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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ovlla Joikhaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Pans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 cm
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185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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188 cm
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190 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ovlla Joikhaaja! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Pans! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Glass.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Joikhaaja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pans sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Joikhaaja fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Joikhaaja tries for a takedown but Pans circles away easily
and Pans counters with a nice double leg into guard. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ovlla Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Pans distracts Joikhaaja with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Pans working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Joikhaaja keeping full guard, as Pans tries to pass. Joikhaaja wants to sweep here but Pans controlling him for the moment. Joikhaaja has Pans pulled in close to control his posture. Joikhaaja wants to sweep but no luck. Pans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Pans sitting in guard here, content to control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Joikhaaja keeping full guard, as Pans tries to pass. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Joikhaaja is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Pans stopping the sweep attempt from Joikhaaja. Joikhaaja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ovlla Joikhaaja. Joikhaaja buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joikhaaja attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Joikhaaja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pans counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Joikhaaja drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joikhaaja jumps guard.
Pans trying to control but Joikhaaja is working from the bottom. Joikhaaja wants to stand and escape but Pans is having none of it.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Pans lands a couple of decent looking shots. Pans wants to control from the top but Joikhaaja keeps moving. Joikhaaja wants to sweep here but Pans controlling him for the moment. Joikhaaja is trying to keep Pans in close.
Pans stopping the sweep attempt from Joikhaaja. Joikhaaja keeping full guard, as Pans tries to pass. This has been an exciting period of action! Joikhaaja tries to land a sweep but no joy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Joikhaaja lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Pans displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Joikhaaja.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Joikhaaja shoots in for a double leg but Pans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. The fight stays on the outside here - Pans looks like he's thinking about clinching though. No joy there for Pans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joikhaaja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pans counters with a nice double leg into side control. Joikhaaja won't be happy with that. Joikhaaja tries to improve position but can't. Joikhaaja taking a bit of punishment here - Pans scoring with strikes. Joikhaaja is trying to get back to half guard. Pans working the ground and pound. Pans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joikhaaja keeps working. Pans in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. 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! Pans trying to control the action but Joikhaaja is working from the bottom. Pans lands a decent elbow from side control.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Joikhaaja tries to bench press Pans off him but Pans keeps the position. Pans in side control lands a decent elbow. Pans working the head with strikes. Pans working away. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Joikhaaja is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Pans connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Joikhaaja some visible discomfort.
Pans is looking to take a break and control but Joikhaaja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Sloppy strikes there by Pans. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Joikhaaja is not content to let Pans control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Pans dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Joikhaaja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pans is fending him off so far but Joikhaaja persists. Nope, Pans circles away and we're back to standing. Pans thows a body shot but no joy. Joikhaaja shoots in for a takedown but Pans shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Pans takes a swing at Joikhaaja's ribcage but misses. Joikhaaja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pans sprawls well. Pans wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Joikhaaja gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ovlla Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice takedown defense from Pans. No joy for Joikhaaja on that attempt. Joikhaaja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pans's waist but Pans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Joikhaaja off to one side. Joikhaaja fails with the takedown.
Pans gets caught flat footed, as Joikhaaja shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Joikhaaja throws a strike but Pans rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Pans working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joikhaaja's head.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Joikhaaja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Pans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Pans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Pans stands up over Joikhaaja, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Joikhaaja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pans is one step ahead there. Joikhaaja seems keen to control Pans's posture. Joikhaaja lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pans! Pans is looking to improve his position but Joikhaaja isn't that keen on the idea.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Pans keeps trying to improve his position. Pans is still trying to improve position. Pans taking shots to the head. Pans gets back to half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Joikhaaja landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Joikhaaja wants to pass to mount but Pans is defending the position. Joikhaaja missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Joikhaaja trying to control from half guard but Pans is working away. Pans is trying to control but can't.
Pans wants to improve his position but Joikhaaja is controlling well.
Joikhaaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pans does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Pans tries to get to full guard but Joikhaaja has control of the leg. Pans on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Pans is trying to control but can't.
Joikhaaja works his foot free and advances to mount. Joikhaaja lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Joikhaaja thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Joikhaaja postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pans looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. BOOM! Joikhaaja connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Joikhaaja landing shots from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ovlla Joikhaaja dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Joikhaaja or perhaps it was just good defense by Pans which made him look bad. Joikhaaja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pans sprawls well. Pans wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Joikhaaja gets slowly back to his feet. Pans misses the shot to the body. Joikhaaja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pans counters with a nice double leg into half guard. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ovlla Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pans looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Joikhaaja is looking for a sweep. Pans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Joikhaaja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Joikhaaja is controlling Pans's position as best he can from this difficult position. Pans working over Joikhaaja with some ground and pound. Joikhaaja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Joikhaaja avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pans. Joikhaaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Pans working Joikhaaja over with strikes.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Nice strikes from Pans there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Joikhaaja blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pans. Pans is looking to take a break and control but Joikhaaja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Pans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Joikhaaja is trying to stand back up but Pans is controlling him
Pans scoring with strikes to the body and head. Joikhaaja controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Joikhaaja trying to control but Pans postures up.
Mike Pans has got the better of the ground game so far. Joikhaaja tries to roll over but Pans keeps him under control. Pans scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Pans is trying to control the action in half guard but Joikhaaja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Joikhaaja is looking to improve his position.
