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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olli Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chemical Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Poison. Ali has chosen Slayer - Jihad as his entrance music. Chemical Ali has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Olli Jokinen's chin.
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181 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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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
24 - 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
18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chemical Ali!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Jokinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jokinen lands with a hook. Ali tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jokinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ali punishes Jokinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen throws a low kick but Ali moves out of range easily.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jokinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ali 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.
Ali shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Ali trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen has his hands clasped together around Ali's back. He's all about the action.
Jokinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jokinen is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali wants to control but Jokinen is keeping him busy.
Ali tries to pass to full mount but Jokinen defends it.
Jokinen trying to control from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Ali throws a head kick that Jokinen semi-blocks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jokinen. That's going to slow Ali down.
Olli Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a body kick.
Jokinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Ali moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Jokinen.
Ali blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Ali swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ali is out of range.
Jokinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ali moves out of range of the leg kick from Jokinen.
Olli Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Ali misses.
Donk. Jokinen catches Ali right on the button with a cross.
Jokinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jokinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jokinen wants it to stay on the feet.
Jokinen digs a good hook to Ali's body.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Ali checks it.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Ali tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali lands with a nice body kick.
Ali is looking to clinch.
Ali scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jokinen looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Ali lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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 scores with a body shot.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
Jokinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Ali scores with a jab.
Ali throws a body kick the misses
and Jokinen counters with a nice body kick.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Jokinen throws a series of punches but Ali moves out of range.
Olli Jokinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jokinen tries to score with a low kick but Ali moves his leg out of the way.
Ali is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jokinen.
Jokinen fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Ali is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jokinen rather than just go for the knockout.
Jokinen throws a leg kick
and Ali counters with a straight right hand.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Ali takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jokinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ali doesn't seem bothered though.
Jokinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Jokinen scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jokinen throws a leg kick
and Ali counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Jokinen down! Ali is looking to finish but Jokinen is intelligently defending himself.
Jokinen is rocked!
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!
Ali controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oh Jokinen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jokinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Ali being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Olli Jokinen.
Ali walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ali looks for a takedown but Jokinen sprawls well.
Jokinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ali's calf.
Some bone on bone action there as Jokinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ali shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Jokinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen.
Ali's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ali stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jokinen.
Ali throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Jokinen to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Ali checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jokinen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen lands the left hand.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Ali.
Ali has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ali there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Ali throws a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with a series of strikes. Ali will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen thumps Ali with a low kick.
Jokinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Ali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Olli Jokinen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ali stuns Jokinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ali throws a push kick but Jokinen slaps the foot to one side.
Jokinen misses with a hook.
Jokinen misses with a low kick as Ali jumps back.
Ali wants to clinch up but Jokinen keeps it at a distance.
Jokinen misses with a right hand
and Ali counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jokinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jokinen.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands with a nice body punch.
Ali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jokinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali tried to score with a low kick but Jokinen checks it.
Jokinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ali.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick
and Ali counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jokinen thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ali has his takedown stuffed
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ali takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some bone on bone action there as Ali checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Jokinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ali counters with a straight right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ali.
Jokinen cracks the inside of Ali's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to land a front kick but Ali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jokinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ali looks for a takedown but Jokinen sprawls well.
Olli Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chemical Ali.
Jokinen lands a leg kick that knocks Ali off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jokinen defends it nicely.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ali walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jokinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Ali ducks right into an uppercut from Jokinen.
Jokinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jokinen lands with a hook. Ali tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jokinen looks to land a body kick but Ali moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jokinen. That's going to slow Ali down.
Jokinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Jokinen misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen takes one to the side of the head.
Ali on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ali lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jokinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jokinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ali swings widly with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a leg kick.
Jokinen drops his hands momentarily and Ali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jokinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Ali tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jokinen is able to avoid easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ali's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali throws the kick towards the body but Jokinen avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olli Jokinen clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jokinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jokinen lands a jab-cross combination.
Ali shoots for a takedown but Jokinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen is looking to land body kicks.
Jokinen tried to score with a low kick but Ali checks it.
Jokinen leaves Ali with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jokinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jokinen throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Jokinen.
Ali is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ali throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ali.
Jokinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ali. That did some damage!
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ali has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jokinen.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokinen keeps Ali at a distance using the push kick.
Ali lands with a nice body punch.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Jokinen ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen moves out of range as Ali throws a body kick.
Ali throws a leg kick which misses Jokinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jokinen tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali lands a high kick!
Jokinen misses with a leg kick
and Ali counters with an inside leg kick.
Ali tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jokinen throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Jokinen. Beautiful body shot.
Jokinen misses with a double jab.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Jokinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen lands an overhand right.
Jokinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ali looks for a takedown but Jokinen sprawls well.
Olli Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chemical Ali.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Ali misses.
Ali has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jokinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good work by Ali as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jokinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crunch! Jokinen slams his shin into Ali's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ali stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen moves away from the strike by Ali.
Jokinen cracks the inside of Ali's front leg.
Jokinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olli Jokinen had his way with Chemical Ali in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ali throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily.
Ali avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a head kick. Ali smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jokinen is looking to slow Ali down with leg kicks.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Jokinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ali is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A low kick from Jokinen is predictable there
and Ali counters with a head kick. That will keep Jokinen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Ali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Jokinen tenderised Ali's leg. Ali is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jokinen lands with a right hand.
Jokinen lands with a slapping head kick.
Ali stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jokinen.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ali.
Ali moves out of range of the leg kick from Jokinen.
Jokinen connects with a body shot that sends Ali's belly button to the back.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chemical Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olli Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Ali 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.
Ali shoots for a takedown but Jokinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jokinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jokinen connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen lands with a nice combination. Ali backs away looking to recover.
Ali connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jokinen lands a jab.
Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jokinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jokinen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen moves away from the strike by Ali.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Jokinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen throws a one two combo.
A big head kick from Ali and Jokinen is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Ali postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ali stopping the sweep attempt from Jokinen.
Jokinen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali postures up and lands a big shot to Jokinen's brow.
Ali wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jokinen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jokinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ali is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali postures up and lands a big shot to Jokinen's brow.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olli Jokinen!
Olli Jokinen retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Olli Jokinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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