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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Tjack works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tjack. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tjack misses with a body shot.
Tjack throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen with the counter takedown but Tjack avoids it easily.
Tjack looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
And Jokinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Tjack pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tjack throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tjack throws a poor cross that misses
and Jokinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tjack tries a head kick but it misses.
Jokinen thinks about the counter body kick.
Tjack misses with a shot to the body
and Jokinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tjack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jokinen's head.#T1#
A jab from Tjack does it's job there.
Jokinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tjack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Jokinen is rocked!
Jokinen slips a jab from Tjack.
Jokinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Tjack finish him?
Tjack cracks Jokinen with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Jokinen tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tjack pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Jokinen is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otto Tjack!
A less than humble Otto Tjack misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
MMMA 91
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Attila missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jokinen feints the counter takedown.
Jokinen staying out of range there.
Attila displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jokinen. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jokinen.
Attila wants to control but Jokinen postures up.
Attila tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Jokinen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attila tries to bench press Jokinen off him but Jokinen keeps the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Attila'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.
Attila struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Attila is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jokinen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jokinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Attila keeps working.
Attila struggling a bit here.
Attila is trying to get back to half guard.
Jokinen trying to control the position but Attila is working away.
Attila struggling a bit here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Attila throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Attila is being controlled here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Attila throws a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with a low kick, right behind Attila 's knee.
Attila getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Attila lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Attila darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Attila works over Jokinen's head and body with a nice combination.
A clash of legs there as Jokinen blocks the low kick.#T3#
Jokinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Attila.
Jokinen feints the counter takedown.
Jokinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Attila sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jokinen somewhat.
Attila is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks.
A lazy left from Attila finds it's target.
Jab, jab by Attila - just one landing.
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Attila throws an off balance right hand
and Jokinen counters with a nice body shot.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Attila sprawls well. Attila wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jokinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Johan Attila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ori Jokinen.#T4#
Attila throws a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
It seemed like Jokinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Attila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Attila lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jokinen will feel that in the morning.
Attila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen feints the counter takedown.
Attila stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Attila wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Attila looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jokinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Attila connects with a right hand. Jokinen shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Attila stuns Jokinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Attila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jokinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Jokinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Attila defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Attila dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Attila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Attila 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 Jokinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jokinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jokinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johan Attila is winning the standup battle so far.
Attila misses with a left hand
and Attila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Attila is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jokinen is defended easily by Attila.
Nice body kick from Jokinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attila lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Attila tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jokinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Attila tries to clinch up but Jokinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Jokinen throws a counter combo.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Attila.#T1#
Attila misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
Attila throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Attila darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Attila stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Attila.
Despite the aggression on Jokinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No luck for Jokinen with that takedown attempt.
Johan Attila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Attila scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Attila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokinen can do to turn this around?
Attila is looking to score with low kicks.
Attila motions for Jokinen to come forward. Attila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Attila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Attila misses with a lunging right hand
and Jokinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Attila.
Jab from Attila.
Attila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jokinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Attila tries to close the distance and clinch but Jokinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jokinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Attila connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Attila throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen tries a quick counter leg kick but Attila is wise to it.
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches up with Attila, looking for a takedown. Jokinen pushes Attila against the cage but Attila circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johan Attila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ori Jokinen.
Attila scoring well with a low kick there.
Attila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen feints a counter leg kick.
Jokinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Attila.
#T3#
Attila misses with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a left to the body.
Johan Attila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Attila throws a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jokinen! But no joy.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Attila as he jumps to the side.
Attila throws a right hand that misses
and Jokinen counters with a good low kick that Attila was not able to check.
Attila throws a leg kick but Jokinen checks it.
A little jabbing left from Jokinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Attila lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Attila lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Attila pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range and Attila settles back down.
It seemed like Jokinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Attila.
A little jabbing left from Jokinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Attila scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Attila misses the jab.#T4#
Attila loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Attila.
Jokinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Attila cracks the inside of Jokinen's front leg.
Jokinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Attila tries to clinch there but Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Attila misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen throws a big counter head kick but Attila avoids it with no problem.
Attila digs a good hook to Jokinen's body.
Attila stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Attila wants it to stay on the feet.
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jokinen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Attila punishes Jokinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Attila fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jokinen checks it well.
Attila misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen throws a big counter head kick but Attila avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Attila dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Attila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Attila is predictable there
and Jokinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Attila throws a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with a left and a right that stings Attila.
A solid body kick from Attila.
Jokinen checks a low kick from Attila.
And Jokinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Attila pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circling - Attila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Attila has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Attila misses with an uppercut.
Jokinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Attila with a body shot.
Attila misses with a leg kick.
Jokinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Attila.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attila misses with an uppercut
and Jokinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Attila swings widly with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jokinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Attila.
Jokinen is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Attila darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Attila throws a right hand that Jokinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jokinen also avoids with ease.
Jokinen throws a counter combo.
Good leg kick by Attila there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Attila scores with a leg kick.
Attila throws a push kick but Jokinen slaps the foot to one side.
Jokinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Attila.
Jokinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches up with Attila, looking for a takedown. Jokinen pushes Attila against the cage but Attila circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jokinen slips a jab from Attila.
Attila thows a leg kick but Jokinen checks it
and Jokinen counters with a nice body kick.
Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Attila.
Jokinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Attila defends it well.
Attila lands a jab.
Jokinen fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Jokinen checks the leg kick.
Attila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Attila throws an off balance right hand
and Jokinen counters with a big head kick but Attila shrugs it off.
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!
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown but Attila shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johan Attila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ori Jokinen.
Jab from Attila.
Attila with a jab.
Attila throws a low kick, looking for Jokinen's leg but Jokinen calmly moves out of range.
Jokinen tries a quick counter leg kick but Attila is wise to it.
Jokinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Attila throws a head kick that Jokinen semi-blocks.
Attila thumps Jokinen with a low kick.
Attila moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Attila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jokinen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jab from Attila.
Attila with a hook.
Attila gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Attila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jokinen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Attila connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jokinen. Jokinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Attila rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jokinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jokinen throws a fast counter high kick but Attila manages to duck under it in time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Attila misses with a hook
and Jokinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Attila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Jokinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Attila pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Attila misses with a body shot.
Jokinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A nice combination there by Attila.
A telegraphed right hand from Attila misses the target. #T4#
Attila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokinen.
Jokinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Attila defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Attila misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Attila gets a clinch.
Jokinen is trying to pull guard but Attila turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jokinen can't get the takedown.
Attila tries to work over Jokinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Attila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jokinen can't get the takedown.
Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Attila is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Attila pushes Jokinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Attila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jokinen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ori Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Attila.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Attila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Attila, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Attila!
Johan Attila seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
MMMA Yaj Vs Madness 4
Date: Aug 01, 2018 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jokinen moves out of range as Ramos throws a body kick.
It looked like Jokinen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ramos.
Ramos connects with a leg kick. Jokinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jokinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramos.
Jokinen goes for a double leg but Ramos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ramos continues to drive forward.
Jokinen tries to move into range but Ramos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab from Ramos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ramos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jokinen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos landing a few strikes.
Jokinen tries to bench press Ramos off him but Ramos keeps the position. #T1#
Jokinen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ramos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jokinen keeping control of the position.
Jokinen wants to get back to full guard.
Ramos wants to take a breather but Jokinen is having none of it.
Ramos is nestled in close to Jokinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jokinen is looking to improve his position.
Ramos content to control rather than advance.
Jokinen wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ramos is looking to advance position but Jokinen won't allow it.
Ramos prevents Jokinen from improving his position.
Ramos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ramos trying to control but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Ramos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramos wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is defending well.
Jokinen is trying to maintain the position but Ramos is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramos wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is defending well.
Jokinen manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Jokinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ramos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ramos is working Jokinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Jokinen is working hard here to advance position.
Ramos chips away with some ground and pound.
Jokinen is trying to keep Ramos in close.
Ramos tries to free his leg and advance position but Jokinen is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramos being controlled here momentarily.
Ramos preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Ramos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ramos misses with a straight right.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Jokinen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jokinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramos sprawls well. He's pushed Jokinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jokinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramos.
A low kick from Ramos misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jokinen takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Ramos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramos lands a couple of digs.
Ramos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jokinen's guard.
Ramos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Jokinen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ramos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jokinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ramos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Ramos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
Ramos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jokinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jokinen is looking to pass into half guard but Ramos pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ramos is in guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Ramos tries to pass.
Ramos trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Ramos tries to pass.
Jokinen pulls Ramos in close to prevent any damage.
Ramos throwing strikes from guard but Jokinen blocks nicely.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Jokinen is looking for a triangle but Ramos pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Jokinen looking for a guillotine here but Ramos defends easily.
Ramos lands a couple of digs.
Ramos is looking to pass into half guard but Jokinen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jokinen is in guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen trying to control but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Jokinen looking to sit in guard and control but Ramos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Ramos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ramos scores with a hook to the body. Jokinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramos thows a leg kick but Jokinen checks it
and Jokinen counters with a nice body kick.
Jokinen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ramos.
Henrique Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos misses with a low kick.
Jokinen throwing a counter right hand but Ramos manages to avoid it.
Ramos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramos lands a lovely overhand right.
Ramos throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jokinen counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos connects with an inside leg kick.
Ramos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ramos scores with a shot to the body.
Ramos jabs at Jokinen's body.#T1#
Jokinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ramos misses with a body shot
and Jokinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jokinen looks for a takedown but Ramos sprawls well.
