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Event:
JBL Contenders
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Olli shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Jun kicks Olli off and gets back to his feet.
Jun fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joonas Olli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olli tries for a takedown but Jun circles away easily#CL#
and Jun counters by moving into the clinch.
Jun has Olli pressed against the cage, preventing Olli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Olli has Jun pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jun manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Olli stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2#
Olli pulls guard successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Olli is looking to stand up but Jun isn't so interested in that idea.
Jun is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jun trying to control but Olli is working from the bottom. #T1##SU#
Jun stands up from Olli's guard - Jun perhaps looking for a knockout.
Olli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Olli responds with a good body kick, but Jun manages to step out the way in time.
Jun scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Joonas Olli has been cut.
Jun with a hook.
Olli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jun seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice body punch from Jun.
Olli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jun sprawls well. Jun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olli gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaede Jun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joonas Olli.
Jun connects with a nice looking jab.
Olli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jun counters with a nice uppercut.
Jun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olli tries for a takedown but Jun circles away easily#CL#
and Jun counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Olli looks winded!
Olli jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jun walks away with a smile on his face. Olli gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A lazy left from Jun finds it's target.
Jun lands a jab.
Jun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jun throws a good cross that connects.
Olli wants to clinch
letting Jun counter with a right hand.
Jun getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Olli tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Jun moves into the clinch.
Jun lands an uppercut.
Olli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jun.
Jun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Olli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Olli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jun is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jun.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jun.
Jun pushes Olli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jun lands with a short shot to the head.
Jun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ollis head.
Jun lands with a left to the head.
Jun lands with a light punch inside.
Jun scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olli is looking to take this one to the mat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jun.
Jun lands with a short shot to the head.
Jun lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jun lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olli backwards.
Jun digs a right hand underneath Olli's ribcage. Olli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jun scores with a shoulder strike.
Olli has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jun seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Olli can turn it around.#T4#
Jun presses Olli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jun lands a shot to the body.
Jun lands a left hand.
Jun pushes Olli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olli takes a shot to the head.
Jun is leaning against Olli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jun cracks Olli with a nice body shot.
Jun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Jun.
Jun throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jun.
Jun is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jun lands an uppercut.
Jun is leaning against Olli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jun lands a left hand.
Jun lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaede Jun dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joonas Olli's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A left lands for Jun.
A cross from Jun lands.
A combination from Jun does no damage.
Olli tries for a takedown but Jun circles away easily#CL#
and Jun counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short uppercut from Jun.
Jun lands a right hand.
Olli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jun is defending well for now.
Jun scores with a shot to the side of Olli's head.
Kaede Jun has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Jun.
Jun lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Olli is rocked!
A short right from Jun on the inside.
Olli is still on wobbly legs! Can Jun finish him?
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!
Olli is trying to pull guard but Jun turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Olli is breathing heavily.
Jun lands a body shot.
Olli seems to have recovered his senses.
Olli goes for a takedown attempt but Jun pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kaede Jun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joonas Olli.
Jun listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kaede Jun is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Jun throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Olli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Olli ducks right into an uppercut from Jun.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jun.
Jun lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaede Jun!
Kaede Jun tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
JBL FNF VII
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Cooper closes the distance and clinches.
Olli is trying to maintain a safe position but Cooper gets an underhook and turns Olli into the cage.
Olli working hard to break the clinch.
Cooper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Olli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cooper smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Cooper pushes Olli up against the cage in a clinch.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cooper gets through Olli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Olli avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Olli wants to get back to striking at distance but Cooper won't allow it.
Cooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cooper avoiding damage as Olli throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olli tries to pull guard but Cooper holds him up against the cage and eventually Olli drops back down to his feet.
Cooper misses with a body punch.
Cooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Olli prevents a body shot from Cooper.
Cooper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Olli breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Olli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Olli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cooper defends well and Olli ends up having to push Cooper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joonas Olli. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Cooper rushes Olli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Olli blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cooper fails to land.
Olli tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
Olli wants to get back to striking at distance but Cooper won't allow it.
#TD#
Olli turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Olli manages to end up in side control.
Cooper takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cooper is trying to work for a sweep but Olli has mounted him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper wants to hold on but Olli pushes him away.
Cooper slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cooper is looking to improve his position.
Cooper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Olli.
