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Event:
OFK 138 -
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Harwath tests Joukani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harwath looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harwath misses with a wild body shot.
Joukani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harwath.
Joukani keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Harwath scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harwath swings away with a body shot that misses
and Joukani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joukani has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joukani there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Joukani.
Harwath lands a two punch combo.
Joukani throws a sloppy head kick and Harwath moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joukani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harwath to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Harwath misses its intended target. #T1#
Harwath keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joukani.
Harwath is looking to counter the offense by Joukani and move into the clinch.
Harwath scores with a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Harwath.
Joukani counters with a body kick.
Harwath misses with a double jab
and Joukani counters with a nice uppercut.
Harwath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joukani.
Joukani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harwath.
Joukani misses with a looping right.
Joukani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harwath moves away.
Harwath wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Harwath lands a jab to the head.
Joukani blocks a jab.
Joukani with the inside leg kick.
Harwath connects with a nice looking jab.
Joukani throws a leg kick #CL#
and Harwath holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Harwath blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harwath tries to throw a body punch but Joukani avoids it by throwing Harwath back against the cage.
Joukani looking to stall.
Joukani blocks an uppercut.
Harwath misses with a punch to the body.
Harwath lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joukani or not.
Joukani's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Harwath softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Harwath blocks an uppercut.
Joukani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harwath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harwath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harwath is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Harwath looking to stall.
Joukani is trying to break the clinch but Harwath has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Harwath lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harwath misses with a punch to the body.
Joukani gets through Harwath's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harwath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harwath pushes Joukani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Joukani breaks from the clinch.
Harwath tries to clinch up but Joukani circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Harwath rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joukani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harwath thuds his right hand into Joukani's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harwath tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joukani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joukani appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Joukani. That snapped Harwath's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harwath throws an off balance right hand
#KD2#
and Joukani counters with a crisp right hand that drops Harwath! Joukani lets Harwath back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Harwath is rocked!
Harwath cracks a nice hook into Joukani's ribs.
Oh Harwath is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joukani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harwath is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Joukani.
A swing and a miss from Harwath.
Harwath seems to have got his legs back now.
Joukani staying out of range there.
Joukani flicks out a counter leg kick but Harwath steps away.
Joukani looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Scot Harwath will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Harwath lands with a hook. Joukani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harwath lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Joukani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harwath.
Harwath checks a low kick from Joukani.
Harwath digs a good body shot into Joukani's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harwath. Joukani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harwath misses with a body shot
#KD2#
and Joukani counters with a nice right hand that sends Harwath toppling to the canvas! Harwath scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Joukani 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!
Harwath darts in trying to clinch
and Joukani scores with a counter punch that sends Harwath to the canvas! Joukani smells blood - he's punishing Harwath with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Harwath has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rou Joukani!
Rou Joukani was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
OFK 132 - Bagwis Vs Trump
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Kriel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kriel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kriel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Joukani scores with a body shot.
Kriel thows a leg kick but Joukani checks it
and Joukani counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kriel throws a body kick that misses
and Joukani counters with a stiff right hand.
Kriel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Joukani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joukani was well out of range. Poor timing from Kriel.
We've been told by Joukani's head coaches at Zenarals' House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Joukani checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel throws a hook but Joukani blocks it.
It looked like Joukani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kriel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kriel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kriel throws a body shot but no joy.
Joukani tried to counter with a leg kick but Kriel avoided it.
Kriel throws a low kick but Joukani avoids it.#KD#
Joukani lands a big right hand that sends Kriel crashing to the mat! Joukani stays standing though and waves Kriel back to his feet!#ROC#Kriel is rocked!#T1#
Kriel misses with a kick to the body.
#KD#
Joukani sends Kriel crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Joukani is motioning to the referee to let Kriel up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kriel is still on wobbly legs! Can Joukani finish him?
Kriel throws a hook but Joukani blocks it.
Joukani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kriel slips a jab and a cross from Joukani.
Kriel seems to have recovered his senses.
Joukani slips under a jab from Kriel.
Kriel tries to land a front kick but Joukani steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joukani throws a big counter combination but Kriel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Joukani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kriel misses with a hook to the body
letting Joukani counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joukani connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Kriel out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rou Joukani!
Rou Joukani 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:
OFK 128 - Knox Vs Martinyuk
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Joukani slips a straight right by Jempsa.
Joukani lands a leg kick that knocks Jempsa off balance momentarily.
Joukani throws a lazy right hand but Jempsa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jempsa lands a right hook to the body.
Joukani works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Jempsa misses the shot to the body.
Joukani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jempsa.
Joukani jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jempsa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jempsa duly obliges.
Jempsa misses with a wild body shot.
Jempsa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joukani.
Jempsa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joukani manages to avoid it.
Jempsa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joukani is fending him off so far but Jempsa persists. Nope, Joukani circles away and we're back to standing.
Joukani slips a jab from Jempsa.
As Jempsa backs away, Joukani returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Jempsa with a poor takedown
letting Joukani counter with a right hand.
Jempsa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jempsa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rou Joukani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Joukani throws out a leg kick but Jempsa moves out of range and Joukani only half commits.
Joukani displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jempsa.
Jempsa shoots for a double leg takedown but Joukani sprawls well. He's pushed Jempsa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joukani was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jempsa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joukani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#KD#
Joukani drops Jempsa with a beautiful combination! Jempsa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Joukani is looking for the KO!#ROC#Jempsa is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jempsa lands a right hook to the body.
Jempsa is still on wobbly legs! Can Joukani finish him?
Rou Joukani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Jempsa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Joukani's coaches at Zenarals' House have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Joukani keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jempsa seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Joukani on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jempsa controlling the pace.
Jempsa throwing shots but Joukani is blocking nicely.
Jempsa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, Jempsa seems content to control.
Joukani tries to roll over but Jempsa keeps him under control.
Jempsa thows a huge punch but Joukani dodges it nicely.
Jempsa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jempsa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Jempsa performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Jempsa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joukani is just riding it out for now. Jempsa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Jempsa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jempsa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Joukani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jempsa.
Jempsa slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Jempsa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Joukani is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Konichiwa Jempsa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jempsa darts in looking for a takedown but Joukani gets double underhooks and turns Jempsa into the cage.
Jempsa blocks a head kick by Joukani.
Jempsa misses with a lunging right hand
and Joukani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jempsa or perhaps it was just good defense by Joukani, which made it look bad.
Joukani misses with a wild body shot.
Jempsa on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#That has opened up Konichiwa Jempsa's cut even more.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Joukani shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rou Joukani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani misses the shot to the body.
Konichiwa Jempsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jempsa fails to land the takedown.
Jempsa tries for a takedown but Joukani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1##TD2#
Jempsa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Jempsa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jempsa wants to control but Joukani is keeping him busy.
Jempsa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jempsa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Joukani holds on to Jempsa's head and controls the position momentarily.
Jempsa is looking to take a break and control but Joukani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joukani is looking for a sweep.
Konichiwa Jempsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joukani tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jempsa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jempsa controlling his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jempsa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3#
Jempsa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Joukani tries to reverse the position but Jempsa maintains control.
Joukani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jempsa on the ground.
Jempsa tries to control but Joukani wriggling away.
Jempsa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Jempsa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
BOOM! Jempsa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jempsa lands a couple of good shots and Joukani has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Joukani looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konichiwa Jempsa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Joukani. No joy for Jempsa on that attempt.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown but Joukani manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jempsa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jempsa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joukani was well out of range. Poor timing from Jempsa.
Joukani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jempsa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jempsa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joukani moves away.
It looked like Joukani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown. Joukani tries to sprawl out of it but Jempsa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joukani manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rou Joukani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jempsa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joukani sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Joukani shows good takedown defense.
Joukani thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jempsa is defended easily by Joukani.#TD2#
Jempsa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Joukani to the mat! Joukani manages to get full guard.
Joukani working a defensive guard here.
Jempsa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rou Joukani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jempsa working some strikes from top position.
Jempsa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
More stalling from Jempsa.
Jempsa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jempsa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Jempsa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jempsa controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jempsa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joukani.
Rou Joukani is winning the standup battle so far.
Joukani throws a low kick but Jempsa moves out of range easily.
Jempsa misses with a takedown
and Joukani counters with a nice body shot.
Joukani throws a shot to the body.
Jempsa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joukani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Joukani shows good takedown defense.
Jempsa misses with the combination.
#T4#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joukani but Joukani pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jempsa shoots and misses
and Joukani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jempsa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joukani lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jempsa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joukani circles away.
Joukani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Joukani was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Joukani. No joy for Jempsa on that attempt.
Joukani is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Joukani throws a head kick that misses
and Jempsa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joukani thinking.
Konichiwa Jempsa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joukani tries to score with a low kick but Jempsa moves his leg out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rou Joukani showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jempsa 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konichiwa Jempsa!
During a confident post fight interview, Konichiwa Jempsa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
OFK 120 - Knox Vs Mad Onion
Date: Sep 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Joukani checks a low kick from Gomez.
We've been told by Gomez's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gomez throws a right hand that misses
letting Joukani counter with a right hand.
