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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joonas Olli (ranked 7260 p4p, 517 weight class) and Kim Hjung (ranked 7394 p4p, 518 weight class). Hjung has chosen Korean National Anthem as his entrance music. The key to victory for Joonas Olli has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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158 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Joonas Olli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kim Hjung!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hjung misses with the combination.
Hjung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hjung sprawls and moves away.
Olli moves away from the strike by Hjung.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hjung.
Olli tries to counter with a takedown but Hjung is quick to defend against it.
Hjung shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Olli napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjung is trying to ground and pound but Olli uses the momentary lack of control by Hjung to regain half guard.
Hjung prevents Olli from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjung performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Olli tries to kick Hjung off but Hjung keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hjung scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hjung performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hjung throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hjung passes to side control.
Hjung is trying to ground and pound but Olli uses the momentary lack of control by Hjung to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hjung is taking a breather. Olli says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Olli tries to kick Hjung off but Hjung keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Olli trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hjung working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Olli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hjung.
Hjung wants to advance to full mount but Olli doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Olli is looking to stand up but Hjung isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hjung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Olli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hjung throws a sloppy head kick and Olli moves out of range easily.
Hjung scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've been informed that Hjung has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hjung not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hjung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hjung prevents Olli from standing back up.
Hjung is keen to just control but Olli is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olli tries to kick Hjung off but Hjung keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hjung is looking to advance position but Olli won't allow it.
Olli looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hjung seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hjung shoots in but no luck this time.
Olli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hjung shoots in and gets a takedown into Olli's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hjung.
Hjung is stalling in the full guard.
Olli manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Hjung dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hjung will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Hjung does no damage.
Olli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hjung sprawls and moves away.
Hjung takes a swing at Olli's ribcage but misses.
Olli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Hjung.
Olli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No joy there for Hjung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olli feinted with a counter takedown.
Hjung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hjung tries to clinch but Olli is having none of it.
Hjung misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Olli pinned against the cage. Olli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Olli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hjung sprawls and moves away.
Hjung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjung misses with a takedown attempt - Olli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Olli tries to counter with a takedown but Hjung is quick to defend against it.
Joonas Olli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Hjung.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hjung.
The ground and pound from Hjung seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hjung tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hjung in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hjung goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Olli rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hjung's guard! Nice work there by Olli!
Hjung is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olli defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olli stands and steps away. Hjung gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Olli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Olli attempts a counter takedown but Hjung avoids it well and moves away.
Hjung fails to land the takedown.
Hjung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Olli defends it nicely.
Olli tries to counter with a takedown but Hjung is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from Hjung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjung fails to land the takedown.
Olli tries to counter with a takedown but Hjung is quick to defend against it.
Hjung shoots in and drives through. Olli sprawls well.
Olli tries to counter with a takedown but Hjung is quick to defend against it.
Hjung dives in for a single leg takedown but Olli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hjung is breathing heavily.
Hjung tries for a takedown but Olli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Olli half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hjung misses with a takedown attempt - Olli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hjung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olli as he jumps to the side.
Olli tries to counter with a takedown but Hjung is quick to defend against it.
Hjung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olli as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hjung decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Olli is trying to stand up here but Hjung is controlling him well.
Hjung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Olli is trying to stand back up but Hjung is controlling him
Hjung throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hjung throwing shots but Olli is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hjung prevents Olli from standing back up.
Hjung trying to control the action but Olli is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Joonas Olli will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Hjung tries to clinch but Olli is having none of it.
Olli half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hjung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hjung closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Olli to the mat! Olli manages to get full guard.
Hjung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olli is keeping the position for now.
Hjung trying to control but Olli is working from the bottom.
Olli wants to stand and escape but Hjung is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjung throws an elbow that misses. Olli uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hjung's guard. Nice move by Olli!
Olli won't allow Hjung to sweep him here.
Hjung wants to improve his position but instead Olli has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjung is looking for a sweep. Olli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Olli escapes and gets back to his feet.
Hjung misses with a combination
and Olli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hjung trying to get back to full guard but Olli takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hjung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hjung tries to hold on but Olli pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olli get's back to his feet.
Hjung fails with a takedown attempt.
Olli feinted with a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Hjung misses.
Olli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hjung sprawls and moves away.
Hjung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Olli pinned against the cage. Olli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Olli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hjung sprawls and moves away.
Hjung with a poor takedown
and Olli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hjung's guard.
Hjung is wriggling around but Olli manages to pass to half guard.
Joonas Olli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Hjung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hjung wants to control but Olli is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Olli is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Olli prevents Hjung from improving his position.
Hjung trying to control here.
Hjung with the active half guard here but Olli passes nicely into side control.
Olli stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hjung misses with a leg kick
and Olli counters with a takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joonas Olli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Olli has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joonas Olli!
A relieved looking Joonas Olli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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