Olli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cooper defending well though. #T2#
Cooper wants to control but Olli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Olli thows a huge punch but Cooper dodges it nicely.
Cooper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Olli is working away from the top position though.
Cooper trying to get back to full guard but Olli takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Olli pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cooper tries to reverse the position but Olli maintains control.
Olli landing strikes, looking to finish!
Olli scoring with strikes but Cooper is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooper keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Olli raining down hammerfists from mount.
Olli 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.
Cooper is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Olli working for a guillotine from mount but Cooper is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Cooper tries to hold on but Olli pushes him away.
Cooper keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Olli throws some wild stikes that Cooper manages to avoid easily.
Olli thowing shots but they're missing.
Cooper tries to lock up and control but Olli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Olli unloads with some shots from mount but Cooper bucks and avoids them well.
Olli looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Cooper covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joonas Olli!
After winning the bout, Joonas Olli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
JBL Heatwave
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Olli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Potter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been hearing reports that Olli has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Olli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Potter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Olli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Potter avoids it really well and circles away.
Potter has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Olli throws a head kick that misses.
Olli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Potter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joonas Olli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Potter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Joonas Olli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Olli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter keeping moving, preventing Olli from controlling successfully.
Olli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Olli trying to control but Potter is working from the bottom. #T1#
Olli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Potter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Potter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Olli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Olli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Potter trying to keep a closed guard but Olli is proving a slippery customer.
Olli throwing strikes but missing.
Olli working some strikes from top position.
Potter is adopting a defensive guard.
Olli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Olli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olli wants to control from the top but Potter keeps moving.
Olli throws a big right hand that misses.
Olli lands a couple of digs.
Potter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Olli lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Potter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Olli.
Olli postures up and lands a big shot to Potter's brow.
Potter wants to sweep here but Olli controlling him for the moment.
Olli throwing strikes from guard but Potter blocks nicely. #T3#
Olli content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Olli 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.
Olli wants to control from the top but Potter keeps moving.
Olli 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.
Olli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Olli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Olli throws an elbow that misses. Potter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Olli's guard. Nice move by Potter!#REVB#
Olli will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Potter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Olli striking off his back but it's not causing Potter any problems.
Olli is striking from the bottom but Potter uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#T4#
Olli wants to get back to full guard.
Olli pushes Potter off looking to stand but Potter dives back in and keeps control.
Potter trying to control the action but Olli is working from the bottom.
Olli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Potter is working away from the top position though.
Olli punching from the bottom.
Potter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Olli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Olli is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olli is trying to stand back up but Potter is controlling him
Olli regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Olli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Potter stuffs the takedown attempt from Olli. Olli gets slowly back to his feet.
Olli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Olli shoots for a double leg takedown but Potter sprawls well. He's pushed Olli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joonas Olli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olli with a poor takedown
and Olli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Potter swats away the attempt to clinch by Olli.
Potter stuffs the takedown.
Olli fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Potter clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Olli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Olli is defended easily by Potter.
Olli has a takedown stuffed.
Olli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Potter counters with a thumping low kick.
Olli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Potter but Potter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Olli has a takedown stuffed.
Potter tries to score with a low kick but Olli moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Olli darts in looking for a takedown but Potter gets double underhooks and turns Olli into the cage.
Olli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Potter as he avoids it easily.
Potter swings for the body but Olli moves out of range.
Olli seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Potter misses with a wild combination.
Olli shoots for a takedown but Potter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Potter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Potter defends well and Olli ends up having to push Potter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Potter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Olli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Potter tries to avoid it but Olli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Potter to the ground. Potter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Potter lands a jab to Olli's midsection.
Harry Potter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Olli 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olli tries for a takedown but Potter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Potter misses.
Potter throws a low kick but Olli avoids it.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Olli.
Potter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Potter pushes Olli up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Potter manages to break the clinch.
Olli shoots in and drives through. Potter sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Olli.
Potter only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Olli blocks the leg kick.
Olli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Potter is fending him off so far but Olli persists. Nope, Potter circles away and we're back to standing.
Potter looks to land a body kick but Olli moved away.
Potter connects with an inside leg kick.
Potter stuns Olli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4##CL2#
Potter clinches up with Olli and pushes him back against the cage.
Olli jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Potter walks away with a smile on his face. Olli gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Potter closes the distance and pushes Olli back into the cage.#BC2#
Potter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Potter stuffs the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Potter clinches. #BC2#
Potter breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Potter. No joy for Olli on that attempt.
