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Event:
DFC 15: Reid vs. Hunt
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Cole's corner calls for a 1-2. Cole obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jokela shoots in but no luck this time.
Jokela shoots for a takedown but Cole saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jokela looks for a takedown but Cole sprawls well.
Rico Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Jokela.
Cole connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jokela closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cole circles away.
Cole scores with a nice head shot.
Cole lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jokela's sensitive parts.
Jokela takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cole fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jokela tries for a takedown but Cole sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jokela on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole cracks the inside of Jokela's front leg.
Cole leaves Jokela with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Cole as Jokela shoots in.
Jokela with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cole counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokela shoots for a double leg takedown but Cole sprawls well. He's pushed Jokela's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Cole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cole digs a good hook to Jokela's body.
Cole throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jokela's head.
Cole lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jukka Jokela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jokela's calf.
Cole connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jokela momentarily.
Jokela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jokela walks into a jab.
Jokela takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jokela walks into a stiff left hand from Cole.
Cole is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Cole! Jokela is out on his feet! Cole rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Jokela is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Jokela is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico Cole!
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Event:
DFC Showtime 5
Date: Jul 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Jokela darts in looking for a takedown but Garcia gets double underhooks and turns Jokela into the cage.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Jokela is out of range.
Jukka Jokela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jokela shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garcia as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Jokela closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Garcia manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jokela keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Garcia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jokela is struggling to control the position.
Jokela tries to circle away but Garcia has him pinned against the cage.
Jokela keeps control of Garcia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Jokela has clasped his hands together around Garcia's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Garcia can't do much from the bottom here.
Jokela trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom. #T1#
Garcia wants to control but Jokela postures up.
Garcia prevents Jokela from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garcia is not content to let Jokela control the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jokela working away.
Garcia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Jokela is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Jokela counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jokela shoots in but Garcia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leonardon Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Jokela.#TD2#
Jokela looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jokela tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Jokela sitting in guard here, content to control.
Garcia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jokela keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully. #T4#
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokela is keeping the position for now.
Garcia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jokela keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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 Leonardon Garcia will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jokela in his tracks.
Jokela tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garcia defends well and Jokela ends up having to push Garcia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Garcia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jokela sprawls and moves away.
Jokela tries for a takedown but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jokela shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcia sprawls well. He's pushed Jokela's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leonardon Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Jokela.
Jokela with a poor takedown
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia throws a nice looking combination but Jokela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokela can do to turn this around?
Jokela darts in looking for a takedown but Garcia gets double underhooks and turns Jokela into the cage.
Garcia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jokela tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garcia defends well and Jokela ends up having to push Garcia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jokela shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garcia defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No luck for Jokela with that takedown attempt.
Jukka Jokela is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Garcia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garcia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jokela misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garcia slaps away a takedown attempt from Jokela, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jokela takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jokela closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. Jokela pushes Garcia against the cage but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garcia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Garcia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jokela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Jokela throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garcia's waist but Garcia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jokela off to one side.
Jokela fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Jokela feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia pulls Jokela in close to prevent any damage.
Jokela is looking to pass into half guard but Garcia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Garcia is in guard.#REVR#
Garcia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Jokela manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garcia manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Garcia is trying to keep Jokela in close.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jokela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia is adopting a defensive guard.
Garcia looking to control.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Jokela controlling the position for now.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardon Garcia dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jokela tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Jokela throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garcia's waist but Garcia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jokela off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jokela or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcia, which made it look bad.
Jokela shoots for a takedown but Garcia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leonardon Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Jokela.#TD2#
Jokela closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Garcia quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Garcia kicks off Jokela and gets to his feet.
Garcia throws a body punch but Jokela moves out of range.
Nice cross by Garcia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokela closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garcia circles away.
Jokela ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Jokela has a takedown stuffed.
It looks like Garcia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokela gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Jokela fails to land the takedown.
Jokela shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl out of it but Jokela keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garcia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jokela looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia lands with a right hand.
Jokela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Jokela tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garcia defends well and Jokela ends up having to push Garcia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jokela fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garcia avoids it really well and circles away.
Garcia tests Jokela's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Garcia scores with a punch to the head.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jokela darts in looking for a takedown but Garcia gets double underhooks and turns Jokela into the cage.
Jokela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokela is just out of range.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Jokela uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia keeps Jokela at a distance using the push kick.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jokela shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jokela doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Garcia slaps away a takedown attempt from Jokela, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jokela avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Jokela shoots in and drives through. Garcia sprawls well.
Leonardon Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Jokela avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Garcia connects with a high kick.
Jokela goes for a double leg but Garcia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garcia continues to drive forward.
Jokela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcia looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
so Jokela counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jokela looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Garcia stands up from Jokela's guard - Garcia perhaps looking for a knockout.
Garcia misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Jokela counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
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!