Joukani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomez.#CL#
Gomez moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Joukani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gomez.
Schwartz Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez lands a head shot.
Gomez misses with a combination
and Joukani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joukani stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joukani takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joukani blocks a jab.
Gomez misses with an uppercut
and Joukani counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joukani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gomez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Joukani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
A cross from Gomez lands.
Gomez doesn't manage to clinch there - Joukani circles away.
Joukani blocks a head kick by Gomez.
Joukani slips a straight right by Gomez.
Joukani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomez.
Gomez throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Joukani to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gomez misses with a double jab.
Gomez throws a lazy head kick
and Joukani counters with a series of strikes. Gomez will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Gomez is rocked!
Gomez throws a lazy right hand but Joukani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh Gomez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Joukani throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Gomez is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rou Joukani!
In his post fight interview, Rou Joukani started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
OFK 113 - Foley Vs Barnes
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Yoder throws a chopping leg kick but Joukani manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joukani checks a leg kick nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Yoder as he connects with a hook.
Joukani lands a slapping body shot.
Joukani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yoder is looking to chop away at Joukani's legs.
Joukani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani misses with a head kick.
Yoder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yoder 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.
Yoder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Joukani.
Joukani lands a high kick!
#CUT#It looks like Ryan Yoder has been cut.
Yoder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joukani.
Yoder tries to land a body kick
and Joukani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Yoder is rocked!
An inside leg kick from Yoder misses.
Yoder misses with a looping left.
Joukani and Yoder are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Joukani throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Yoder into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Joukani knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rou Joukani!
Rou Joukani 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. |
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Event:
OFK 105 - Sector Vs Gomez
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Rhino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joukani.
Joukani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joukani throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rhino drops Joukani with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Joukani! Rhino dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brutalis Rhino! |
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Event:
OFK 103-Avetisyan Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Joukani.
Dunn 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.
Joukani swings for the body but Dunn moves out of range.
Joukani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dunn! But no joy.
A head kick by Joukani misses
and Dunn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dunn takes a swing at Joukani's ribcage but misses.
Dunn catches Joukani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dunn throws a lazy uppercut
and Joukani finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Joukani has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zenarals' House in the buildup to the fight.
Joukani swings for the body but Dunn moves out of range.
Joukani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dunn.
Dunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joukani seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice uppercut there from Joukani.#CUT#It looks like Michael Dunn has been cut.
Joukani throws a big shot that misses.
Dunn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunn avoids the head kick by Joukani.
Joukani looks to land a body kick but Dunn moved away.
A jab from Joukani misses. #T1#
A head kick misses from Joukani.
Joukani scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Joukani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Joukani misses.
It seemed like Dunn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dunn misses with a straight right.
Joukani circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Dunn drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Joukani follows Dunn to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rou Joukani!
In his post fight interview, Rou Joukani started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
OFK 96- Lancaster Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Jempsa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Joukani wants to improve his position but instead Jempsa has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joukani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joukani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jempsa.
Jempsa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jempsa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jempsa not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
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. Jempsa connects with a nice short shot to Joukani's temple.
Joukani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joukani tries to get out of the position.
Jempsa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jempsa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joukani is trying to control but can't.
Jempsa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jempsa prevents Joukani from improving his position.#SUB2#
Jempsa seems to be working for a kimura but Joukani defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jempsa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joukani defending well though.
Jempsa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Jempsa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Jempsa avoids the head kick by Joukani.
Joukani scores with a jab to the jaw.
Joukani throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Joukani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jempsa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Jempsa shoots in and bounces Joukani off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jempsa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jempsa throwing strikes from guard but Joukani blocks nicely.
Jempsa showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jempsa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jempsa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Jempsa might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jempsa lands a jab-cross combination.
Jempsa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joukani is looking to counter punch.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt - Joukani sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joukani jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jempsa 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.#TD2#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jempsa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jempsa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joukani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa is stalling in the full guard.
Joukani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Jempsa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Joukani is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Joukani has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jempsa is adopting a defensive guard.
Joukani is looking to stand up but Jempsa won't let him. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joukani has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Joukani stands up and waves to Jempsa to follow him.
Jempsa fails with a takedown attempt.
Jempsa throws a lazy right hand but Joukani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joukani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jempsa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Joukani lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jempsa moves out of range as Joukani throws a body kick.
Joukani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jempsa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Joukani's hands.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown. Joukani tries to sprawl out of it but Jempsa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joukani manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rou Joukani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.#T3#
Joukani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Joukani throws a head kick that misses.
Jempsa fails with the takedown.
Joukani swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joukani stuns Jempsa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Jempsa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jempsa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jempsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joukani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jempsa throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Jempsa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Joukani can't keep his opponent in guard - Jempsa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jempsa controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konichiwa Jempsa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
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#
Jempsa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Joukani swivels and escapes.
Jempsa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joukani scores with a sloppy right hand. Jempsa should have avoided that one.
Jempsa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jempsa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joukani sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jempsa somewhat.
Joukani throws out a loose jab but Jempsa uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Jempsa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Joukani's guard.
Jempsa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Konichiwa Jempsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jempsa 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. #T1#
Jempsa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Jempsa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jempsa postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rou Joukani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jempsa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joukani avoids it really well and circles away.
Rou Joukani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Nice jab there from Joukani.
Jempsa dives in and grabs Joukani's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joukani pushes down on Jempsa's head and hops out.
Joukani uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joukani walks into a left hand.
Joukani throws a sloppy head kick and Jempsa moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Jempsa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Joukani to the mat! Joukani manages to get full guard.
Jempsa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Jempsa trying to control but Joukani is working from the bottom.
Jempsa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joukani tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Joukani being controlled here, momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Joukani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jempsa misses with a body shot.
Joukani scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jempsa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joukani tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joukani as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rou Joukani showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jempsa 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konichiwa Jempsa!
A very excited looking Konichiwa Jempsa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
OFK 90 - Mad Onion Vs Brand
Date: May 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Joukani slips under a jab from Tepes Iii.
A jab from Tepes Iii misses.
Joukani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joukani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joukani tried to score with a low kick but Tepes Iii checks it.
Joukani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Joukani.
Tepes Iii blocks the body kick.
Tepes Iii misses with a series of wild punches.
Joukani avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a shot from downtown. Joukani moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani walks into a jab.
Tepes Iii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Joukani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joukani scores with a jab to the head.
Tepes Iii tries to land a front kick but Joukani steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tepes Iii staying out of range there.#T1#
Joukani misses with a combination
and Tepes Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Joukani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joukani defends it well.
Joukani throws a right hand that Tepes Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Tepes Iii also avoids with ease.
Joukani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes Iii looks for the body kick but Joukani saw that one coming.
Joukani misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tepes Iii with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Joukani is trying is best to control the position here.
Tepes Iii is pressing down on Joukani's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joukani is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Tepes Iii is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Tepes Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tepes Iii prevents Joukani from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Tepes Iii seems content to control.
Joukani keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Tepes Iii looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tepes Iii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tepes Iii is thwarting Joukani's attempts to control the position.
Tepes Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tepes Iii working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tepes Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tepes Iii takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tepes Iii throws a jab when Joukani was well out of range.
Joukani connects with a right hand. Tepes Iii shakes it off.
Joukani throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rou Joukani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Tepes Iii. Those never looked like landing.
Tepes Iii looks for the body kick but Joukani saw that one coming.
Joukani stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
A head kick from Joukani lands but Tepes Iii takes it in his stride.
Tepes Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joukani throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
Tepes Iii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joukani on the side of the head.
Joukani throws a head kick but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
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!
Tepes Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joukani at a distance.
Tepes Iii slips a jab from Joukani.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that Joukani semi-blocks.
Joukani throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown. Joukani fights it but they end up in guard.
Tepes Iii's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Joukani misses with a double jab.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
That kick from Joukani tenderised Tepes Iii's leg. Tepes Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joukani just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Joukani.
Joukani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tepes Iii. Tepes Iii obviously looking to wear him down.
Joukani throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Joukani gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown. Joukani fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii postures up.
Tepes Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tepes Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joukani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tepes Iii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tepes Iii is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Tepes Iii has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Tepes Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joukani is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tepes Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joukani digs a good body shot into Tepes Iii's ribs.
Joukani gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Joukani throws a head kick that misses.
Tepes Iii throws a hook but Joukani avoids it easily.
Rou Joukani is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Tepes Iii thuds his shin into the meat of Joukani's side.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joukani.
Joukani avoids the body shot from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joukani works the jab nicely.
Joukani moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#That has opened up Vlad Tepes Iii's cut even more.
Joukani misses with an uppercut.
Tepes Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joukani is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tepes Iii misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes Iii throws a nice head kick!
Joukani throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tepes Iii.
Joukani misses with a hook. Tepes Iii ducked under it nicely.
Joukani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joukani throws a wild body kick that Tepes Iii sees coming a mile off.
Tepes Iii scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Good work by Tepes Iii as he checks the leg kick.
Joukani tries a head kick but it misses.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joukani throws a head kick but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Joukani misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joukani misses with a head kick.