Olli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Potter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Olli's head backwards.
Olli fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Potter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Potter throws a front kick aimed at Olli's knee but Olli avoids it well.
Olli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Potter as he jumps to the side.
Potter tries a quick counter leg kick but Olli is wise to it.
Olli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No joy there for Potter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Potter misses with the combination.
Olli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Potter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joonas Olli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Potter is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Olli shoots in for a takedown but Potter shows good takedown defense.
Olli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potter.
Olli shoots and misses
and Potter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Olli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Potter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Olli rather than just go for the knockout.
Potter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Potter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Olli somewhat.
Joonas Olli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Potter pinned against the cage. Potter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Potter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potter slaps away a takedown attempt from Olli, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Potter misses the jab.
Potter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Olli checks it well.
Potter stuffs the takedown attempt from Olli. Olli gets slowly back to his feet.
Potter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Olli misses with a takedown attempt - Potter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Olli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Potter throws a jab but it's blocked by Olli. #CL2#
Potter moves into the clinch.
Olli jumps guard but Potter stands there with Olli around his waist. Olli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Olli is trying to pull guard but Potter has him pressed against the cage.
Olli tries to pull guard but Potter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Potter is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Potter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Olli closes the distance and clinches up with Potter, looking for a takedown. Olli pushes Potter against the cage but Potter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Potter cracks Olli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Potter thows a body kick. Olli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Potter throws a head kick that misses.
Potter loads up on a big right hand but Olli slips the punch.
Olli goes for a double leg but Potter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Potter continues to drive forward.
Potter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Olli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Potter circles away.
Potter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Olli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Potter misses.
Potter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Olli checks it well.
Olli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Potter.
Potter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Olli is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Potter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olli appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Potter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Olli, pushing him back against the cage.
Olli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Potter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Potter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Potter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Olli gets a takedown into half guard.
Olli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Potter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Olli.
Joonas Olli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Olli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Potter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Potter 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Potter!
After winning the bout, Harry Potter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
FNF Summer Madness II
Date: Jul 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Olli's head but Olli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
Jukola looks to land a right hand but Olli moved out of range.
Olli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olli moves away.
Olli feints the counter takedown.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Olli's head but Olli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Olli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jukola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Olli on the side of the head.
Olli blocks a jab.
Olli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Olli's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Olli's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola scores with a punch to the head.
Olli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jukola misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Jukola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jukola throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Olli tries to counter it with a takedown but Jukola pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A shot to the liver by Jukola. Beautiful body shot.
Jukola scores with the left hand. Olli knows he should have avoided that one.
Olli walks into a jab.
Jukola misses with a looping left.
Olli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Jukola.
Olli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Jukola misses. #T2#
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olli moves away.
Olli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olli moves away.
And Olli tries to counter it with a takedown but Jukola pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Olli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Olli with the counter takedown but Jukola avoids it easily.
Olli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on Olli's shoulder, as Olli tries to avoid the shot.
Olli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jukola.#T3#
Jukola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Olli counters with a takedown into side control.
Jukola is looking to regain half guard here but Olli keeps moving and retains side control.
Jukola struggling a bit here.
Jukola is trying to improve his position.
Olli tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
Who's going to make the next move?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola throws a body shot but no joy.
Olli feints the counter takedown.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola lands a body shot.
Olli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jukola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eero Jukola dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jab from Jukola.
Jukola throws a jab but it's blocked by Olli.
Olli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Olli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.
Olli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Olli walks into a left hand.
Eero Jukola is winning the standup battle so far.
Jukola lands with an uppercut that bounces Olli off the cage and back into range.
Jukola swings for the body but Olli moves out of range.
Olli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olli.
Olli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Olli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olli feints the counter takedown.
Jukola tries to bum rush Olli with a series of wild strikes but Olli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Olli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Olli with the counter takedown but Jukola avoids it easily.
Olli moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Jukola.
Jukola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Jukola.
Olli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.
Jukola takes a swing at Olli's ribcage but misses.
Olli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Jukola cracks Olli with a good jab.
Jukola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olli can do to turn this around?
Jukola throws a jab when Olli was well out of range.
Olli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.
Jukola cracks Olli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Olli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
Jukola works the jab nicely.
Olli dodges the punch combination from Jukola.
Jukola looks to score with a jab to the body but Olli is just out of range.
