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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Do Ho Joy (ranked 979 p4p, 118 weight class) and Demetrius Tektas (ranked 1356 p4p, 168 weight class). Tektas has chosen Alexander The Great as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Demetrius Tektas was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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150 lbs
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163 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Do Ho Joy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demetrius Tektas!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tektas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ho Joy has time to react.
Ho Joy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ho Joy throws a body shot but no joy.
Tektas cracks Ho Joy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ho Joy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ho Joy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tektas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ho Joy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tektas, pushing him back against the ropes.
Tektas wants a takedown.
Tektas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tektas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ho Joy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tektas is trying to get an arm triangle but Ho Joy is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Ho Joy'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.
Ho Joy can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tektas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ho Joy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ho Joy is trying to improve his position.
Tektas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ho Joy keeps working.
Tektas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tektas tries to score with some ground and pound. Ho Joy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ho Joy tries to buck Tektas off but Tektas is having none of it.
Ho Joy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ho Joy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tektas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tektas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ho Joy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tektas's guard! Nice work there by Ho Joy!
Tektas keeping full guard, as Ho Joy tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Tektas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tektas throws a leg kick but Ho Joy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tektas misses with a hook
and Ho Joy counters with a good low kick that Tektas was not able to check.
Ho Joy throws a body kick that misses
and Tektas counters with a takedown into side control.
Tektas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ho Joy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tektas but great work by Ho Joy.
Tektas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ho Joy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tektas is still trying to improve position.
Ho Joy controlling the position from side mount.
Tektas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ho Joy wants to stand but Tektas has his arm trapped.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tektas is looking to regain half guard here but Ho Joy keeps moving and retains side control.
Ho Joy trying to control the action but Tektas is working from the bottom.
Tektas struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ho Joy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tektas keeps working.
Ho Joy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tektas tries to buck Ho Joy off but Ho Joy is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Demetrius Tektas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tektas lands a right hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Tektas.
Ho Joy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tektas throws a body shot but no joy.
Tektas lands with a nice body punch.
Tektas cracks Ho Joy with a good jab.
Tektas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Ho Joy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tektas.
Ho Joy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tektas was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho Joy.
And Tektas tries to counter it with a takedown but Ho Joy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Joy drops his hands momentarily and Tektas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tektas darts in and clinches Ho Joy up against the ropes.
Tektas letting Ho Joy take a breather here.
Ho Joy scores with a shot to the side of Tektas's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tektas blocks a body shot from Ho Joy.
Tektas is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Ho Joy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tektas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ho Joy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Do Ho Joy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Tektas.
Tektas checks a low kick from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ho Joy throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ho Joy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tektas to score with a decent uppercut.
Tektas misses with a straight left.
Tektas misses with a hook.
Tektas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ho Joy misses with a body shot.
Tektas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tektas or perhaps it was just good defense by Ho Joy, which made it look bad.
Ho Joy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ho Joy throws a low kick but Tektas moves out of range easily.
Ho Joy clinches up against the ropes.
Ho Joy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ho Joy tries to stall but Tektas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ho Joy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hand to the body from Ho Joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tektas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ho Joy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ho Joy scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Demetrius Tektas just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ho Joy clinches with his opponent.
Ho Joy presses Tektas against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tektas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ho Joy misses with a body punch.
Tektas wants to take the fight to the mat but Ho Joy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ho Joy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho Joy can't find room to land a body shot as Tektas controls the action.
Ho Joy lands a shot to the body.
Ho Joy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tektas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ho Joy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Do Ho Joy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Tektas.
Ho Joy lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Joy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ho Joy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short body shot lands from Ho Joy as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Joy misses with a punch to the body.
Tektas is looking for a takedown.
Ho Joy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ho Joy tries to throw a body punch but Tektas avoids it by throwing Ho Joy back against the ropes.
Tektas tries to pull guard but Ho Joy holds him up against the ropes and eventually Tektas drops back down to his feet.
Ho Joy looking to stall.
Ho Joy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tektas.
Ho Joy tries a body shot but Tektas blocks it.
Ho Joy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tektas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ho Joy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ho Joy tries to work over Tektas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Ho Joy.
Tektas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tektas wants to take the fight to the mat but Ho Joy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ho Joy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ho Joy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tektas up against the ropes.
Tektas takes a shot to the head.
Do Ho Joy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ho Joy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tektas as Ho Joy tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tektas as Ho Joy tries to tie him up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tektas prevents a body shot from Ho Joy.
Tektas tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Do Ho Joy had his way with Demetrius Tektas in that round.
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. This is the final round!
A jab lands there for Ho Joy.
Do Ho Joy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tektas misses with a hook
and Ho Joy counters with a body kick.
Ho Joy misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tektas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tektas cracks Ho Joy with a good jab.
Ho Joy lands with a nice combination. Tektas backs away looking to recover.
Ho Joy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tektas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho Joy lands with a nice body kick.
Ho Joy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tektas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Do Ho Joy is winning the standup battle so far.
Ho Joy cracks the inside of Tektas's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Joy just misses with a punch to the body.
Tektas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ho Joy keeping moving, preventing Tektas from controlling successfully.
Ho Joy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tektas.
Tektas throwing strikes but missing.
Demetrius Tektas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tektas throws an elbow that misses. Ho Joy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tektas's guard. Nice move by Ho Joy!
Ho Joy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tektas is trying to keep Ho Joy in close.
Our spies down at at Training Center inform us that Tektas has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tektas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ho Joy stacks Tektas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ho Joy!
Tektas chipping away with strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Do Ho Joy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tektas 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Do Ho Joy!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Do Ho Joy!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Do Ho Joy!
Do Ho Joy wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Do Ho Joy 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.
Demetrius Tektas spoke after the fight, saying 'I am sorry . I did all my best. '.
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RATING
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