Ramos sizes up Jokinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Jokinen misses its target.
Jokinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramos can pounce on him.
Ramos misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ramos is concentrating on defense, preventing Jokinen from advancing position.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but Ramos defending well.
Ramos is not content to let Jokinen control the position.#T2#
Ramos trying to control from the bottom.
Jokinen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ramos's thigh. Ramos counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen stopping the sweep attempt from Ramos.
Henrique Ramos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Ramos controls Jokinen momentarily but Jokinen frees himself.
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
Henrique Ramos has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A low kick from Ramos is predictable there
and Jokinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ramos takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Ramos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Henrique Ramos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Ramos throws a leg kick but Jokinen moved away.
Jokinen tries to counter with a takedown but Ramos is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Ramos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ramos misses with a double jab
and Jokinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jokinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jokinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen tries to counter with a takedown but Ramos is quick to defend against it.
Ramos is looking to clinch.
Jokinen tries to counter with a takedown but Ramos is quick to defend against it.
Ori Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jokinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henrique Ramos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ramos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrique Ramos!
A victorious Henrique Ramos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
MMMA Yaj Vs Madness 3
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Jokinen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Costel on his heels. He'll look to pass Costel's guard now, I'm sure.
Costel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jokinen advances to half guard.
Jokinen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Jokinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Costel sees it coming and defends easily.
Costel moves into full guard.
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costel wants to sweep here but Jokinen controlling him for the moment.
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Costel is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Costel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Costel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jokinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Costel controls the pace.
Costel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Costel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jokinen's head.
Costel trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom. #T2#
Jokinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jokinen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Costel from controlling successfully.
Jokinen 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.
Costel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jokinen looking to control.
Costel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Costel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Costel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jokinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Costel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB2#
Jokinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Costel defends well.
Costel trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jokinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Costel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Costel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jokinen's head.
Costel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Costel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Costel 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.
Costel postures up and lands a big shot to Jokinen's brow. #T4#
Costel lands a couple of digs.
Costel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Costel landing some decent shots from guard.
Costel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
Costel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen trying to control the position.
Costel landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costel with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neculai Costel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Costel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Costel lands an elbow. #ROC#
Jokinen is rocked!
Jokinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jokinen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jokinen is still in real trouble! Can Costel finish him?#SUB#
Costel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Costel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jokinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Costel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokinen can do to turn this around?
Jokinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neculai Costel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Costel working the head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen is trying to improve his position.
Jokinen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Costel cracks Jokinen with a big right hand but Jokinen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T1#
Jokinen can't do much from the bottom here.
Costel laying and praying for a moment but Jokinen takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Costel keeps him under control.
Costel slips a nice elbow through Jokinen's hands, connecting with Jokinen's forehead.#SUB#
Costel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jokinen wants to improve his position but Costel is controlling well.
Jokinen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Costel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Costel lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Jokinen has his hands clasped together around Costel's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Costel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Costel slips a nice elbow through Jokinen's hands, connecting with Jokinen's forehead.
Jokinen is refusing to be controlled, as Costel sits in half guard. #SUB#
Costel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jokinen is just riding it out for now. Costel eventually gives up the hold.
Jokinen wants to improve his position but Costel is controlling well.
Jokinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Costel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Costel's back!#T3##SUB2#
Jokinen working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Costel is doing well to defend. Jokinen seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Costel is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ori Jokinen!
Ori Jokinen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, ON TAP 160Q Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Neculai Costel was interviewed post fight and said 'Suge pula'.
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Event:
MMMA 82 Qasi Vs McKane
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Harrass tries a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Jokinen misses the target.
Harrass displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Harrass tries to work over Jokinen's front leg with a kick but Jokinen checks it.
Harrass stuffs the takedown attempt from Jokinen. Jokinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Jokinen blocks a jab.#TD2#
Harrass fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jokinen sprawls well initially but Harrass persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Harrass is keen to just control but Jokinen is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen trying to control here.
Jokinen is refusing to be controlled, as Harrass sits in half guard. #T1#
Jokinen taking some punishment here, with Harrass in his half guard.
Jokinen won't allow Harrass to pass to mount.
Jokinen is staying active underneath Harrass, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jokinen is looking to control Harrass's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jokinen avoid being mounted?
Jokinen pushes Harrass off looking to stand but Harrass dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Harrass is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jokinen sees it coming and defends easily.
Harrass wants to control but Jokinen is keeping him busy.
Harrass is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Harrass not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harrass thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jokinen defending well as Harrass loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen throws a counter high kick but Harrass was just alert enough to avoid it.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jokinen enables Harrass to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jokinen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jokinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jokinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harrass.
Jokinen 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.
Harrass trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Harrass preventing the sweep.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Jokinen has an active guard here but Harrass has managed to pass into half guard.
Harrass controlling the action here.
Jokinen has hold of Harrass's hands but Harrass slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Harrass missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harrass throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jokinen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Harrass manages to pass to mount!
Harrass working Jokinen over with strikes here.
Jokinen tries to lock up and control but Harrass gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Harrass connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Harrass postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jokinen looks a forlorn figure.
Harrass has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jokinen's face.
Jokinen tries to lock up and control but Harrass gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jokinen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrass landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#
Jokinen is rocked!
Harrass pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Jokinen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harrass trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harrass looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Harrass dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Harrass fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jokinen sprawls well initially but Harrass persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Jokinen actively working from the bottom here.
Jokinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Jokinen moves into full guard.
Phil Harrass has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harrass not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Harrass sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jokinen's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen is trying to control but can't.
Harrass keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harrass throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Harrass seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jokinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back.
Harrass slips a nice elbow through Jokinen's hands, connecting with Jokinen's forehead.#SUB#
Jokinen actively working from the bottom here.
Jokinen is not content to let Harrass control the position.
Harrass scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Harrass sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jokinen wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harrass throwing shots but Jokinen is blocking nicely.
Harrass trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Harrass tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jokinen counters with a nice body shot.
Jokinen blocks a jab.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrass.
Harrass misses the jab.
Jokinen takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Harrass misses with a low kick.
Harrass lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Harrass is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harrass looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
It appears Jokinen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Harrass throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
Harrass just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJokinen.
Harrass misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Harrass closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Harrass from controlling successfully.
Harrass throws a strike but Jokinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Jokinen trying to control but Harrass is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at VEGAS Top Team [$699/week] inform us that Harrass has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harrass is keeping the position for now.
Jokinen forces his way into half guard.
Jokinen not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Harrass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Harrass looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Jokinen attempts a counter takedown but Harrass avoids it well and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Harrass.
Jokinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Harrass sprawls and moves away.
Harrass listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Harrass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrass.
Jokinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Harrass throws a nice outside leg kick.
Phil Harrass seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Harrass closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Harrass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jokinen lands a takedown into guard.
Jokinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jokinen trying to control but Harrass is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrass is retaining full guard.
Harrass lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Harrass with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harrass throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jokinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Jokinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harrass wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving. #T2#
Harrass is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harrass's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Harrass stands up over Jokinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Jokinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Jokinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harrass is aware though and is defending well.
Harrass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Harrass scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jokinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harrass lands a couple of elbows.
Harrass working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jokinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harrass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phil Harrass is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jokinen takes a swing at Harrass's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harrass.
#TD2#
Harrass drives through with a takedown into Jokinen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
Harrass stays in close to Jokinen's body and controls the position.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harrass trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrass slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jokinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ori Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harrass is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Harrass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harrass has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Harrass!
Phil Harrass decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
MMMA Fright Night 5
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Mata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen attempts a counter takedown but Mata avoids it well and moves away.
Mata lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mata scores with a jab. Jokinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dado Mata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mata cracks the inside of Jokinen's front leg.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mata as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mata throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Mata slips the punch.#T1#
Mata throws a head kick that Jokinen semi-blocks.
Mata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Jokinen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jokinen slips a straight right by Mata.
Jokinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mata cracks the inside of Jokinen's front leg.
A cross from Mata lands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mata has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mata misses the jab.
Jokinen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mata throws a right hand that misses
and Mata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mata connects with a solid leg kick.
Mata misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Jokinen tries to sprawl but Mata drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Mata is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jokinen defends it well. #SUB#
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back.
Mata is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Mata is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jokinen has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mata is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jokinen is just riding it out for now. Mata eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Mata is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jokinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mata.
Jokinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jokinen seems keen to control Mata's posture.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mata is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dado Mata dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Mata gets a double leg takedown into Jokinen's guard.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Jokinen'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.
Mata not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jokinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mata defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Mata trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mata misses with a looping left.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Jokinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jokinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mata can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mata, right into the meat.
#TD2#
Mata closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jokinen to the mat! Jokinen manages to get full guard. #T2#
Jokinen controlling the position.
Jokinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mata pushing down on Jokinen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Mata is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jokinen is just riding it out for now. Mata eventually gives up the hold.
Mata passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jokinen is looking to get to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Mata looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mata looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jokinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Mata has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jokinen is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Jokinen wants to hold on but Mata pushes him away.
Mata looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Mata has control of Jokinen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jokinen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mata looking to control but Jokinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dado Mata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mata throws a front kick aimed at Jokinen's knee but Jokinen avoids it well.
Mata misses with a straight right.
Jokinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Mata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mata digs a good hook to Jokinen's body.
A leg kick checked by Jokinen.
Mata throws a body shot but no joy.
Mata's corner calls for a 1-2. Mata obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mata misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Jokinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Mata.