Jukola lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Jukola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Olli has time to react.
Jukola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Olli feints the counter takedown.
Good exchange - Jukola coming out on top.
Olli moves out of range as Jukola strikes.
Olli feints the counter takedown.
Joonas Olli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jukola stuns Olli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Olli dodges the punch combination from Jukola.
Olli feints the counter takedown.
Jukola lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Jukola lands a jab-cross combination.
Jukola misses with a looping right.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Olli at a distance.
Jukola lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jukola cracks Olli with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jukola.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Olli with the counter takedown but Jukola avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eero Jukola dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jukola swings for the body but Olli moves out of range.
Olli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.
The fighters circling - Jukola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jukola throws out the jab.
Olli feints the counter takedown.
Jukola connects with a jab.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olli moves away.
Olli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jukola misses the jab.
Olli feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Olli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olli moves away.
Olli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.#T1#
Jukola misses with a looping right.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola misses with a straight left.
Olli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.
No joy there for Jukola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olli with the counter takedown but Jukola avoids it easily.
Olli ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
Olli with the counter takedown but Jukola avoids it easily.
Jukola lands with a good body shot.
Olli dodges the punch combination from Jukola.
Olli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.
Olli avoids the body shot from Jukola.
#T2#
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olli manages to avoid it.
Jukola looks to score with a jab to the body but Olli is just out of range.
And Olli tries to counter it with a takedown but Jukola pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola takes a swing at Olli's ribcage but misses.
Olli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olli with the counter takedown but Jukola avoids it easily.
Jukola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Olli on the side of the head. #T3#
Jukola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olli manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Jukola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
No joy there for Jukola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jukola throws a series of punches but Olli avoids them all with ease.
Olli with the counter takedown but Jukola avoids it easily.
Jukola misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Jukola throws out a loose jab but Olli uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Jukola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Jukola.
Olli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Olli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olli manages to avoid it.
Olli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.
A combination from Jukola does no damage.
Olli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joonas Olli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eero Jukola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jukola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eero Jukola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jukola, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eero Jukola!
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Event:
PSE 44
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Craig falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Olli counters with a single leg into guard. Craig didn't expect that.
Craig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Craig wants to control but Olli passes easily into half guard.
Craig trying to get back to full guard but Olli takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Craig on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Craig tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig is trying to escape the mount.
Craig tries to hold on but Olli pushes him away. #T1#
Olli prevents Craig from getting the reversal.#SU2#
Olli stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Craig misses with a looping left.
Olli feints the counter takedown.
Craig throws a hook to the side of Olli's head but Olli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Craig misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Olli counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU2#
Olli gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Olli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Craig throws out the jab.
Olli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Craig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Olli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Craig misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Olli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Craig is trying to keep Olli in close.
#SU2#
Olli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craig lunges at Olli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Olli's hand.
Craig moves into range and connects with a jab.
Craig misses the shot to the body.
Craig misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Olli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3##SU2#
Craig is working an open guard so Olli takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Craig throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Olli counters with a shoot takedown. Craig fights it but they end up in guard. #SU2#
Olli gets to his feet. Craig looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Craig connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Olli momentarily.
Craig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olli moves away.
Olli with the counter takedown but Craig avoids it easily.
Olli slips under a jab from Craig.
And Olli tries to counter it with a takedown but Craig pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Craig throws a series of punches but Olli avoids them all with ease.
And Olli tries to counter it with a takedown but Craig pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Craig misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Olli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU2#
Olli stands and steps away. Craig gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Jab, jab by Craig - just one landing.
Lane Craig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craig rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
so Olli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Craig has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Olli has passed into side control.
#SU2#
Olli stands up.
Olli takes one on the button.
Craig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Craig lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Olli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Craig misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Olli counters with a single leg into guard. Craig didn't expect that. #SU2#
Olli stands up from Craig's guard - Olli perhaps looking for a knockout.
Craig connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Olli avoids the body shot from Craig.
Olli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Olli takes one to the side of the head.
Craig throws a sloppy head kick and Olli moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Craig.
A head kick misses from Craig.
Olli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Craig lands with an uppercut that bounces Olli off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Olli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Craig.
And Olli tries to counter it with a takedown but Craig pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Craig misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Olli counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craig wants to get back to full guard.
Craig is trying to control but Olli passes into side control!
