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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aslak Joikhaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Berzins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aslak Joikhaaja!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joikhaaja shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Joikhaaja showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Berzins tries to get to full guard but Joikhaaja has control of the leg.
Joikhaaja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berzins trying to control here.
Joikhaaja throwing shots but Berzins is blocking nicely.
Joikhaaja working the head and body with strikes.
Berzins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joikhaaja not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Berzins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berzins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joikhaaja with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Berzins is positioning himself well to prevent Joikhaaja advancing to mount.
Joikhaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berzins is just riding it out for now. Joikhaaja eventually gives up the hold.
Joikhaaja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joikhaaja thows a huge punch but Berzins dodges it nicely.
Joikhaaja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berzins has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joikhaaja takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Joikhaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Berzins is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berzins keeps working.
Joikhaaja lands strikes from half guard.
Berzins is trying to get back to full guard.
Berzins is looking to control Joikhaaja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berzins avoid being mounted?
Berzins taking some punishment here, with Joikhaaja in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berzins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Joikhaaja preventing the sweep.
Joikhaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berzins has his foot on Joikhaaja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joikhaaja works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joikhaaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joikhaaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joikhaaja looking to pass the guard.
Berzins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joikhaaja with a nice head shot there.
Berzins keeping moving, preventing Joikhaaja from controlling successfully.
Joikhaaja with a flurry of punches that miss.
Berzins managing to control the position.
Joikhaaja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja advances to half guard.
Berzins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Joikhaaja scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berzins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Joikhaaja lands a nice short elbow.
Berzins desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joikhaaja sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berzins defending well though.
Joikhaaja slips a nice elbow through Berzins's hands, connecting with Berzins's forehead.
Joikhaaja is keen to just control but Berzins is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joikhaaja not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berzins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joikhaaja throws a strike but Berzins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Joikhaaja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aslak Joikhaaja dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Berzins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Joikhaaja manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Berzins preventing the sweep.
Berzins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Joikhaaja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joikhaaja is not content to let Berzins control the position.
You can see the frustration on Joikhaaja's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aslak Joikhaaja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joikhaaja tries to bench press Berzins off him but Berzins keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joikhaaja is still trying to improve position.
Berzins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berzins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Joikhaaja is looking for a sweep.
Joikhaaja manages to work his way to half guard, despite Berzins's best efforts.
Joikhaaja is pressing down on Berzins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berzins looking to pass the guard.
Berzins wants to control from the top but Joikhaaja keeps moving.
Berzins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berzins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berzins's guard.
Joikhaaja lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berzins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joikhaaja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berzins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joikhaaja postures up and lands a big shot to Berzins's brow.
Joikhaaja wants to control from the top but Berzins keeps moving.
My spies in Qube Striking inform me that Joikhaaja has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Berzins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joikhaaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berzins is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja throwing strikes but missing.
Berzins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joikhaaja chips away with some ground and pound.
Joikhaaja won't allow Berzins to sweep him here.
Berzins has momentary wrist control but Joikhaaja slips an elbow through the middle.
Berzins wants to sweep but no luck.
Berzins is trying to keep Joikhaaja in close.
Berzins working for a triangle but Joikhaaja defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Berzins is retaining full guard.
Berzins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berzins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Berzins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berzins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joikhaaja is squirming around, avoiding Berzins's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aslak Joikhaaja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Joikhaaja shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Joikhaaja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joikhaaja perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Berzins is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joikhaaja thows a huge punch but Berzins dodges it nicely.
Joikhaaja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Berzins's head.
Berzins is trying is best to control the position here.
Berzins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berzins defending well though.
Berzins trying to control from the bottom.
Joikhaaja wants to pass the guard but Berzins is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joikhaaja stops Berzins from getting back to his feet.
Joikhaaja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Joikhaaja not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joikhaaja is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Joikhaaja not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joikhaaja lands with a punch from half guard.
Joikhaaja lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Berzins taking some punishment here, with Joikhaaja in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzins manages to get to full guard.
Joikhaaja is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joikhaaja trying to control but Berzins is working from the bottom.
Joikhaaja lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Joikhaaja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joikhaaja trying to control but Berzins is working from the bottom.
Joikhaaja looking to sit in guard and control but Berzins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Berzins pushes down on Joikhaaja's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzins is trying to work for a kimura but Joikhaaja is defending well.
Berzins seems to be looking for submissions.
Joikhaaja is looking to improve his position.
Joikhaaja regains full guard. Nicely done.
Berzins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Berzins won't allow Joikhaaja to sweep him here.
Joikhaaja bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berzins's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja postures up and lands a big shot to Berzins's brow.
Joikhaaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berzins is keeping the position for now.
Berzins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joikhaaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berzins is keeping the position for now.
Joikhaaja looking to sit in guard and control but Berzins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aslak Joikhaaja is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Joikhaaja keeping moving, preventing Berzins from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joikhaaja 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.
Josh Berzins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aslak Joikhaaja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joikhaaja has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslak Joikhaaja!
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energy
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