Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC Matusov vs Trudeau
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Van Dijk throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Juntti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Van Dijk trying to control from the bottom.
Juntti seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Juntti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Dijk keeps working.
Juntti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Juntti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Juntti is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Van Dijk is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jouko Juntti!

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 12
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1#
Fon tries to clinch up.
Fon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Fon gets a double leg takedown into Juntti's guard.
Juntti 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.#SUB#
Fon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Juntti is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fon, into his guard. #REVB#
Fon is trying to control the position but Juntti postures up.
Fon seems keen to control Juntti's posture.
Juntti wants to control from the top but Fon keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntti is fighting to break Fon's control of his arms but Fon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Juntti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Juntti preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Fon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fon wants to sweep but no luck.
Fon trying to keep a closed guard but Juntti is proving a slippery customer.
Juntti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Juntti would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fon looking for a sweep. Not yet Fon, not yet.
Fon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Juntti postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Fon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Juntti's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Juntti is adopting a defensive guard.
Fon throws a strike but Juntti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Juntti postures up in Fon's guard and throws a big left but Fon blocks it.
Fon is pulling down on Juntti's head to control his posture.
Juntti preventing the sweep.
Juntti stands up over Fon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fon is controlling Juntti's posture.
Juntti lands a couple of digs.
Fon is trying to keep Juntti in close. #T3#
Juntti is working Fon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Juntti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fon has his hands on Juntti's head, controlling the position.
Juntti chips away with some ground and pound.
Fon is pulling down on Juntti's head to control his posture.
Juntti landing some decent shots from guard.
Fon wants to sweep here but Juntti controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Fon controls Juntti momentarily but Juntti frees himself.
Fon keeping moving, preventing Juntti from controlling successfully.
Fon 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##SUB#
Fon 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.
Juntti gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juntti trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jouko Juntti will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fon wants to clinch up but Juntti keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Juntti tries to keep at a distance but Fon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fon throws a punch but it's blocked by Juntti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fon.
Fon throws a punch but it's blocked by Juntti.
Juntti tries to pull guard but Fon won't allow it.
Juntti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fon trying to land knees to the body.
Fon throws a punch but it's blocked by Juntti.
Fon throws a head punch that misses.
Juntti blocks an uppercut.
Fon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Juntti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rae Fon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Fon drives through and clinches with Juntti against the cage.
Juntti wants to break free but Fon has control.
Fon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Juntti avoids it.
Fon throws a punch but it's blocked by Juntti. #BC2#
Juntti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Fon tries to sprawl but Juntti drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Fon wants to improve his position but Juntti is controlling well.
Fon is looking to control Juntti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fon avoid being mounted?
Fon tries to roll over but Juntti keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Juntti there.
Fon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fon is trying to keep Juntti in close.
Fon 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.
Juntti postures up and lands a big shot to Fon's brow.
Juntti trying to control but Fon is working from the bottom.
Juntti stopping the sweep attempt from Fon.#T2#
Fon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Juntti preventing the sweep.
Fon controls Juntti momentarily but Juntti frees himself.
Juntti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fon is keeping the position for now.
Fon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fon holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Juntti with a nice head shot there.
Fon working a defensive guard here.
Fon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Fon looking for a sweep. Not yet Fon, not yet.
Fon is working hard here to advance position.
Juntti tries to free his leg and advance position but Fon is retaining full guard.
Fon working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Fon closes the distance and pushes Juntti back into the cage.
Fon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Juntti has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fon uses from the top position.
Juntti wants to stand but Fon is controlling the position.
Juntti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Juntti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fon.
Fon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4##SUB2#
Juntti looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Fon is defending well. Juntti quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Fon has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Juntti celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jouko Juntti!

Event: TAFC: Camara v Mark
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Juntti cracks Etchecopar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Etchecopar slips a jab and a cross from Juntti.
Etchecopar scores with a jab. Juntti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Etchecopar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Juntti. That did some damage!#CL#
Juntti has managed to clinch.
Juntti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD#
Juntti tightens his grip and picks Etchecopar up, before dumping him to the ground. Etchecopar manages to land in guard.
Juntti trying to control but Etchecopar is working from the bottom.
Etchecopar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Juntti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Juntti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Etchecopar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Juntti trying to control the position from guard on top but Etchecopar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Etchecopar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Juntti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Juntti works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Etchecopar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Etchecopar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Etchecopar being controlled here, momentarily.
Juntti is looking to work some ground and pound but Etchecopar has wrist control.