#SU2#
Olli stands up and beckons Craig to his feet.
Craig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olli manages to avoid it.
Craig throws a jab when Olli was well out of range.
Olli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Craig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olli.
A big right from Craig misses.
Olli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Craig defends it well.#T2#
Olli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Craig.
Lane Craig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olli dodges the punch combination from Craig.
And Olli tries to counter it with a takedown but Craig pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Craig takes a swing at Olli's ribcage but misses.
Olli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Craig goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Olli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A combination from Craig does no damage.
Olli steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Craig. That one must have hurt.
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!
Olli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Craig.
Craig misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Olli counters with a shoot takedown. Craig fights it but they end up in guard. #SU2#
Olli gets to his feet. Craig looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Craig looks to throw the jab but Olli is out of range.
Olli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Craig defends it well.
A low kick from Craig is predictable there #TD2#
and Olli counters with a shoot takedown. Craig fights it but they end up in guard. #SU2#
Craig is working an open guard so Olli takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Craig throws a body punch but Olli moves out of range.
Craig throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Olli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU2#
Olli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Craig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Craig. Olli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Craig swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Olli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Olli gets to his feet. Craig looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
The fighters circling - Craig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olli feints the counter takedown.
Craig misses with a hook. Olli ducked under it nicely.
Olli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Craig misses.
A jab from Craig misses.
Craig keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Olli avoids the body shot from Craig.
Olli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Olli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Craig lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Decent striking displayed by Craig there.
Olli slips a straight right by Craig.
Craig swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Olli counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Craig!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Olli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Craig throws a hook but Olli blocks it.
Joonas Olli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Craig connects with a good right hand that stumbles Olli. Olli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Craig throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Craig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olli manages to avoid it.
Craig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Olli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Craig connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Olli's hands.
Craig throws a hook but Olli blocks it.
And Olli tries to counter it with a takedown but Craig pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Olli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Craig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
so Olli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Olli stands up from Craig's guard - Olli perhaps looking for a knockout.
Craig throws a jab when Olli was well out of range.#T1#
Craig falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Olli counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU2#
Olli gets to his feet. Craig looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Craig looks to throw the jab but Olli is out of range.
Craig throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Olli counters with a single leg into guard. Craig didn't expect that. #SU2#
Craig is working an open guard so Olli takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Craig scores with a hook.
Craig is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab from Craig does it's job there.
Craig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craig misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Craig misses with a hook. Olli ducked under it nicely.
Olli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A low kick from Craig is predictable there #TD2#
and Olli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Olli decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Craig throws a hook but Olli avoids it easily.
And Olli tries to counter it with a takedown but Craig pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Craig throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
so Olli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Olli stands and steps away. Craig gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Craig throws a head kick that misses.
Craig misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Olli counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU2#
Olli escapes and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Craig throws a jab but it's blocked by Olli.
Olli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Craig gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Olli counters with a shoot takedown. Craig fights it but they end up in guard.
Craig wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Olli is now in half guard. #SU2#
Olli gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Lane Craig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craig loads up on a big right hand but Olli slips the punch.
Olli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A low kick from Craig misses #TD2#
and Olli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Olli. #SU2#
Craig is working an open guard so Olli takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Craig looks to land a right hand but Olli moved out of range.#T4#
Craig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Craig scores with a nice right hand.
Craig digs a good hook to Olli's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craig misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Olli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Olli.
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.#SU2#
Olli stands and steps away. Craig gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Craig rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Olli counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Olli stands up.
Craig shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Olli eats them both and turns towards Craig to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joonas Olli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Olli 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joonas Olli!
After winning the bout, Joonas Olli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Lane Craig stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got lucky. I must break you.'.
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Event:
PSE 35
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Hjung misses with the combination.
Hjung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hjung sprawls and moves away.
Olli moves away from the strike by Hjung.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hjung.
Olli tries to counter with a takedown but Hjung is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Hjung shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Olli napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjung is trying to ground and pound but Olli uses the momentary lack of control by Hjung to regain half guard.
Hjung prevents Olli from standing back up.
#T1#
Hjung performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Olli tries to kick Hjung off but Hjung keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hjung scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hjung performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hjung throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hjung passes to side control.
