Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: White Jr vs Furioto
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Jukola fails to land with a series of punches.
Chugman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chugman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jukola throws the left hand but Chugman avoids the punch easily.
Jukola swats away the attempt to clinch by Chugman.
Jukola avoids the body shot from Chugman.
Jukola throws out a counter right but Chugman avoids it with no problem.
Chugman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chugman takes one to the chin there.
Jukola thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chugman if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chugman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chugman.
Jukola fails to land with a series of punches.
Chugman needs to keep his hands up - Jukola had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Jukola closes the distance and pushes Chugman back into the cage.#T1#
Chugman struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands. #TD#
Chugman successfully pulls guard.
Jukola is working Chugman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jukola passes Chugman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jukola trying to control the action but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Jukola might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chugman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chugman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jukola drops an elbow to the side of Chugman's head.
Jukola is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jukola prevents Chugman from improving his position.#T2#
Jukola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jukola wants to take a breather but Chugman is having none of it.
Jukola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chugman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jukola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jukola working over Chugman with some ground and pound. Chugman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chugman is looking to control Jukola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chugman avoid being mounted?
Chugman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jukola controlling the action here. #T3#
Chugman is looking for a sweep. Jukola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jukola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chugman's head.
Jukola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chugman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jukola is working away from the top position though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jukola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chugman keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice straight punches there by Jukola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jukola.#T4#
Chugman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jukola clinches with his opponent.
Chugman misses with a punch to the body.
Chugman fails to pull guard.
Jukola lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Jukola.
Jukola has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chugman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jukola gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jukola lands a hook that snaps the head of Chugman backwards.
Chugman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chugman jumps guard but Jukola turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jukola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Jukola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chugman fails to pull guard.
Jukola lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jukola misses with an uppercut.
Jukola misses the jab.
Jukola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chugman on the side of the head.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chugman was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Chugman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jukola might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A head kick misses from Jukola.
Jukola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Chugman. That snapped Jukola's head back.
Chugman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chugman checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman blocks a jab.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jukola moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jukola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jukola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jukola misses with the combination. #T1#
Jukola misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Chugman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jukola!
Jukola is looking for a sweep.
Chugman controls the position.
Chugman working the body and head with strikes.
Jukola managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chugman.
Chugman scores with punches from side control.
Jukola looks to move to half guard but instead Chugman has passed into mount! Damn!
Jukola is desperately trying to improve his position but Chugman has a good base and remains in mount.
Jukola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Chugman landing punches.
Jukola is looking to get to half guard.
Chugman controlling the pace for now.
Chugman lands a heavy elbow.
Jukola tries to lock up and control but Chugman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Jukola trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jukola working to try and regain half guard.
Chugman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chugman prevents Jukola from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman avoids the attempt from Jukola to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Klaus Chugman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jukola misses with a head kick.
Jukola dips to his left and cracks Chugman with an uppercut!
Jukola is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jukola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chugman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJukola.
A cross from Jukola lands.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Chugman attempts a counter takedown but Jukola avoids it well and moves away.
Chugman shoots in and drives through. Jukola sprawls well.
Jukola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chugman's head.
The crowd cheers as Jukola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chugman doesn't seem phased though.
Eero Jukola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chugman moves in looking to clinch but Jukola pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but Chugman is out of range.
Chugman throws a lazy right hand but Jukola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jukola has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jukola throws a hook but Chugman blocks it.
Jukola takes a swing at Chugman's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Jukola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chugman.
Jukola throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Chugman counters with a single leg into guard. Jukola didn't expect that.
Jukola looking to control.
Chugman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jukola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jukola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chugman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chugman preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Chugman wants to control from the top but Jukola keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Jukola has his foot on Chugman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chugman works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Chugman with that takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Jukola.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Chugman's head but Chugman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chugman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jukola connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Jukola takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Chugman is trying to pull guard but Jukola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jukola.
Chugman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jukola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Chugman pulls Jukola into guard.
Jukola throwing strikes but missing.
Jukola trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chugman's guard.
Jukola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jukola throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Jukola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chugman working a defensive guard here.
