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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onni Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skywalker comes to the cage accompanied by Raised on Rock. On his way into the cage it seems that Luke Skywalker has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Luke Skywalker seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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178 cm
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175 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
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175 cm
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186 lbs
13 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Onni Jokinen! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jokinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Skywalker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jokinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Jokinen misses with a kick to the body.
Jokinen checks a low kick from Skywalker. Skywalker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jokinen checks a leg kick. Skywalker throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Skywalker stuns Jokinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Jokinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jokinen blocks a low kick nicely. Skywalker misses with a wild body shot. Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Skywalker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Jokinen throws out a powerful jab. Skywalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Skywalker throws a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Skywalker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Skywalker tries to score with a low kick but Jokinen moves his leg out of the way. Jokinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A solid leg kick lands there for Skywalker.
Skywalker avoids a kick to the body.
Skywalker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Luke Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Skywalker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Jokinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Jokinen lunges at Skywalker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skywalker's hand. A jab lands there for Jokinen. Jokinen staying out of range there. Skywalker misses the body punch and Jokinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Skywalker scores with a shot to the body.
Crunch! Jokinen slams his shin into Skywalker's torso. Skywalker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Skywalker blocks the body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Skywalker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A nice leg kick lands there from Jokinen. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Skywalker, right into the meat.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Jokinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Jokinen thows a left - swing and a miss! Skywalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skywalker manages to avoid it. A big right from Jokinen misses. Onni Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Skywalker misses the shot to the body. Nice shot lands for Skywalker. Skywalker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Skywalker throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jokinen cracks Skywalker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Jokinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jokinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skywalker has a takedown stuffed. Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Skywalker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokinen throws out the jab. Skywalker throws a low kick but Jokinen avoids it. Skywalker throws a wild body kick that Jokinen sees coming a mile off. Skywalker slips under a jab. Skywalker throws a low kick, looking for Jokinen's leg but Jokinen calmly moves out of range. Jokinen missing with a left hand there. Skywalker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Skywalker 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. A slow jab from Skywalker misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jokinen swings for the body but Skywalker moves out of range.
Jokinen takes a swing at Skywalker's ribcage but misses. Skywalker takes a shot right to the bread basket. Jokinen misses the shot to the body. Skywalker punishes Jokinen's body with a nice straight punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Skywalker thumps Jokinen with a low kick. Skywalker tries to work over Jokinen's front leg with a kick but Jokinen checks it. Jokinen throws a series of strikes that have Skywalker backpedaling.
Skywalker is looking to wear down Jokinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Skywalker lands with an uppercut that bounces Jokinen off the cage and back into range. Jokinen motions for Skywalker to come forward. Jokinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A low kick from Skywalker misses and Jokinen counters with a body kick that stops Skywalker in his tracks momentarily. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nice defenses there by Jokinen. A clash of legs there as Jokinen blocks the low kick. Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Onni Jokinen will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jokinen misses with a leg kick. Skywalker cracks Jokinen with a good jab. Skywalker jabs Jokinen to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jokinen cracks the inside of Skywalker's front leg. Skywalker throws a leg kick but Jokinen moved away. Skywalker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jokinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Skywalker. Both fighters circling a little - Jokinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Jokinen tries to land a leg kick but Skywalker saw it coming and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Jokinen as Skywalker shoots in. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skywalker. Jokinen shrugs it off though. Skywalker drives through with a takedown into guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Skywalker is fighting to break Jokinen's control of his arms but Jokinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. 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! Skywalker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully. Skywalker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now. Jokinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Skywalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luke Skywalker has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Skywalker misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Skywalker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jokinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skywalker somewhat. The fight stays on the outside here - Skywalker looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Skywalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it. Skywalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range. Jokinen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jokinen looks to land a left hand but Skywalker moved out of range nicely. A thudding body kick lands there by Jokinen!
Skywalker misses with a leg kick. Skywalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Skywalker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jokinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Jokinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Jokinen clinches with his opponent.
Jokinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jokinen effectively controlling the action here. Jokinen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Skywalker pushes Jokinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Jokinen scores with a nice hook to the head. Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards. Skywalker tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Skywalker back against the cage. Skywalker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Jokinen prevents a body shot from Skywalker. Skywalker misses with an elbow over the top. Jokinen throws a head punch that misses. Skywalker controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jokinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jokinen scores a nice knee to the body.
Jokinen avoiding damage as Skywalker throws knees to the body.
Jokinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Jokinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skywalker.
Skywalker slows down the pace here.
Skywalker is trying to maintain a safe position but Jokinen gets an underhook and turns Skywalker into the cage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Skywalker leaning his opponent against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokinen. 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 Luke Skywalker will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jokinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Jokinen misses with a wild body shot. Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skywalker.
Jokinen takes a kick to the side of the head. Jokinen connects with a right hand. Skywalker shakes it off. Skywalker throws a head kick that Jokinen semi-blocks.
Skywalker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Skywalker blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skywalker. Jokinen throws a wild body kick that Skywalker sees coming a mile off. 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! Nice body punch from Skywalker. Skywalker moves out of range as Jokinen throws a body kick.
Jokinen cracks a nice hook into Skywalker's ribs. Skywalker misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jokinen wants to land a leg kick but Skywalker is out of range. Skywalker checks a leg kick nicely. Jokinen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Skywalker misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely. Jokinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jokinen throws a body kick that misses. Skywalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Skywalker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Skywalker takes a body punch but keeps moving. Skywalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skywalker misses the shot to the body. Skywalker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jokinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Skywalker throws a head kick that misses. Skywalker throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Skywalker is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks. Jokinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Jokinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. 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! Skywalker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skywalker slips a jab from Jokinen. Jokinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Skywalker misses with a body shot.
Skywalker tries a head kick but it misses.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skywalker.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot. Jokinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jokinen slips a straight right by Skywalker. Skywalker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jokinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Skywalker shoots in looking for a takedown. Jokinen tries to sprawl out of it but Skywalker 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. Nice shot by Skywalker. Jokinen throws a leg kick that misses. Skywalker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Skywalker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Skywalker swings away with a leg kick that misses. Jokinen tries to land a front kick but Skywalker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Skywalker throws a low kick, looking for Jokinen's leg but Jokinen calmly moves out of range. Onni Jokinen seems to be getting the better of the standup. A slapping leg kick lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Skywalker is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Skywalker throws a chopping leg kick but Jokinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Jokinen avoids the body shot from Skywalker.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body. Skywalker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Jokinen takes a swing at Skywalker's ribcage but misses. Skywalker throws a leg kick and Jokinen counters with a lovely shot to the body. Skywalker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen. Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skywalker moves away. Skywalker has Jokinen up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Jokinen misses with an elbow over the top.
And that's the end of the fight! Onni Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Jokinen 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onni Jokinen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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