Juntti 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.
Juntti throws a big right hand that misses.
Juntti postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Juntti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Etchecopar wants to sweep here but Juntti controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Juntti's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Etchecopar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Juntti.
Juntti trying to control but Etchecopar is working from the bottom.
Juntti stops Etchecopar from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juntti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Juntti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baby Etchecopar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juntti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Etchecopar throws a counter combo.
Etchecopar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Etchecopar tries to clinch but Juntti is having none of it.
Juntti wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Etchecopar misses with an uppercut
and Juntti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Juntti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Etchecopar is trying to counter with his kicks.
Juntti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Etchecopar counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Jouko Juntti has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jouko Juntti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Etchecopar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Juntti feints and as Etchecopar raises his hands in defense, Juntti changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Etchecopar keeping moving, preventing Juntti from controlling successfully.
Juntti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Juntti is pushing down on Etchecopar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Etchecopar is fighting to maintain full guard but Juntti has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Juntti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Etchecopar sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Juntti thows a huge punch but Etchecopar dodges it nicely. #T4#
Etchecopar wants to improve his position but Juntti is controlling well.
Juntti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Juntti working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Etchecopar has hold of Juntti's hands but Juntti slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Juntti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Etchecopar wants to improve his position but Juntti is controlling well.
Juntti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jouko Juntti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jouko Juntti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Juntti tries for a takedown but Etchecopar circles away easily
enabling Etchecopar to counter with a crisp jab.
Etchecopar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Juntti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Etchecopar rushes Juntti and presses him up against the cage.
Juntti jumps guard but Etchecopar stands there with Juntti around his waist. Juntti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Juntti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Etchecopar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Etchecopar gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Juntti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Etchecopar won't be happy with that.
Juntti wants to control but Etchecopar is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntti throws a strike aimed at the side of Etchecopar's head but Etchecopar avoids it well.
Juntti is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Etchecopar's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sloppy strikes there by Juntti.#T1#
Juntti wants to control but Etchecopar is keeping him busy. #SU#
Juntti stands up and beckons Etchecopar to his feet.
Etchecopar wants to clinch.
Juntti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Juntti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Etchecopar sprawls well. Etchecopar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Juntti gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jouko Juntti. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Etchecopar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Juntti, pushing him back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Etchecopar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Etchecopar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juntti manages to avoid it.
Etchecopar tries to clinch there but Juntti circles away.
A jab from Etchecopar misses.
Juntti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Etchecopar can do to turn this around?
Juntti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Etchecopar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juntti.
Juntti is looking to counter the offense by Etchecopar and move into the clinch.
Etchecopar scores with a jab to the head.
Juntti closes the distance and clinches up with Etchecopar, looking for a takedown. Juntti pushes Etchecopar against the cage but Etchecopar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Juntti shoots in but Etchecopar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Etchecopar tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Etchecopar clinches. #T3##TD#
Juntti is trying to trip Etchecopar. He has hold of a leg but Etchecopar is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Juntti persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Etchecopar is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Juntti dives into side control. #REVB#
Juntti lands a decent elbow from side control. #SU#
Juntti has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Etchecopar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juntti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Etchecopar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Juntti counters with a stiff right hand.
Juntti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Etchecopar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Juntti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Etchecopar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Juntti.
Juntti moves out of range of the body kick from Etchecopar.
Juntti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Juntti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Etchecopar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Etchecopar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baby Etchecopar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Etchecopar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Etchecopar doesn't manage to clinch there - Juntti circles away.
Juntti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Juntti shoots in for a takedown but Etchecopar shows good takedown defense.
Juntti dives in for a single leg takedown but Etchecopar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Juntti shoots in looking for a takedown. Etchecopar tries to sprawl out of it but Juntti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Etchecopar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Etchecopar misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baby Etchecopar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jouko Juntti's cut.
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##CL#
Juntti has closed the distance and engaged Etchecopar in a clinch.
Etchecopar is pressed up against the cage. Juntti has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Etchecopar down to the mat. Etchecopar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Juntti ducks under a wild hook from Etchecopar.
Juntti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Etchecopar. Etchecopar obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Etchecopar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juntti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Etchecopar sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Juntti tries to keep at a distance but Etchecopar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Etchecopar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juntti's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Etchecopar on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Juntti.
Etchecopar stalling in the clinch but Juntti improves position.
