard.
Jokinen wants to control but Koch is keeping busy.
Jokinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jokinen.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jokinen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Koch is controlling Jokinen's posture.
Koch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jokinen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jokinen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Koch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Koch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Koch prevents Jokinen from improving his position.#T4#
Koch trying to control the pace.
Jokinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jokinen wants to get back to full guard.
Jokinen trying to control but Koch postures up.
Jokinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Jokinen wants to improve his position but Koch is controlling well.
Jokinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jokinen wants to sweep here but Koch controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Jokinen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Koch passes into side control.
Koch trying to control the position but Jokinen is working away. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koch working away.
Koch trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Koch moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T7#
Jokinen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jokinen lands a two punch combo.
Jokinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Koch throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Koch moves out of range.
Jacob Koch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koch tries to land a leg kick but Jokinen saw it coming and moves away.
Jokinen throws a hook but Koch avoids it easily.
Jokinen 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.
Koch misses with a hook.
Jokinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Koch walks into a jab.
Koch motions for Jokinen to come forward. Koch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koch checks a low kick from Jokinen.#TD#
Jokinen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T8#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jokinen is thwarting Koch's attempts to control the position.
Koch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jokinen.
Jokinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jokinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jokinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jokinen is thwarting Koch's attempts to control the position.
Jokinen looks to land a strike but Koch avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jokinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T9##SUB2#
Koch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Koch keeps moving.
Koch is controlling Jokinen's posture.
Jokinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jokinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jokinen distracts Koch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jokinen working some strikes from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ode Jokinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jokinen 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 10:9
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 10:9
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ode Jokinen!
Our winner, Ode Jokinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EPL 10 - Week 2
Date: May 11, 2016

#R1#
Jokinen throws the left hand but Centino avoids the punch easily.
Centino misses with a low kick.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Centino moves away.
Jokinen digs a good hook to Centino's body.
Jokinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Centino. Centino circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Centino manages to avoid it.
A big left from Jokinen misses.
We've been hearing reports that Jokinen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Centino throws a solid leg kick but Jokinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Centino.
Centino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Centino has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Centino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Centino.
Centino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen wants to slow Centino down by chopping away at his legs.
Centino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No luck for Jokinen with that takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jokinen.#T1#
Centino throws a leg kick which misses Jokinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jokinen tries to avoid it.
Centino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jokinen defending well as Centino loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen throwing a counter right hand but Centino manages to avoid it.
Centino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Centino avoids a kick to the body.
Jokinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jokinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jokinen scores with a hook.
Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jokinen.
Jokinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jokinen misses with a hook. Centino ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Centino.
Centino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jokinen in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Centino misses the jab.#T2#
Centino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Centino throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily.
A big left from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Centino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Centino. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Centino.
Centino stuffs the takedown.
Jokinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jokinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jokinen throws a hook but Centino blocks it.
Jokinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Centino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokinen throws out the jab.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Centino fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Centino blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen motions for Centino to come forward. Jokinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen works the jab nicely.#T3#
Jokinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Centino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Centino throws a hook to the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jokinen.
Centino wants to control but Jokinen postures up.
Centino managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jokinen.
Centino is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Centino looking for submissions off his back.
Jokinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Centino is trying to control but Jokinen manages to pass to mount!
Jokinen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Centino looks a forlorn figure. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Centino tries to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
Centino regains half guard.
Centino is trying to maintain the position but Jokinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Centino wants to get back to full guard but Jokinen has mounted him!
Jokinen is landing with some decent strikes but Centino is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jokinen working the ground and pound effectively.
Centino is trying to escape the mount.
Jokinen landing punches. #T5#
Centino taking shots to the head.
Jokinen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jokinen lands with some strikes.
Jokinen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jokinen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jokinen landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Centino taking shots to the head.
Centino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jokinen landing punches.
Jokinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns Centino that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jokinen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jokinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jokinen punishing his opponent with strikes. #T6#
Jokinen landing shots from mount.
Jokinen cracks Centino with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jokinen working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#
Centino is rocked!
Centino keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jokinen breaks from Centino's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jokinen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Centino is still in real trouble! Can Jokinen finish him?
Centino wants to control but Jokinen is having none of it.
Centino seems to have recovered his senses.
Jokinen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Centino tries to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
Jokinen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Centino hang on?
Jokinen punishing his opponent with strikes. #T7#
Centino is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Centino that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Jokinen! Centino is hurt baaadly! Jokinen is firing away with more strikes - Centino is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ode Jokinen!
A victorious Ode Jokinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EPL 10 - Week 1
Date: May 04, 2016