Joukani slips a straight right by Tepes Iii.
Joukani scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joukani misses with a looping right.
Tepes Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joukani lands a head shot.
Tepes Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Joukani connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joukani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tepes Iii finds it's way round the side to connect with Joukani's head.
Joukani will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tepes Iii blocks a head kick by Joukani.
Joukani 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. #T4#
Joukani slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#Joukani is rocked!
Joukani throws a lazy right hand but Tepes Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Tepes Iii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oh Joukani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joukani blocks a head kick by Tepes Iii.
Joukani seems to have got his legs back now.
Tepes Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joukani.
Joukani lands a jab to the head.
Tepes Iii scores with a nice head shot.
Tepes Iii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tepes Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joukani misses with a looping left.
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes Iii lands with a hook. Joukani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joukani misses with an uppercut
and Tepes Iii counters with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Tepes Iii coming out on top.
Joukani misses with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rou Joukani will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii lands with a nice body kick. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Joukani enables Tepes Iii to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Joukani manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tepes Iii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tepes Iii advances position into side control!
Tepes Iii misses with the ground and pound.
Tepes Iii lands a strong strike to the head of Joukani. That's dazed him! Tepes Iii looking to finish here. Joukani is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Tepes Iii lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes Iii! |
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Event:
OFK 83 - Shamrock vs Dacre
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Joukani misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lentz! But no joy.
Lentz moves out of range as Joukani strikes.
Joukani looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lentz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joukani.
Joukani takes a swing at Lentz's ribcage but misses.
Joukani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No joy there for Lentz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lentz misses with a looping right.
Joukani is looking for a counter combo.
Joukani throws a right hand that Lentz ducks under and follows up with a left that Lentz also avoids with ease.
Joukani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lentz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Joukani fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lentz looks to land a right hand but Joukani moved out of range.
Rou Joukani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lentz staying out of range there.
Joukani has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zenarals' House in the buildup to the fight.
Lentz lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Joukani. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joukani.
Joukani takes one to the chin there.
Joukani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joukani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lentz.
Joukani checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lentz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Joukani.
Lentz throws an overhand right that lands on Joukani's shoulder, as Joukani tries to avoid the shot.
Lentz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Joukani pushes Lentz away with a front kick.
Joukani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joukani throws a lazy body kick
and Lentz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joukani missing with a left hand there. Lentz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joukani misses with an uppercut
and Lentz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lentz cracks Joukani with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joukani moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Leon Lentz has been cut.
Lentz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joukani throws a jab when Lentz was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Lentz misses.
Joukani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Joukani scores with a four punch combination!
Joukani scores with a sloppy right hand. Lentz should have avoided that one.
Joukani throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC#Lentz is rocked!
Joukani throws a hook but Lentz blocks it.
Joukani swings widly with a right hand
and Lentz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joukani misses with a few strikes there.
Joukani connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Lentz tumbling to the canvas! Joukani pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Lentz was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rou Joukani!
Rou Joukani was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
OFK 78 - Lancaster Vs Copeland
Date: Apr 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Joukani with a nice cross.
Joukani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gutierrez throws a series of punches but Joukani avoids them all with ease.
Joukani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gutierrez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gutierrez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gutierrez blocks a head kick by Joukani.
Gutierrez is looking for a counter combo.
Joukani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gutierrez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gutierrez tries to clinch but Joukani moves away
and Joukani counters with a body kick that stops Gutierrez in his tracks momentarily.
Joukani defending well as Gutierrez loads up on a big left hand. #KD2#
Joukani lands a big head kick that sends Gutierrez tumbling to the mat! Joukani takes a step backwards and waves Gutierrez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Gutierrez is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Alex Gutierrez has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gutierrez 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.
Oh Gutierrez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joukani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joukani measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Gutierrez! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Rou Joukani!
After the fight, Rou Joukani was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
OFK 72- Mad Onion Vs Dela Cruz
Date: Mar 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Lancaster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lancaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joukani takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
Lancaster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joukani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster misses with a looping right.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Joukani is out of range.
Joukani misses with a double jab
and Lancaster counters with a three punch combo that has Joukani backing up. Joukani nods at Lancaster to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Joukani is rocked!
Joukani misses with a head kick.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Joukani avoids the punch easily.
Joukani lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Joukani ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
A thudding body kick lands there by Joukani!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joukani is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Joukani counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Joukani ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joukani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good shot there by Joukani.
Joukani finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joukani lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lancaster circles away quickly and effectively.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joukani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lancaster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joukani lands a nice hook to Lancaster's body. Lancaster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joukani misses with a body shot.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Joukani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joukani plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Joukani.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joukani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Lancaster throws the left hand but Joukani avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joukani lands a jab to the nose.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joukani.
Lancaster shoots for a takedown but Joukani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joukani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joukani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Joukani's head but Joukani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Joukani is just out of range.
Joukani fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lancaster on the side of the head.
Joukani scores with a shot to the body.
Joukani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joukani throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lancaster on the side of the head.
Joukani dips to his left and cracks Lancaster with an uppercut!
Lancaster takes one on the button.#T3#
Lancaster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joukani connects with an inside leg kick.
Joukani stalks Lancaster and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lancaster's face. Lancaster staggers backwards, shaken.
Lancaster fails to land with a series of punches.
Joukani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Joukani.
Joukani swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Nice shot by Joukani.
Joukani misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster takes a swing at Joukani's ribcage but misses.
Joukani is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joukani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Joukani.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joukani throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Lancaster misses. #T4#
Lancaster lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lancaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joukani circles away quickly and effectively.
Joukani moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Joukani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rou Joukani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lancaster takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Joukani plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joukani throws a series of strikes that have Lancaster backpedaling.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joukani was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Joukani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joukani turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joukani connects with a high kick. #ROC2#Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Lancaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lancaster tries to move into range but Joukani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rou Joukani dominated that round.
That's time! Lancaster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Joukani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lancaster seems to have got his legs back now.
Lancaster blocks a head kick by Joukani.
Joukani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lancaster is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lancaster slips a jab from Joukani.
A good leg kick by Joukani. #KD#
Lancaster cracks Joukani with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Joukani looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lancaster finish him?
Joukani is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Joukani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lancaster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Joukani throws a solid leg kick but Lancaster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joukani.
and Lancaster counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Joukani! He's just covering up as Lancaster starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Lancaster!
Henry Lancaster was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
PANDA 77
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Dudley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joukani is looking to score with low kicks.
Joukani misses with a leg kick.
Joukani is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joukani misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dudley checks a leg kick.
Joukani moves away from the strike by Dudley.
No joy there for Dudley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joukani doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Joukani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dudley throws the left hand but Joukani avoids the punch easily.
Joukani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joukani connects with an inside leg kick.
Joukani misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Dudley has Joukani up against the cage in a clinch.
Joukani with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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!
Joukani blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Our sources have told us that Dudley has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Joukani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dudley.
#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Dudley.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dudley misses with some punches.
Joukani tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
Joukani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dudley.
Dudley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dudley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Joukani pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Joukani blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dudley prevents a body shot from Joukani.
Joukani is trying to push Dudley away but Dudley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dudley scores with a shoulder strike.
Joukani with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dudley scores with a shot to the side of Joukani's head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dudley scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudley lands a nice elbow.
A short body shot lands from Dudley as the two fighters clinch.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Joukani tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Joukani back against the cage. #T2#
Dudley tries a body shot but Joukani blocks it.
Dudley is leaning against Joukani and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joukani tries to work over Dudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley prevents a body shot from Joukani.
Joukani is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dudley is defending well for now.
Joukani throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley keeps control of Joukani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Joukani's coach down at Zenarals' House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Joukani's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dudley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Dudley.
Dudley lands a body shot.
Dudley tries a body shot but Joukani blocks it.
Dudley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joukani or not.
Joukani looks winded!
Dudley lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Joukani.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
Dudley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dudley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joukani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joukani throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley avoids the elbow strike from Joukani, against the cage.
#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Dudley.
Joukani lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joukani tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
Dudley tries a body shot but Joukani blocks it.
Dudley lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Joukani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Dudley.
Dudley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Joukani is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Dudley.
Joukani is still on wobbly legs! Can Dudley finish him?
A hook to the body from Dudley.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
Dudley lands a nice elbow.
Dudley creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Joukani! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Dudley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Dudley!
Damian Dudley took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
PANDA 68
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Joukani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Batho there.
Rou Joukani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joukani moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Joukani throws a big shot that misses.
Batho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Joukani.
Batho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joukani.
Batho misses with a looping left.
Joukani throws a big counter head kick but Batho avoids it with no problem.
Batho misses with a two punch combination.
Batho walks into a stiff left hand from Joukani.
Batho misses with a hook.
Batho blocks a head kick by Joukani.
Batho misses the shot to the body.
Batho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joukani.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joukani throws a combination. Batho tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Joukani tries a head kick but it misses.
Joukani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joukani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Batho.
Joukani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Joukani swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Batho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joukani misses with a head kick.
