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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olli Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce SilvA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Poison. Royce SilvA acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Olli Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Royce SilvA!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SilvA tries to clinch there but Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Jokinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
SilvA moves in looking to clinch but Jokinen pushes him off.
SilvA tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
SilvA tries to close the distance and clinch but Jokinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
SilvA wants to clinch up but Jokinen keeps it at a distance.
SilvA is looking to clinch but Jokinen is avoiding it.
Jokinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
SilvA takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jokinen wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - SilvA looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
SilvA is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jokinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
SilvA shoots for a double leg takedown but Jokinen sprawls well. He's pushed SilvA's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Olli Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce SilvA.
SilvA wants to clinch up but Jokinen keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SilvA tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
SilvA fails in his attempt to clinch.
SilvA shoots in looking for a takedown. Jokinen tries to sprawl out of it but SilvA keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jokinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
SilvA tries to clinch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but SilvA manages to avoid it.
SilvA fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jokinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Jokinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jokinen swats away the attempt to clinch by SilvA.
Jokinen swats away the attempt to clinch by SilvA.
Jokinen swats away the attempt to clinch by SilvA.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
SilvA closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jokinen swings for the body but SilvA moves out of range.
SilvA is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jokinen. That's going to slow SilvA down.
SilvA keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
SilvA tries to clinch up but Jokinen circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jokinen.
Jokinen leaves SilvA with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jokinen throws a front kick aimed at SilvA's knee but SilvA avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SilvA punishes Jokinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut. SilvA saw that one coming.
A jab from Jokinen finds it's way through SilvA's defenses.
SilvA avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
SilvA takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
SilvA tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
SilvA moves in looking to clinch but Jokinen pushes him off.
SilvA tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jokinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
SilvA uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
SilvA takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
SilvA tries to clinch there but Jokinen circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from SilvA does no damage.
Nice defenses there by SilvA.
SilvA tries to clinch up.
SilvA closes the distance and clinches.
SilvA stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jokinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jokinen lands with a left to the head.
SilvA fails to pull guard.
SilvA missing with knees to the body.
SilvA wants a takedown but no success here.
SilvA looks gassed!
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
SilvA tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jokinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Royce SilvA seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SilvA tries to clinch up but Jokinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Jokinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Jokinen looks to land a combination but SilvA avoids it well.
SilvA tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jokinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olli Jokinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jokinen missing with a left hand there. SilvA was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - SilvA looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
SilvA misses with the body kick
and Jokinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Royce SilvA is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
SilvA throws a nice looking combination but Jokinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
SilvA feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing SilvA from controlling successfully.
SilvA drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jokinen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jokinen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jokinen!
SilvA striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SilvA is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jokinen stands up and beckons SilvA to his feet.
SilvA fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
SilvA wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jokinen throws a front kick aimed at SilvA's knee but SilvA avoids it well.
Jokinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
SilvA wants to clinch
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
SilvA tries to clinch up
and Jokinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
SilvA shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jokinen is trying to defend but SilvA finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jokinen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen swings for the body but SilvA moves out of range.
SilvA gets in close and instigates a clinch.
SilvA misses with a punch to the body.
SilvA avoiding damage as Jokinen throws knees to the body.
SilvA misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jokinen.
Jokinen manages to break the clinch.
SilvA wants to clinch but Jokinen slips to the side
and Jokinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
SilvA tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jokinen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jokinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
SilvA clinches but Jokinen breaks the clinch
and Jokinen counters with a body kick that stops SilvA in his tracks momentarily.
SilvA is breathing heavily.
Jokinen throws a combination. SilvA tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Royce SilvA has been cut.
SilvA blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen digs a good hook to SilvA's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SilvA takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
SilvA shoots in but Jokinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Olli Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce SilvA.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
SilvA blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
SilvA fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jokinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jokinen lands a jab-cross combination.
SilvA tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jokinen counters with a head kick. That will keep SilvA thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jokinen throws a head kick but SilvA moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SilvA tries for a takedown but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jokinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jokinen stalks SilvA and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into SilvA's face. SilvA staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olli Jokinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Royce SilvA's cut.
That's time! Jokinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jokinen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jokinen counters with a head kick.
Good work by SilvA as he checks the leg kick.
SilvA tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jokinen counters with a nice uppercut.
SilvA wants to clinch
and Jokinen counters with a good low kick that SilvA was not able to check.
Jokinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but SilvA circles away quickly and effectively.
SilvA cracks a nice hook into Jokinen's ribs.
SilvA clinches but Jokinen breaks the clinch
and Jokinen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
SilvA tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jokinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
SilvA closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jokinen did well to prevent SilvA getting side control.
SilvA takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
SilvA wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SilvA throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
SilvA trying to mount his opponent but Jokinen defends it.
Jokinen tries to kick SilvA off but SilvA keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
SilvA looks to land a strike but Jokinen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
SilvA being controlled here momentarily.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as SilvA tries to pass.
Olli Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
SilvA takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
SilvA tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jokinen counters with a solid body kick.
SilvA tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jokinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
SilvA darts in trying to clinch
and Jokinen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jokinen wants it to stay on the feet.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
SilvA closes the distance but Jokinen moves to the side
and Jokinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
SilvA tries to clinch but Jokinen moves away
and Jokinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jokinen stuffs the takedown attempt from SilvA. SilvA gets slowly back to his feet.
Jokinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
SilvA wants to clinch but Jokinen slips to the side
and Jokinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles SilvA's knee momentarily.
SilvA slips under a jab from Jokinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SilvA wants to clinch
and Jokinen counters with a left to the body.
SilvA has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jokinen.
SilvA clinches but Jokinen breaks the clinch
and Jokinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jokinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
SilvA pushes Jokinen up against the cage in a clinch.
SilvA lands a body shot.
Royce SilvA has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees to the body from Jokinen.
SilvA is working for takedown but Jokinen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Olli Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce SilvA.
SilvA tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
SilvA goes for a takedown attempt but Jokinen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Jokinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jokinen.
SilvA tries to clinch but Jokinen moves away
and Jokinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olli Jokinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jokinen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olli Jokinen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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