Nice uppercut there from Mata.
Mata misses with an uppercut
and Jokinen counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Mata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Mata misses
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Mata lands a nice shot to the body.
Mata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dado Mata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mata as he avoids it easily.
A cross from Mata lands.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mata.
Mata attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Mata stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mata wants it to stay on the feet.
Mata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jokinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mata throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mata throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mata as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ori Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mata lands a really nice looking cross but Jokinen seems unphased.
#T3#
Jokinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jokinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mata.
A big left from Mata misses.
Mata looks to throw a body kick
and Jokinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jokinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Jokinen throwing a counter right hand but Mata manages to avoid it.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mata.
Mata throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Mata throws a hook to the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Jokinen counters with a quick kick to the body but Mata blocks it.
A jab from Mata finds it's way through Jokinen's defenses.
Jokinen walks into a left hand. #T4#
Mata scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches up with Mata, looking for a takedown. Jokinen pushes Mata against the cage but Mata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jokinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Mata.
Ori Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dado Mata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mata scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dado Mata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mata has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dado Mata!
Dado Mata seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
EMP 8
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ori Jokinen (ranked 1246 p4p, 153 weight class) and En Sabah Nur (ranked 3569 p4p, 381 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as En Sabah Nur enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Ori Jokinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; En Sabah Nur!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sabah Nur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sabah Nur jumps into guard, dragging Jokinen to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabah Nur keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Sabah Nur has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jokinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jokinen has gone for a leg lock! Sabah Nur slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jokinen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jokinen (0) vs (2) Sabah Nur
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jokinen (2) vs (2) Sabah Nur
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jokinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jokinen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jokinen (2) vs (6) Sabah Nur
Jokinen looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Jokinen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sabah Nur keeps control of the position as Jokinen tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jokinen just trying to survive but Sabah Nur is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jokinen turns into Sabah Nur and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jokinen (4) vs (6) Sabah Nur
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabah Nur is retaining full guard.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Sabah Nur keeps moving.
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
Jokinen won't allow Sabah Nur to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur being controlled here, momentarily.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabah Nur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabah Nur is retaining full guard.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabah Nur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Sabah Nur is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Sabah Nur is keeping the position.
Jokinen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabah Nur is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sabah Nur is controlling Jokinen's posture.
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen has gone for a leg lock! Sabah Nur slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jokinen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jokinen (4) vs (8) Sabah Nur
Jokinen looking to control.
Jokinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sabah Nur won't allow Jokinen to sweep him here.
Jokinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sabah Nur manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jokinen (6) vs (8) Sabah Nur
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabah Nur is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Sabah Nur keeps moving.
Jokinen is really struggling to control Sabah Nur but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jokinen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sabah Nur looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sabah Nur looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sabah Nur! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jokinen (6) vs (12) Sabah Nur
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep.
Sabah Nur working away.
Jokinen is not content to let Sabah Nur control the position.
Jokinen is letting Sabah Nur control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur controlling the position from side mount.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep.
Sabah Nur takes a little break here. Jokinen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jokinen is trying to control Sabah Nur's posture but Sabah Nur avoids it.
Jokinen is trying to escape the position but Sabah Nur is controlling the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen manages to get back to half guard.
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back.
Jokinen is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jokinen has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sabah Nur escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sabah Nur! Score +3 for passing guard: Jokinen (6) vs (15) Sabah Nur
Sabah Nur controlling the position.
Sabah Nur working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur staying calm.
Jokinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jokinen is working hard here to advance position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur taking a breather here.
Sabah Nur working away.
Jokinen is looking to reverse the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sabah Nur is controlling the pace.
Sabah Nur is thwarting Jokinen's attempts to control the position.
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is taking a breather. Jokinen 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.
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sabah Nur wins on points by 15 to 6. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 4
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kang Xi Jia (ranked 2305 p4p, 249 weight class) and Ori Jokinen (ranked 1194 p4p, 149 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kang Xi Jia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Ori Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jokinen gets caught flat footed, as Xi Jia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Xi Jia (2) vs (0) Jokinen
Jokinen is pulling down on Xi Jia's head. It's preventing any offense from Xi Jia, at least for the moment.
Xi Jia pushing down on Jokinen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Xi Jia slows the pace down in half guard.
Xi Jia trying to pass the guard but Jokinen defending well.
Xi Jia moves into full mount! Jokinen won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Xi Jia (5) vs (0) Jokinen
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Xi Jia is looking to work his way around to Jokinen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Xi Jia is looking to take Jokinen's back but instead Jokinen gets back to half guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xi Jia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jokinen gets full guard.
Xi Jia looking to pass the guard.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Xi Jia from controlling successfully.
Xi Jia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jokinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Xi Jia wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is trying to control the position but Xi Jia postures up.
Xi Jia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Xi Jia is looking to pass into half guard but Jokinen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jokinen is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xi Jia (5) vs (2) Jokinen
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Xi Jia looking for a guillotine here but Jokinen defends easily.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Xi Jia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xi Jia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xi Jia (7) vs (2) Jokinen
Xi Jia controlling from the top position.
Jokinen is trying to keep Xi Jia in close.
Jokinen working for a triangle but Xi Jia defends it easily.
Xi Jia stays in close to Jokinen's body and controls the position.
Xi Jia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Xi Jia content to stall in guard here.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Xi Jia from controlling successfully.
Jokinen is pulling down on Xi Jia's head to control his posture.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Xi Jia tries to pass.
Jokinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jokinen, not yet.
Xi Jia tries to free his leg and advance position but Jokinen is retaining full guard.
Xi Jia stopping the sweep attempt from Jokinen.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen keeps trying to improve his position.
Xi Jia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Jokinen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Xi Jia trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Xi Jia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Xi Jia pushes down on Jokinen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Xi Jia controlling the pace.
Xi Jia is keen to just control but Jokinen is a slippery customer.
Xi Jia is thwarting Jokinen's attempts to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working.
Xi Jia trying to control the pace.
Jokinen is refusing to be controlled, as Xi Jia sits in half guard.
Xi Jia passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Xi Jia (10) vs (2) Jokinen
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xi Jia takes Jokinen's back. Score +3 for taking back: Xi Jia (13) vs (2) Jokinen
Xi Jia struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Xi Jia biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jokinen turns into Xi Jia and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xi Jia (13) vs (4) Jokinen
Jokinen won't allow Xi Jia to sweep him here.
Xi Jia keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Jokinen is pushing down on Xi Jia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Xi Jia is fighting to maintain full guard but Jokinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Xi Jia has a hand on Jokinen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jokinen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Xi Jia (13) vs (7) Jokinen
Xi Jia tries to reverse the position but Jokinen maintains control.
Xi Jia has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Jokinen's lack of action.
Jokinen prevents Xi Jia from improving his position.
Xi Jia is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jokinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jokinen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Xi Jia (17) vs (7) Jokinen
Xi Jia is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jokinen is defending well though. Xi Jia let's go of the attempt for now.
Jokinen trying to control but not successfully.
Jokinen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Xi Jia trying to control the pace.
Xi Jia wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is defending well.
Xi Jia seems to be working for a kimura but Jokinen defends the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Xi Jia trying to control from half guard but Jokinen is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jokinen is controlling Xi Jia's trapped leg to prevent Xi Jia from advancing to side control.
Xi Jia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jokinen is pressing down on Xi Jia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Xi Jia tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jokinen, not yet.
Xi Jia looking to pass the guard.
Xi Jia won't allow Jokinen to sweep him here.
Xi Jia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Xi Jia trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Xi Jia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Xi Jia (20) vs (7) Jokinen
Xi Jia wants to control but Jokinen is keeping him busy.
Jokinen wants to control but Xi Jia postures up.
Jokinen is not content to let Xi Jia control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia laying and praying for a moment but Jokinen takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Xi Jia keeps him under control.
Jokinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Xi Jia is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xi Jia seems to be looking for submissions.
Jokinen actively working from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Xi Jia trying to control from Jokinen's half guard. Jokinen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Xi Jia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Xi Jia trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen looking to control.
Jokinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xi Jia manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xi Jia (20) vs (9) Jokinen
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
Xi Jia keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
Xi Jia has control of Jokinen's left arm, preventing Jokinen from doing any damage.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xi Jia is trying to control the position but Jokinen postures up.
Xi Jia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jokinen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xi Jia (22) vs (9) Jokinen
Xi Jia is pushing down on Jokinen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jokinen is fighting to maintain full guard but Xi Jia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Xi Jia keeps him under control.
Xi Jia is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jokinen has his foot on Xi Jia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Xi Jia works his way back into a safe position though.
Xi Jia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia content to stall in guard here.
Xi Jia wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Xi Jia slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Xi Jia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Xi Jia tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Xi Jia from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xi Jia takes the fight on points by 22 to 9.
A relieved looking Kang Xi Jia 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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Event:
MMMA Fright Night vol 1
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Jokinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tallon.
Tallon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jokinen is defended easily by Tallon.
Tallon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jokinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Jokinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Tallon takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Tallon has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tallon. #T1#
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Jokinen jumps guard but Tallon stands there with Jokinen around his waist. Jokinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Jokinen manages to pull guard.
Jokinen pulls Tallon in close to prevent any damage. #SU2#
Tallon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jokinen moves out of range as Tallon strikes.
Jokinen tried to counter with a leg kick but Tallon avoided it.
Tallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tallon throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jokinen passes Tallon's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #ES2#
Tallon kicks Jokinen off and gets back to his feet.