Juntti jumps guard but Etchecopar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1##TD#
Juntti gets control of Etchecopar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Juntti will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Etchecopar is looking to stand up but Juntti won't let him. #SUB#
Juntti is looking to cinch up a triangle. Etchecopar throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Juntti's body to avoid the submission. Juntti has instead reached around Etchecopar's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Juntti arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jouko Juntti!

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 4
Date: Feb 03, 2019

#R1##TD#
Juntti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vieira sprawls well initially but Juntti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Juntti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Juntti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vieira regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing that Juntti has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Juntti wants to pass the guard but Vieira is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Vieira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juntti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vieira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juntti controls the pace.
Juntti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vieira on the ground.#SUB2#
Vieira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Vieira has his foot on Juntti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juntti works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Vieira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Vieira trying to control the position.
Vieira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Juntti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juntti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Juntti wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving. #SUB2#
Vieira is looking for a triangle but Juntti pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Vieira is looking for a triangle but Juntti pushes his legs off easily.
Juntti wants to pass the guard but Vieira is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Vieira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juntti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Juntti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB2#
Vieira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juntti is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Vieira looking for a guillotine here but Juntti defends easily. #SUB2#
Vieira is looking to cinch up a triangle. Juntti throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Vieira's body to avoid the submission. Vieira has instead reached around Juntti's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Vieira arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricardinho Vieira!

Event: GPG: 43
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Wolkow throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Juntti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wolkow won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Juntti looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wolkow can't do much from the bottom here.
Wolkow takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Juntti scoring with punches from side control.
Wolkow is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Juntti decides to stand back up. Juntti steps back and let's Wolkow get back to his feet.
Juntti has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wolkow is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Juntti goes for a double leg but Wolkow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wolkow continues to drive forward.
Wolkow cracks the inside of Juntti's front leg.
Wolkow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Juntti counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolkow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juntti.
Wolkow motions for Juntti to come forward. Wolkow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Wolkow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Juntti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Galgarin Wolkow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolkow misses with a head kick.
Wolkow throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Juntti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Juntti lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Juntti prevents Wolkow from getting back to his feet.
Juntti is working Wolkow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Juntti makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juntti landing some decent shots from guard.
Juntti cracks Wolkow with a solid left hand.
Wolkow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Juntti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wolkow trying to control the position. #T2#
Juntti working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Juntti working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wolkow's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juntti sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wolkow looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolkow, not yet.
Juntti lands a couple of elbows.
Juntti landing with the ground and pound.
Juntti stands up over Wolkow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU2#
Juntti decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Juntti checks a leg kick nicely.
Juntti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Juntti gets the takedown into side control.
Juntti trying to control the position but Wolkow is working away. #T3#
Juntti working the head and body with strikes.
Wolkow gets back to half guard.
Wolkow is looking to improve his position.
Wolkow is breathing heavily.
Juntti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wolkow wants to control but Juntti is keeping busy.
Wolkow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juntti slips a nice elbow through Wolkow's hands, connecting with Wolkow's forehead.
Juntti keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Juntti landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4##SU2#
Juntti stands up and beckons Wolkow to join him on the feet.
Wolkow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Juntti misses with a head kick.
It looked like Wolkow was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Juntti.#TD2#
Juntti drives through with a takedown into guard.
Juntti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Juntti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Juntti postures up and lands a big shot to Wolkow's brow.
Juntti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolkow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juntti controls the pace.
Juntti works over Wolkow with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jouko Juntti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wolkow looks to land a right hand but Juntti moved out of range.
Juntti looks to land a combination but Wolkow avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Wolkow. No joy for Juntti on that attempt.
Wolkow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Juntti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolkow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wolkow wants it to stay on the feet.
Juntti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wolkow is looking to score with low kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juntti.
Galgarin Wolkow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jouko Juntti.#TD2#
Juntti gets the takedown into side control.
Juntti scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wolkow to see if he's OK.
Juntti is looking to take a break and control but Wolkow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Juntti lands a few punches from side control.
Wolkow manages to work his way to half guard, despite Juntti's best efforts.
Juntti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wolkow trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Juntti manages to pass to mount! #SUB2#
Juntti goes for an armbar but Wolkow turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wolkow. #ES2#
Juntti is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wolkow presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Juntti will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wolkow up against the cage.
Wolkow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Juntti can't get the takedown. #T2#
Wolkow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolkow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Juntti fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Wolkow breaks from the clinch.
Juntti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wolkow.
Wolkow throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Juntti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wolkow!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolkow is looking to reverse the position.