Hjung is trying to ground and pound but Olli uses the momentary lack of control by Hjung to regain half guard. #T2#
Hjung is taking a breather. Olli says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Olli tries to kick Hjung off but Hjung keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Olli trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hjung 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.
Olli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hjung.
Hjung wants to advance to full mount but Olli doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Olli is looking to stand up but Hjung isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Hjung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hjung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Olli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hjung throws a sloppy head kick and Olli moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Hjung scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've been informed that Hjung has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hjung not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hjung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hjung prevents Olli from standing back up.
Hjung is keen to just control but Olli is a slippery customer.#T4#
Olli tries to kick Hjung off but Hjung keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hjung is looking to advance position but Olli won't allow it.
Olli looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hjung seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hjung shoots in but no luck this time.
Olli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Hjung shoots in and gets a takedown into Olli's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hjung.
Hjung is stalling in the full guard. #ES#
Olli manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Hjung dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hjung will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Hjung does no damage.
Olli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hjung sprawls and moves away.
Hjung takes a swing at Olli's ribcage but misses.
Olli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Hjung.
Olli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No joy there for Hjung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olli feinted with a counter takedown.
Hjung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hjung tries to clinch but Olli is having none of it.
Hjung misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Olli pinned against the cage. Olli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Olli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hjung sprawls and moves away.
Hjung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Hjung misses with a takedown attempt - Olli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Olli tries to counter with a takedown but Hjung is quick to defend against it.
Joonas Olli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Hjung.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hjung.
The ground and pound from Hjung seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hjung tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hjung in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Hjung goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Olli rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hjung's guard! Nice work there by Olli! #SUB2#
Hjung is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olli defends well.#T2##SU#
Olli stands and steps away. Hjung gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Olli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Olli attempts a counter takedown but Hjung avoids it well and moves away.
Hjung fails to land the takedown.
Hjung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Olli defends it nicely.
Olli tries to counter with a takedown but Hjung is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from Hjung.#T3#
Hjung fails to land the takedown.
Olli tries to counter with a takedown but Hjung is quick to defend against it.
Hjung shoots in and drives through. Olli sprawls well.
Olli tries to counter with a takedown but Hjung is quick to defend against it.
Hjung dives in for a single leg takedown but Olli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hjung is breathing heavily.
Hjung tries for a takedown but Olli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Olli half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hjung misses with a takedown attempt - Olli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hjung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olli as he jumps to the side.
Olli tries to counter with a takedown but Hjung is quick to defend against it.
Hjung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olli as he jumps to the side. #T4##TD2#
Hjung decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Olli is trying to stand up here but Hjung is controlling him well.
Hjung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Olli is trying to stand back up but Hjung is controlling him
Hjung throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hjung throwing shots but Olli is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hjung prevents Olli from standing back up.
Hjung trying to control the action but Olli is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Joonas Olli will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hjung tries to clinch but Olli is having none of it.
Olli half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hjung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Hjung closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Olli to the mat! Olli manages to get full guard.
Hjung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olli is keeping the position for now.
Hjung trying to control but Olli is working from the bottom.
Olli wants to stand and escape but Hjung is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjung throws an elbow that misses. Olli uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hjung's guard. Nice move by Olli!#REVR#
Olli won't allow Hjung to sweep him here.
Hjung wants to improve his position but instead Olli has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Hjung is looking for a sweep. Olli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Olli escapes and gets back to his feet.
Hjung misses with a combination
#TD#
and Olli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hjung trying to get back to full guard but Olli takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hjung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hjung tries to hold on but Olli pushes him away. #T2##SU#
Olli get's back to his feet.
Hjung fails with a takedown attempt.
Olli feinted with a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Hjung misses.
Olli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hjung sprawls and moves away.
Hjung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Olli pinned against the cage. Olli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Olli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hjung sprawls and moves away.
Hjung with a poor takedown #TD#
and Olli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hjung's guard.
Hjung is wriggling around but Olli manages to pass to half guard.
Joonas Olli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Hjung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVB#
Hjung wants to control but Olli is keeping busy.
#T3#
It looks like Olli is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Olli prevents Hjung from improving his position.
Hjung trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Hjung with the active half guard here but Olli passes nicely into side control.#SU#
Olli stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hjung misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Olli counters with a takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joonas Olli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Olli 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joonas Olli!
A relieved looking Joonas Olli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 13
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Kaan throws a front kick that sends Olli stumbling back into the ropes.