Joukani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joukani's coach down at Zenarals' House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Joukani's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Joukani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batho.
Batho appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Batho misses with a looping right.
Batho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joukani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice jab there from Batho.
Donk. Batho catches Joukani right on the button with a cross.
Joukani lands with a cross.
Joukani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Joukani misses
letting Batho counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Batho.#ROC#Joukani is rocked!
Batho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joukani was well out of range. Poor timing from Batho.
Joukani is still on wobbly legs! Can Batho finish him?
Batho throws a big shot that misses.
Batho misses with a hook.
Joukani seems to have recovered his senses.
Joukani slips a straight right by Batho.#T2#
Batho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Batho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Batho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joukani motions for Batho to come forward. Joukani throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Batho takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Batho throws a body shot but no joy.
Batho takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Batho.
Joukani moves away from the strike by Batho.
Joukani paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Batho.
Joukani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Batho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Joukani thuds his right hand into Batho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joukani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batho moves away.
Batho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crunch! Joukani slams his shin into Batho's torso.#T3#
Joukani throws a hook but Batho blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Batho misses the target.
Batho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Batho misses the target.
Joukani throws a big counter head kick but Batho avoids it with no problem.
Batho scores with a nice right hand.
A left and a right from Joukani both land. Nice combination.
Batho throws a hook to the side of Joukani's head but Joukani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joukani misses with a few strikes there.
Joukani staying out of range there.
Joukani wants to land a leg kick but Batho is out of range.
Joukani attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Joukani throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Batho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joukani slips a jab from Batho.
Joukani moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Joukani tries a low kick but Batho avoids it.
Batho lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joukani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Joukani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Joukani's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Batho misses with a straight left.
A big left from Batho misses.
Batho avoids a kick to the body.
Joukani listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joukani.
We've been told by Batho's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joukani misses with the body kick
and Batho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Batho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Batho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batho slips a straight right by Joukani.
Joukani throws a poor cross that misses
and Joukani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joukani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Joukani - that will leave a mark!
Batho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Batho missing with a left hand there. Joukani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batho misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rou Joukani dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Joukani looks to land a left hand but Batho moved out of range nicely.
Joukani scoring well with a low kick there.
Joukani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joukani is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Batho fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joukani is out of range.
Batho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joukani counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slow jab from Joukani misses its intended target.
It looked like Batho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A leg kick checked by Batho.
Batho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Batho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batho throws a body shot but no joy.
Joukani throws a sloppy head kick and Batho moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani scores with a sloppy right hand. Batho should have avoided that one.
Joukani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Batho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joukani throws a series of punches but Batho avoids them all with ease.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Batho might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Batho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joukani counters with a slapping leg kick.
Joukani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batho.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joukani. That's going to slow Batho down. #T1#
Joukani scores with a kick to the midsection.
Joukani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Batho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Batho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Joukani misses with a body shot
and Batho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joukani thinking.
A big right from Batho misses.
Joukani swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Batho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joukani throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Joukani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Batho walks forward, straight into a front kick from Joukani.
Batho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joukani.
Batho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joukani.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batho looks to throw the jab but Joukani is out of range.
Joukani shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Batho eats them both and turns towards Joukani to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Batho will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Batho throws a jab but it's blocked by Joukani. #T2#
Batho ducks right into an uppercut from Joukani.
Joukani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batho manages to avoid it.
Batho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Batho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joukani takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Batho throws out a loose jab but Joukani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rou Joukani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Joukani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joukani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batho moves away.
Joukani throws a wild body kick that Batho sees coming a mile off.
Joukani scores with a decent looking hook.
Batho misses with a straight left.
Joukani misses with a lunging right hand
and Batho counters with a nice low kick that buckles Joukani's knee momentarily.
Joukani tries to land a front kick but Batho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Joukani misses.
Batho throwing a counter right hand but Joukani manages to avoid it.
Joukani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joukani shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Batho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Batho takes one to the side of the head.
Batho tried to score with a low kick but Joukani checks it.
Batho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joukani.
Joukani throws a head kick but Batho moves out of range.
Joukani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batho.
Joukani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Batho lands with a good body shot.
Batho misses with a hook. Joukani ducked under it nicely.
Joukani was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Batho has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Batho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joukani.
Joukani flicks out a counter leg kick but Batho steps away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Joukani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joukani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Batho swings for the body but Joukani moves out of range.
Batho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Batho moves out of range of the body kick.
Joukani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Batho in his tracks. #T4#
Batho takes a head kick 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!
Joukani connects with a crisp jab.
A big right from Batho misses.
A jab from Batho misses.
Joukani tries to work over Batho's front leg with a kick but Batho checks it.
Joukani throws a right hand that misses
and Batho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joukani goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Batho scores with a jab.
Batho lands a slapping body shot.
Joukani dips to his left and cracks Batho with an uppercut!
Joukani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Batho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joukani to score with a decent uppercut.
Joukani misses with a kick to the body.
Batho takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Joukani throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC2#Batho is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rou Joukani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Batho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Joukani slips under a jab from Batho.
Batho throws a poor cross that misses
and Joukani counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Joukani ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joukani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joukani thuds his right hand into Batho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Batho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joukani manages to avoid it.
Batho misses with a hook.
Joukani scores with a leg kick.
Batho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Joukani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Batho misses with a left hand
letting Joukani counter with a right hand.
Joukani slips a straight right by Batho.
Joukani scores with a jab to the body.
Joukani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joukani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joukani's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Batho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joukani scrambles back to his feet.
Batho jabs Joukani to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Joukani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Batho misses the shot to the body.
Batho takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Joukani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joukani fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Batho on the side of the head.
Joukani throws a front kick aimed at Batho's knee but Batho avoids it well.
Joukani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joukani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Batho lands a right hook to the body.
Batho throws a right hand that misses
and Joukani counters with a nice body kick.
Batho throws a right hand that misses
and Joukani counters with a nice uppercut.
Joukani scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Batho blocks the leg kick.
Joukani connects with a good right hand that stumbles Batho. Batho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tshephang Batho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Batho defending well as Joukani loads up on a big left hand.
Joukani looks to land a combination but Batho avoids it well.
Joukani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Batho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joukani at a distance.
Joukani throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Batho to counter with a crisp jab.
Batho throws a good cross that connects.
Batho misses with a straight right.
Batho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joukani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joukani fakes the leg kick and cracks Batho in the body.
A big left from Batho misses.
Batho throws a shot from downtown. Joukani moves away and avoids it.
Batho takes a swing at Joukani's ribcage but misses.
Batho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joukani digs a good body shot into Batho's ribs.
Joukani scores with a jab to the jaw.
Batho moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Joukani lands a nice looking body kick.
Joukani scores with a one two! Batho had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Joukani lands a nice looking kick to the body. Batho takes a step back to recover.
Batho needs to keep his hands up - Joukani had a free shot at his head there.
Joukani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batho takes a swing at Joukani's ribcage but misses.
Joukani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joukani tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Joukani.
Joukani misses with a hook
and Batho counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joukani throws a jab when Batho was well out of range.
Batho throwing a counter right hand but Joukani manages to avoid it.
Joukani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batho.
Batho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Joukani misses with an uppercut. Batho saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Batho misses the target.
Batho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rou Joukani is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Joukani bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Batho throws out a loose jab but Joukani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joukani lands a body shot.
Joukani lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Batho moves out of range of the body kick from Joukani.
Batho misses with a straight right.
Batho throws a lazy uppercut
and Joukani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joukani digs a good hook to Batho's body.
Batho throws a leg kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Batho.
Batho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joukani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batho moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJoukani.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rou Joukani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joukani 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rou Joukani!
A less than humble Rou Joukani misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
PANDA 53
Date: Dec 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Jempsa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joukani stuffs the takedown attempt from Jempsa. Jempsa gets slowly back to his feet.
Jempsa cracks Joukani with an open hand slap.
Joukani throws a hook but Jempsa avoids it easily.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt
and Joukani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Jempsa throws the left hand but Joukani avoids the punch easily.
Joukani misses with a body shot.
Joukani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Joukani counters with a nice uppercut.
Rou Joukani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Joukani thuds his shin into the meat of Jempsa's side.
Jempsa misses with a jab to the body
and Joukani counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Jempsa throws a poor cross that misses
and Joukani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jempsa fails to land the takedown.
Jempsa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joukani lands a leg kick that knocks Jempsa off balance momentarily.
Joukani ducks right into an uppercut from Jempsa.
Jempsa dives in for a single leg takedown but Joukani sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Jempsa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Joukani quickly recovers to half guard.
Jempsa thows a huge punch but Joukani dodges it nicely.
Jempsa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joukani won't allow Jempsa to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Still in half guard, Jempsa seems content to control.
Joukani is trying to get back to full guard.
Jempsa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Jempsa seems to be looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jempsa stalling.
Joukani desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Jempsa controlling the pace.
Joukani keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jempsa slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rou Joukani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jempsa dives in for a single leg takedown but Joukani sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Joukani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jempsa! But no joy.#TD2#
Jempsa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jempsa missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Jempsa stalling.
