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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orpo Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Dearborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by Are You Dead Yet? by Children of Bodom. This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orpo Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will Dearborn!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Dearborn.
Dearborn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Jokinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dearborn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dearborn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen is looking to counter the offense by Dearborn and move into the clinch.
Dearborn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dearborn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Dearborn throws a series of punches but Jokinen moves out of range.
Dearborn lands with a right hand.
Dearborn throws a right hand that Jokinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jokinen also avoids with ease.
Dearborn's corner calls for a 1-2. Dearborn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jokinen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dearborn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Dearborn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jokinen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dearborn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but Dearborn defending well.
Dearborn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jokinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dearborn is trying to maintain the position but Jokinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Jokinen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dearborn trying to control but Jokinen postures up.
Dearborn is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jokinen is staying active.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dearborn tries to roll over but Jokinen keeps him under control.
Dearborn is looking to control Jokinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dearborn avoid being mounted?
Jokinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dearborn defends it well.
Dearborn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dearborn holds on and takes a little breather.
Dearborn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jokinen advances to half guard.
Jokinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jokinen throwing shots but Dearborn is blocking nicely.
Dearborn wants to improve his position but Jokinen is controlling well.
Dearborn trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen controlling the action here.
Jokinen is working for a kimura but Dearborn is defending it quite comfortably.
Dearborn is trying to control but can't.
Dearborn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jokinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Dearborn keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dearborn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jokinen.
Dearborn keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Dearborn pulls Jokinen in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dearborn throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dearborn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jokinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bone on bone clash there as Jokinen blocks the leg kick.
Jokinen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dearborn manages to circle out of the way.
Dearborn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jokinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dearborn.
Jokinen is looking to slow Dearborn down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Dearborn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jokinen looking to score a takedown here. Dearborn is defending well but Jokinen drives through and ends up in Dearborn's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dearborn is on top in guard.
Jokinen trying to keep a closed guard but Dearborn is proving a slippery customer.
Jokinen has an active guard here but Dearborn has managed to pass into half guard.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Dearborn keeps him under control.
Jokinen actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dearborn controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dearborn is looking to advance position but Jokinen won't allow it.
Jokinen wants to get back to full guard.
Dearborn decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Will Dearborn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dearborn throws a combination that misses
and Dearborn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen moves into the clinch.
Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Dearborn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jokinen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dearborn is keeping busy.
Jokinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Dearborn won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Jokinen.
Dearborn throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dearborn connects with a solid leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Dearborn pushes Jokinen away with a front kick.
A lazy left from Dearborn finds it's target.
Dearborn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jokinen checks it well.
Will Dearborn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Dearborn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Dearborn.
Jokinen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dearborn.
Jokinen throws a series of punches but Dearborn moves out of range.
Jokinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jokinen dives in and scores a takedown into Dearborn's guard.
Jokinen won't allow Dearborn to sweep him here.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Dearborn keeps moving.
Jokinen preventing the sweep.
Dearborn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Dearborn is keeping the position.
Dearborn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jokinen's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jokinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dearborn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dearborn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dearborn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jokinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dearborn has managed to get both his arms back between Jokinen's legs - danger averted.
Jokinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dearborn looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen has his foot on Dearborn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dearborn works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Orpo Jokinen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Will Dearborn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen staying out of range there.
Jokinen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dearborn was covering up waiting for the punch and Jokinen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dearborn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Dearborn is keeping the position.
Jokinen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dearborn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dearborn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dearborn!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dearborn tries for a kimura but Jokinen is defending well.
Jokinen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dearborn passes into side control!
Jokinen is looking to reverse the position.
Jokinen can't do much from the bottom here.
Jokinen tries to improve position but can't.
Dearborn stands up and beckons Jokinen to his feet.
Jokinen is looking to clinch but Dearborn is avoiding it.
Jokinen tries to land a front kick but Dearborn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dearborn wants to clinch up but Jokinen keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dearborn looks to throw the jab but Jokinen is out of range.
Jokinen thows a leg kick but Dearborn checks it
and Dearborn counters with a three punch combo that has Jokinen backing up. Jokinen nods at Dearborn to acknowledge the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Dearborn.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Dearborn.
Dearborn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Dearborn moves out of range.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jokinen moves out of range as Dearborn throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dearborn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jokinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dearborn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dearborn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dearborn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jokinen on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn scores with a nice strike.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dearborn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dearborn.
Jokinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dearborn is fending him off so far but Jokinen persists. Nope, Dearborn circles away and we're back to standing.
Dearborn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dearborn stuns Jokinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Dearborn slips the punch.
Dearborn misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Dearborn moves out of range easily.
Jokinen misses the jab.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Dearborn.
Jokinen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jokinen connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Dearborn tenderised Jokinen's leg. Jokinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dearborn tries to clinch but Jokinen is having none of it.
Nice cross by Dearborn.
Dearborn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crunch! Dearborn slams his shin into Jokinen's torso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dearborn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice takedown defense from Dearborn. No joy for Jokinen on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Dearborn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dearborn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Dearborn moved away.
Dearborn throws a good cross that connects.
Dearborn lands a right hook to the body.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Dearborn.
Jokinen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dearborn.
Jab, jab by Dearborn - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Dearborn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dearborn 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Dearborn!
Will Dearborn very nearly forgot to thank Museum of Monsters & Madmen amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Orpo Jokinen was interviewed post fight and said 'You know, I came into this fight with a bulging disk and a ugh, a cracked skull. I wanna see someone fight with a cracked skull. That's why I came into this fight with a black eye. Cause my skull is cracked right here.'.
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energy
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hype
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