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Jokinen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
A lull in the action here.
Jokinen trying to control the action but Tallon is working from the bottom.
Tallon tries to escape but Jokinen is in control.
Jokinen trying to control the position but Tallon is working away.
Tallon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
Jokinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tallon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #ES2#
Tallon explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Tallon misses with a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tallon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tallon feints and then cracks Jokinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokinen down.
Tallon throws a leg kick #TD#
and Jokinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jokinen.
Jokinen trying to control but Tallon is working from the bottom. #T4#
Tallon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #ES2#
Tallon pushes Jokinen off and scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Jokinen takes one on the button.#CL2#
Tallon takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Tallon.
Jokinen jumps guard but Tallon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ori Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen jumps guard but Tallon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jokinen tries to pull guard but Tallon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jokinen tries to pull guard but Tallon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tallon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jokinen.
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tallon scores with a kick to the midsection.
A big left from Tallon misses.
Tallon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tallon throws a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tallon's knee momentarily.
Tallon lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Tallon gets a clinch.
Tallon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tallon. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tallon working aggressively here.
Tallon lands an uppercut.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tallon.
Jokinen wants a takedown.
Jokinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tallon lands with a right to the head.
Tallon lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tallon lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Tallon. #TD#
Jokinen pulls Tallon into guard.
#SU2#
Tallon gets to his feet - Jokinen follows without any prompting.
Tallon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Jokinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jokinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tallon misses with a hook to the body
and Jokinen counters with a nice body shot.
Tallon swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Jokinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Tallon connects with a leg kick. Jokinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tallon throws a solid leg kick but Jokinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tallon.
Tallon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jokinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jokinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tallon misses with a low kick.
Jokinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Tallon takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tallon sprawls and moves away.
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.
Tallon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Jokinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tallon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tallon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jokinen at a distance.
#TD#
Jokinen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Tallon manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jokinen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
Tallon has a couple of punches blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen is looking for a takedown.
Tallon working aggressively here.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Tallon.
Jokinen blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen blocking some punches.
Tallon lands a hook that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Jokinen jumps guard but Tallon stands there with Jokinen around his waist. Jokinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ori Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen fails to pull guard.
Tallon works on Jokinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
#T4#
Tallon presses Jokinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jokinen tries to score a body lock takedown but Tallon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tallon scores with a shoulder strike.
Tallon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tallon lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Jokinen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tallon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tallon lands a right hand.
Tallon lands with a left to the head.
Jokinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jokinen is trying to pull guard but Tallon has him pressed against the cage.
Jokinen jumps guard but Tallon stands there with Jokinen around his waist. Jokinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tallon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Jokinen blocks a body shot from Tallon.
Tallon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tallon throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tallon.
Jokinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Tallon throws a leg kick which misses Jokinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jokinen tries to avoid it.
Tallon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#
Jokinen is rocked!
Jokinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tallon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oh Jokinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jokinen misses with an uppercut.
Tallon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tallon feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Jokinen collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sean Tallon!
A victorious Sean Tallon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
MMMA 61 Legstrong vs Vurny
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Jokinen lands a nice shot that snaps Burns's head back.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Jokinen throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Jokinen misses with a left hand
and Burns counters with a nice leg kick.
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
Burns connects with the punch.#CL#
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches.
Jokinen jumps guard but Burns stands there with Jokinen around his waist. Jokinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen is pushing Burns up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jokinen managing to block the knees to the body from Burns.
#T1#
Burns misses with an elbow over the top.
Burns working aggressively here.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns.
Burns gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jokinen.
Burns stops a takedown attempt from Jokinen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ori Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns.
Nice body punch from Burns - that landed with a thud.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen. #BC2#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Burns scores with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns.
Jokinen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jokinen blocks the body kick.
Jokinen tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ori Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns throws the kick towards the body but Jokinen avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Burns counters with a low kick, right behind Jokinen 's knee.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Jokinen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Burns just manages to avoid it.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Jokinen misses with a looping left.
Jokinen swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns throws a good cross that connects.
Jokinen misses the body punch
and Burns counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Jokinen thuds his right hand into Burns's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jokinen is defended easily by Burns.
Burns slips a straight right by Jokinen.
Burns only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brady Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
A head kick by Jokinen misses
and Burns counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jokinen's knee momentarily.
Burns scores with a head kick.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Jokinen feints and then cracks Burns's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns down.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Burns avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burns is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Burns scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Jokinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
Jokinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burns. Burns circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Jokinen moves in looking to clinch but Burns pushes him off.
Burns let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jokinen misses with a hook
and Burns counters with a low kick, right behind Jokinen 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Burns dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jokinen thows a leg kick but Burns checks it
and Burns counters with a nice body kick.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burns blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Burns. Jokinen shrugs it off though.
Jokinen fakes the leg kick and cracks Burns in the body.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Jokinen motions for Burns to come forward. Jokinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns walks into a left hand.
Jokinen thuds his shin into the meat of Burns's side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Jokinen scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Jokinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Burns counters with an outside leg kick.
Jab from Burns.
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
Jokinen throws a right hand that misses
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jokinen misses with a looping left.
Burns counters with a body kick.
Jokinen connects with the punch.
Jokinen punishes Burns's body with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Jokinen wants to clinch up but Burns keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Jokinen connects with a high kick. #ROC#
Burns is rocked!
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Burns flicks out a counter leg kick but Jokinen steps away.
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokinen finish him?
Jokinen cracks Burns with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Burns falls to his knees and Jokinen doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ori Jokinen!
After the big win, Ori Jokinen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ON TAP 160Q Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
MMMA 59 Bunting vs Powell
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Jokinen moves away from the strike by Hewitt.
Jokinen moves away from the strike by Hewitt. #CL2#
Jokinen rushes Hewitt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Jokinen gets control of Hewitt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jokinen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jokinen pushes a forearm under Hewitt's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hewitt is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ori Jokinen!
Ori Jokinen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ON TAP 160Q Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
MMMA 53 Kelly vs Garbutt 2
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Pablo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jokinen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pablo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pablo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jokinen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jokinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pablo wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is defending well.
Pablo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jokinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jokinen holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Pablo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Jokinen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Jokinen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Jokinen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pablo rolls with it to try and escape but Jokinen cranks on the arm and Pablo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ori Jokinen!
Ori Jokinen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, ON TAP 160Q Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Daniello Pablo was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks my sponsors and fans !!! osss'.
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Event:
MMMA 46 Bestarrson vs De Crote
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
The Crack Head connects with an inside leg kick.
The Crack Head looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Crack Head motions for Jokinen to come forward. The Crack Head throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Crack Head takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Crack Head misses with a two punch combination.
Jokinen half committed to a counter leg kick.
The Crack Head gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Crack Head throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jokinen tried to counter with a leg kick but The Crack Head avoided it.
The Crack Head cracks the inside of Jokinen's front leg.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that The Crack Head avoids nicely.
The Crack Head scores with the left hand. Jokinen knows he should have avoided that one.
The Crack Head checks a low kick from Jokinen.
The Crack Head swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Crack Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Crack Head slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Crack Head throws a poor cross that misses
and Jokinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jokinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AREA 51 in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
The Crack Head scoring well with a low kick there.
Jokinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Crack Head. The Crack Head obviously looking to wear him down.
The Crack Head throws a low kick, looking for Jokinen's leg but Jokinen calmly moves out of range.
Jokinen lets loose with a powerful body kick. The Crack Head will feel that in the morning.
Jokinen throws a shot from downtown. The Crack Head moves away and avoids it.
The Crack Head swings widly with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a nice uppercut.
The Crack Head attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jokinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jokinen throws a series of strikes that have The Crack Head backpedaling.
Jokinen lands with a nice body kick.
Jokinen looks to land a right hand but The Crack Head moved out of range.
The Crack Head was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The Crack Head blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but The Crack Head is out of range.
Tyrone The Crack Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokinen throws a body punch but The Crack Head moves out of range.
Jokinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Jokinen.
#KD2#
The Crack Head lands a left and a right that send Jokinen crashing to the mat, dazed. The Crack Head thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Jokinen is rocked!
The Crack Head misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Oh Jokinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
The Crack Head darts in and clinches Jokinen up against the cage.
The Crack Head misses with a punch on the inside.
The Crack Head throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jokinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Jokinen lands a right hand.
Jokinen dodges an elbow strike from The Crack Head.
The Crack Head is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jokinen is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Jokinen.
The Crack Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Crack Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The Crack Head blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from The Crack Head.
Jokinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The Crack Head blocks an uppercut.
The Crack Head lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards. #T3#
Jokinen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The Crack Head.
The Crack Head misses with an elbow over the top.
Jokinen scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Jokinen.
The Crack Head tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jokinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Jokinen - that landed with a thud.
Jokinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Crack Head throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ori Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The Crack Head throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
The Crack Head creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The Crack Head missing with knees to the body.
The Crack Head missing with knees to the body.
Jokinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Jokinen.
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!
The referee is keeping an eye on Jokinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The Crack Head throws an elbow that misses.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Crack Head misses with a knee to the head.
Jokinen is working The Crack Head over against the cage.
The Crack Head comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jokinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Crack Head's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Crack Head tries to land knees in the clinch but Jokinen avoids the damage to the body.
The Crack Head lands a right hand.
Jokinen lands a hook that snaps the head of The Crack Head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyrone The Crack Head will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jokinen fakes the leg kick and cracks The Crack Head in the body.
The Crack Head works the jab nicely.