Jempsa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Jempsa seems content to control.
Jempsa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Konichiwa Jempsa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
That's time! Joukani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jempsa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joukani lands a lovely overhand right.
Jempsa darts in looking for a takedown but Joukani gets double underhooks and turns Jempsa into the cage.
Joukani loads up on a big right hand but Jempsa slips the punch.
Jempsa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jempsa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Joukani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jempsa on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Jempsa is controlling the pace.
Joukani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jempsa.
Jempsa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jempsa lands strikes from half guard.
Jempsa controlling the pace.
Joukani wants to improve his position but Jempsa is controlling well.
Joukani trying to control here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Joukani slaps away a takedown attempt from Jempsa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rou Joukani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Jempsa looks to throw the jab but Joukani is out of range.
Joukani swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joukani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Joukani's head coaches at Zenarals' House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jempsa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joukani is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jempsa or perhaps it was just good defense by Joukani, which made it look bad.
Jempsa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Joukani's hands.
Jempsa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Joukani misses the target.
Jempsa looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Jempsa gets the takedown into side control.
Jempsa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Joukani's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jempsa trying to control the position but Joukani is working away.
Jempsa cracks Joukani with a big right hand but Joukani just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Joukani trying his best to control but Jempsa has mounted him.
Jempsa landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa working Joukani over with strikes here.
Joukani manages to control the position for a moment.
Jempsa looking to ground and pound but Joukani is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konichiwa Jempsa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Jempsa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Joukani was covering up waiting for the punch and Jempsa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jempsa stays in close to Joukani's body and controls the position.
Jempsa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joukani wants to sweep here but Jempsa controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jempsa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Joukani looking to control.
Jempsa is pushing down on Joukani's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joukani is fighting to maintain full guard but Jempsa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jempsa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Jempsa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joukani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jempsa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jempsa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joukani defending well though.
Jempsa not doing much here.
Joukani taking some punishment here, with Jempsa in his half guard.
Rou Joukani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jempsa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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. Jempsa connects with a nice short shot to Joukani's temple.
Jempsa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Konichiwa Jempsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joukani on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Jempsa is controlling the pace.
Jempsa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jempsa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joukani throws a push kick but Jempsa slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jempsa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joukani avoids it really well and circles away.
Joukani swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jempsa walks into a left hand.
Joukani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jempsa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jempsa! But no joy.
Jempsa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jempsa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jempsa dives in for a single leg takedown but Joukani sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Joukani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rou Joukani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt - Joukani sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konichiwa Jempsa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jempsa 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konichiwa Jempsa!
Konichiwa Jempsa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
PANDA 48
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joukani. Joukani obviously looking to wear him down.
Joukani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joukani scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raga looks for a takedown but Joukani sprawls well.
Raga takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Joukani - that will leave a mark!
Joukani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joukani throws a low kick, looking for Raga's leg but Raga calmly moves out of range.
Raga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Bina Raga has been cut.
Raga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joukani. Joukani obviously looking to wear him down.
Joukani uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joukani scores with a hook.
Joukani lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Raga moves out of range of the body kick.
Joukani lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raga at a distance.
Joukani steps in with a hook that catches Raga right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Joukani follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Raga looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rou Joukani!
After the fight, Rou Joukani was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
PANDA 39
Date: Nov 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joukani ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joukani avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Joukani with an uppercut!
Joukani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joukani scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joukanis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joukani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joukani avoids the body shot from Smith.
Joukani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joukani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith goes for a double leg but Joukani avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joukani continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Joukani misses the target.#T1#
Smith misses with a hook. Joukani ducked under it nicely.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith takes a swing at Joukani's ribcage but misses.
Joukani lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Russ Smith has been cut.
Joukani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith misses with a hook. Joukani ducked under it nicely.
Joukani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joukani defends it well.
Joukani throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith jabs Joukani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good leg kick by Joukani.
Joukani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Joukani goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Joukani misses its intended target.
Joukani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Joukani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Joukani avoids it.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joukani circles away.
Joukani feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick misses from Joukani.
Joukani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Joukani, which made it look bad.
Rou Joukani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russ Smith.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #TD2#
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Joukani to the ground. Smith is now in Joukani's guard.#T3#
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joukani's head.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Joukani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Joukani is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Joukani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Joukani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joukani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Joukani looking for a sweep. Not yet Joukani, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Joukani staying out of range there.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joukani throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Joukani's guard.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Joukani has wrist control.
Smith 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russ Smith's cut.
That's time! Joukani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Joukani's half guard.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smith works his way into full mount!
Smith controlling his opponent.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith is continuing to stall.
Russ Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith avoids the attempt from Joukani to control.
Joukani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith landing strikes from the mount.#T1#
Smith thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Smith working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Joukani but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith throwing strikes here but Joukani is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Smith lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith looking to ground and pound but Joukani is blocking nicely.
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smith looking to finish Joukani with some ground and pound. This is bad for Joukani!
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joukani is looking to escape.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Joukani is in trouble!
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
Smith raining down hammerfists from mount.
Smith looking to finish with strikes here!
Smith wants to control the pace but Joukani is squirming around nicely.
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Joukani?
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Joukani?
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Joukani looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC2#Joukani is rocked!#T3#
Smith controlling his opponent.
Smith unloading with bombs!
Joukani is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Smith is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Joukani has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Joukani!
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Joukani wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith controlling the position.
Joukani wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Joukani gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Joukani on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Joukani moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Smith misses.
Joukani thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rou Joukani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith moves out of range as Joukani throws a body kick.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russ Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Smith misses with a straight left.
Joukani is looking for a counter combo.
Joukani avoids the body shot from Smith.
Russ Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joukani lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joukani. Joukani obviously looking to wear him down.
Joukani throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joukani misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joukani is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Joukani.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joukani moves away.
Smith swings for the body but Joukani moves out of range.
#T1#
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joukani.
Joukani moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joukani moves away.
Joukani stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joukani wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith avoids the head kick by Joukani.
Joukani throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Smith throws a body punch but Joukani moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Joukani misses its target.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Rou Joukani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smith misses with the ground and pound.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Joukani dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Joukani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joukani tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith trying to control the action but Joukani is working from the bottom.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T3#
Smith is staying tight to Joukani's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joukani has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith lands an elbow.
Russ Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith happy to just control the position for now.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Joukani is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith working the ground and pound but Joukani is defending the strikes.
Smith just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Smith tries for a kimura but Joukani is defending well.
Smith is staying tight to Joukani's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russ Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russ Smith! |
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Event:
PANDA 28
Date: Oct 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flexy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joukani.
Flexy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joukani sprawls and moves away.
Joukani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Flexy tries to counter with a takedown but Joukani is quick to defend against it.
Joukani throws a series of punches but Flexy moves out of range.
Joukani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flexy.
Flexy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joukani sprawls and moves away.
Joukani misses the shot to the body.
Flexy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joukani sprawls and moves away.
Flexy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Joukani 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flexy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joukani avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Joukani lands a nice hook to Flexy's body. Flexy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joukani throws out a loose jab but Flexy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joukani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flexy moves away.
Flexy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Joukani tries a head kick but it misses.
Flexy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joukani as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dropkick Flexy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Joukani cracks Flexy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joukani throws out a leg kick but Flexy moves out of range and Joukani only half commits.
Nice straight punches there by Joukani. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joukani.
Joukani swings for the body but Flexy moves out of range.
Flexy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left lands for Joukani.
Joukani cracks Flexy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Joukani misses with a hook.
Flexy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Flexy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joukani. Joukani obviously looking to wear him down.
Joukani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Flexy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Flexy feinted with a counter takedown.
Joukani swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Flexy counters with a single leg into guard. Joukani didn't expect that. #SU#
Joukani is working an open guard so Flexy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Flexy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joukani misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Flexy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Joukani!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joukani can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Joukani avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Flexy. #SUB#
Flexy is trying to get an arm triangle but Joukani is defending well. #SUB#
Flexy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joukani has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4##SUB#
Flexy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joukani has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Flexy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joukani has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Flexy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flexy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Flexy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joukani keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rou Joukani dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Flexy checks a leg kick nicely.
Flexy shoots in looking for a takedown but Joukani manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Flexy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Flexy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Joukani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flexy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joukani.
A jab lands there for Joukani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joukani tries a head kick but it misses.
Flexy tries to counter with a takedown but Joukani is quick to defend against it.
Joukani with a nice cross.#T1#
Flexy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joukani.#TD#
Flexy scores with a takedown into Joukani's guard.
Joukani tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flexy throwing strikes from guard but Joukani blocks nicely.
Flexy throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Flexy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Joukani manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Flexy has Joukani in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Flexy has his foot on Joukani's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joukani works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB#
Flexy pushes a forearm under Joukani's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Joukani is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dropkick Flexy!
Dropkick Flexy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
PANDA 20
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joukani.
Choo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Choo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joukani.
Nice shot lands for Choo.
Joukani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Choo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Joukani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Joukani gets tackled into the cage by Choo. Choo maintains the clinch.