Jukola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chugman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jukola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chugman slips a straight right by Jukola.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jukola sprawls and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jukola lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chugman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chugman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jukola but Jukola pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eero Jukola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jukola 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eero Jukola!
Eero Jukola decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barboza
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Jukola throws a looping overhand right but Savette ducks down to avoid it.
Savette with a nice calf kick.
Jukola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Savette.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savette.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savette! But no joy.
Savette throws a good cross that connects.
Jukola throws a lazy uppercut
and Savette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jukola.
Savette throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukola scores with a kick to the body.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savette lands a body shot.
Jukola has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savette with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Savette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jukola.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Savette's head but Savette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jukola throws a leg kick
and Savette counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
The fighters circling - Jukola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savette misses with a hook.
A big right from Savette misses.
Savette getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Savette moves forwards but Jukola connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Savette misses.
Jukola takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Savette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Savette blocks the body kick.
Jukola throws a hook but Savette blocks it.
Savette with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Savette throws a sloppy head kick and Jukola moves out of range easily.
Savette takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Savette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jukola is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Savette's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Savette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savette gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jukola.
Jukola misses with a straight left. #T2#
No joy there for Jukola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jukola checks a leg kick.
Jukola has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Jukola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jukola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jukola.
Jukola scores with a nice head shot.
Savette lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jukola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Jukola misses with the combination.
Jukola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savette.
Jukola misses with an uppercut
and Savette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savette lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#Jukola is rocked!
Jukola walks straight into a right hand from Savette - that's dropped him! Savette jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Jukola from any more punishment! Jukola complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jean Paul Savette!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jean Paul Savette thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: WVT 220: Erdogan v Jarvinen
Date: Feb 07, 2024

#R1#
Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jukola.
Jukola walks into a jab.
Jukola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola throws a lazy uppercut
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Jukola misses with a body shot
and Jukola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Turcotte.
Jukola has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Turcotte's corner calls for a 1-2. Turcotte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jukola ducks right into an uppercut from Turcotte.
Jukola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Jukola ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte moves out of range as Jukola throws a body kick.
Turcotte tries to clinch but Jukola is having none of it.
Jukola tried to counter with a leg kick but Turcotte avoided it.
Jukola swings widly with a right hand
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by Turcotte as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Jukola is predictable there
and Turcotte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Turcotte.
Jukola throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukola throws a shot to the body.
Turcotte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jukola.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jukola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jukola has time to react.
A jab from Turcotte does it's job there.
Jukola misses with a left hand
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Jukola throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Jukola throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turcotte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jukola is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Turcotte's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jukola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jukola swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range. #T2#
Jukola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Jukola throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jukola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turcotte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jukola had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Jukola misses with a kick to the body.
Jukola missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jukola punishes Turcotte's body with a nice straight punch.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola slips under a jab.
Jukola throws a lazy body kick
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jukola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turcotte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turcotte lands with a nice combination. Jukola backs away looking to recover.
Turcotte stuns Jukola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Jukola moved out of range.
A jab from Jukola misses.
Jukola misses with a right hand
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Jukola.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Jukola misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Turcotte there.
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jukola throws out the jab.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Turcotte throws a nice looking combination but Jukola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jukola throws a combination that misses
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Jukola finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jukola is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Turcotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jukola lands with a shot to the body.
Turcotte lands with a good body shot.
A left lands for Jukola.
Jukola lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukola moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Jukola throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turcotte cracks Jukola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turcotte lands a lovely overhand right.
Jukola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turcotte with a nice cross.
Turcotte drops his hands momentarily and Jukola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte feints a jab promting Jukola to slip. Turcotte then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jukola slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Turcotte throws a nice looking combination but Jukola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jukola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Jukola is predictable there
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jukola looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jukola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Jukola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jukola looks for the body kick but Turcotte saw that one coming.
Turcotte is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jukola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jukola might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jukola lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Jukola scores with a hook.
Jukola misses with a combination
and Jukola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jukola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Jukola throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Turcotte is rocked!
Turcotte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turcotte is still on wobbly legs! Can Jukola finish him?
Turcotte is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jukola slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from Jukola misses
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turcotte 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!