The Crack Head moves out of range of the body kick from Jokinen.
The Crack Head takes one on the button.
The Crack Head throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Crack Head throws an off balance right hand
letting Jokinen counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by The Crack Head - just one landing.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the head.
Jokinen dips to his left and cracks The Crack Head with an uppercut!
The Crack Head lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Crack Head throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jokinen on the side of the head.
The Crack Head throws a low kick but Jokinen moves out of range easily. #CL#
Jokinen instigates a clinch.
The Crack Head trying to land knees to the body.
Jokinen avoids a wild elbow strike from The Crack Head.
Jokinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jokinen lands with a left to the head. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by The Crack Head.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by The Crack Head.
The Crack Head prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jokinen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables The Crack Head to keep the fight standing.
Jokinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Jokinen scores with a shot to the side of The Crack Head's head.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as The Crack Head controls the action.
The Crack Head throws an elbow but it misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jokinen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jokinen lands a nice uppercut.
The Crack Head missing with knees to the body.
The Crack Head is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jokinen is defending well for now.
The Crack Head's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jokinen pushes The Crack Head back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Crack Head misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jokinen.
#T2#
Jokinen blocks the elbow strike.
Jokinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jokinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Crack Head lands with a left to the head.
The Crack Head is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jokinen is defending well for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jokinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Crack Head throws an elbow but misses.
The Crack Head pushes off an throws an elbow but Jokinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The Crack Head unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jokinen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The Crack Head throws an elbow but it misses.
Tyrone The Crack Head seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Crack Head misses with an elbow strike.
The Crack Head pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jokinen.
The Crack Head lands with a right to the head.
The Crack Head tries to land knees in the clinch but Jokinen avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokinen.
Jokinen scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Jokinen avoids a wild elbow strike from The Crack Head.
Jokinen lands a body shot.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body.
Jokinen blocks the elbow strike.
The Crack Head trying to land knees to the body.
Jokinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jokinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Crack Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jokinen blocks an elbow strike from The Crack Head.
The Crack Head misses with some punches.
Jokinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen blocks the elbow strike.
The Crack Head missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Crack Head.
The Crack Head looking to throw knees to the head but Jokinen is blocking nicely.
Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
The Crack Head trying to land knees to the body.
Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Crack Head backwards. #T4#
The Crack Head misses with an elbow strike.
Jokinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Jokinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jokinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jokinen tries to pull guard but The Crack Head forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ori Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Crack Head lands an uppercut.
The Crack Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as The Crack Head controls his hands.
Jokinen blocks an elbow strike.
Jokinen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Crack Head pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jokinen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jokinen fails to pull guard.
Jokinen avoids the elbow strike from The Crack Head, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The Crack Head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The Crack Head just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jokinen's brow.
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 Ori Jokinen will probably get the nod.
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!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jokinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Crack Head 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.
The Crack Head lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ori Jokinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jokinen throws out a leg kick but The Crack Head moves out of range and Jokinen only half commits.
Jokinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Crack Head momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jokinen or perhaps it was just good defense by The Crack Head, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crack Head tries to clinch but Jokinen is having none of it.
As The Crack Head looks to move away, Jokinen throws a big counter combo but The Crack Head just gets out of the way.
The Crack Head lands with a cross.
Jokinen throws a body kick that misses.
Jokinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jokinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Crack Head looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
That kick from The Crack Head tenderised Jokinen's leg. Jokinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Crack Head throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the head.
The Crack Head wants to slow Jokinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Jokinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Crack Head on the side of the head.
The Crack Head attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Crack Head.
Jokinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Crack Head tries to clinch but Jokinen is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Jokinen misses the target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Crack Head throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jokinen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Crack Head is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jokinen. #T2#
Jokinen is trying to maintain a safe position but The Crack Head gets an underhook and turns Jokinen into the cage.
The Crack Head using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Crack Head throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jokinen avoids a wild elbow strike from The Crack Head.
The Crack Head lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Crack Head pushes off an throws an elbow but Jokinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jokinen avoids the elbow strike from The Crack Head, against the cage.
Jokinen looking to stall.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by The Crack Head.
The Crack Head misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jokinen.
The Crack Head lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
The Crack Head tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The Crack Head just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jokinen's brow.
The Crack Head using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jokinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but The Crack Head uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Jokinen digs a right hand into The Crack Head's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Crack Head's gas tank.
Jokinen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The Crack Head lands an elbow inside.
The Crack Head misses with an elbow strike.
The Crack Head working Jokinen over with knees to the body.
The Crack Head throws an elbow but it misses.
Jokinen avoiding damage as The Crack Head throws knees to the body.
The Crack Head is trying to push Jokinen away but Jokinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by The Crack Head. #BC2#
The Crack Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jokinen wants to slow The Crack Head down by chopping away at his legs.
The Crack Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokinen.
The crowd cheers as Jokinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Crack Head doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
The Crack Head dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jokinen. That did some damage!
The Crack Head moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Crack Head takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jokinen throws out a loose jab but The Crack Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Crack Head takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Crack Head misses with an uppercut.
Jokinen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The Crack Head misses with a lunging right hand
and Jokinen counters with a left and a right that stings The Crack Head. #ROC#
The Crack Head is rocked!
A head kick by The Crack Head misses
and Jokinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Crack Head is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokinen finish him?
Jokinen lands with a right and another and another! The Crack Head is in big trouble! Jokinen lands again and this time it's lights out for The Crack Head! A quality knockout there for Jokinen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ori Jokinen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ori Jokinen waved his t-shirt featuring ON TAP 160Q Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
MMANIAK 42 Spartan-Cigano
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Jokinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mies. Mies circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch combination from Jokinen misses.
Mies drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jokinen defends it well.#CL#
Jokinen moves into the clinch.#TD#
Jokinen has hold of one of Mies's legs. Mies is fighting the takedown attempt but Jokinen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mies looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Mies working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jokinen has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Mies looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Jokinen seems content to control.#SUB2#
Mies looking for subs from the bottom but Jokinen mounts him!
Mies keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mies regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Mies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jokinen pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Jokinen is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Mies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jokinen pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Jokinen is trying to work for a kimura but Mies is defending well.
Jokinen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mies!
Jokinen controlling the pace for now.
Mies is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Jokinen controlling from mount.
Mies is trying to escape the mount.
Jokinen controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Jokinen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mies manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mies gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jokinen slows the pace down in half guard.
Jokinen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mies!
Jokinen controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Mies is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Jokinen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mies can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jokinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mies is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Jokinen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jokinen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mies is desperately trying to improve his position but Jokinen has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Jokinen controlling the pace for now.
Mies can't escape the position.
Mies keeps trying to improve his position.
Mies is trying to reverse the position but instead Jokinen has taken his back - oops!
Jokinen has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Jokinen has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Mies is in real trouble here. Jokinen gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Mies is tapping out! Jokinen wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ori Jokinen!
Ori Jokinen made sure to mention his sponsor, ON TAP 160Q Nutrition in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Pit Mies stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back stronger!'.
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ori Jokinen and Ishiihara Sakuraba. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Ori Jokinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
Jokinen pushes Sakuraba up against the cage in a clinch.
Sakuraba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jokinen prevents it.
Jokinen prevents the takedown attempt.
Ori Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ishiihara Sakuraba.
Jokinen pulls guard effortlessly.
Sakuraba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sakuraba is stalling in the full guard.
Sakuraba's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jokinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakuraba manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jokinen (2) vs (0) Sakuraba
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sakuraba is adopting a defensive guard.
Jokinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakuraba is retaining full guard.
Jokinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jokinen passes Sakuraba's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sakuraba wants to control but Jokinen is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is controlling Jokinen's trapped leg to prevent Jokinen from advancing to side control.
Jokinen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jokinen is thwarting Sakuraba's attempts to control the position.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position.
Jokinen is taking a breather. Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looking for submissions off his back.
Sakuraba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jokinen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sakuraba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jokinen.
Sakuraba is looking for a sweep. Jokinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is keen to just control but Sakuraba is a slippery customer.
Sakuraba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jokinen in particular looking to stall.
Jokinen passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jokinen (5) vs (0) Sakuraba
Sakuraba is looking to get to half guard.
Jokinen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position but Jokinen isn't that keen on the idea.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jokinen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sakuraba is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sakuraba and Jokinen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jokinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sakuraba keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to half guard.
Jokinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sakuraba, who protects the arm well.
Sakuraba is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to control but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sakuraba, who protects the arm well.
Jokinen happy to just control the position for now.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jokinen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sakuraba wants to control but Jokinen is keeping busy.
Sakuraba wants to get back to full guard.
Jokinen is pressing down on Sakuraba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sakuraba is holding on for now.
Jokinen seems to be working for a kimura but Sakuraba defends the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sakuraba is just riding it out for now. Jokinen eventually gives up the hold.
Sakuraba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jokinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jokinen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jokinen (5) vs (4) Sakuraba
Jokinen is in bad spot here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sakuraba's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sakuraba slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sakuraba is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sakuraba avoiding Jokinen 's attempts to control his hands.
Jokinen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
Jokinen is staying active underneath Sakuraba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jokinen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakuraba passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jokinen (5) vs (7) Sakuraba
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jokinen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jokinen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sakuraba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen sneaks back into half guard.
Jokinen wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jokinen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jokinen wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but Jokinen defending well.
Jokinen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakuraba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jokinen's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen tries to roll over but Sakuraba keeps him under control.
Sakuraba is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ori Jokinen and Free Agent Steel Penn. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ori Jokinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn closes the distance and clinches.