Choo tries to pull guard but Joukani holds him up against the cage and eventually Choo drops back down to his feet.
Joukani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Choo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Choo jumps guard.
Joukani wants to get up but he can't break Choo'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 slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1##SUB#
Choo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joukani doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Choo is tightening it up a little... Joukani has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Joukani reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Joukani taps out! Nice BJJ there by Choo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mew Choo!
Mew Choo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GDL 52: Fist vs Joukani
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joukani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fist lands a right hook to the body.
Joukani has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fist is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fist stuns Joukani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fist stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Joukani ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Joukani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joukani misses with a head kick.
As Joukani tries to get set, Fist tries to push him back and clinch up but Joukani manages to avoid the attempt.
Fist lands with a shot to the body.
Joukani slips a straight right by Fist.
Fist lands a glancing blow to the side of Joukani's head.
Joukani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fist finds it's way round the side to connect with Joukani's head. #ROC#Joukani is rocked!
Fist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fist thuds a left hand into Joukani's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target.
Joukani unleashes a big counter combination but Fist bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Joukani is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joukani is still on wobbly legs! Can Fist finish him?
Fist avoids the head kick by Joukani.
Joukani throws a leg kick but Fist checks it.
Joukani gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Fist gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Joukani is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). First Fist!
First Fist retains his welterweight title!
First Fist managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GDL 46: Khan vs Mcguire
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ando tests Joukani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ando shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ando throws a body shot but no joy.
Joukani throws a shot to the body.
Ando scores with a hook.
Ando swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ando displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joukani throws out the jab.
Joukani swings widly with a right hand
and Ando makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Joukani walks into a stiff left hand from Ando.
Ando falls off balance throwing a combination
and Joukani counters with an outside leg kick.
Ando attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Joukani misses with a looping right.
Ando feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Joukani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ando.
Joukani is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Joukani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ando fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joukani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Joukani misses with a body shot.
Ando throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joukani.
Ando throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joukani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joukani looks for the body kick but Ando saw that one coming.
Ando moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ando lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ando.
Ando scores with the left hand. Joukani knows he should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Ando blocks the leg kick.
Joukani motions for Ando to come forward. Joukani throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joukani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joukani lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice shot lands for Ando.
Ando looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ando lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ando shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Ando throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joukani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joukani follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Ando blocks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Joukani. Beautiful body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Ando.
Good shot there by Ando.
Ando swings for the body but Joukani moves out of range.
Joukani is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ando throws a hook but Joukani blocks it.
Joukani doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Ando throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joukani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joukani throws a head kick that misses.
Ando walks into a straight right hand from Joukani.
Ando tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joukani was well out of range. Poor timing from Ando.
Joukani throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Ando connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Joukani misses the target.
A head kick by Joukani misses
and Ando counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Ando. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ando.
Ando takes a swing at Joukani's ribcage but misses.
Joukani checks a leg kick.
Joukani throws a hook but Ando blocks it.
Ando is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Joukani fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ando looks to land a right hand but Joukani moved out of range.
Joukani is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ando with a body shot.
Ando thows a leg kick but Joukani checks it
and Joukani counters with a body kick that stops Ando in his tracks momentarily.
Joukani delivers a nice body kick.
Joukani moves out of range of the strikes.
Joukani looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ando 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. #T4#
Ando takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ando misses with a jab to the body
and Joukani counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joukani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joukani.
Joukani steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Joukani throws a head kick but Ando moves out of range.
Ando misses with a low kick.
Ando lands a high kick!
Ando throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joukani throws a leg kick which misses Ando's front leg but catches the back leg as Ando tries to avoid it.
Joukani jabs Ando to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ando connects with a leg kick.
Ando misses with a low kick as Joukani jumps back.
Joukani throws a body kick that misses.
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 Momofuku Ando will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ando throws a right hand that misses
and Joukani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joukani blocks a low kick nicely.
Joukani connects with a leg kick.
Joukani slips under a jab.
Ando slips a jab from Joukani.
Joukani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ando misses the body punch
and Joukani counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ando punishes Joukani's body with a nice straight punch.
Ando just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani ducks under a wild hook from Ando.
Ando throws out a loose jab but Joukani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joukani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ando.
Joukani feints a counter leg kick.
Momofuku Ando is winning the standup battle so far.
Joukani scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Joukani misses its intended target. #T1#
Joukani slips a straight right by Ando.
Joukani appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ando throws a right hand that Joukani ducks under and follows up with a left that Joukani also avoids with ease.
Ando missing with a left hand there. Joukani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joukani tries a quick counter leg kick but Ando is wise to it.
No joy there for Joukani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ando misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ando avoids the head kick by Joukani.
An attempted straight right counter from Ando misses the target.
Joukani scores with a jab. Ando acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ando stuns Joukani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Joukani blocks a low kick nicely.
Joukani blocks a low kick nicely.
Ando misses with a wild body shot.
Ando looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Joukani's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ando fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joukani manages to avoid it.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Joukani.
A low kick from Ando misses
and Joukani counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ando cracks Joukani with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joukani moves out of range as Ando strikes.
Joukani darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD2#
Joukani lands a big head kick that sends Ando tumbling to the mat! Joukani takes a step backwards and waves Ando back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Ando is rocked!
Ando walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Joukani! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rou Joukani!
Rou Joukani decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
GDL 35: Rodgers vs Byczkiewicz
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Joukani feints and then cracks Mein Armbach's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mein Armbach down.
A solid body kick from Joukani.
Joukani connects with a solid leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joukani, as that shot connected.
Joukani throws a head kick but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Joukani.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot
and Joukani counters with a two punch combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joukani. That's going to slow Mein Armbach down.
Mein Armbach looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice jab there from Joukani.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Joukani.
Joukani throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mein Armbach.#T1#
Joukani moves forwards but Mein Armbach connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mein Armbach shoots in looking for a takedown. Joukani tries to sprawl out of it but Mein Armbach keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joukani manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rou Joukani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mein Armbach misses with a series of wild punches.
Mein Armbach wants to clinch but Joukani slips to the side
enabling Joukani to counter with a crisp jab.
Joukani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joukani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Joukani misses.
Mein Armbach appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Joukani throws a right and a left that Mein Armbach avoids nicely.
It looked like Mein Armbach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mein Armbach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joukani.
Mein Armbach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joukani throws a leg kick which misses Mein Armbach's front leg but catches the back leg as Mein Armbach tries to avoid it.
Mein Armbach drops his hands momentarily and Joukani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Joukani scores with a nice strike.
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!
Joukani throws a jab when Mein Armbach was well out of range.
Joukani scores with a head kick.
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Joukani's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Joukani connects with a high kick. #KD2#
Joukani lands a big head kick that sends Mein Armbach tumbling to the mat! Joukani takes a step backwards and waves Mein Armbach back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Mein Armbach is rocked!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mein Armbach crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Joukani - the referee stops the clock and Mein Armbach gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Joukani. Mein Armbach manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Joukani bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joukani circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Mein Armbach drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Joukani follows Mein Armbach to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rou Joukani!
Rou Joukani was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GDL 27: Cox vs Joukani
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Joukani scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cox throws a head kick that misses.
Cox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cox throws a push kick but Joukani slaps the foot to one side.
Joukani shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cox lands a head kick. Joukani smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joukani keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Joukani throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A big right from Joukani misses.
Cox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joukani throws a counter combo.
Joukani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Joukani gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joukani has Cox pushed against the cage.
Joukani scores with a shot to the side of Cox's head.
Cox letting Joukani take a breather here.
Joukani lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Cox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joukani backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Joukani takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cox is trying to break the clinch but Joukani is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Cox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joukani tries a body shot but Cox blocks it.
Cox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joukani.
Cox dodges an elbow strike from Joukani.
Joukani is looking to control Cox's arms but Cox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Joukani has his back to the cage. #BC#
Cox breaks the clinch.
Cox misses with the body kick
and Joukani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joukani 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.
Cox throws a right hand that misses
and Joukani counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joukani lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cox takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Perry Cox has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joukani's head.#T2#
Cox lands with an overhand left.
A head kick by Cox misses
and Joukani counters with a nice uppercut.
Cox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Joukani cracks the inside of Cox's front leg.
Cox throws a sloppy head kick
and Joukani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cox throws a head kick that misses.
Cox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cox throws the kick towards the body but Joukani avoids it.
Cox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Joukani.
A punch lands to the side of Cox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cox tried to score with a low kick but Joukani checks it.
Cox looks to land a body kick but Joukani moved away.
Cox connects with the punch.
Cox connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Cox tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Joukani coming out on top.
Joukani lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cox lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cox wants to land a leg kick but Joukani is out of range.
Cox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cox throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Joukani's head.#ROC#
Joukani is rocked!
Cox blocks a head kick by Joukani.
Joukani cracks Cox with a good jab.
Cox throws a head kick that misses
and Joukani counters with a left to the body.
Cox throws a push kick but Joukani slaps the foot to one side.
Joukani lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cox is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Joukani.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Joukani.
