|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joonas Ojala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Mcknight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ojala's entrance music is Hurriganes - Get On. A fine choice. Joonas Ojala has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 197 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
198 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joonas Ojala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aaron Mcknight!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcknight scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Joonas Ojala has been cut.
Mcknight throws a push kick but Ojala slaps the foot to one side.
Ojala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mcknight counters with a crisp one two that drops Ojala! Mcknight thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ojala to his feet! Ojala is in big trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcknight.
Mcknight tries to clinch but Ojala is having none of it.
Ojala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki in the buildup to the fight.
Ojala closes the distance and pushes Mcknight back into the cage.
Ojala scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ojala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ojala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ojala is leaning against Mcknight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mcknight looks winded!
Ojala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ojala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ojala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ojala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ojala scores with a shot to the side of Mcknight's head.
Ojala pushes Mcknight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ojala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Ojala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ojala cracks Mcknight with a nice body shot.
Ojala is working Mcknight over against the cage.
Ojala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ojala lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Ojala.
Ojala lands a shoulder strike.
Ojala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcknight backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Ojala.
Ojala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ojala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcknights head.
Ojala lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ojala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ojala presses Mcknight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ojala pushes Mcknight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Ojala on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ojala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Ojala as the two fighters clinch.
Ojala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ojala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ojala scores with a shoulder strike.
Ojala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Ojala.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ojala.
Ojala lands a left hand.
Mcknight is trying to maintain a safe position but Ojala gets an underhook and turns Mcknight into the cage.
Ojala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ojala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ojala.
Ojala lands a shoulder strike.
Ojala works on Mcknight's body with a couple of short punches.
Ojala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcknight backwards.
Nice body punch from Ojala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ojala lands a body shot.
Ojala lands a nice uppercut.
Ojala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ojala.
Ojala lands an uppercut.
Ojala lands a right hand.
Ojala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ojala lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Ojala.
Ojala pushes Mcknight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ojala lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Ojala.
Ojala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcknight backwards.
Ojala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Ojala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcknight backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Ojala as the two fighters clinch.
Ojala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ojala.
Ojala lands a nice shot to the body.
Ojala lands a left hand.
Ojala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ojala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ojala.
Ojala pushes Mcknight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Ojala.
A right hook to the body lands for Ojala.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ojala lands a left hand.
Ojala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ojala.
Ojala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcknight backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Ojala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joonas Ojala's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ojala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mcknight lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ojala.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ojala can't find room to land a body shot as Mcknight controls the action.
A short right from Ojala on the inside.
Ojala lands with a left to the head.
Ojala tries to throw a body punch but Mcknight avoids it by throwing Ojala back against the cage.
Ojala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcknight.
Ojala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcknight.
A nice left hand lands by Ojala.
Ojala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Ojala.
Ojala is working Mcknight over against the cage.
A short right from Ojala.
Joonas Ojala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Ojala.
Ojala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcknight.
Mcknight is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Ojala.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ojala.
Ojala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcknight backwards.
Ojala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ojala lands with a light punch inside.
Ojala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcknight backwards.
Nice body punch from Ojala.
Ojala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ojala is leaning against Mcknight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ojala cracks Mcknight with a nice body shot.
Ojala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ojala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Ojala.
Ojala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ojala works on Mcknight's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ojala pushes Mcknight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ojala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Ojala.
A short body shot lands from Ojala as the two fighters clinch.
Ojala pushes Mcknight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ojala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcknights head.
Mcknight jumps guard but Ojala stands there with Mcknight around his waist. Mcknight gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ojala scores with a shoulder strike.
Ojala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcknight backwards.
Ojala lands a right hand.
Ojala presses Mcknight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ojala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcknight backwards.
Ojala cracks Mcknight with a nice body shot.
Ojala lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ojala lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcknight backwards.
Ojala digs a right hand underneath Mcknight's ribcage. Mcknight let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ojala scores with a hook to the body.
Ojala lands an uppercut.
Ojala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mcknight is working for takedown but Ojala is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from Ojala.
Ojala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcknight or not.
Ojala digs a right hand underneath Mcknight's ribcage. Mcknight let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ojala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ojala digs a right hand underneath Mcknight's ribcage. Mcknight let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Ojala.
Ojala digs a right hand into Mcknight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcknight's gas tank.
Ojala tries to work over Mcknight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ojala scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ojala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ojala fails to land.
Ojala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ojala is pressed up against the cage. Mcknight has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ojala down to the mat. Ojala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joonas Ojala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Mcknight.
Ojala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mcknight counters with a straight right hand.
Ojala rushes Mcknight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcknight is trying to break the clinch but Ojala is controlling him.
Mcknight is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ojala to keep the fight standing.
Ojala lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ojala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcknight backwards.
Ojala lands a body punch.
Ojala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ojala can't find room to land a body shot as Mcknight controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Ojala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joonas Ojala's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Mcknight or perhaps it was just good defense by Ojala, which made it look bad.
Ojala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ojala forces Mcknight back against the cage and clinches.
Ojala lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Ojala - that landed with a thud.
Ojala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcknight can do to turn this around?
Mcknight is trying to drag Ojala to the mat but Ojala just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from Ojala as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Ojala.
Mcknight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Ojala.
Ojala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ojala lands a shot to the body.
Ojala lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ojala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ojala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcknight.
Ojala lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Ojala.
Ojala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ojala.
Ojala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcknight or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ojala works on Mcknight's body with a couple of short punches.
Ojala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ojala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ojala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ojala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Ojala.
Ojala lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ojala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ojala lands with a short shot to the head.
Ojala gets through Mcknight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ojala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcknight backwards.
Ojala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mcknight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mcknight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ojala lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ojala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mcknight goes for a takedown attempt but Ojala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Joonas Ojala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Mcknight.
Ojala drives through and clinches with Mcknight against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ojala.
Ojala lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ojala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ojala lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ojala.
Ojala is pressed up against the cage. Mcknight has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ojala down to the mat. Ojala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mcknight tries to keep at a distance but Ojala has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ojala lands a left hand.
Ojala digs a right hand into Mcknight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcknight's gas tank.
Ojala works on Mcknight's body with a couple of short punches.
Ojala lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcknight backwards.
Mcknight has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ojala is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ojala lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ojala.
Mcknight is trying to break the clinch but Ojala is controlling him.
Ojala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Ojala.
A body shot lands from Ojala.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ojala is working Mcknight over against the cage.
Mcknight tries to pull guard but Ojala holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcknight drops back down to his feet.
Ojala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcknight backwards.
A short right from Ojala.
Ojala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ojala tries a body shot but Mcknight blocks it.
Ojala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcknight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcknight wants to stall.
Ojala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcknight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joonas Ojala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ojala, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joonas Ojala!
A relieved looking Joonas Ojala thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