Jokela perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jokela is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.
Jokela is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia wants to control but Jokela is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jukka Jokela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardon Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garcia, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardon Garcia!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Roberts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jokela's waist but Jokela gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roberts off to one side.
Jokela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roberts is looking to counter the offense by Jokela and move into the clinch.
Jokela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Jokela fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Roberts to the ground. Jokela is now in Roberts's guard.
Roberts trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Roberts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roberts 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts keeping full guard, as Jokela tries to pass. #SUB#
Roberts working for a triangle but Jokela defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Roberts working for a triangle but Jokela defends it easily.
#SUB#
Roberts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jokela tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
Roberts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Roberts has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jokela can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jokela engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Roberts working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jokela has passed into half guard!
Roberts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jokela really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roberts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jokela stays in close to Roberts's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Roberts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jokela wants to pass the guard but Roberts is keeping the position.
Roberts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jokela controls the pace.#SUB#
Roberts looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jokela has picked Roberts up and slammed him! Roberts can't keep hold of the triangle and Jokela manages to pass to side control!
Roberts is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Jokela thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roberts looking for a sweep but Jokela has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T4#
Roberts is looking to improve his position but Jokela isn't that keen on the idea.
Jokela takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Roberts is in a horrible position here. Jokela smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Roberts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jokela controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Jokela has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Roberts is looking to improve his position but Jokela isn't that keen on the idea.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Jokela dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Jokela closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Roberts manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jokela keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Roberts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jokela avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jokela is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberts is defending well for now.
Jokela is trying to drag Roberts to the mat but Roberts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Jokela.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokela wants to break free but Roberts has control.
Roberts is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jokela stalling the fight.
#T1#
Jokela misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roberts.
#TD2#
Jokela has clasped his hands together around Roberts's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Roberts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jokela wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roberts being controlled for a moment.
Roberts is trying to improve his position.
Jokela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roberts is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jokela off and has taken his back!#T2##SUB#
Roberts is looking for the choke from the back position but Jokela is controlling his hands well.
Roberts somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB#
Roberts looking for the choke from the back.
You can see the frustration on Jokela's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Roberts working for the choke. #SUB#
Jokela defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Roberts has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jokela has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Roberts is controlling the position but Jokela somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T3#
Jokela is controlling Roberts's trapped leg to prevent Roberts from advancing to side control.
Roberts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jokela knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jokela can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jokela wants to control but Roberts is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Roberts 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.
Roberts is looking to advance position but Jokela won't allow it.
Jokela keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Roberts is stalling here. Jokela is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Roberts seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jokela has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jokela blocks the strikes from Roberts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts manages to get back to half guard.
Jokela is thwarting Roberts's attempts to control the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Roberts dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Jokela with that takedown attempt.
Jokela shoots in and drives through. Roberts sprawls well.
Jokela shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
Max Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Jokela.#TD2#
Jokela darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Roberts wants to stand back up but Jokela manages to pass into side control.
Roberts can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts is looking to reverse the position.
Jokela working away.
Jukka Jokela has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Jokela taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Roberts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roberts manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SU#
Roberts stands up from half guard.
Jokela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roberts tries to avoid it but Jokela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roberts to the ground. Roberts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Roberts feints and as Jokela raises his hands in defense, Roberts changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roberts advances position into side control!
Roberts working away.#T2##SUB#
Roberts goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jokela rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Roberts's guard! Nice work there by Jokela! #SUB#
Jokela has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Roberts to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jokela is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Roberts pulls down on the head and he's put Jokela to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Max Roberts!
An out of breath Max Roberts thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 15
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Jokela shoots for a takedown but Nosula saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nosula drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jokela sprawls and moves away.
Nosula is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jokela sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jokela fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Jokela scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
Nosula pushes Jokela off looking to stand but Jokela dives back in and keeps control.
Jokela is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Jokela has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Nosula wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nosula on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nosula tries to get out of the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nosula is breathing heavily.
Jokela tries for a takedown but Nosula sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dmitri Nosula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Jokela.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jokela.
Nosula appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jokela is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nosula sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jokela shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Nosula counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nosula.
Jokela seems keen to control Nosula's posture.
Nosula wants to control from the top but Jokela keeps moving. #T2#
Nosula stopping the sweep attempt from Jokela.#SUB2#
Jokela is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jokela wants to sweep here but Nosula controlling him for the moment.
Jokela looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nosula trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jokela wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Jokela with a poor takedown #TD#
and Nosula counters with a takedown into side control.
Nosula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokela keeps working.
Jokela is trying to get back to half guard.
Nosula moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jokela is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Nosula is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jokela is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Jokela sneaks back into half guard.
Jokela keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Nosula is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jokela defends it well.
Jokela keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokela is pressing down on Nosula's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Nosula dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nosula keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nosula tries to counter with a takedown but Jokela is quick to defend against it.