Joukani moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cox is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Cox misses
and Joukani counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cox's knee momentarily.#T4#
Joukani blocks a head kick by Cox.
Joukani thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cox if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2#
Joukani moves into range and clinches up with Cox.
Joukani tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joukani backwards.
Joukani has Cox pressed against the cage, preventing Cox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joukani.
Joukani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coxs head.
A shot in the inside from Joukani.
Cox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Joukani lands a nice uppercut.
Joukani tries a knee to the head but Cox blocks it.
Good body shot from Joukani.
Cox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joukani has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cox managing to block the knees to the body from Joukani.
Cox avoiding damage as Joukani throws knees to the body.
Cox blocks an elbow strike.
Joukani scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rou Joukani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Perry Cox's cut.
That's time! Cox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cox clobbers Joukani with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joukani bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cox takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Joukani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joukani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick by Cox misses
and Joukani counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cox tries to land a body kick
and Joukani counters with a one-two to the body.
Cox will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Joukani avoids a kick to the body.
Joukani only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Joukani rushes Cox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Joukani lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cox backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joukani is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cox blocks an elbow strike from Joukani.
Joukani lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Joukani.
Joukani pushes off an throws an elbow but Cox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cox letting Joukani take a breather here.
Cox lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Cox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joukani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cox tries to break the clinch but Joukani is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Joukani.
Joukani scores a nice knee to the body.
Joukani lands an uppercut.
Joukani tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joukani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cox avoids a wild elbow strike from Joukani.
Joukani connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Joukani.
Joukani lands a left hand.
Joukani lands a good knee to the midsection. Cox won't want to take too many of those.
Joukani tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cox avoids it.
Cox working hard to break the clinch.
Cox misses with the head strike.
Cox takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Cox breaks from the clinch.
Joukani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joukani can pounce on him.
#T2#
Cox misses with a lunging right hand
and Joukani counters with a low kick, right behind Cox 's knee. #CL2#
Joukani clinches up with Cox and pushes him back against the cage.
Joukani working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joukani connects with a knee to the head.
Joukani manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Joukani lands a body shot in the clinch.
Joukani makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cox misses with some punches.
Cox misses with the head strike.
Joukani with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cox takes a shot to the head.
Cox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Joukani throws an elbow but misses.
Joukani scores a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Joukani.
Cox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joukani has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Joukani just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cox's brow.
Joukani lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cox backwards.
Cox swings wildly with an uppercut but Joukani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joukani displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cox up against the cage.
Joukani unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Joukani creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rou Joukani seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cox takes a shot to the head.
Cox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Joukani stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Joukani controlling the action here for a moment.
Cox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joukani misses with an elbow over the top.
Joukani pushes Cox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cox takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4#
Joukani content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Joukani crunches a lovely knee into Cox's ribcage.
Joukani lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cox backwards.
Joukani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joukani prevents a body shot from Cox.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Joukani.
Cox has had enough of the clinch but Joukani keeps him there for the moment.
Joukani connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cox's face.
#CUT2#
Perry Cox's cut is getting worse.
Cox dodges an elbow strike from Joukani.
Joukani unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cox lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Joukani lands a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Cox is rocked!
Joukani with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oh Cox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Joukani.
Joukani pushes Cox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joukani looking to throw knees to the head but Cox is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joukani utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Joukani slowing the pace effectively.
Joukani landing knees to the head.
Joukani with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Joukani lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joukani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joukani throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rou Joukani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Perry Cox's cut.
That's time! Cox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Joukani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cox seems to have got his legs back now.
Cox throws a head kick that misses.
Joukani lands a jab to the head.
Cox throws a body kick that misses
and Joukani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joukani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joukani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joukani blocks the body kick.
Joukani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Joukani connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cox throws a body kick that misses
enabling Joukani to counter with a crisp jab.
Joukani finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joukani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Cox checks a low kick from Joukani.
Joukani avoids the head kick by Cox.
Joukani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joukani moves in looking to clinch but Cox pushes him off.
Cox throwing a counter right hand but Joukani manages to avoid it.
Cox lands with a kick to the temple. Joukani shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joukani is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cox keeps the fight on the outside.
Rou Joukani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joukani fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cox throws a sloppy head kick
and Joukani counters with a thumping low kick.
Joukani stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Joukani connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cox's hands.
Cox throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Joukani counters with a stiff right hand.
Cox throws a head kick but Joukani moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Joukani's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Cox gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Joukani counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joukani scores with a jab.
Joukani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Joukani gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Joukani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coxs head.
Cox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joukani landing knees to the body.
Joukani tries a knee to the head but Cox blocks it.
Joukani lands with a left to the head.
Joukani blocking some punches.
Cox is trying to force a seperation but Joukani has the dominant position.
Joukani throws an elbow that misses.
Cox lands a shoulder strike.
Joukani lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joukani blocks an uppercut.
Joukani scores with a shot to the side of Cox's head.
Joukani tries a knee to the head but Cox blocks it.
Joukani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cox backwards. #T3#
Cox swings wildly with an uppercut but Joukani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cox blocks a body shot from Joukani.
Joukani blocking some punches.
Joukani softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joukani connects with a knee to the head.
Joukani lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cox to his knees! Joukani keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rou Joukani!
A less than humble Rou Joukani misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
WPFA: Dominance III
Date: Jan 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Joukani throws a right hand that Brunson ducks under and follows up with a left that Brunson also avoids with ease.
Joukani misses with a two punch combination.
Brunson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Joukani counters with a straight right hand.
Joukani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joukani lands with a kick to the temple. Brunson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Joukani closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Joukani.
Joukani connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Robert Brunson has been cut.#T1#
Joukani prevents Brunson from breaking the clinch.
I was talking to Joukani's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Joukani.
Joukani lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Joukani obliges.
Brunson can't get the takedown.
Brunson working hard to break the clinch.
Brunson looking to stall.
Joukani lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joukani with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Joukani.
Joukani works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brunson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Joukani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joukani.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunson has Joukani pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joukani manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rou Joukani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Brunson.
Brunson working hard to break the clinch.
Joukani works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Joukani scores with a hook to the body.
Brunson looks winded!#T2#
Joukani lands a good knee to the midsection. Brunson won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Joukani.
Good body shot from Joukani.
#BC#
Joukani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joukani ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brunson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Joukani moves into range and clinches up with Brunson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joukani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joukani lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Joukani breaks from the clinch.
Joukani scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
Joukani lands a big head kick that sends Brunson tumbling to the mat! Joukani takes a step backwards and waves Brunson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Brunson is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rou Joukani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Brunson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Joukani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brunson.
Joukani lands the left hand.
Joukani scores with a nice head shot.
Brunson is still on wobbly legs! Can Joukani finish him?
Joukani throws a sloppy head kick and Brunson moves out of range easily.
Joukani connects with a right that clearly hurt Brunson. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Joukani proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Brunson collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rou Joukani!
A very excited looking Rou Joukani 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:
WPFA IX: Christmas Clash
Date: Dec 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Joukani finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnsen closes the distance and clinches up with Joukani, looking for a takedown. Johnsen pushes Joukani against the cage but Joukani circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joukani misses with a head kick.
Joukani smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Johnsen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Johnsen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Joukani is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Joukani has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Johnsen controlling the position.
Johnsen can't keep his opponent in guard - Joukani advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnsen has his hands clasped together around Joukani's back. He's all about the action.
Johnsen is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Johnsen is working hard here to advance position.
Joukani wants to take a breather but Johnsen is having none of it.
Johnsen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnsen tries to get out of the position.
Joukani wants to free his trapped foot but Johnsen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Joukani wants to take a breather but Johnsen is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnsen wants to improve his position but Joukani is controlling well.
Johnsen is staying active underneath Joukani, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnsen.
Joukani wants to pass the guard but Johnsen is keeping the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnsen managing to control the position.
Joukani preventing the sweep.
Johnsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joukani's guard. #REVR#
Joukani keeping moving, preventing Johnsen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Johnsen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Joukani manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnsen has Joukani in his guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joukani has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnsen is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rou Joukani 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#
Johnsen shoots for a takedown but Joukani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnsen fails with a takedown attempt.#KD2#
Joukani lands a big head kick that sends Johnsen tumbling to the mat! Joukani takes a step backwards and waves Johnsen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Ronnie Johnsen has been cut.
Joukani feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnsen's calf.
Joukani throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Joukani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnsen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Joukani scores with a counter punch that sends Johnsen to the canvas! Joukani smells blood - he's punishing Johnsen with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Johnsen has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rou Joukani!
After the fight, Rou Joukani was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Ferocious Fights IV
Date: Dec 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Number throws a sloppy body shot
and Joukani counters with a stiff right hand.
Joukani throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Number's head.
Number sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rou Joukani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joukani lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#
Number is rocked!
BAM! Joukani delivers a spinning backfist that drops Number like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Rou Joukani!
Rou Joukani decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Ferocious Fights III
Date: Nov 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Taurus tries to clinch
and Joukani counters with a straight right hand.