Joikhaaja is working hard here to advance position. Pans seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Pans drops an elbow to the side of Joikhaaja's head. Pans lands strikes from 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! Joikhaaja blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pans. Pans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Joikhaaja has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pans is working away from the top position though. Pans missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Pans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Joikhaaja keeping control of the position. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Joikhaaja tries to get to full guard but Pans has control of the leg.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Joikhaaja has hold of Pans's hands but Pans slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Joikhaaja blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pans. Pans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joikhaaja's head. Pans is trying to control the action in half guard but Joikhaaja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Pans looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Pans is trying to control. Joikhaaja wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Joikhaaja with a poor takedown
and Pans counters with a takedown into side control. Pans throws a strike aimed at the side of Joikhaaja's head but Joikhaaja avoids it well. Joikhaaja tries to improve position but can't. Joikhaaja manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Both fighters are breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pans is looking to improve his position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Pans has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joikhaaja is working away from the top position though. Pans works his way to full guard. Good work. Pans pulls Joikhaaja in close to his closed guard and prevents Joikhaaja from doing any damage or advancing position. Joikhaaja wants to control from the top but Pans keeps moving. Joikhaaja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Pans looking to sweep here. No luck so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Pans really dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Joikhaaja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pans avoids it really well and circles away.
Pans gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Joikhaaja wants to control from the top but Pans keeps moving. Joikhaaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pans is keeping the position for now. Joikhaaja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Joikhaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Pans is retaining full guard. Pans pulls Joikhaaja in close to prevent any damage.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Joikhaaja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Joikhaaja wants to control from the top but Pans keeps moving. Joikhaaja being controlled here momentarily.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) The ref stands the fighters back up. Ovlla Joikhaaja wasn't doing enough on the ground. Joikhaaja has his takedown stuffed
and Pans counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Pans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Joikhaaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Pans is trying to control the action in half guard but Joikhaaja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Pans is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Pans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Joikhaaja controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Joikhaaja trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) The ref stands the fighters back up. Ovlla Joikhaaja wasn't doing enough on the ground. Joikhaaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Pans tries to sprawl out of it but Joikhaaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ovlla Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him. Joikhaaja shoots for a double leg takedown but Pans sprawls well. He's pushed Joikhaaja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Joikhaaja tries for a takedown but Pans circles away easily
and Pans counters with a takedown into side control.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Pans is chipping away with strikes.
Joikhaaja is looking for a sweep. Joikhaaja takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pans working the ground and pound. Joikhaaja can't do much from the bottom here. Pans is chipping away with strikes.
Pans prevents Joikhaaja from escaping the position. Joikhaaja regains half guard. Joikhaaja avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pans. Joikhaaja is trying to stand.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Joikhaaja is looking to control Pans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joikhaaja avoid being mounted? Pans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joikhaaja keeps working. Pans lands with a punch from half guard. Joikhaaja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pans working Joikhaaja over with strikes. Joikhaaja is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pans scores with a couple of nice shots. Joikhaaja tries to roll over but Pans keeps him under control. Pans winds up and cracks Joikhaaja with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Joikhaaja avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pans. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Pans throwing shots but Joikhaaja is blocking nicely. Joikhaaja avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pans. Joikhaaja avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pans. Pans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Pans dominated that fourth round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Joikhaaja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pans tries to avoid it but Joikhaaja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pans to the ground. Pans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Pans misses with an uppercut. Joikhaaja with a poor takedown
and Pans counters with a nice double leg into guard. Joikhaaja wants to stand and escape but Pans is having none of it. Pans preventing the sweep. Pans landing some decent shots from guard. Pans postures up in Joikhaaja's guard and throws a big left but Joikhaaja blocks it. Pans forces his way into half guard.
Pans is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Joikhaaja is looking for a sweep. Pans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Pans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pans is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Pans's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Pans throwing shots but Joikhaaja is blocking nicely. Joikhaaja is trying to stand up here but Pans is controlling him well. Joikhaaja is controlling Pans's trapped leg to prevent Pans from advancing to side control. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Pans trying to control from half guard but Joikhaaja is working away.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup2.gif) Mike Pans has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Joikhaaja shoots in and drives through. Pans sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ovlla Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him. Joikhaaja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Pans counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Joikhaaja fails with the takedown
and Pans counters with a single leg into guard. Joikhaaja didn't expect that.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Pans passes into half guard. Pans slips a nice elbow through Joikhaaja's hands, connecting with Joikhaaja's forehead. Pans winds up and cracks Joikhaaja with a swinging punch to the side of the head. 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! Joikhaaja is trying to control but can't.
Joikhaaja gets full guard. Pans wants to control from the top but Joikhaaja keeps moving. Joikhaaja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Pans trying to control but Joikhaaja is working from the bottom. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Joikhaaja tries to land a sweep but no joy. Pans postures up.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup2.gif) The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Pans. Joikhaaja doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pans moves into the clinch. Joikhaaja throws a punch but it's blocked by Pans. Joikhaaja has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Joikhaaja wants to take the fight to the mat but Pans manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Joikhaaja tries to pull guard but Pans won't allow it.
Joikhaaja can't get the takedown.
Pans is looking for a takedown.
Joikhaaja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pans throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Joikhaaja was covering up waiting for the punch and Pans finishes the takedown easily into guard. Pans prevents Joikhaaja from getting back to his feet.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Pans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Joikhaaja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pans throws a big right hand that misses. Joikhaaja has momentary wrist control but Pans slips an elbow through the middle. Pans works over Joikhaaja with some ground and pound from guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Ovlla Joikhaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Joikhaaja looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Pans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Joikhaaja looking to control.
Joikhaaja tries to strike from the bottom.
Mike Pans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Joikhaaja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pans is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight! Mike Pans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Pans 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49 Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Pans! Mike Pans is the new middleweight champion! An out of breath Mike Pans thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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