Juntti lands an elbow.
Juntti working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Juntti lands a nice forearm strike.
Wolkow is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Juntti stands up and beckons Wolkow to his feet.
Juntti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Juntti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolkow.#T3#
Wolkow throws a hook to the side of Juntti's head but Juntti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Juntti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Juntti closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wolkow bucks up and tries to throw Juntti off but instead Juntti has got his back!
I would not like to be Wolkow right now.
Juntti is punishing Wolkow with some ground and pound.
Juntti scores with punches to the body. #SUB2#
Wolkow defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wolkow tries to roll but Juntti sticks to his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolkow covers up after that shot from Juntti.
Wolkow is taking damage to the body and head. #T4#
Juntti not allowing Wolkow to control his hands.
Wolkow is trying to remain composed but Juntti is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#ROC2#
Wolkow is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juntti has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Wolkow.
Oh Wolkow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Juntti scoring with big shots to the body. Wolkow is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Wolkow was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jouko Juntti!

Event: GPG 39
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Webb throws a right and a left that both miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Webb.
Webb with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Webb displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Jouko Juntti has been cut.
Webb lands a high kick!
Juntti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Juntti! But no joy.#TD2#
Juntti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juntti wants to pass the guard but Webb is keeping the position.
Juntti told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Juntti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Juntti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU2#
Juntti stands up from Webb's guard - Juntti perhaps looking for a knockout.
Juntti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Webb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Webb misses its target.
Juntti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Juntti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Webb, right into the meat. #TD2#
Juntti scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Juntti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Webb doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Juntti.
Juntti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Juntti decides to stand and escape the position. #T2#
Juntti tries for a takedown but Webb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Webb lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Webb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juntti manages to avoid it.
As Webb backs off Juntti throws a huge counter combo but Webb manages to avoid it all.
A big left from Webb misses.
Webb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Juntti circles away quickly and effectively.
Juntti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Webb.
Webb takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Juntti misses with an attempted mid kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Juntti. #T3#
Juntti moves away from the strike by Webb.
Webb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Juntti on the side of the head.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Webb has knocked Juntti down with a huge combo! Webb steps away and waves a wobbly Juntti back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Juntti is rocked!
Nice shot by Webb.
Juntti is still on wobbly legs! Can Webb finish him?
Juntti misses with the body kick
and Webb counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Juntti seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Webb tries to bum rush Juntti with a series of wild strikes but Juntti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Webb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Akili Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jouko Juntti.
Webb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Webb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Juntti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Webb defends it well.
Webb stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Webb misses with a wild body shot.
Juntti throws out a counter right but Webb avoids it with no problem.
Webb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Juntti dives in and grabs Webb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Webb pushes down on Juntti's head and hops out.
Webb displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Juntti. #TD2#
Webb gets caught napping as Juntti dives in and scores a takedown. Webb manages to retain guard.
Juntti works over Webb with some ground and pound from guard.
Webb can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juntti controls the pace.
Juntti trying to control the position from guard on top but Webb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akili Webb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jouko Juntti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Juntti shoots in looking for a takedown but Webb manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juntti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Webb just misses with a punch to the body.
Juntti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Webb tests Juntti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Juntti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Webb as he jumps to the side.
Akili Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jouko Juntti.
Juntti ducks right into an uppercut from Webb.
It looks like Webb has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb connects with a solid leg kick.
Juntti darts in trying to clinch
and Webb counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Juntti fails with the takedown.
Juntti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Webb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juntti somewhat.#TD2#
Webb tries to sprawl but Juntti drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Webb is defending against the submission attempts here by Juntti.
Juntti missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Juntti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Juntti drops an elbow to the side of Webb's head.
Juntti trying to mount his opponent but Webb defends it.
Juntti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juntti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Webb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juntti can do to turn this around?
Juntti is looking to take a break and control but Webb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Juntti is trying to work for a kimura but Webb is defending well. #T3#
Webb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juntti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Juntti winds up and cracks Webb with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Webb wants to get back to full guard.
Juntti is trying to control. Webb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Webb tries to get to full guard but Juntti has control of the leg.
Juntti drops an elbow to the side of Webb's head. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Juntti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Webb looks like he's trying to stand up.
Juntti thows a huge punch but Webb dodges it nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Juntti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Juntti slips under a jab.
It seemed like Juntti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Webb misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Juntti counters with a shoot takedown. Webb fights it but they end up in guard.
