|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ovlla Joikhaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Farmery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ovlla Joikhaaja has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 173 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
|
182 cm
22
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ovlla Joikhaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kai Farmery!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joikhaaja with a poor takedown
and Farmery counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Farmery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joikhaaja is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farmery is pushing down on Joikhaaja's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joikhaaja is fighting to maintain full guard but Farmery has managed to sneak the leg through.
Farmery is looking for a kimura but Joikhaaja is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Farmery to get the leverage.
Farmery is looking for a kimura here.
Joikhaaja wants to improve his position but Farmery is controlling well.
Joikhaaja trying to control but Farmery postures up.
Joikhaaja manages to get to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joikhaaja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farmery is one step ahead there.
Joikhaaja seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joikhaaja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Farmery trying to control but Joikhaaja is working from the bottom.
Farmery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Farmery wants to control from the top but Joikhaaja keeps moving.
Joikhaaja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farmery won't allow Joikhaaja to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Joikhaaja keeping moving, preventing Farmery from controlling successfully.
Joikhaaja wants to control the position but Farmery says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Joikhaaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farmery is looking for a kimura but Joikhaaja is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Farmery to get the leverage.
Joikhaaja wants to control but Farmery is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Farmery wants to take a breather but Joikhaaja is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Joikhaaja's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Joikhaaja is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Joikhaaja is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Farmery scores with a couple of nice shots.
Farmery throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Joikhaaja wants to improve his position but Farmery is controlling well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farmery wants to work for an arm triangle but Joikhaaja is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Farmery seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joikhaaja does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Farmery is thwarting Joikhaaja's attempts to control the position.
Farmery is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joikhaaja sees it coming and defends easily.
Farmery is trying to work for a kimura but Joikhaaja is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farmery is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joikhaaja is just riding it out for now. Farmery eventually gives up the hold.
Joikhaaja wants to improve his position but Farmery is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joikhaaja controlling the position well.
Joikhaaja trying to hold on to Farmery's head to control him but Farmery postures up.
Farmery is working for a kimura but Joikhaaja is defending it quite comfortably.
Farmery sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joikhaaja defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja gets full guard.
Farmery drops back, looking for a kneebar! Joikhaaja looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Joikhaaja looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Joikhaaja!
Joikhaaja fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Joikhaaja is putting a hurting on Farmery here, landing some big shots from side control.
Farmery tries to bench press Joikhaaja off him but Joikhaaja keeps the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farmery prevents Joikhaaja from improving position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joikhaaja throws a strike aimed at the side of Farmery's head but Farmery avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Farmery dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Joikhaaja doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Farmery counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Joikhaaja slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Farmery wants to control from the top but Joikhaaja keeps moving.
Joikhaaja is trying to keep Farmery in close.
Joikhaaja thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kai Farmery has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joikhaaja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farmery is one step ahead there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farmery trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farmery has gone for a leg lock! Joikhaaja slips out almost immediately though and dives into Farmery's guard.
Joikhaaja throws a big elbow that misses.
Farmery trying to control the position here.
Joikhaaja throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joikhaaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Farmery has his hands on Joikhaaja's head, controlling the position.
Farmery looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja landing some decent shots from guard.
Joikhaaja throws a big elbow that misses.
Farmery manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Farmery thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Joikhaaja working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farmery looking to secure an arm triangle but Joikhaaja defends it well.
Farmery is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Joikhaaja is surviving well by controlling Farmery's body position as best he can.
Joikhaaja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Farmery throws some wild stikes that Joikhaaja manages to avoid easily.
Farmery working for a submission but Joikhaaja is keeping him at bay.
Joikhaaja defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Farmery.
Joikhaaja wants to hold on but Farmery pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farmery goes for an armbar but Joikhaaja turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja wants to control from the top but Farmery keeps moving.
Joikhaaja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Farmery tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joikhaaja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joikhaaja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farmery swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farmery had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joikhaaja defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kai Farmery will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Joikhaaja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Joikhaaja shoots for a double leg takedown but Farmery sprawls well. He's pushed Joikhaaja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joikhaaja dives in and grabs Farmery's left leg, looking for a takedown. Farmery pushes down on Joikhaaja's head and hops out.
Ovlla Joikhaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joikhaaja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Farmery counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ovlla Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farmery tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Farmery working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Farmery is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joikhaaja has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joikhaaja tries to bench press Farmery off him but Farmery keeps the position.
Farmery is trying to get an arm triangle but Joikhaaja is defending well.
Joikhaaja gets back to half guard.
Farmery is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joikhaaja sees it coming and defends easily.
Joikhaaja makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja trying to keep a closed guard but Farmery is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joikhaaja is on top in guard.
Joikhaaja trying to control but Farmery is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joikhaaja postures up and lands a big shot to Farmery's brow.
Joikhaaja lands a couple of elbows.
Farmery has Joikhaaja pulled in close to control his posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joikhaaja trying to control but Farmery is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joikhaaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja wants to control from the top but Farmery keeps moving.
Joikhaaja throws an elbow that misses. Farmery uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joikhaaja's guard. Nice move by Farmery!
Joikhaaja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joikhaaja looking to control.
Farmery trying to control but Joikhaaja is working from the bottom.
Joikhaaja keeping full guard, as Farmery tries to pass.
Farmery trying to control the position from guard on top but Joikhaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farmery slips nicely into half guard.
Farmery looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farmery wants to work for an arm triangle but Joikhaaja is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Joikhaaja moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Joikhaaja trying to keep a closed guard but Farmery is proving a slippery customer.
Joikhaaja is really struggling to control Farmery but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ovlla Joikhaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kai Farmery is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Joikhaaja wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farmery is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Joikhaaja is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Joikhaaja has escaped and now he's on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joikhaaja postures up in Farmery's guard and throws a big left but Farmery blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kai Farmery.
I've got Farmery winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Farmery!
Our winner, Kai Farmery, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
66% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
