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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jouko Juntti (ranked 6221 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Smirnov (ranked 4903 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Smirnov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Good kicks
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jouko Juntti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Juntti shoots for a takedown but Smirnov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smirnov drives through and clinches with Juntti against the cage.
Juntti can't get the takedown.
Juntti is trying to push Smirnov away but Smirnov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Juntti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Juntti tries to pull guard but Smirnov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jouko Juntti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smirnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smirnov tries a head kick but it misses.
Juntti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smirnov but Smirnov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntti tries to keep at a distance but Smirnov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smirnov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Juntti's face.
It looks like Jouko Juntti has been cut.
Juntti is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Juntti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smirnov lands an elbow inside.
Juntti can't get the takedown.
Smirnov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good body shot from Smirnov.
Smirnov lands a knee to the head.
Juntti is trying to force a seperation but Smirnov has the dominant position.
Juntti is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov is controlling him.
Smirnov manages to break the clinch.
Juntti dives in and scores a takedown into Smirnov's guard.
Smirnov wants to get back to his feet but Juntti passes into half guard.
Smirnov pushes Juntti off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Juntti closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smirnov's guard.
Smirnov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Juntti is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Juntti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smirnov breaks the clinch.
Juntti tries to keep at a distance but Smirnov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smirnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Juntti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smirnov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smirnov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Juntti working hard to break the clinch.
Smirnov lands a knee to the body.
Smirnov is leaning against Juntti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Juntti wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov scores with a shoulder strike.
Smirnov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Juntti is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smirnov to keep the fight standing.
Smirnov crunches a lovely knee into Juntti's ribcage.
Juntti is breathing heavily.
Juntti wants to break free but Smirnov has control.
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Juntti misses with a takedown attempt
and Smirnov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smirnov throws a right and a left that Juntti avoids nicely.
Juntti takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smirnov has closed the distance and engaged Juntti in a clinch.
Smirnov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Juntti lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Juntti tries for a takedown but Smirnov manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntti looking for a takedown.
Smirnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smirnov closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juntti tries to circle away but Smirnov has him pinned against the cage.
Smirnov prevents Juntti from breaking the clinch.
Juntti takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smirnov stalling the fight.
Juntti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smirnov has him pressed against the cage.
Smirnov with a knee to the head.
Juntti wants to stall.
Smirnov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smirnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Smirnov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jouko Juntti's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A slow jab from Juntti misses its intended target.
Juntti misses with a takedown attempt
and Smirnov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smirnov has managed to clinch.
A knee to the head by Smirnov.
Smirnov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Juntti's face.
Smirnov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Juntti tries to pull guard but Smirnov won't allow it.
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smirnov fakes the leg kick and cracks Juntti in the body.
Juntti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smirnov to the mat! Smirnov manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smirnov wants to stand but Juntti is controlling the position.
Juntti postures up and lands a big shot to Smirnov's brow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smirnov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Juntti is controlling him.
Juntti trying to control the position from guard on top but Smirnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vladimir Smirnov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Juntti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Juntti landing some decent shots from guard.
Juntti prevents Smirnov from getting back to his feet.
Juntti has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juntti wants to control from the top but Smirnov keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two 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.
Smirnov scores with a hook to the body. Juntti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Juntti shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smirnov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Juntti prevents Smirnov from escaping the position.
Juntti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Juntti in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntti lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juntti tries for a kimura but Smirnov is defending well.
Juntti is working Smirnov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Juntti decides to stand back up.
Juntti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smirnov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jouko Juntti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juntti is defended easily by Smirnov.
Vladimir Smirnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov instigates a clinch.
Juntti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smirnov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Juntti tries for a takedown but Smirnov manages to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smirnov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juntti tries for a takedown. No joy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smirnov as Juntti tries to tie him up.
Smirnov works on Juntti's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vladimir Smirnov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jouko Juntti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smirnov moves into range and clinches up with Juntti.
Juntti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smirnov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smirnov lands a nice knee to the body.
Smirnov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Juntti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Juntti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smirnov is keeping busy.
Smirnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov clinches up with Juntti and pushes him back against the cage.
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Juntti tries for a takedown but Smirnov circles away easily
and Smirnov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov darts in and clinches Juntti up against the cage.
Smirnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smirnov has managed to clinch.
Smirnov landing knees to the body.
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smirnov lands with a good body shot.
Smirnov pushes Juntti away with a front kick.
Smirnov moves into the clinch successfully.
Smirnov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smirnov digs a right hand into Juntti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Juntti's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Juntti jumps guard but Smirnov stands there with Juntti around his waist. Juntti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jouko Juntti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smirnov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smirnov landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Smirnov.
Smirnov scores with a knee to the head.
Smirnov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smirnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smirnov clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smirnov obliges.
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vladimir Smirnov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smirnov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Juntti if he has to take too many more of those.
Juntti dodges the punch combination from Smirnov.
Danga de danga de dang - Smirnov scores with a four punch combination!
Juntti blocks a head kick by Smirnov.
Smirnov wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smirnov enables Juntti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smirnov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Juntti connects with a couple of short punches.
Juntti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Juntti lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Juntti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Juntti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smirnov's head.
Juntti is in close to Smirnov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jouko Juntti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladimir Smirnov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smirnov wants to stand and escape but Juntti is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Smirnov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smirnov 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Smirnov!
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