Webb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Juntti pushes down on Webb's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Webb keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jouko Juntti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jouko Juntti'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#
Juntti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Juntti shoots in but Webb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Juntti ducks under a wild hook from Webb.
Webb tries to bum rush Juntti with a series of wild strikes but Juntti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Juntti closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Webb. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb thumps Juntti with a low kick.
Juntti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juntti tries for a takedown but Webb circles away easily
and Webb counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Webb scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Juntti has his takedown stuffed
and Webb counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Akili Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jouko Juntti.
Juntti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Webb but Webb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Webb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Juntti. That did some damage!
Juntti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Webb.
Webb scores with a leg kick.
Jab from Webb.#T2#
Juntti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Webb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Webb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Webb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Juntti.
Webb scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juntti fails with a takedown attempt.
Webb cracks the inside of Juntti's front leg.
Juntti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Webb is fending him off so far but Juntti persists. Nope, Webb circles away and we're back to standing.
Juntti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Webb as he jumps to the side.
As Juntti looks to move away, Webb throws a big counter combo but Juntti just gets out of the way.
Akili Webb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Webb scores with a head kick. Juntti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice shot lands for Webb.
Akili Webb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Juntti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Juntti stops Webb from getting back to his feet.
Juntti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Juntti controlling the pace.
Juntti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Webb defending well though. #T4#
Juntti moves nicely into side control.
Juntti remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Webb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Juntti on the ground.#SU2#
Juntti stands up and beckons Webb to his feet.
Juntti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Webb pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Juntti rushes Webb and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Webb scores with a shot to the side of Juntti's head.
Webb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Come on Webb - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akili Webb showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Webb 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akili Webb!
An out of breath and clearly excited Akili Webb thanked Velocity Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GPG 31
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Juntti slips a straight right by Ward.
Juntti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juntti shoots for a double leg takedown but Ward sprawls well. He's pushed Juntti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Juntti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ward is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Juntti scores with a couple of nice shots.
Juntti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Juntti. #SUB#
Juntti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is looking for a sweep. Juntti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juntti content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Ward pushes Juntti off looking to stand but Juntti dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Ward is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juntti pulls his head out easily.
Juntti is controlling the pace.
Ward has hold of Juntti's hands but Juntti slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ward is trying to control but Juntti manages to pass to mount!
Ward is trying desperately to improve position.
Ward tries to lock up and control but Juntti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juntti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Juntti with good strikes from the mount here!
Ward regains half guard.
Ward on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Juntti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ward defending well though.
Ward is looking for a sweep. Juntti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juntti slips a nice elbow through Ward's hands, connecting with Ward's forehead.
Ward controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ward actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Juntti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Juntti is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ward regains full guard. Nicely done.
Juntti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Juntti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Juntti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Juntti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Juntti working some strikes from top position.
Ward wants to sweep here but Juntti controlling him for the moment.
Juntti wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Juntti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ward's head.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Juntti from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jouko Juntti dominated that round.
That's time! Juntti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A leg kick checked by Juntti.
Ward misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Juntti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ward tries to roll over but Juntti keeps him under control.
Juntti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ward regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Juntti has gone for a leg lock! Ward slips out almost immediately though and dives into Juntti's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Juntti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ward defends it easily.
Juntti keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass. #T1#
Juntti keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from Juntti.
Ward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ward trying to control but Juntti is working from the bottom.
Ward passes Juntti's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Juntti is trying to stand up here but Ward is controlling him well.
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LOD: The PIT Hawaiian Kempo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ward wants to take a breather but Juntti is having none of it.
Ward throwing shots but Juntti is blocking nicely. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ward not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ward wants to take a breather but Juntti is having none of it.
Ward not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Juntti keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Juntti is trying to get back to full guard.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juntti keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Juntti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jouko Juntti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Juntti advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Ward is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juntti pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Ward is trying to control but Juntti manages to pass to mount!
Ward is trying to escape the mount.
Ward keeps trying to improve his position.
Juntti with a couple of short strikes.
Ward is in a horrible position here. Juntti smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Juntti looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Juntti is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Juntti looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC#
Ward is rocked!
Juntti postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Ward badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Juntti around the waist but Juntti pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Juntti is the winner by TKO! Juntti jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jouko Juntti!

Event: PFF 27 Allen vs Hole
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
La Vellei keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
La Vellei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Juntti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from La Vellei.
La Vellei lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Jouko Juntti has been cut.
Juntti wants to clinch.
Juntti blocks the body kick.
