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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jabari Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnston is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: fabulous- breathe. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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255 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Ahokas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jabari Johnston!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnston staying out of range there.
Ahokas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnston's head backwards.
Ahokas jabs Johnston right on the nose. Johnston blinks but takes it well.
Ahokas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnston.
Johnston tries for a takedown but Ahokas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ahokas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnston misses with the combination.
Ahokas throws out a loose jab but Johnston uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Ahokas catches Johnston right on the button with a cross.
Johnston tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ahokas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnston somewhat.
Juha Ahokas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabari Johnston.
Johnston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahokas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas lands with a right hand.
It looks like Jabari Johnston has been cut.
Ahokas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ahokas counters with a two punch combo.
Ahokas stuffs the takedown.
Ahokas jabs Johnston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ahokas just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahokas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnston with a poor takedown
and Ahokas counters with a left to the body.
Johnston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ahokas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnston looks winded!
Ahokas scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahokas cracks Johnston with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ahokas takes a swing at Johnston's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston throws a sloppy head kick and Ahokas moves out of range easily.
Johnston tries for a takedown but Ahokas circles away easily
and Ahokas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ahokas throws a hook to the side of Johnston's head but Johnston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahokas lands with a hook. Johnston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ahokas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ahokas misses with a shot to the body
and Johnston counters with a shoot takedown. Ahokas fights it but they end up in guard.
Johnston has gone for a leg lock! Ahokas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnston's guard.
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnston is retaining full guard.
Ahokas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas postures up.
Ahokas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've been hearing good reports from Ahokas'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.
Johnston trying to keep a closed guard but Ahokas is proving a slippery customer.
Ahokas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnston has his hands on Ahokas's head, controlling the position.
Johnston working for a triangle but Ahokas defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ahokas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahokas defends it easily.
Johnston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Ahokas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jabari Johnston's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ahokas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnston at a distance.
Johnston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahokas to score with a decent uppercut.
Ahokas moves out of range of the body kick.
Ahokas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Juha Ahokas is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahokas cracks Johnston with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ahokas throws out a loose jab but Johnston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahokas throws a lazy right hand but Johnston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahokas throws a body punch but Johnston moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston walks into a left hand.
Johnston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ahokas works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahokas lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ahokas tries to avoid it but Johnston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ahokas to the ground. Ahokas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahokas misses the shot to the body.
Ahokas scores with a punch to the head.
Juha Ahokas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahokas.
Ahokas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnston on the side of the head.
Jabari Johnston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahokas misses with a jab to the body
and Johnston counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ahokas!
Johnston wants to control but Ahokas is keeping him busy.
Johnston goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ahokas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnston but great work by Ahokas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnston wants to control but Ahokas postures up.
Johnston tries to buck Ahokas off but Ahokas is having none of it.
Johnston seems a little lost for a moment, as Ahokas dominates the positioning.
Ahokas trying to control the action but Johnston is working from the bottom.
Johnston tries to improve position but can't.
Johnston is still trying to improve position.
Johnston is letting Ahokas control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas trying to control the position but Johnston is working away.
Jabari Johnston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ahokas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ahokas is looking to take a break and control but Johnston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahokas controlling the position.
Ahokas is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnston tries to control but Ahokas manages to take his back.
Johnston trying to control the action but Ahokas just sinks the hooks in.
Johnston tries to break free.
Johnston is trying to remain composed but Ahokas is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
That has opened up Jabari Johnston's cut even more.
Johnston can't escape the position.
Ahokas keeps control of the position easily here as Johnston tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Ahokas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jabari Johnston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ahokas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnston fails with the takedown
and Ahokas counters with a left to the body.
Ahokas throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahokas lands with a hook. Johnston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The cut above Jabari Johnston's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Johnston takes one to the chin there.
Johnston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahokas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahokas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnston was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahokas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston tries for a takedown but Ahokas circles away easily
and Ahokas counters with a left to the body.
Juha Ahokas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabari Johnston.
Johnston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ahokas lands with a good body shot.
Ahokas misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston shoots in looking for a takedown. Ahokas tries to sprawl out of it but Johnston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ahokas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahokas throws the left hand but Johnston avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Ahokas coming out on top.
Ahokas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnston throws a series of punches but Ahokas moves out of range.
Ahokas scores with a jab to the body.
Ahokas lands a jab to Johnston's midsection.
Johnston goes for a double leg but Ahokas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ahokas continues to drive forward.
Johnston is looking for a takedown.
Ahokas stops a takedown attempt from Johnston.
Johnston is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ahokas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Johnston to the mat. Johnston regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnston being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahokas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ahokas preventing the sweep.
Ahokas stays in close to Johnston's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahokas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahokas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnston is trying to control the position but Ahokas postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ahokas connects with a jab.
Jabari Johnston's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ahokas throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnston darts in looking for a takedown but Ahokas gets double underhooks and turns Johnston into the cage.
Johnston goes for a takedown attempt but Ahokas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ahokas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ahokas stuns Johnston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahokas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahokas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ahokas punishes Johnston's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahokas moves out of range of the body kick.
Ahokas connects with a right hand. Johnston shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Ahokas clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jabari Johnston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahokas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnston manages to avoid it.
Johnston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ahokas looks to land a combination. Johnston sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ahokas loads up on a big right hand but Johnston slips the punch.
Ahokas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnston at a distance.
Johnston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ahokas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnston can do to turn this around?
Johnston fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahokas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnston to the ground. Ahokas is now in Johnston's guard.
Johnston wants to sweep here but Ahokas controlling him for the moment.
Ahokas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston has an active guard here but Ahokas has managed to pass into half guard.
Ahokas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnston keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnston tries to hold on but Ahokas pushes him away.
Johnston is looking to improve his position but Ahokas isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahokas scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Johnston is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jabari Johnston's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Juha Ahokas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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