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jukola.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jukola lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turcotte has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turcotte and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jukola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turcotte finds it's way round the side to connect with Jukola's head.
Turcotte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Jukola. #T1#
A jab from Jukola misses.
Turcotte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jukola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turcotte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Jukola misses
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Jukola is predictable there
and Turcotte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turcotte clobbers Jukola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jukola cracks Turcotte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola misses with a left hand
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Turcotte throws a hook but Jukola blocks it.
Jukola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte misses with the combination. #T2#
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jukola.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola throws a push kick but Turcotte slaps the foot to one side.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Jukola saw that one coming.
Jukola lunges at Turcotte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turcotte's hand.
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jukola throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jukola moves out of range of the strikes.
Jukola slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jukola slips a straight right by Turcotte.
A slow jab from Jukola misses its intended target.
Turcotte lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jukola tries to score with a low kick but Turcotte moves his leg out of the way.
A nice side step and Turcotte releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Jukola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jukola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Jukola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte. #CL#
Jukola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turcotte, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jukola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Turcotte avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Jukola blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Turcotte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Turcotte walks into a straight right hand from Jukola.
Jukola lands with a nice body punch.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Turcotte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukola jabs Turcotte right on the nose. Turcotte blinks but takes it well.#CUT#That has opened up Jacques Turcotte's cut even more.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Jukola slips the punch.
Turcotte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jukola throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jukola misses with an uppercut. Turcotte saw that one coming.
Jukola throws out a leg kick but Turcotte moves out of range and Jukola only half commits.
Jukola throws a chopping leg kick but Turcotte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A lazy left from Turcotte finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jukola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turcotte cracks a nice hook into Jukola's ribs.
Jukola misses with a hook
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turcotte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Jukola misses.
Jukola gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turcotte.
A combination from Jukola does no damage.
Turcotte takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turcotte lands a jab to the head.
Turcotte cracks Jukola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Jukola.
Turcotte works the jab nicely.
Turcotte throws a hook but Jukola avoids it easily.
Jukola misses with a body punch
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte lands a nice hook to Jukola's body. Jukola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola with a nice calf kick.
Turcotte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jukola.#T1#
Jukola misses with a body shot
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Jukola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jukola misses with an uppercut
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Jukola saw that one coming.
Jukola throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jukola throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Turcotte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jukola tries to land a front kick but Turcotte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turcotte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jukola with a body shot.
Jukola tries to close the distance and clinch but Turcotte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Jukola backs off Turcotte throws a huge counter combo but Jukola manages to avoid it all.
Jukola throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Jukola pushes Turcotte up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turcotte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte blocking some punches.
Turcotte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Turcotte. #T2#
Turcotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turcotte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Jukola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turcotte avoiding damage as Jukola throws knees to the body.
Jukola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola misses with a punch on the inside.
Turcotte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jukola lands with a short shot to the head.
Turcotte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jukola tries a body shot but Turcotte blocks it.
Turcotte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jukola can't break the clinch.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jukola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turcotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Turcotte avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Jukola can't find room to land a body shot as Turcotte controls the action.
Turcotte misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
Jukola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Turcotte.
Turcotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands. #BC#
Jukola breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jukola.
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jukola slips a jab and a cross from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Jukola moves out of range.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukola.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turcotte circles away from the clinch attempt
and Turcotte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jukola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Jukola misses the target.
Turcotte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jukola throws a big shot that misses.
Jukola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jukola scores with a shot to the body.
Turcotte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jukola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jukola moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Jukola misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turcotte! But no joy.
A solid body kick from Jukola.
Eero Jukola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turcotte throws a body punch but Jukola moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turcotte has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!

Event: WVT 211: Mathieu v Kok
Date: Jan 17, 2024

#R1#
Jukola scores with a jab to the head.
Jukola has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good exchange - Jukola coming out on top.
A jab from Jukola misses.
Dudayev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Jukola throws out a leg kick but Dudayev moves out of range and Jukola only half commits.
Dudayev throws a leg kick but Jukola sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Dudayev.
Jukola misses with a hook to the body
and Dudayev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dudayev throws a combination. Jukola tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dudayev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola scores with a shot to the body.
Jukola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dudayev misses with a straight right.