Nosula tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jokela swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Jokela fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nosula sprawls well initially but Jokela persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jokela is controlling the pace.
Nosula scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jokela manages to mount him!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokela tries to control but Nosula wriggling away. #T1#
Jokela takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nosula squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The referee warns Nosula that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jokela sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jokela lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jokela controlling his opponent.
Jokela is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jokela looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Jokela landing punches.
Nosula is trying to stand.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jokela takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jokela.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Jokela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jokela misses with a takedown attempt - Nosula sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jokela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nosula leaves Jokela with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nosula feinted with a counter takedown.
Dmitri Nosula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Jokela.
Jokela shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nosula as he jumps to the side.
Jokela shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nosula as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nosula changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jokela tries to avoid it but Nosula manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jokela to the ground. Jokela escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Nosula. No joy for Jokela on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jokela gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Nosula counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Nosula working the body and head with strikes.
Jokela sneaks back into half guard.
Nosula controlling the action here.
Nosula not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jokela wants to get back to his feet.
Jokela is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jokela looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jokela wants to improve his position but Nosula is controlling well.
#SUB#
Nosula is trying to work for a kimura but Jokela is defending well.
Jokela trying to hold on to Nosula's head to control him but Nosula postures up.
#SUB#
Nosula seems to be working for a kimura but Jokela defends the submission attempt.
Jukka Jokela has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jokela is positioning himself well to prevent Nosula advancing to mount.
Nosula definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jokela slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jokela keeping moving, preventing Nosula from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jokela fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nosula avoids it really well and circles away.
Jokela fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Jokela scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nosula tries to kick Jokela off in order to stand up. Jokela Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Nosula takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jokela is staying tight to Nosula's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jokela working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nosula is being controlled here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Nosula showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nosula has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Nosula!
Dmitri Nosula 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:
helsinki Fighting League: 13
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Arkes darts in and clinches Jokela up against the cage.
Arkes is pressed up against the cage. Jokela has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arkes down to the mat. Arkes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Jokela drives through with a takedown into Arkes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jokela sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jokela is working Arkes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arkes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Arkes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokela content to stall in guard here.
Arkes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jokela is controlling him. #T1#
Jokela engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Arkes has his foot on Jokela's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jokela works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jokela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jokela shoots in for a takedown but Arkes shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukka Jokela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokela tries for a takedown but Arkes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Arkes moves into range and clinches up with Jokela.#TD2#
Arkes pulls Jokela into guard.
Jokela looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB2#
Arkes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jokela is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Jokela prevents Arkes from getting back to his feet.
Jokela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jokela controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arkes misses with the combination.
Arkes doesn't manage to clinch there - Jokela circles away.
Jokela tries to counter with a takedown but Arkes is quick to defend against it.
Jokela has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Jokela shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jokela was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Arkes is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
Jokela is staying tight to Arkes's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alfed Arkes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jokela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jokela goes for a double leg but Arkes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arkes continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Arkes clinches up against the cage.
Arkes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for Arkes.
Jokela is trying to break free.
Arkes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jokela tries to circle away but Arkes has him pinned against the cage.
Arkes scores with a shot to the side of Jokela's head.
Jokela has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arkes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jokela jumps guard but Arkes stands there with Jokela around his waist. Jokela gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukka Jokela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arkes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arkes keeps control of Jokela as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arkes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Arkes scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Arkes breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jokela.
Jokela takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jukka Jokela is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Jokela looking to score a takedown here. Arkes is defending well but Jokela drives through and ends up in Arkes's guard.
Jokela stays in close to Arkes's body and controls the position.
Jokela trying to control but Arkes is working from the bottom.
Jokela controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Arkes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jokela postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jokela tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arkes swivels and escapes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jokela misses with a takedown attempt
and Arkes counters with a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Arkes. No joy for Jokela on that attempt. #T3#
Jokela fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arkes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jokela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Arkes. No joy for Jokela on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jokela.
Jokela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arkes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD#
Jokela closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Arkes wants to get back to his feet but Jokela drags him back down.
Jokela taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Jokela taking a break here but Arkes is having none of it and regains half guard.
Arkes taking some punishment here, with Jokela in his half guard.
Jokela trying to control the pace. #ES2#
Arkes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfed Arkes 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Arkes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokela drops down looking for a counter takedown but Arkes sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Jokela closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jokela tries to move into full mount but can't pass Arkes's legs.
Jokela in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Arkes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jokela is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokela lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jokela takes a little break here. Arkes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Arkes tries to escape but Jokela is in control.
Jokela is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jokela moves into full mount! #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jokela sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jokela has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Arkes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jokela controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Jokela putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jokela controlling his opponent. #T4#
And that's the end of the fight!
Jukka Jokela showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arkes 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 Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfed Arkes!
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