Steel Penn has Jokinen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jokinen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jokinen has picked Steel Penn up - he's going for a ride! Jokinen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jokinen (2) vs (0) Steel Penn
Jokinen is controlling the pace.
Steel Penn is controlling Jokinen's trapped leg to prevent Jokinen from advancing to side control.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jokinen trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn controls Jokinen momentarily but Jokinen frees himself.
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jokinen being controlled here momentarily.
Steel Penn is trying to keep Jokinen in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jokinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jokinen stopping the sweep attempt from Steel Penn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jokinen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jokinen (2) vs (2) Steel Penn
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steel Penn pushing down on Jokinen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jokinen trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jokinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel Penn defends well.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Jokinen trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jokinen (4) vs (2) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is pulling down on Jokinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Jokinen, at least for the moment.
Steel Penn working a defensive guard but Jokinen passes into half guard.
Jokinen is controlling the pace.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard but Jokinen has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jokinen (7) vs (2) Steel Penn
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
Steel Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Jokinen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Steel Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Steel Penn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jokinen.
Jokinen working for a guillotine from mount but Steel Penn is in no mood to give up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Steel Penn wants to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
Jokinen trying to control but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Jokinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jokinen tries to control but Steel Penn wriggling away.
Steel Penn tries to lock up and control but Jokinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to get to half guard.
Jokinen fails to move to back control.
Jokinen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Steel Penn has worked his arm free - good work by Steel Penn!
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
Steel Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jokinen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jokinen controls the position.
Jokinen trying to control the action but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn keeping his opponent close.
Steel Penn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steel Penn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jokinen trying to control the position but Steel Penn is working away.
Jokinen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Steel Penn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jokinen wants to control for a moment but Steel Penn uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel Penn is holding on to half guard well.
Jokinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jokinen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steel Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jokinen is working away from the top position though.
Jokinen controlling the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is staying active underneath Jokinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
Jokinen is looking for a kimura here.
Steel Penn wants to control but Jokinen is keeping busy.
Jokinen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jokinen (10) vs (2) Steel Penn
Jokinen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Steel Penn is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Steel Penn and Jokinen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jokinen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Steel Penn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jokinen but great work by Steel Penn. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jokinen (10) vs (6) Steel Penn
Jokinen wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Steel Penn has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Jokinen's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Jokinen is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Steel Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Free Agent Steel Penn!
A very excited looking Free Agent Steel Penn 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. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ori Jokinen and Alex Coxall. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ori Jokinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Alex Coxall!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Coxall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coxall is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jokinen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Coxall to the mat. Coxall regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jokinen (2) vs (0) Coxall
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coxall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coxall has an active guard here but Jokinen has managed to pass into half guard.
Coxall wants to get back to full guard.
Jokinen is just content to waste time from the top position. Coxall takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jokinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coxall pulls Jokinen in close to his closed guard and prevents Jokinen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Coxall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
Jokinen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coxall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coxall trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jokinen stands and throws Coxall's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jokinen (5) vs (0) Coxall
A lull in the action here as Jokinen stalls from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coxall wants to control but Jokinen postures up.
A lull in the action here as Jokinen stalls from top position.
Coxall is not content to let Jokinen control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coxall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jokinen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Coxall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coxall defends it well.
Coxall is staying active underneath Jokinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coxall wants to get back to full guard.
Jokinen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jokinen (8) vs (0) Coxall
Coxall is not content to let Jokinen control the position.
Jokinen swings around for an armbar but Coxall sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jokinen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jokinen (8) vs (2) Coxall
Coxall is fighting to break Jokinen's control of his arms but Jokinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen looking to control but Coxall passes into half guard.
Jokinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jokinen is pressing down on Coxall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jokinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coxall is one step ahead there.
Coxall wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Coxall tries to free his leg and advance position but Jokinen is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Coxall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Coxall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jokinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jokinen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Coxall is now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Coxall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jokinen is looking to get back to full guard here but Coxall has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jokinen (8) vs (5) Coxall
Jokinen struggling a bit here.
Coxall is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coxall just content to control the position.
Jokinen struggling a bit here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Coxall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jokinen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jokinen is trying to control Coxall's posture but Coxall avoids it.
Jokinen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Jokinen seems a little lost for a moment, as Coxall dominates the positioning.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen regains half guard.
Jokinen is trying to maintain the position but Coxall is very close to passing his half guard.
Coxall controlling the action here.
Jokinen trying to control here.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Coxall keeps him under control.
Jokinen trying to get back to full guard but Coxall takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jokinen (8) vs (8) Coxall
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Coxall swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jokinen is now in Coxall's guard. A big mistake from Coxall there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jokinen (10) vs (8) Coxall
Jokinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Coxall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Coxall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Coxall keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Jokinen stands and throws Coxall's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jokinen (13) vs (8) Coxall
Coxall is looking to regain half guard here but Jokinen keeps moving and retains side control.
Coxall struggling a bit here.
Jokinen wants to control but Coxall is keeping him busy.
Coxall is looking to reverse the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Coxall rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jokinen's guard! Nice work there by Coxall! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jokinen (13) vs (10) Coxall
Coxall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jokinen wants to control the position but Coxall says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Coxall prevents Jokinen from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jokinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jokinen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Coxall has passed into half guard!
Coxall wants to control but Jokinen is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is pressing down on Coxall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jokinen looking for subs off his back but Coxall has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jokinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coxall moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jokinen (13) vs (13) Coxall
Jokinen is trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Coxall working away.
Coxall wants to control but Jokinen is keeping him busy.
Jokinen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coxall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen is trying to control Coxall's posture but Coxall avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Jokinen gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Jokinen takes the fight on points by 14 to 13.
After the big win, Ori Jokinen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ON TAP 160Q Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Ascension 0325
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Cartwright closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jokinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jokinen stops a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
#TD2#
Jokinen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cartwright is trying to keep an underhook but Jokinen manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright tries to get to full guard but Jokinen has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Jokinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen prevents Cartwright from improving his position.
Jokinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cartwright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Jokinen looking to secure an arm triangle but Cartwright defends it well. #T1#
Cartwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright is squirming around, avoiding Jokinen's attempts to control the action.
Cartwright tries to reverse the position but Jokinen maintains control.
Jokinen manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cartwright to take his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jokinen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jokinen is hanging on to Cartwright's back as he tries to escape.
Cartwright tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright wants to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
Jokinen wants to take Cartwright's back here but Cartwright is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cartwright working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jokinen trying to control but Cartwright is having none of it.
Jokinen content just to control the position here.
Jokinen wants to take his opponent's back but Cartwright doesn't allow it.
Cartwright is looking to improve his position but Jokinen isn't that keen on the idea.
Cartwright sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jokinen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Jokinen wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Jokinen keeps him under control.#SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jokinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cartwright does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cartwright works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cartwright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jokinen's guard. #REVR#
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Jokinen blocks nicely.
Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright scoring with some ground and pound.
Cartwright is working Jokinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Jokinen's brow.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#
Jokinen is rocked!
Cartwright looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jokinen is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
Cartwright cracks Jokinen with a solid left hand.
Cartwright chips away with some ground and pound.
Jokinen wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Cartwright drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jokinen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cartwright has Jokinen in his guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jokinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Jokinen seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Jokinen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jokinen defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ori Jokinen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Cartwright decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cartwright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clint Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cartwright is in close to Jokinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Jokinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cartwright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cartwright trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cartwright slips nicely into half guard.
Cartwright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jokinen is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Jokinen is defending well.
Cartwright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jokinen moves into full guard.
Jokinen has Cartwright pulled in close to control his posture.
Jokinen is trying to keep Cartwright in close.
Cartwright cracks Jokinen with a solid left hand.#T2#
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright 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.
Cartwright connects with a couple of short punches.
Jokinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cartwright manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright 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.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Jokinen pushes his legs off easily.
Cartwright trying to keep a closed guard but Jokinen is proving a slippery customer.
Jokinen advances to half guard. #T3#
Jokinen passes to side control. #SUB2#
Jokinen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jokinen blocks the strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright struggling a bit here.
Cartwright is trying to improve his position.
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Jokinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cartwright, who protects the arm well.
Cartwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Cartwright is throwing a few token shots, despite Jokinen being in side control.
Jokinen trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
Cartwright manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jokinen's best efforts.#SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
Jokinen wants to take a breather but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright is looking to control Jokinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cartwright avoid being mounted?
Jokinen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen trying to control but Cartwright is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Cartwright dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Jokinen has managed to clinch.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cartwright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cartwright has Jokinen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jokinen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Cartwright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jokinen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clint Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but Jokinen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Jokinen decides to pull guard.
Cartwright stands up over Jokinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cartwright is in close to Jokinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jokinen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Jokinen looking to control.
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
Cartwright stands up over Jokinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Jokinen is retaining full guard.
Jokinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is defending well.
Cartwright is staying active underneath Jokinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cartwright trying to control here.
Jokinen is keen to just control but Cartwright is a slippery customer.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but Cartwright defending well. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jokinen pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Cartwright won't allow Jokinen to pass to mount.
Jokinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
Jokinen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cartwright!
Jokinen wants to take Cartwright's back here but Cartwright is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cartwright looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Cartwright trying to control the hands but Jokinen won't let him.
Cartwright is in bad spot here.
#T3##SUB2#
Jokinen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cartwright has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jokinen is not going to allow Cartwright to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Cartwright right now.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Jokinen seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Cartwright's chin but Cartwright turns very nicely into Jokinen's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Cartwright.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Cartwright chips away with some ground and pound.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.