Olli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kaan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaan lands with a kick to the temple. Olli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kaan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kaan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kaan cracks Olli with an open hand slap.
Olli avoids the body shot from Kaan.
Kaan tries to move into range but Olli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Olli misses
and Kaan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Olli misses with the body kick
letting Kaan counter with a right hand.
Olli misses with a hook. Kaan ducked under it nicely.
Kaan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A head kick misses from Olli.
Olli looks to land a body kick but Kaan moved away.
Kaan scores with a jab.
Kaan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Kaan lands a leg kick that knocks Olli off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaan. Olli does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olli! But no joy.
Kaan misses with the body kick
and Olli counters with a stiff right hand.
Olli throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kaan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaan throws a lazy right hand but Olli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good shot there by Kaan.
Olli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kaan digs a good body shot into Olli's ribs.
Olli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kaan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kaan connects with a body shot that sends Olli's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaan thumps Olli with a low kick.
Olli throws a hook but Kaan avoids it easily.#T2#
Kaan lunges at Olli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Olli's hand.
Olli misses with a hook. Kaan ducked under it nicely.
Kaan scores with a sloppy right hand. Olli should have avoided that one.
Kaan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Olli on the side of the head.
Olli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheers as Olli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaan doesn't seem phased though.
Kaan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ollis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Olli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kaan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Olli scrambles back to his feet.
Olli misses with a lunging right hand
and Kaan counters with a nice uppercut.
Olli moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Olli.
Olli throws a lazy body kick
and Olli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaan. That snapped Olli's head back.
#T3#
Kaan throws a shot to the body.
Kaan jabs at Olli's body.
Kaan lands with a right hand.
Olli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kaan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kaan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Olli looks for the body kick but Kaan saw that one coming.
Anubis Kaan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kaan lands a head kick. Olli smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Olli slips under a jab.
Olli walks into a straight right hand from Kaan.
Olli misses with an uppercut.
Kaan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kaan on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olli on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Olli misses the body punch
and Kaan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaan connects with a solid leg kick.
Kaan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Kaan clinches.
Olli throws a head punch that misses.
Olli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Kaan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Olli.
A shot in the inside from Kaan. #TD2#
Olli pulls Kaan into guard.
Kaan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olli looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Olli has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kaan should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Olli has tightened it up now! Kaan should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joonas Olli!
After winning the bout, Joonas Olli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joonas Olli (ranked 6597 p4p, 106 weight class) and Johnny Leroux (ranked 6034 p4p, 504 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joonas Olli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Leroux!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Leroux scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Olli (0) vs (4) Leroux
Leroux controls the position.
Olli is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Leroux is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Olli (0) vs (6) Leroux
Leroux controlling from mount.
Leroux working for a submission but Olli is keeping him at bay.
Leroux controlling from the full mount.
Leroux with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Leroux swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Olli is now in Leroux's guard. A big mistake from Leroux there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Olli (2) vs (6) Leroux
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leroux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Olli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leroux looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Olli puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroux moves into full guard.
Leroux looking for a guillotine here but Olli defends easily.
Olli trying to control the position from guard on top but Leroux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leroux wants to sweep but no luck.
Olli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Leroux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Olli (2) vs (8) Leroux
Leroux trying to control but Olli is working from the bottom.
Olli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leroux defends well.
Leroux trying to control but Olli is working from the bottom.
Olli controls Leroux momentarily but Leroux frees himself.
Leroux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leroux seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Olli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leroux drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Olli manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Leroux has Olli in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Olli (4) vs (8) Leroux
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroux looking for a triangle here. Olli is fighting it but it looks tight! Leroux pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Olli is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johnny Leroux!
A very excited looking Johnny Leroux rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcus Harris (ranked 8182 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joonas Olli (ranked 6552 p4p, 101 weight class). Joonas Olli told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joonas Olli!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Olli rushes Harris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Olli jumps guard and drags Harris to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Harris has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Olli to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Harris is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Olli pulls down on the head and he's put Harris to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joonas Olli!
A relieved looking Joonas Olli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Skrap Fights 1
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Olli throws a chopping leg kick but Tzien manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Olli misses with a wild body shot.
Tzien moves out of range of the leg kick from Olli.
Olli misses with a lunging right hand
and Tzien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD2#
Olli shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tzien's guard.
