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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olli Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Poison. Saukko has chosen Jedi Mind Tricks - Genghis Khan as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Olli Jokinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Per Saukko!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saukko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saukko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jokinen but Jokinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saukko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saukko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jokinen misses with a kick to the body.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saukko was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
A jab from Saukko misses.
Jokinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A low kick from Saukko is predictable there
and Jokinen counters with a solid body kick.
Olli Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jokinen tries a low kick but Saukko avoids it.
Saukko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Saukko is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saukko tries to move to mount but Jokinen blocks the move with his legs.
Saukko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jokinen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Saukko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jokinen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is trying to maintain the position but Saukko is very close to passing his half guard.
Jokinen is positioning himself well to prevent Saukko advancing to mount.
Jokinen is looking to improve his position.
Jokinen is staying active underneath Saukko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jokinen is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jokinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saukko with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saukko is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko lands a couple of digs.
Saukko landing with the ground and pound.
Saukko postures up in Jokinen's guard and throws a big left but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Saukko from controlling successfully.
Jokinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saukko is one step ahead there.
Jokinen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Saukko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jokinen is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saukko scoring well with a low kick there.
Saukko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jokinen defends it nicely.
Olli Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Per Saukko.
Jokinen tries to score with a low kick but Saukko moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jokinen looks to land a left hand but Saukko moved out of range nicely.
Saukko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jokinen as he avoids it easily.
Saukko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
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 Olli Jokinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jokinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jokinen misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saukko.
Nice defenses there by Saukko.
Saukko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jokinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saukko throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
Saukko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jokinen.
Saukko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Saukko lands in his opponent's guard.
Saukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saukko's guard.
Jokinen 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.
Saukko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jokinen manages to get himself to full guard.
Jokinen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saukko is controlling him.
Saukko wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen managing to control the position.
Saukko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jokinen is pulling down on Saukko's head to control his posture.
Saukko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jokinen trying to keep a closed guard but Saukko is proving a slippery customer.
Olli Jokinen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Saukko throws a series of strikes that have Jokinen backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saukko moves away.
Saukko throws a big shot that misses.
Saukko closes the distance and clinches up with Jokinen, looking for a takedown. Saukko pushes Jokinen against the cage but Jokinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saukko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jokinen was covering up waiting for the punch and Saukko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jokinen controls Saukko momentarily but Saukko frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Saukko is fighting to break Jokinen's control of his arms but Jokinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Olli Jokinen.
Saukko looks for a takedown but Jokinen sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Per Saukko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saukko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a low kick, looking for Saukko's leg but Saukko calmly moves out of range.
Saukko tried to score with a low kick but Jokinen checks it.
Jokinen tests Saukko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saukko slips a straight right by Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to land a front kick but Saukko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Saukko moves out of range.
Saukko shoots for a takedown but Jokinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A low kick from Jokinen is predictable there
and Saukko counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saukko.
Jokinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Olli Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saukko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jokinen stuffs the takedown.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses
and Saukko counters with a nice leg kick.
Jokinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Saukko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Olli Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Per Saukko.
Saukko slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Jokinen as Saukko shoots in.
Jokinen looks to land a body kick but Saukko moved away.
A shot to the liver by Jokinen. Beautiful body shot.
Olli Jokinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saukko was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jokinen blocks the body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Saukko blocks the leg kick.
Saukko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saukko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko shoots in for a takedown but Jokinen shows good takedown defense.
Jokinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jokinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jokinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saukko's calf.
Jokinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saukko throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Saukko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jokinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saukko 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.
Jokinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saukko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. Saukko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olli Jokinen clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saukko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen scores with a leg kick.
Saukko misses with a low kick.
Jokinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saukko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saukko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range and Saukko settles back down.
Saukko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jokinen misses with a leg kick.
Jokinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saukko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko being controlled here momentarily.
Saukko looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jokinen forces his way into half guard.
Jokinen wants to take a breather but Saukko is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jokinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jokinen looking to control but Saukko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Saukko wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Olli Jokinen.
Jokinen looks to throw a body kick
and Saukko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jokinen trying to hold on to Saukko's head to control him but Saukko postures up.
Jokinen gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olli Jokinen had his way with Per Saukko in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jokinen is looking to slow Saukko down with leg kicks.
Saukko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jokinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jokinen checks a low kick from Saukko.
Jokinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saukko.
Saukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jokinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jokinen is looking to slow Saukko down with leg kicks.
Saukko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jokinen takes one to the side of the head.
Jokinen throws a hook but Saukko avoids it easily.
Jokinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saukko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saukko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jokinen circles away.
Saukko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen lands with a kick to the temple. Saukko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Olli Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Saukko.
Saukko is looking to land body kicks.
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!
Saukko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saukko slips a straight right by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a low kick, looking for Saukko's leg but Saukko calmly moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses
enabling Saukko to counter with a crisp jab.
Jokinen connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saukko's sensitive parts.
Saukko avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
A head kick from Jokinen lands but Saukko takes it in his stride.
Saukko checks a leg kick nicely.
Saukko misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Saukko or perhaps it was just good defense by Jokinen which made him look bad.
Olli Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Per Saukko.
Jokinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Per Saukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen.
Saukko fails to land the takedown.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen takes a swing at Saukko's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Jokinen.
Saukko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jokinen is able to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Jokinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Jokinen tenderised Saukko's leg. Saukko is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olli Jokinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jokinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olli Jokinen!
Olli Jokinen retains his welterweight title!
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