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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jari Aarnio (ranked 1890 p4p, 226 weight class) and Allan Coyoca (ranked 2119 p4p, 315 weight class). Aarnio comes to the cage accompanied by Ice Cube - Why We Thugs. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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195 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jari Aarnio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Allan Coyoca!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coyoca tries a head kick but it misses.
Aarnio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Coyoca closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aarnio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coyoca tries to clinch but Aarnio moves out of range.
Aarnio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aarnio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coyoca lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aarnio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aarnio seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Coyoca misses with the combination.
Aarnio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coyoca drives through and clinches with Aarnio against the cage.
Aarnio blocks an elbow strike.
Coyoca comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aarnio turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Coyoca tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aarnio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Coyoca is trying to improve his position.
Coyoca is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aarnio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Coyoca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aarnio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coyoca knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aarnio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coyoca regains full guard. Nicely done.
Coyoca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coyoca has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aarnio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aarnio chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aarnio slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Aarnio is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Coyoca wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aarnio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coyoca knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aarnio trying to control the pace.
Aarnio trying to control from half guard but Coyoca is working away.
Coyoca is looking to improve his position.
Aarnio is working for a kimura but Coyoca is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aarnio prevents Coyoca from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Coyoca manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aarnio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aarnio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coyoca is defending against the submission attempts here by Aarnio.
Coyoca works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aarnio trying to control the position from guard on top but Coyoca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Allan Coyoca will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Coyoca throws a sloppy head kick and Aarnio moves out of range easily.
Aarnio throwing a counter right hand but Coyoca manages to avoid it.
Coyoca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coyoca clinches up with Aarnio and pushes him back against the cage.
Coyoca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aarnio backwards.
Aarnio misses with a punch on the inside.
Aarnio takes a shot to the head.
Coyoca working aggressively here.
Coyoca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aarnio lands a right hand.
Aarnio lands a nice uppercut.
Aarnio pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coyoca prevents a body shot from Aarnio.
Aarnio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coyoca creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coyoca pushes Aarnio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coyoca lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aarnio misses with a punch to the body.
Aarnio lands with a left to the head.
Aarnio manages to pull guard.
Coyoca trying to move into half guard but instead Aarnio has managed to sweep!
Coyoca working for a triangle but Aarnio defends it easily.
Coyoca 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.
Aarnio trying to control the position from guard on top but Coyoca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aarnio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coyoca has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aarnio has managed to get both his arms back between Coyoca's legs - danger averted.
Aarnio forces his way into half guard.
Aarnio trying to control the action but Coyoca is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aarnio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coyoca has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aarnio prevents Coyoca from improving his position.
Coyoca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aarnio is looking to advance position but Coyoca won't allow it.
Coyoca looking for submissions off his back.
Coyoca works his way to full guard. Good work.
Coyoca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aarnio is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coyoca had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aarnio defends it easily.
Aarnio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aarnio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coyoca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aarnio is keen to just control but Coyoca is a slippery customer.
Aarnio is working for a submission of some sort.
Coyoca works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coyoca is looking for a triangle but Aarnio pushes his legs off easily.
Aarnio wants to pass the guard but Coyoca is keeping the position.
Aarnio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Coyoca manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aarnio manages to get himself to full guard.
Aarnio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coyoca working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coyoca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Allan Coyoca will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Aarnio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coyoca tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aarnio defends well and Coyoca ends up having to push Aarnio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Coyoca throws a jab but it's blocked by Aarnio.
Aarnio scores with a nice right hand.
Aarnio shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Aarnio trying to pass the guard but Coyoca defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aarnio prevents Coyoca from improving his position.
Aarnio is keen to just control but Coyoca is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coyoca moves into full guard.
Coyoca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aarnio is aware though and is defending well.
Aarnio trying to control the position from guard on top but Coyoca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aarnio stands and throws Coyoca's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aarnio wants to control for a moment but Coyoca uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Coyoca tries to get to full guard but Aarnio has control of the leg.
Aarnio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coyoca does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aarnio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coyoca is staying active underneath Aarnio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aarnio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aarnio wants to take a breather but Coyoca is having none of it.
Aarnio wants to pass to mount but Coyoca is defending the position.
Coyoca wants to get back to full guard.
Aarnio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Coyoca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aarnio.
Coyoca moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coyoca has an active guard here but Aarnio has managed to pass into half guard.
Aarnio is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Aarnio fails to advance to Coyoca's back.
Jari Aarnio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coyoca is desperately trying to improve his position but Aarnio has a good base and remains in mount.
Aarnio wants to take Coyoca's back here but Coyoca is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Aarnio putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Aarnio scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jari Aarnio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coyoca really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aarnio has hold of Coyoca's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Coyoca manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Aarnio looking to finish Coyoca with some ground and pound. This is bad for Coyoca!
Aarnio working for a submission but Coyoca is keeping him at bay.
Aarnio looking for a guillotine from mount but Coyoca is having none of it.
Aarnio scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Coyoca?
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!
Coyoca gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coyoca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aarnio trying to mount his opponent but Coyoca defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Aarnio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coyoca 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Allan Coyoca!
Allan Coyoca very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition 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.
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FIGHT
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