Jukola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been told by Dudayev's head coaches at Vale Tudo NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jukola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudayev.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola lands with a cross.
Dudayev throws a leg kick but Jukola sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dudayev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dudayev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jukola to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Dudayev is rocked!#T1#
Jukola ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Dudayev's jaw. Dudayev's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Jukola does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eero Jukola!
Eero Jukola 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.

Event: WVT 205: Bang v Jukola
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Bang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bang takes one on the button.
Jukola closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Jukola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jukola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jukola moves forwards but Bang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Jukola closes the distance and clinches.
Bang misses with a punch to the body.
Bang taking a breather.#BC#
Bang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jukola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bang's hands.#CL2#
Jukola gets a clinch.
Jukola scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Jukola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jukola walks into a stiff left hand from Bang.
Jukola has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lemmy Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jukola.
Bang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bang scores with the left hand. Jukola knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Jukola needs to keep his hands up - Bang had a free shot at his head there.
Jukola scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jukola connects with a body shot.
Jukola connects with a looping right hand.
Jukola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#Bang is rocked!
Jukola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oh Bang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bang circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Jukola. Bang falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Jukola!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eero Jukola!
Eero Jukola bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WVT 199: Mathieu v Andrei
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Azevedo Souza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Azevedo Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jukola.
Jukola is looking to clinch but Azevedo Souza is avoiding it.
Azevedo Souza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tappelukerho in the buildup to the fight.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping right.
Azevedo Souza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jukola lands a nice looking body shot.
Jukola scores with a punch to the head.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the body kick.
Azevedo Souza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab from Jukola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Azevedo Souza looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola is looking for a sweep. Azevedo Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Azevedo Souza trying to control from half guard but Jukola is working away.
Azevedo Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is trying to work for a kimura but Jukola is defending well.
Jukola is staying active underneath Azevedo Souza, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jukola is just riding it out for now. Azevedo Souza eventually gives up the hold.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the action but Jukola is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza seems to be looking for submissions.
Azevedo Souza is looking to advance position but Jukola won't allow it.
Azevedo Souza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Azevedo Souza moves into full mount! Jukola won't be happy about that!
Azevedo Souza looking to control but Jukola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza working for a guillotine from mount but Jukola is in no mood to give up.
Azevedo Souza prevents Jukola from getting the reversal.
Jukola wants to hold on but Azevedo Souza pushes him away.#T4#
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Jukola is having none of it.
Jukola is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jukola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Azevedo Souza is looking to work his way around to Jukola's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Azevedo Souza looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Azevedo Souza slips a jab and a cross from Jukola.
Azevedo Souza jabs Jukola to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jukola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good exchange - Jukola coming out on top.
Azevedo Souza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jukola takes one to the chin there.
Azevedo Souza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Miguel Azevedo Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
Jukola looks to land a body kick but Azevedo Souza moved away.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza blocks a jab.
Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Jukola is quick to defend against it.
Jukola lands a nice hook to Azevedo Souza's body. Azevedo Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo Souza moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Azevedo Souza avoids the body shot from Jukola.
Jukola looks to land a left hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range nicely.
Azevedo Souza fails to land with a series of punches.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook but Jukola blocks it.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on Azevedo Souza's shoulder, as Azevedo Souza tries to avoid the shot.
Jukola throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jukola closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Azevedo Souza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jukola misses with a looping left.
Azevedo Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jukola.
Jukola's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Azevedo Souza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jukola scrambles back to his feet.
Jukola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azevedo Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jukola throws a wild body kick that Azevedo Souza sees coming a mile off.
Azevedo Souza lands an overhand right.
Azevedo Souza is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Jukola throws a push kick but Azevedo Souza slaps the foot to one side.
Jukola looks for the body kick but Azevedo Souza saw that one coming.
Azevedo Souza sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Jukola is quick to defend against it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola is looking to land body kicks.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza throws a lazy right hand but Jukola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jukola misses with an uppercut.
Jukola throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
so Azevedo Souza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Azevedo Souza from controlling successfully.
Azevedo Souza is really struggling to control Jukola but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Azevedo Souza passes into half guard.
Jukola wants to control but Azevedo Souza is keeping busy.