Taurus throws a leg kick
and Joukani counters with a nice kick to the body. #CL#
Taurus has Joukani up against the cage in a clinch.
Joukani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taurus backwards.
Taurus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joukani content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Joukani connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Joukani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tauruss head.
Joukani lands a hook that snaps the head of Taurus backwards.
Joukani lands a knee to the head.
Joukani lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taurus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taurus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joukani will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taurus up against the cage.
Joukani tries a knee to the head but Taurus blocks it.
Taurus is trying to force a seperation but Joukani has the dominant position.
Taurus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Joukani takes a shot to the head.
Taurus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joukani tries a knee to the head but Taurus blocks it.
#T1#
Taurus is trying to break the clinch but Joukani has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joukani.
Joukani trying to land knees to the body.
Joukani scores with a knee to the head.
Joukani's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Joukani's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC2#
Joukani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taurus moves to clinch but Joukani breaks away
and Joukani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taurus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Taurus finds it's way through Joukani's defenses.
Joukani swats away the attempt to clinch by Taurus.
Taurus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joukani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taurus tries to close the distance and clinch but Joukani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taurus wants to clinch but Joukani slips to the side
and Joukani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joukani throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2##CL2#
Joukani clinches up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Joukani.
Taurus scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taurus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joukani with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Taurus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Taurus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taurus is looking to break free of the clinch but Joukani has double underhooks.
Taurus presses Joukani against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joukani effectively controlling the action here.
Joukani scores a nice knee to the body.
Taurus is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Joukani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taurus wants to clinch but Joukani slips to the side
and Joukani counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus tries to clinch but Joukani moves away
and Joukani counters with a nice uppercut.
Taurus darts in trying to clinch
and Joukani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rou Joukani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
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#
Joukani keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joukani.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taurus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joukani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joukani.
Nice uppercut there from Joukani.#ROC2#
Taurus is rocked!
Taurus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Joukani.
Oh Taurus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taurus looks to clinch
and Joukani counters with a stiff right hand.
Taurus tries to clinch but Joukani moves out of range.
Taurus switches off momentarily and Joukani cracks him with a monster right hand! Taurus topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Joukani dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Joukani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rou Joukani!
Rou Joukani bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday IV
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Bumba missing with a left hand there. Joukani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bumba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joukani was well out of range. Poor timing from Bumba.
A counter left hand to the body from Joukani misses its target.
Joukani connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bumba's hands.
Joukani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Joukani's head coaches at Holding Cell that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Joukani - that will leave a mark!
Bumba lands a head shot.
Joukani throws a series of punches but Bumba avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Bumba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Bumba.#CL#
Joukani has Bumba up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani throws a knee to the head but misses.
Joukani effectively controlling the action here.
Joukani tries to land a knee to the head but Bumba blocks with his arms.
#T1#
Joukani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bumba backwards. #BC2#
Bumba breaks the clinch.
Joukani throws out a loose jab but Bumba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joukani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bumba.
Nice defenses there by Joukani.#CL#
Joukani has managed to clinch.
Joukani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Joukani misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joukani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joukani working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bumba blocks an uppercut.
Joukani with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Solum Bumba has been cut.#T2#
Joukani lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joukani blocks a body shot from Bumba.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bumba.
Bumba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bumba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joukani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joukani just leaning against Bumba, taking a breather.
Joukani with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Joukani leaning against his opponent.
Stalling in the clinch from Joukani.
A frustrated look appears on Bumba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Joukani's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Joukani throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bumba is trying to push Joukani away but Joukani has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Joukani is pushing Bumba up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rou Joukani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Solum Bumba's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joukani, as that shot connected.
Joukani throws a right and a left that Bumba avoids nicely.
Joukani lands a nice shot to the body.
Joukani misses with a two punch combination.
Joukani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Joukani has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joukani scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani looking to throw knees to the head but Bumba is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bumba blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Joukani slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Joukani.
Joukani prevents Bumba from breaking the clinch.
Bumba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rou Joukani has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bumba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joukani has him pressed against the cage.
Joukani holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bumba tries to break free but Joukani pushes him back against the cage.
Joukani tries to work over Bumba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joukani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bumba can do to turn this around?
Joukani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Joukani.
Joukani throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bumba is trying to break the clinch but Joukani has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Joukani tries to land a knee to the head but Bumba blocks with his arms.
Joukani throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bumba blocks it with crossed arms.
Bumba wants to get back to striking at distance but Joukani won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Bumba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Joukani holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bumba wants to break free but Joukani has control.
Bumba letting Joukani take a breather here.
A short right from Joukani on the inside.
Joukani lands a body punch in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joukani slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bumba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rou Joukani dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Solum Bumba's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Joukani feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bumba's calf.
Bumba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Joukani moves into range and clinches up with Bumba.
Joukani looking to throw knees to the head but Bumba is blocking nicely.
Bumba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Joukani swings wildly with an uppercut but Bumba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bumba managing to block the knees to the body from Joukani.
Joukani dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Joukani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bumba lands with a right to the head.
Joukani using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Bumba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bumba blocks a body shot from Joukani.
Joukani displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bumba up against the cage.
Bumba is trying to break the clinch but Joukani has him pressed against the cage.
Bumba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Solum Bumba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joukani misses with a knee strike.
Joukani content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Joukani misses with the head strike.
Bumba working hard to break the clinch.
Bumba has had enough of the clinch but Joukani keeps him there for the moment.
Joukani is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bumba is defending well for now.
Bumba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joukani tries to throw a body punch but Bumba avoids it by throwing Joukani back against the cage. #T2#
Joukani throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bumba blocks it with crossed arms.
Joukani unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bumba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rou Joukani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joukani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joukani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bumba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Joukani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joukani lands with a short shot to the head.
Joukani prevents a body shot from Bumba.
Joukani lands an uppercut.
Joukani scores a nice knee to the body.
Bumba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joukani lands a nice uppercut.
Bumba is looking to break free of the clinch but Joukani has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rou Joukani showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Joukani 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rou Joukani!
Rou Joukani 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.
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday III
Date: Sep 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Johnsen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnsen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joukani keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnsen controlling the pace.
Joukani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani wants to control but Johnsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnsen winds up and cracks Joukani with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Joukani is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Johnsen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Joukani is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnsen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnsen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Johnsen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Joukani defend it? Johnsen steps over the head and cranks it - Joukani is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Johnsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronnie Johnsen!
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Event:
WPFA II: Samsonov vs Brown
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Kotral takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Joukani, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kotral. Joukani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Joukani.#KD2#
Joukani lands a big head kick that sends Kotral tumbling to the mat! Joukani takes a step backwards and waves Kotral back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Kotral is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dennis Kotral has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joukani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kotral. That did some damage!
Oh Kotral is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kotral misses with a body punch
and Joukani counters with a big right hand! Oh Kotral is in trouble here! Joukani follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rou Joukani!
Rou Joukani bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Joukani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Joukani, right into the meat.
Sweetchuck stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joukani.
Joukani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sweetchuck.
Sweetchuck misses the shot to the body.
Sweetchuck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Joukani.
Nice shot by Sweetchuck.
Joukani's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Joukani's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Joukani lands a leg kick that knocks Sweetchuck off balance momentarily.
Sweetchuck throws a lazy uppercut
and Joukani counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sweetchuck is defended easily by Joukani.
Sweetchuck shoots and misses
enabling Joukani to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Sweetchuck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Joukani.
Joukani lands the left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Carl Sweetchuck has been cut.
Sweetchuck lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Joukani lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sweetchuck at a distance.
Sweetchuck misses the shot to the body.
Joukani avoids the body shot from Sweetchuck.
Sweetchuck misses with an uppercut
and Joukani counters with a leg kick.
Joukani lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Joukani connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Joukani as Sweetchuck shoots in.
Joukani lands a head kick!
Joukani connects with the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Joukani.
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!
Joukani throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sweetchuck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sweetchuck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joukani.
Joukani jabs Sweetchuck to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2##TD#
Sweetchuck shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sweetchuck showed some decent athleticism there.
Sweetchuck 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.
Sweetchuck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sweetchuck slips a nice elbow through Joukani's hands, connecting with Joukani's forehead.
Sweetchuck landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sweetchuck lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sweetchuck scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sweetchuck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sweetchuck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sweetchuck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sweetchuck working over Joukani with some ground and pound. Joukani looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Joukani is rocked!#T3#
Sweetchuck lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Joukani is still in real trouble! Can Sweetchuck finish him?
Sweetchuck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SU#
Sweetchuck decides to return to a standing position.
Joukani looks winded!
Sweetchuck fails to land with a series of punches.
Sweetchuck pounces like a tiger and cracks Joukani with a vicious hook! Joukani is down but not out! Sweetchuck follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carl Sweetchuck!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Joukani connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Joukani. #CUT2#
It looks like Danny Corleone has been cut.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Joukani prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Corleone gets control of Joukani's arms and successfully pulls guard. Corleone will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Joukani is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Corleone has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Joukani is looking to defend but Corleone has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Joukani! Corleone pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Joukani taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Danny Corleone!
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