Tzien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Olli trying to control but Tzien is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Olli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzien keeping moving, preventing Olli from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Tzien controls Olli momentarily but Olli frees himself.
Tzien 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#
It looks like Tzien is going to stand back up.
Olli is looking to improve his position.
Olli is pressing down on Tzien's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Olli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Olli looking for a sweep. Not yet Olli, not yet. #T2#
Tzien throws a big right hand that misses.
Tzien trying to control the position from guard on top but Olli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Olli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tzien sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tzien wants to get up but he can't break Olli's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Olli has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tzien doesn't defend quickly enough and Olli has managed to lock this one up! Can Tzien escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Olli on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joonas Olli!
During a confident post fight interview, Joonas Olli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Holko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Olli really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Holko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holko prevents Olli from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Holko gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Olli is looking to control Holko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Olli avoid being mounted?
Olli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holko.
Holko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Holko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holko not doing much here.
#T1#
Holko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Olli!
Holko controlling from the full mount.
Holko sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Olli wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Holko.
Olli prevents Holko from taking his back.#T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Holko there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Poor strikes thrown by Holko there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Olli is wriggling around trying to escape.
Holko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Olli bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Olli wants to control from the top but Holko keeps moving. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holko holds on and takes a little breather.
Holko wants to sweep here but Olli controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Holko working for a triangle but Olli defends it easily.
Olli is fighting to break Holko's control of his arms but Holko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#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.
Olli trying to control but Holko is working from the bottom.
Holko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Holko is looking for a triangle but Olli pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holko throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yrang Holko 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#
Holko moves out of range as Olli throws a body kick.
Olli scores with a head kick.
Olli could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Holko throws a shot to the body.
Olli misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Holko closes the distance and pushes Olli back into the cage.
Olli wants to get back to striking at distance but Holko won't allow it.
Holko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Olli.
A frustrated look appears on Olli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Olli tries to pull guard but Holko holds him up against the cage and eventually Olli drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holko tries for a takedown but Olli manages to get underhooks.
Olli fails to pull guard.
Olli is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Holko to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joonas Olli. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Olli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Olli is looking for a takedown.
Holko taking a breather.
Holko is trying to drag Olli to the mat but Olli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Holko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Olli pulls his leg out and moves away.
Holko keeps the fight on the outside.
That kick from Olli tenderised Holko's leg. Holko is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2##CL2#
Holko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Olli is trying to pull guard but Holko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Holko successfully pulls guard.
Holko seems keen to control Olli's posture.
Olli wants to pass the guard but Holko is keeping the position.
Olli trying to control the position from guard on top but Holko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Holko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Olli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Olli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Olli pushing down on Holko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Holko is controlling Olli's trapped leg to prevent Olli from advancing to side control.
Holko moves into full guard.
#ES2#
Holko has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Olli is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Holko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Olli's efforts to push away.
Holko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Olli fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4#
Holko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Holko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Olli throws out the jab.
Olli closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Olli thuds his right hand into Holko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Olli throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Holko instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olli is trying to break free.
Olli is trying to force a seperation but Holko has the dominant position.
Olli wants to break the clinch but can't.
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 Joonas Olli 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#
Holko shoots in for a double leg but Olli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Olli is looking to clinch.
Nice jab there from Olli.
Holko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Olli sprawls well. Olli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holko gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Holko instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olli is trying to break the clinch but Holko has him pressed against the cage.
Olli tries to circle away but Holko has him pinned against the cage.
Holko wants a takedown.
Joonas Olli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yrang Holko.#TD2#
Holko manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Holko managing to control the position.
Holko keeping full guard, as Olli tries to pass. #ES2#
Holko pushes Olli off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Olli gets tackled into the cage by Holko. Holko maintains the clinch.
Holko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Olli avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Olli drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
Olli is trying to force a seperation but Holko has the dominant position.#TD2#
Holko pulls guard effortlessly.
Olli is fighting to break Holko's control of his arms but Holko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Olli is in close to Holko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holko pulls Olli in close to his closed guard and prevents Olli from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Olli trying to control the position from guard on top but Holko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holko wants to stand up but Olli is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Olli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holko throws a counter combo.
Holko fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Olli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Olli misses with a looping right.
Olli misses with a hook.
Olli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Olli is looking to clinch but Holko is avoiding it.
Olli misses with a wild combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Olli tries to keep at a distance but Holko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Olli has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yrang Holko.
I think Holko 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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