Jukola is not content to let Azevedo Souza control the position.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jukola manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Azevedo Souza wants to pass the guard but Jukola is keeping the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Azevedo Souza wants to control from the top but Jukola keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jukola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azevedo Souza defends it easily.
Azevedo Souza's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Azevedo Souza seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jukola for as long as he can get away with.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Jukola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eero Jukola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Azevedo Souza takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jukola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jukola on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Azevedo Souza's head but Azevedo Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jukola throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Azevedo Souza connects with the punch.
Jukola catches Azevedo Souza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza slips a straight right by Jukola.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jukola sprawls and moves away.
Azevedo Souza throws a looping overhand right but Jukola ducks down to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jukola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Azevedo Souza scores with a one two! Jukola had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Jukola connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Jukola tries to clinch up.
Azevedo Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Jukola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jukola sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Jukola tries to sprawl but Azevedo Souza drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Azevedo Souza is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jukola reverses the position - he's now on top in Azevedo Souza's guard.
Jukola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azevedo Souza is keeping the position for now.
Jukola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Azevedo Souza is trying to keep Jukola in close.
Jukola landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Azevedo Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jukola is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jukola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Azevedo Souza looking to control.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Azevedo Souza keeps moving.
Jukola connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Azevedo Souza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza working for a triangle but Jukola defends it easily.
Jukola working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Azevedo Souza is controlling Jukola's posture.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jukola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Azevedo Souza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jukola controls the pace.
Jukola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jukola working some strikes from top position.
Azevedo Souza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jukola trying to control but Azevedo Souza is working from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Azevedo Souza trying to keep a closed guard but Jukola is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jukola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eero Jukola.
I think Jukola 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eero Jukola!
Eero Jukola 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.

Event: WVT 193: Anderson v Kok
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1##CL#
Jukola clinches up against the cage.
Jukola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jukola struggles to land a body shot inside as Phuthong controls his hands.
Phuthong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jukola walks away with a smile on his face. Phuthong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Phuthong scores with a decent looking hook.
Jukola tries to close the distance and clinch but Phuthong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Jukola throws a lazy right hand but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jukola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Jukola.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jukola.
Jukola fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Phuthong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Phuthong lands a nice shot to the body.
Phuthong misses with a low kick.
Jukola has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Jukola throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Jukola moves out of range of the strikes.
Jukola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phuthong.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phuthong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phuthong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jukola rather than just go for the knockout.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phuthong to score with a decent uppercut.
Phuthong connects with a body shot that sends Jukola's belly button to the back.#T1#
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Jukola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phuthong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jukola scores with a jab to the head.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Jukola ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Jukola avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jukola on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong swats away the attempt to clinch by Jukola.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Jukola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Phuthong moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
A body shot lands from Jukola.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the side of Jukola's head.
Jukola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phuthong's elbow.
Phuthong has a couple of punches blocked by Jukola.
Nice body punch from Phuthong.
Phuthong jumps guard but Jukola turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phuthong lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola is working Phuthong over against the cage.
Jukola blocks an uppercut.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phuthong avoids it.
Jukola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jukola blocking some punches.
Phuthong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jukola seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Phuthong can turn it around.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Phuthong. #BC#
Jukola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
and Jukola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phuthong thinking.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phuthong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukola is just out of range.
Jukola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jukola moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola misses with a looping right.
Phuthong moves out of range as Jukola strikes.
Jukola takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Phuthong staying out of range there.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Jukola's shoulder, as Jukola tries to avoid the shot.
Jukola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Jukola moves away and avoids it.
Jukola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phuthong's hands.
Phuthong moves out of range as Jukola strikes.
Jukola cracks Phuthong with a good jab.
Phuthong lands a jab to the nose.
Phuthong lands a right hook to the body.
Phuthong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jukola.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jukola.
Jukola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong swings for the body but Jukola moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Jukola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Jukola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Jukola saw that one coming.#T4#
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jukola.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukola. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jukola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phuthong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Jukola. #BC#
Jukola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Jukola was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Phuthong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
Jukola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phuthong throws a leg kick
and Phuthong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Jukola tries to close the distance and clinch but Phuthong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jukola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuthong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola scores with the left hand. Phuthong knows he should have avoided that one.
