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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ajo Koira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasko Nusciva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nusciva has chosen Nuki - Sarajka as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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199 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ajo Koira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasko Nusciva!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koira stuffs the takedown.
Koira swings for the body but Nusciva moves out of range.
Koira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koira lands a jab to the nose.
Koira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nusciva moves away.
Nusciva shoots in for a takedown but Koira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Koira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nusciva on the side of the head.
Koira throws out a loose jab but Nusciva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koira misses the jab.
Koira misses the shot to the body.
Pasko Nusciva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nusciva shoots in but Koira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ajo Koira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pasko Nusciva.
Nusciva shoots in looking for a takedown but Koira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nusciva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nusciva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koira swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Koira. No joy for Nusciva on that attempt.
Nusciva shoots in for a takedown but Koira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nusciva looks gassed!
Nusciva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koira lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nusciva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nusciva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koira.
Koira scores with a nice right hand.
Koira lands a jab to the nose.
Nusciva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nusciva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ajo Koira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nusciva doesn't seem bothered though.
Koira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nusciva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A lazy left from Koira finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Koira is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nusciva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koira digs a good hook to Nusciva's body.
A jab from Koira does it's job there.
Nusciva is trying desperately to land a takedown but Koira is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nusciva.
Koira lands a nice hook to Nusciva's body. Nusciva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koira scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koira scores with a body shot.
Nusciva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No luck for Nusciva with that takedown attempt.
Koira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nusciva has time to react.
Nusciva shoots for a double leg takedown but Koira sprawls well. He's pushed Nusciva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nusciva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Koira lands a right hook to the body.
A left lands for Koira.
Koira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Koira stuns Nusciva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Koira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koira lands a jab to Nusciva's midsection.
Nusciva tries to move into range but Koira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Koira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nusciva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Koira. Beautiful body shot.
Koira scores with the left hand. Nusciva knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Nusciva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nusciva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koira as he jumps to the side.
Nusciva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Koira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Koira lands a nice shot that snaps Nusciva's head back.
Koira lands with an uppercut that bounces Nusciva off the cage and back into rage.
Nusciva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Koira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nusciva's guard.
Koira gets to his feet. Nusciva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nusciva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koira with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koira with a jab.
Koira lands a nice hook to Nusciva's body. Nusciva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nusciva shoots in and drives through. Koira sprawls well.
Koira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koira 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.
Nusciva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nusciva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nusciva doesn't seem bothered though.
Koira scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nusciva clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koira misses with the head strike.
Koira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koira misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ajo Koira dominated that round.
That's time! Koira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice shot lands for Koira.
Nusciva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koira scores with a body shot.
Koira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nusciva shoots in for a takedown but Koira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Koira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nusciva.
Nusciva walks into a stiff left hand from Koira.
Nusciva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ajo Koira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pasko Nusciva.
Koira moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nusciva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koira connects with a right hand. Nusciva shakes it off.
Nusciva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koira to score with a decent uppercut.
Nusciva is breathing heavily.
Nusciva shoots for a double leg takedown but Koira sprawls well. He's pushed Nusciva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koira lands with a good body shot.
Koira connects with a right hand. Nusciva shakes it off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koira cracks a nice hook into Nusciva's ribs.
Nice body punch from Koira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koira lands the left hand.
Koira connects with a right hand. Nusciva shakes it off.
Nice jab there from Koira.
Koira works the jab nicely.
Koira works Nusciva's body with a nice hook.
Koira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Koira connects with a body shot that sends Nusciva's belly button to the back.
Koira connects with a single shot there.
Nusciva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nusciva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nusciva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koira but Koira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Koira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nusciva can do to turn this around?
Nusciva has a takedown stuffed.
Koira lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koira works Nusciva's body with a nice hook.
Koira scores with a punch to the head.
Good shot there by Koira.
Koira lands with a good body shot.
Jab, jab by Koira - just one landing.
Koira scores with a hook to the body. Nusciva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Koira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Koira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Koira tests Nusciva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koira jabs at Nusciva's body.
Nusciva walks into a straight right hand from Koira.
Nusciva drops his hands momentarily and Koira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ajo Koira is winning the standup battle so far.
Koira scores with a nice strike.
Nusciva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Koira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Nusciva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nusciva tries to move into range but Koira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nusciva misses with a head kick.
Koira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nusciva's head.
Koira scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheers as Koira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nusciva doesn't seem phased though.
Koira's corner calls for a 1-2. Koira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koira digs a good body shot into Nusciva's ribs.
Koira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Koira jabs Nusciva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nusciva. Nusciva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nusciva shoots in but Koira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Koira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Koira lands a right hook to the body.
Nusciva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nusciva misses with a takedown attempt - Koira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nusciva.
Koira thuds a left hand into Nusciva's body.
Koira cracks a nice hook into Nusciva's ribs.
Koira works Nusciva's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Koira finds it's way through Nusciva's defenses.
Nusciva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Koira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nusciva doesn't seem phased though.
Nusciva thuds his right hand into Koira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nusciva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nusciva.
Koira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koira works Nusciva's body with a nice hook.
Donk. Koira catches Nusciva right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ajo Koira dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nusciva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nusciva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koira lunges at Nusciva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nusciva's hand.
Koira lands with a cross.
Nusciva dives in and grabs Koira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koira pushes down on Nusciva's head and hops out.
Nusciva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nusciva tries for a takedown but Koira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Koira throws out a powerful jab.
Koira stuns Nusciva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Koira works Nusciva's body with a nice hook.
Nusciva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Koira scores with a hook to the body. Nusciva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Koira cracks Nusciva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nusciva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nusciva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nusciva somewhat.
Ajo Koira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pasko Nusciva.
Nusciva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nusciva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nusciva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Koira lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Koira thuds a left hand into Nusciva's body.
Koira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nusciva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koira catches Nusciva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nusciva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koira.
Koira digs a good body shot into Nusciva's ribs.
Koira throws a shot to the body.
Nusciva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koira swivels and escapes.
Koira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koira lands a nice hook to Nusciva's body. Nusciva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nusciva takes one on the button.
Pasko Nusciva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ajo Koira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koira digs a good hook to Nusciva's body.
Koira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nusciva has time to react.
Koira cracks Nusciva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koira catches Nusciva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nusciva.
Koira lands a nice shot to the body.
Koira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nusciva doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Koira. Beautiful body shot.
Koira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Koira. Beautiful body shot.
Nusciva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nusciva misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Koira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pasko Nusciva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nusciva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nusciva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nusciva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nusciva tries to stall but Koira uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nusciva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nusciva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nusciva tries for a takedown but Koira manages to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nusciva backwards.
Koira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ajo Koira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koira, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ajo Koira!
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hype
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