Cartwright distracts Jokinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jokinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jokinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jokinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.
Jokinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cartwright manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Jokinen trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Jokinen pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jokinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ori Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jokinen 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ori Jokinen!
Ori Jokinen gave a mention to ON TAP 160Q Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Ascension 0301
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hong throws out a counter right but Jokinen avoids it with no problem.
Hong has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jokinen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jokinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hong.
Hong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Jokinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ori Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen with a poor takedown
and Hong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jokinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Jokinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
Jokinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Hong counters with a thumping low kick.
Hong scores with a nice strike.
Hong digs a good body shot into Jokinen's ribs.
Hong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jokinen throws a shot from downtown. Hong moves away and avoids it.
Jokinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jokinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hong 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 closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hong circles away.
Hong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range.
Jokinen throwing a counter right hand but Hong manages to avoid it.
Jokinen tries to clinch but Hong moves out of range.
Hong is looking to clinch. #T2#
Jokinen tries to land a body kick
and Hong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jokinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hong's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Hong sprawls well. He's pushed Jokinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ori Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hong lands with an overhand left.
Hong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hong! But no joy.
Hong thumps Jokinen with a low kick.
Hong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.#KD2#
Hong lands a big head kick that sends Jokinen tumbling to the mat! Hong takes a step backwards and waves Jokinen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Jokinen is rocked!
Hong delivers a nice body kick.
Oh Jokinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Hong is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Jokinen is in big trouble! Hong is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Jokinen. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Antoni Hong!
A very excited looking Antoni Hong 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.
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Event:
EPL 11 Playoffs Round 1
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Milat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Milat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Milat.
Nice shot by Jokinen.#CUT#
It looks like Ivan Milat has been cut.
Jokinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Milat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jokinen's head.
Milat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jokinen counters with a low kick, right behind Milat 's knee.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Milat misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Milat moves away.
Jokinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Milat.
Jokinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC#
Milat is rocked!
A punch combination from Jokinen misses.
Milat is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokinen finish him?
Milat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Milat.
Milat seems to have recovered his senses.
Jokinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Milat misses with a looping left.
Milat misses with a body kick.
Milat checks the leg kick nicely there.
Milat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Jokinen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Milat was covering up waiting for the punch and Jokinen finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Milat is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jokinen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Milat pressing his opponent against the cage.
Milat takes a shot to the head. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Milat.
Milat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Jokinen.
Milat blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen lands with a light punch inside.
Milat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Milat looking to slow down the pace here.
Milat lands an elbow inside.
Jokinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Milat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Milat prevents a body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen jumps guard but Milat turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Milat misses with a knee to the head.
Milat gets through Jokinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen lands a right hand.
Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Milat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Jokinen.
Jokinen goes for a takedown attempt but Milat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Milat's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jokinen under the eye.
Nice body kick from Milat.
Jokinen is looking to slow Milat down with leg kicks.
Milat looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Milat takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Milat scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Milat throws an off balance right hand
and Jokinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Milat throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen thuds his shin into the meat of Milat's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Milat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4##CL2#
Milat moves into range and clinches up with Jokinen.
Milat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Milat backwards.
Milat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Milat fails to land.
Milat stalling against the cage.
Milat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jokinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen tries to pull guard but Milat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ori Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Milat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Milat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Milat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jokinen up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Milat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ori Jokinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Milat's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Milat connects with a single shot there.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Milat sprawls well. Milat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jokinen gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Milat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jokinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Jokinen avoids the elbow strike from Milat, against the cage.
Milat misses with an elbow strike.
Milat pushes Jokinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Jokinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Milat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jokinen's brow.
Milat throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Milat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Milat tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee is keeping an eye on Milat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
Milat looking to throw knees to the head but Jokinen is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen.
Jokinen taking a breather.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Milat controls the action.
Milat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Milat trying to land knees to the body.
Milat lands an elbow inside that Jokinen shrugs off.
Milat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC2#
Jokinen is rocked!
Jokinen blocks an elbow strike from Milat.
Oh Jokinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jokinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jokinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Milat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Milat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jokinen.
A short left from Milat.
Milat scores with a knee to the head.
Jokinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jokinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Milats head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen is pushing Milat up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Milat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands with a right to the head.
Milat tries to stall but Jokinen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jokinen scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Jokinen gets control of Milat's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jokinen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jokinen trying to control the position.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Milat from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jokinen working for a triangle but Milat defends it easily.
Jokinen controlling the position.#T3#
Milat looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Milat controlling the position.
Milat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jokinen preventing the sweep. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Milat is trying to keep Jokinen in close.
Jokinen stays in close to Milat's body and controls the position.
Milat looking for a sweep. Not yet Milat, not yet.
Jokinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Milat keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Milat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Milat's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Milat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Jokinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Milat, pushing him back against the cage.
Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Milat backwards.
Milat is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jokinen lands with a right to the head.
Milat tries a knee to the head but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen jumps guard but Milat stands there with Jokinen around his waist. Jokinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Milat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jokinen tries to stall but Milat uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD#
Jokinen jumps into guard, dragging Milat to the mat.
#SU2#
Milat decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jokinen, up you get!
A decent looking cross lands there for Jokinen.
Milat slips under a jab from Jokinen.#T1#
Jokinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Milat moves out of range easily.
Milat throws a lazy head kick
and Jokinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Milat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Milat misses with a head kick.
Milat misses with a hook
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Jokinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jokinen goes for a takedown attempt but Milat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Milat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jokinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Milat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jokinen thuds his shin into the meat of Milat's side.
Milat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Milat takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab from Milat misses. #T2#
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Jokinen as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Milat does it's job there.
Milat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Milat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jokinen can pounce on him.
Milat throws a hook to the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Milat throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Jokinen clinches.
Milat looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milat.
Jokinen lands with a left to the head.
Milat tries to work over Jokinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jokinen dodges an elbow strike from Milat.
Jokinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Milat stalling in the clinch but Jokinen improves position. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jokinen.
Milat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jokinen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Milat letting Jokinen take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land.
Jokinen lands a body punch.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Milat blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Jokinen.
Milat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jokinen tries to throw a body punch but Milat avoids it by throwing Jokinen back against the cage.
Milat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Jokinen lands a left hand.
Milat just leaning against Jokinen, taking a breather. #T4#
Milat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Milat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Milat prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ori Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen avoids a wild elbow strike from Milat.
Milat misses with some punches.
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!
Jokinen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Milat scores with a shot to the side of Jokinen's head.
Milat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jokinen's defenses.
Jokinen presses Milat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Milat is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Milat blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
Milat blocking some punches.
Jokinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Milat backwards.
Jokinen misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ori Jokinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jokinen 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ori Jokinen!
Ori Jokinen gave a mention to On Tap (160Q & Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
EPL11.7
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Dall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jokinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokinen lands an overhand right.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Dall.
Jokinen wants to clinch up but Dall keeps it at a distance.
Dall misses with an uppercut
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
Dall looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Dall as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Dall gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jokinen looking to sit in guard and control but Dall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Dall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jokinen's guard.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Dall throws a big elbow that misses.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Dall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jokinen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jokinen is trying to control the position but Dall postures up.
Dall trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jokinen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Jokinen looking to sit in guard and control but Dall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jokinen is controlling Dall's posture.
Dall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dall pushing down on Jokinen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jokinen wants to control but Dall is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Dall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jokinen! #SUB#
Jokinen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dall.
Dall seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jokinen is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Dall looking to secure an arm triangle but Jokinen defends it well.
Jokinen is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Dall goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jokinen is on top in guard.
#T4#
Jokinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dall seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jokinen is aware though and is defending well.
Jokinen passes Dall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jokinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jokinen pulls his head out easily.
Dall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bastyn Dall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jokinen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dall misses with a body kick.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Jokinen is looking to land body kicks.
Jokinen throws a right hand that misses
letting Dall counter with a right hand.
Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Dall finds it's way through Jokinen's defenses.
Bastyn Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jokinen at a distance.
Dall scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from Dall.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Dall misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.#T1#
Dall misses with a lunging right hand
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dall.
Jokinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dall.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Jokinen throws a leg kick
letting Dall counter with a right hand.
Dall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jokinen momentarily.
Dall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jokinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jokinen's head backwards.
Jokinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jokinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Dall.
Dall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jokinen defends it nicely.#T2#
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!
Dall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice side step and Jokinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bastyn Dall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jokinen feints and then cracks Dall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dall down.
Dall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jokinen throws a counter combo.
Jokinen blocks the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Jokinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jokinen.
A jab from Dall finds it's way through Jokinen's defenses.
Jokinen motions for Dall to come forward. Jokinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall throwing a counter right hand but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
A jab from Dall finds it's way through Jokinen's defenses.
Dall lands a really nice looking cross but Jokinen seems unphased.
Jokinen is looking to clinch. #T3#
Dall throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
Dall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jokinen tries to clinch up.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab lands there for Dall.
Jokinen throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jokinen swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Dall feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Jokinen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jokinen showed some decent athleticism there.
Jokinen trying to advance position but Dall counters by regaining guard.
Dall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Dall is retaining full guard.
Jokinen preventing the sweep.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jokinen is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Dall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Bastyn Dall will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen thows a leg kick but Dall checks it
and Dall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Jokinen moves into range and clinches up with Dall.#BC#
Dall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jokinen throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Dall.