#R1#
Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smoochie Wallace.
And Jokinen responds with a good body kick, but Smoochie Wallace manages to step out the way in time.
Smoochie Wallace will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smoochie Wallace thumps Jokinen with a low kick.
Jokinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smoochie Wallace to score with a decent uppercut.
Jokinen cracks the inside of Smoochie Wallace's front leg.
Jokinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smoochie Wallace throws out the jab.
A big left from Smoochie Wallace misses.
Smoochie Wallace has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smoochie Wallace there as he acknowledges the shot.
A leg kick checked by Jokinen.
Smoochie Wallace fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jokinen.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smoochie Wallace moves away.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Smoochie Wallace throws a hook to the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smoochie Wallace throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab lands there for Jokinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Jokinen lands but Smoochie Wallace takes it in his stride. #ROC2#
Smoochie Wallace is rocked!
Smoochie Wallace misses with a lunging right hand
and Jokinen counters with a left right combination that sends Smoochie Wallace crashing to the mat - Jokinen wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Smoochie Wallace out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ode Jokinen!
After winning the bout, Ode Jokinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EVO 239: Seia vs Deck
Date: Apr 17, 2016

#R1#
Ribber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut.
Jokinen throws a shot to the body.
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribber. #CL2#
Jokinen moves into range and clinches up with Ribber.
Ribber scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jokinen misses with some punches. #TD#
Ribber pulls guard.
Ribber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ribber postures up and lands a big shot to Jokinen's brow.
Ribber postures up and lands a big shot to Jokinen's brow.
Ribber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jokinen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Jokinen looking to control.
Ribber trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Ribber won't allow Jokinen to sweep him here.
Ribber trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ribber avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ribber is fighting to break Jokinen's control of his arms but Jokinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ribber's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ribber has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ribber wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Jokinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jokinen is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Ribber looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribber, not yet.
Ribber keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jokinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Ribber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jokinen defends well.#SUB#
Ribber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jokinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jokinen landing with the ground and pound.
Jokinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jokinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ribber 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.
Ribber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen stays in close to Ribber's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribber looks for a takedown but Jokinen sprawls well.
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 Grin Ribber will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ribber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribber throws a poor cross that misses
and Ribber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ribber throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ribber throws a nice looking combination but Jokinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ribber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribber.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Ribber does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Ribber. Beautiful body shot.
Jokinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ribber. Ribber circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ribber dips to his left and cracks Jokinen with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ribber counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ribber.
Jokinen pulls Ribber in to control the position. #T1#
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen pulls Ribber in close to prevent any damage.
Ribber is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ribber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokinen can do to turn this around?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jokinen is pulling down on Ribber's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribber works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from Ribber misses.
Jokinen moves forwards but Ribber connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut. Ribber saw that one coming.
Ribber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jokinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ribber works the jab nicely.
Ode Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribber.
A big right from Ribber misses.
Jokinen digs a good hook to Ribber's body. #T3#
Ribber throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
It seemed like Jokinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ribber throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily.
Jokinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen stuns Ribber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ribber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a shot from downtown. Ribber moves away and avoids it.
Jokinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Ribber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jokinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ribber scores with a jab to the body.
Ribber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribber bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ribber throws a head kick that misses.
Ribber with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jokinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Ribber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jokinen.#T4#
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ribber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Jokinen backs away, Ribber returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Ribber dives in and scores a takedown into Jokinen's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Jokinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ribber's guard. #REVB#
Jokinen trying to control but Ribber is working from the bottom.
Jokinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jokinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber dominated that second round.
That's time! Ribber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ribber misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
Ribber attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ribber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ribber's head backwards.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jokinen.
Ribber loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Ribber moves out of range as Jokinen throws a body kick.
Jokinen throws out a powerful jab.
Ribber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Jokinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Ribber there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ribber.
Ribber moves out of range of the body kick.
Ribber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ribber moves out of range of the leg kick from Jokinen.
Ribber just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Ribber lands a slapping body shot.
Ribber misses with a body shot.
Ribber misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Jokinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jokinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Ribber wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jokinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ribber.
Ribber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Ribber.
Jokinen takes a swing at Ribber's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen defending well as Ribber loads up on a big left hand.
Ribber is looking to chop away at Jokinen's legs.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen throws a shot to the body.
Ribber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Grin Ribber is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jokinen.
Jokinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ribber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribber misses with a few strikes there.
Jokinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Ribber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Jokinen misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ribber.
Ribber connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Ribber shoots in and bounces Jokinen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grin Ribber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ribber with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
Jokinen is controlling Ribber's posture.
Ribber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circling - Ribber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jokinen wants to counter with a clinch but Ribber pushes him away.
Ode Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Ribber throws a big shot that misses.
Ribber lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jokinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Ribber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ribber blocks the body kick.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Jokinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Ribber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Ribber.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribber's elbow. #BC#
Ribber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

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 Grin Ribber.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ribber, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grin Ribber!
Grin Ribber 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.

Event: EVO 235: Tires vs McColgan 2
Date: Mar 22, 2016

#R1#
Santana misses with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santana misses with an uppercut.
Santana moves out of range of the leg kick from Jokinen.
Jokinen cracks Santana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Santana.
Jokinen lands the left hand.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Santana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jokinen throws a lazy right hand but Santana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santana throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #TD#
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Santana makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santana manages to avoid it.
Santana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Santana lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Santana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Santana misses with a jab to the body
and Jokinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santana throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Jokinen to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Santana is rocked!
Santana swings widly with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a crisp right that sends Santana to the canvas! Jokinen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ode Jokinen!
A victorious Ode Jokinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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