La Vellei throws a push kick but Juntti slaps the foot to one side.
Juntti shoots in but La Vellei avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and La Vellei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jouko Juntti.
La Vellei throws out a powerful jab.
A nice combination there by La Vellei. #T1#
La Vellei does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Juntti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but La Vellei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Vellei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Juntti has time to react.
Juntti tries to clinch up
letting La Vellei counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Juntti is rocked!
La Vellei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Juntti is looking to land body kicks.
Juntti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Juntti is still on wobbly legs! Can La Vellei finish him?
A big right followed by a crushing left from La Vellei knocks Juntti out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
A very excited looking Jean Cristopher La Vellei 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.

Event: Bumfights 6: Miracle Street
Date: Jan 29, 2018

#R1#
Juntti stuffs the takedown.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Juntti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Juntti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Juntti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson trying to control here.
Johnson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Johnson has eaten all the pies!
Juntti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Juntti has control of the leg.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is pulling down on Juntti's head to control his posture.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juntti trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Juntti.
Johnson 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.
Juntti scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson is pulling down on Juntti's head. It's preventing any offense from Juntti, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Juntti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson pulls Juntti in close to his closed guard and prevents Juntti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Juntti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Juntti has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Juntti is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Juntti trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Navy Street MMA inform us that Johnson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Johnson wants to sweep here but Juntti controlling him for the moment.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Juntti preventing the sweep.
Johnson has his hands on Juntti's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Let's hope that Johnson 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson with a poor takedown #TD#
and Juntti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jouko Juntti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Johnson.
Juntti trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson looking to control but Juntti passes into half guard. #T3#
Johnson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Juntti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juntti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Juntti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Juntti from controlling successfully.
Johnson 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.
Johnson is pulling down on Juntti's head. It's preventing any offense from Juntti, at least for the moment.
Juntti wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #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.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Juntti controlling him for the moment.
Juntti is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Juntti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Juntti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Johnson is continuing to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Juntti lands a couple of elbows.
Juntti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Juntti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Juntti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jouko Juntti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Juntti takes the fight into the clinch.
Juntti can't break the clinch.
Johnson has Juntti pressed against the ropes.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD#
Juntti jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntti keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Juntti keeps moving.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Juntti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Juntti is keeping the position.#SUB#
Juntti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson postures up.
Jouko Juntti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson trying to control but Juntti is working from the bottom.
Johnson controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Juntti as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Juntti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Juntti wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson looks to move to half guard but instead Juntti has passed into mount! Damn!
Juntti wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Juntti avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.#T3#
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Juntti with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Juntti prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Juntti trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson wants to hold on but Juntti pushes him away.
Juntti postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Juntti isn't that keen on the idea.
Juntti landing strikes from the mount and Johnson is in trouble!
Johnson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Juntti looking to control.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juntti is keeping the position for now.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson pushing down on Juntti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juntti is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jouko Juntti dominated that second round.
That's time! Juntti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Juntti slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Juntti manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnson managing to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Johnson is trying to keep Juntti in close.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juntti is one step ahead there.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Juntti is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Juntti.
Juntti trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to improve his position but instead Juntti has moved into half guard.
Johnson is staying active underneath Juntti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson is pressing down on Juntti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Juntti postures up.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Juntti manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Juntti trying to control the position.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Juntti looking for a sweep. Not yet Juntti, not yet.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juntti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson prevents Juntti from getting back to his feet.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson is looking to pass into half guard but Juntti pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Juntti is in guard.#REVR#
Johnson controlling the position.#T3#
Johnson trying to control the position.
Juntti wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Juntti wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Juntti.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
More stalling from Johnson.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Juntti shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Juntti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Juntti sits in half guard.
Juntti seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is holding on to half guard well.
The adventures of Johnson the control monster continue. Boring.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jouko Juntti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Juntti 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jouko Juntti!

Event: Bumfights 1: The Beginning
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1##TD#
Gunnar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Juntti did well to prevent Gunnar getting side control.
Gunnar controlling the pace.
Gunnar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Juntti wants to improve his position but Gunnar is controlling well.
Juntti is pressing down on Gunnar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Juntti keeping moving, preventing Gunnar from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Juntti looking for a guillotine here but Gunnar defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Gunnar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Juntti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gunnar has managed to get both his arms back between Juntti's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Juntti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Juntti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunnar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gunnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Juntti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juntti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gunnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Juntti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juntti controls Gunnar momentarily but Gunnar frees himself. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gunnar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gunnar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gunnar wants to control from the top but Juntti keeps moving.