Dall throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Jokinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall keeps Jokinen at a distance using the push kick.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Jokinen misses with a left hand
and Dall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jokinen checks a leg kick. #T1#
Jokinen lands with a nice body punch.
Jokinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A leg kick checked by Jokinen.
Dall lands a nice shot that snaps Jokinen's head back.
Dall misses with a hook.
Dall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jokinen misses with a body kick.
Jokinen slips a jab from Dall.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Jokinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws an off balance right hand
and Dall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jokinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Dall lands a really nice looking cross but Jokinen seems unphased.
Dall moves forwards but Jokinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall misses with an uppercut
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dall connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Jokinen scores with a nice right hand.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen lands a jab.
Dall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Jokinen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dall sprawls well initially but Jokinen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jokinen is trying to control. Dall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Jokinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dall defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Jokinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jokinen is looking to pass Dall's guard but actually Dall recovers to full guard.
Jokinen trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Bastyn Dall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ori Jokinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jokinen passes Dall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dall wants to get back to full guard.
Dall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jokinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jokinen's back!#T4#
Jokinen trying to control the position but Dall manages to sink in the hooks.
Dall is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dall keeps control of the position as Jokinen tries to break free.
#SUB#
Jokinen showing good submission defense here.
Dall gets his hands free as Jokinen looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bastyn Dall.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dall, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bastyn Dall!
During a confident post fight interview, Bastyn Dall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EPL 11.4
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Jokinen throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Jokinen is looking for a counter combo.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jokinen.
Smith jabs Jokinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jokinen tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Jokinen counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Jokinen tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jokinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jokinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Jokinen thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jokinen takes one to the chin there.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jokinen connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Smith swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Jokinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Jokinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokinen finish him?
The fighters circle, before Jokinen throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Smith's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Jokinen lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ori Jokinen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ori Jokinen waved his t-shirt featuring On Tap (160Q & Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Peter Smith had this to say: 'Full respect to my opponent, hope the fans still want to see me fight.'.
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Event:
Ascension 1026
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Jokinen blocks a jab.
Yong Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright.
Jokinen moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.#CL2#
Jokinen pushes Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
Wright blocks a body shot from Jokinen. #TD2#
Jokinen pulls guard.
Wright tries to free his leg and advance position but Jokinen is retaining full guard.
Wright advances to half guard.
Jokinen is refusing to be controlled, as Wright sits in half guard.
Wright prevents Jokinen from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright controlling the pace.
Jokinen is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Wright tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jokinen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jokinen keeping hold of Wright's head, controlling as best he can.
Jokinen wants to control but Wright is keeping busy.
Wright not doing much here.
Jokinen won't allow Wright to pass to mount.
Wright works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wright wants to control the pace but Jokinen is squirming around nicely. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jokinen is trying desperately to improve position.
Wright controlling from mount.
Wright can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jokinen is looking to escape.
Jokinen wants to control but Wright is having none of it.
Wright controlling from the full mount.
Jokinen regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Wright content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back.
Wright wants to take a breather but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wright's back!
Jokinen not allowing Wright to control his hands. #SUB2#
Jokinen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Jokinen tightening his grip on Wright, looking for the choke. #T4##SUB2#
Jokinen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wright manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jokinen's guard. Nice work there by Wright.
Wright preventing the sweep.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen pulls Wright in close to his closed guard and prevents Wright from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jokinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ori Jokinen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wright checks the leg kick.
It looked like Wright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wright lands the left hand.#CL2#
Jokinen clinches up against the cage.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wright working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokinen.
Wright working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Jokinen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wright fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jokinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wright avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Jokinen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Wright.
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Jokinen slips a jab from Wright.
Jokinen feints a counter leg kick.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Jokinen moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Jokinen shoots in and gets a takedown into Wright's guard.
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wright pulls Jokinen in close to his closed guard and prevents Jokinen from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright is controlling Jokinen's posture.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen passes Wright's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wright regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but Jokinen is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Jokinen passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Jokinen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wright.
Wright looking to control but Jokinen passes into half guard.
Jokinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wright keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wright manages to get to full guard.
Jokinen trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jokinen trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ori Jokinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jokinen throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Wright paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jokinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Jokinen cracks the inside of Wright's front leg.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
It looked like Wright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jokinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jokinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Jokinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright scores with a decent looking hook.
Jokinen defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Wright closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Jokinen tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jokinen scores with a shot to the side of Wright's head.
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jokinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wright or not.
Wright lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Wright working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Jokinen.
Wright prevents a body shot from Jokinen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Jokinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wright or not.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Ori Jokinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Jokinen.
#T2#
Wright misses with the head strike.
Wright misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Jokinen.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Jokinen jumps guard but Wright stands there with Jokinen around his waist. Jokinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Jokinen tightens his grip and picks Wright up, before dumping him to the ground. Wright manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Wright is retaining full guard.
Jokinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright keeping full guard, as Jokinen tries to pass.
Wright seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Jokinen pushes down on Wright's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jokinen trying to mount his opponent but Wright defends it. #SUB2#
Jokinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wright is looking for a sweep. Jokinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jokinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wright gets back to full guard.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Wright is retaining full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jokinen content to stall in guard here.
Wright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jokinen trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Wright has his hands on Jokinen's head, controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jokinen won't allow Wright to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jokinen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yong Wright.
I think Jokinen 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Ascension 921
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Stuffins throws a leg kick which misses Jokinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jokinen tries to avoid it.
Jokinen lands a really nice looking cross but Stuffins seems unphased.
Stuffins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Jokinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from Stuffins.
Stuffins tries a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
Jokinen cracks Stuffins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stuffins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stuffins gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD#
and Jokinen counters with a beautiful punch that sends Stuffins to the canvas! #ROC#
Stuffins is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stuffins is still in real trouble! Can Jokinen finish him?
Stuffins is trying to control the position but Jokinen postures up.
Stuffins looking to control but Jokinen passes into half guard.
Stuffins is trying to maintain the position but Jokinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Jokinen prevents Stuffins from improving his position.
Stuffins seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Jokinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stuffins defends it well. #T1#
Stuffins keeping hold of Jokinen's head, controlling as best he can.
Jokinen trying to control from Stuffins's half guard. Stuffins has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stuffins has control of Jokinen's left arm, preventing Jokinen from doing any damage.
Jokinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jokinen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stuffins is trying to keep Jokinen in close.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Stuffins is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jokinen, right into the meat.
Jokinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stuffins can pounce on him.
Stuffins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Doc Stuffins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Stuffins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jokinen.
Stuffins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jokinen lands a leg kick that knocks Stuffins off balance momentarily.
Jokinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jokinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stuffins misses with a low kick as Jokinen jumps back.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stuffins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jokinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jokinen slips a jab from Stuffins.
Stuffins throws the left hand but Jokinen avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Stuffins.
Jokinen slips a jab from Stuffins.
Stuffins misses with a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Doc Stuffins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stuffins misses with a looping left.
Stuffins avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Jokinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stuffins, pushing him back against the cage.
Jokinen lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen slowing the pace effectively.
A body shot lands from Jokinen.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stuffins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen presses Stuffins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stuffins misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen is stalling here.
A short right from Jokinen.
Stuffins misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Jokinen.
Stuffins tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen keeps control of Stuffins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jokinen lands a body shot.
Jokinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ori Jokinen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Jokinen drives through and clinches with Stuffins against the cage.
#BC2#
Stuffins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jokinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jokinen staying out of range there.
Stuffins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range.
Stuffins's coach down at Death Valley Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stuffins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stuffins.
Stuffins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stuffins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stuffins swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Stuffins misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stuffins.
Stuffins misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuffins throws a body kick that misses.
Stuffins wants to slow Jokinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Stuffins tests Jokinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Stuffins gets caught flat footed, as Jokinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stuffins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Jokinen passes Stuffins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jokinen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stuffins!
Stuffins is breathing heavily.
Jokinen is looking to work his way around to Stuffins's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Stuffins wants to control but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stuffins is looking to get to half guard.
Jokinen wants to control the pace but Stuffins is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Jokinen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stuffins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jokinen fails to move to back control.
Jokinen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stuffins is squirming around, avoiding Jokinen's attempts to control the action.
Jokinen looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3##SUB#
Jokinen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stuffins turns into him and now he's in Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stuffins is one step ahead there.
Stuffins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Jokinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stuffins is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Stuffins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Jokinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stuffins is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ori Jokinen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Stuffins wants to land a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range.
Stuffins looks to land a body kick but Jokinen moved away.
Stuffins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jokinen misses the jab.
Jokinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stuffins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stuffins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stuffins takes one to the chin there.
Jokinen lands a nice shot that snaps Stuffins's head back.
Nice shot lands for Jokinen.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jokinen - that will leave a mark!
Jokinen is stalking Stuffins. Stuffins circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Jokinen, and it's lights out! Stuffins really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ori Jokinen!
Ori Jokinen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, On Tap (160Q & Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Jokinen misses with an uppercut.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Vidonic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vidonic throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Vidonic gets tackled into the cage by Jokinen. Jokinen maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Jokinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jokinen.
Vidonic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen managing to block the knees to the body from Vidonic.
Jokinen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vidonic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Vidonic's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Jokinen has hold of one of Vidonic's legs. Vidonic is fighting the takedown attempt but Jokinen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Vidonic is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jokinen dives into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vidonic can do anything to dispel that myth.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen controlling from side mount.
Vidonic is trying to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
Jokinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vidonic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Jokinen in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Vidonic is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ori Jokinen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ori Jokinen waved his t-shirt featuring On Tap (160Q & Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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