Gunnar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Juntti is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Gunnar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gunnar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gunnar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Juntti wants to get back to his feet but Gunnar drags him back down.
Juntti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gunnar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gunnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Juntti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gunnar wants to control but Juntti is keeping him busy.
Juntti trying to control but Gunnar postures up.
Juntti tries to get to full guard but Gunnar has control of the leg.
Gunnar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Juntti on the ground.#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.
Gunnar wants to control but Juntti is keeping him busy.
Juntti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Juntti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gunnar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juntti 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 Austin Gunnar will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Juntti throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gunnar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Juntti's guard.
Gunnar postures up.
Gunnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Juntti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juntti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Juntti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Juntti working some strikes from top position.
Juntti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnar striking from his own guard.
Juntti is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gunnar pulls Juntti in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Gunnar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Juntti puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gunnar trying to hold on to Juntti's head to control him but Juntti postures up.
Juntti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gunnar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Juntti is nestled in close to Gunnar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gunnar punching from the bottom.
Gunnar moves into full guard.
Juntti passes into half guard.
Gunnar is not content to let Juntti control the position.#T2#
Gunnar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Juntti is working away from the top position though.
Gunnar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juntti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gunnar trying to hold on to Juntti's head to control him but Juntti postures up.
Gunnar is trying to control but Juntti manages to pass to mount! #SUB2#
Juntti working for a submission but Gunnar is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Juntti looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Juntti connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Juntti fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gunnar wants to hold on but Juntti pushes him away.
Juntti with shots to the head and body - Gunnar looks very uncomfortable down there.
Juntti has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gunnar's face.
Gunnar taking shots to the head.
Gunnar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Juntti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gunnar wants to control but Juntti is having none of it.
Juntti landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juntti lands a nice shot to the head.
Juntti postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gunnar looks a forlorn figure.
Gunnar is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Juntti tries to control but Gunnar wriggling away.
Juntti is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gunnar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jouko Juntti 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 ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Gunnar fails with the takedown.
Juntti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Juntti gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gunnar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Juntti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnar working a defensive guard but Juntti manages to pass into side control anyway.
Juntti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gunnar keeps working. #T1#
Gunnar wants to control but Juntti postures up.
Juntti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Juntti creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gunnar is trying to control Juntti's posture but Juntti avoids it.
Gunnar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gunnar wants to control but Juntti is keeping busy.
Gunnar is looking for a sweep. Juntti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Juntti is thwarting Gunnar's attempts to control the position.
Gunnar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Juntti jumps into side control!
Gunnar can't do much from the bottom here.
Juntti in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gunnar struggling a bit here.#T3#
Juntti working the ground and pound from side control.
Gunnar tries to improve position but can't.
Gunnar is not content to let Juntti control the position.
Gunnar defending against the ground and pound.
Gunnar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Juntti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Gunnar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gunnar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Juntti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Juntti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gunnar has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Gunnar is looking to regain half guard here but Juntti keeps moving and retains side control.
Jouko Juntti has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Juntti decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Gunnar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Juntti to the mat! Juntti manages to get full guard.
Gunnar wants to control from the top but Juntti keeps moving.
Juntti wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jouko Juntti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Juntti 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jouko Juntti!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Smirnov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Juntti shoots for a takedown but Smirnov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Smirnov drives through and clinches with Juntti against the cage.
Juntti can't get the takedown.
Juntti is trying to push Smirnov away but Smirnov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Juntti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Juntti tries to pull guard but Smirnov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jouko Juntti. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Smirnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smirnov tries a head kick but it misses.
Juntti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smirnov but Smirnov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Juntti tries to keep at a distance but Smirnov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smirnov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Juntti's face. #CUT2#
It looks like Jouko Juntti has been cut.
Juntti is looking for a takedown.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Juntti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smirnov lands an elbow inside.
Juntti can't get the takedown.
Smirnov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good body shot from Smirnov.
Smirnov lands a knee to the head.
Juntti is trying to force a seperation but Smirnov has the dominant position.
Juntti is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov is controlling him.#BC2#
Smirnov manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Juntti dives in and scores a takedown into Smirnov's guard.
Smirnov wants to get back to his feet but Juntti passes into half guard. #ES2#
Smirnov pushes Juntti off and gets back to his feet.#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!#TD#
Juntti closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smirnov's guard.#ES2#
Smirnov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Juntti is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Juntti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Smirnov breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Juntti tries to keep at a distance but Smirnov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Smirnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Juntti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smirnov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Smirnov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Juntti working hard to break the clinch.
Smirnov lands a knee to the body.
Smirnov is leaning against Juntti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Juntti wants a takedown. #T3#
Smirnov scores with a shoulder strike.
Smirnov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Juntti is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smirnov to keep the fight standing.
Smirnov crunches a lovely knee into Juntti's ribcage.
Juntti is breathing heavily.
Juntti wants to break free but Smirnov has control. #BC2#
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Juntti misses with a takedown attempt
and Smirnov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smirnov throws a right and a left that Juntti avoids nicely.
Juntti takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2#
Smirnov has closed the distance and engaged Juntti in a clinch.
Smirnov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Juntti lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Juntti tries for a takedown but Smirnov manages to get underhooks. #T4#
Juntti looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Smirnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Smirnov closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juntti tries to circle away but Smirnov has him pinned against the cage.
Smirnov prevents Juntti from breaking the clinch.
Juntti takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smirnov stalling the fight.
Juntti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smirnov has him pressed against the cage.
Smirnov with a knee to the head.
Juntti wants to stall.
Smirnov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Smirnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Smirnov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jouko Juntti's cut.
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.
#R2#
A slow jab from Juntti misses its intended target.
Juntti misses with a takedown attempt
and Smirnov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Smirnov has managed to clinch.
A knee to the head by Smirnov.
Smirnov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Juntti's face.
Smirnov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Juntti tries to pull guard but Smirnov won't allow it. #BC2#
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smirnov fakes the leg kick and cracks Juntti in the body. #TD#
Juntti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smirnov to the mat! Smirnov manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smirnov wants to stand but Juntti is controlling the position.
Juntti postures up and lands a big shot to Smirnov's brow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smirnov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Juntti is controlling him.
Juntti trying to control the position from guard on top but Smirnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vladimir Smirnov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Juntti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Juntti landing some decent shots from guard.
Juntti prevents Smirnov from getting back to his feet.
Juntti 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juntti wants to control from the top but Smirnov keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smirnov scores with a hook to the body. Juntti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Juntti shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smirnov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Juntti prevents Smirnov from escaping the position.#SUB#
Juntti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Juntti in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Juntti lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Juntti tries for a kimura but Smirnov is defending well.
Juntti is working Smirnov over with some ground and pound from side control. #SU#
Juntti decides to stand back up.
Juntti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smirnov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jouko Juntti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juntti is defended easily by Smirnov.
Vladimir Smirnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4##CL2#
Smirnov instigates a clinch.
Juntti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smirnov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Juntti tries for a takedown but Smirnov manages to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smirnov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juntti tries for a takedown. No joy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smirnov as Juntti tries to tie him up.
Smirnov works on Juntti's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vladimir Smirnov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jouko Juntti's cut.
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##CL2#
Smirnov moves into range and clinches up with Juntti.
Juntti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smirnov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smirnov lands a nice knee to the body.
Smirnov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Juntti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Juntti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smirnov is keeping busy.#BC2#
Smirnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Smirnov clinches up with Juntti and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Juntti tries for a takedown but Smirnov circles away easily
and Smirnov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Smirnov darts in and clinches Juntti up against the cage.#BC2#
Smirnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Smirnov has managed to clinch.
Smirnov landing knees to the body. #BC2#
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smirnov lands with a good body shot.
Smirnov pushes Juntti away with a front kick.#CL2#
Smirnov moves into the clinch successfully.
Smirnov landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smirnov digs a right hand into Juntti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Juntti's gas tank. #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!
Juntti jumps guard but Smirnov stands there with Juntti around his waist. Juntti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jouko Juntti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smirnov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smirnov landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Smirnov.
Smirnov scores with a knee to the head.
Smirnov prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Smirnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Smirnov clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smirnov obliges.#BC2#
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vladimir Smirnov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smirnov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Juntti if he has to take too many more of those.
Juntti dodges the punch combination from Smirnov.
Danga de danga de dang - Smirnov scores with a four punch combination!
Juntti blocks a head kick by Smirnov.
Smirnov wants to clinch.#T4##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smirnov enables Juntti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smirnov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Juntti connects with a couple of short punches.
Juntti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Juntti lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Juntti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Juntti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smirnov's head.
Juntti is in close to Smirnov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jouko Juntti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladimir Smirnov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smirnov wants to stand and escape but Juntti is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Smirnov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smirnov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Smirnov!

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