Jukola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phuthong to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eh Phuthong will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Jukola misses.
Jukola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Jukola lands but Phuthong takes it in his stride.
Jukola misses with a looping right.
Jukola tries to clinch but Phuthong is having none of it.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jukola slips under a jab.
Phuthong wants to clinch up but Jukola keeps it at a distance.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukola is just out of range.
It looked like Jukola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jukola doesn't manage to clinch there - Phuthong circles away.
Phuthong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jukola counters with a solid body kick.
Phuthong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jukola.
Phuthong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phuthong thinking.
Jukola misses with a kick to the body.
Phuthong tries to clinch up.
Jukola moves forwards but Phuthong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola takes one on the button.
Jukola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Jukola misses. #T1#
Jukola takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jukola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jukola.
Phuthong throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukola counters with a straight right hand.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Jukola moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Jukola as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuthong misses with a right hand
and Jukola finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jukola throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jukola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jukola throws a series of punches but Phuthong avoids them all with ease.
Phuthong lunges at Jukola with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jukola's hand.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
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!#CL#
Jukola moves into the clinch successfully.
Jukola tries a body shot but Phuthong blocks it.
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Phuthong avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Phuthong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jukola smiles and moves away.
A jab from Jukola finds it's way through Phuthong's defenses. #T2#
Jukola throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice cross by Phuthong.
Jukola throws a jab but it's blocked by Phuthong.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
Jukola lands a nice shot to the body.
Jukola attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jukola throws a hook but Phuthong blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Phuthong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukola manages to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Jukola moves forwards but Phuthong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Jukola wants to clinch.
Jukola is looking to clinch but Phuthong is avoiding it. #T3#
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Phuthong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jukola's hands.
Jukola slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Jukola moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukola manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong misses with a hook
and Jukola counters with a left and a right that stings Phuthong.
Jukola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jukola tries to clinch up.
Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jukola.
Jukola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jukola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
Jukola misses with a low kick as Phuthong jumps back.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Jukola ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Jukola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Jukola tries to clinch but Phuthong moves out of range. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola's corner calls for a 1-2. Jukola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jukola tries to clinch but Phuthong moves out of range.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Jukola looks to land a combination but Phuthong avoids it well.
Jukola misses with a hook.
Jukola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Phuthong lands the left hand.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jukola has time to react.
Phuthong throws a shot to the body.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Phuthong throws a jab when Jukola was well out of range.
Jukola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phuthong.
Jukola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jukola tries to close the distance and clinch but Phuthong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong takes a swing at Jukola's ribcage but misses.
Jukola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Phuthong is able to avoid easily.
Jukola lands a nice hook to Phuthong's body. Phuthong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jukola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phuthong scores with a jab.
Phuthong 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.
Jukola looks for the body kick but Phuthong saw that one coming.
Donk. Jukola catches Phuthong right on the button with a cross.
Jukola throws a jab but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Jukola slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Jukola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong moves away from the strike by Jukola.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola moves forwards but Phuthong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukola is just out of range.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Jukola ducked under it nicely.
Jukola swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jukola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jukola.
Phuthong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Phuthong digs a good hook to Jukola's body.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukola is just out of range.
Jukola tries to clinch up but Phuthong circles away and keeps his distance.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukola.
Phuthong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jukola slips a jab from Phuthong.
Jukola throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.#CL#
Jukola has Phuthong up against the cage in a clinch.
Jukola tries to work over Phuthong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phuthong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phuthong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phuthong tries to pull guard but Jukola forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jukola misses with a body punch.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phuthong jumps guard but Jukola turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Jukola.
Jukola lands a shot to the body.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Jukola pushes Phuthong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phuthong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Jukola as the two fighters clinch.
Phuthong can't find room to land a body shot as Jukola controls the action.
Phuthong jumps guard but Jukola stands there with Phuthong around his waist. Phuthong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eero Jukola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eh Phuthong.
Jukola lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Phuthong.
Phuthong prevents a body shot from Jukola.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jukola.
Jukola lands with a right to the head.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Phuthong avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Jukola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jukola can't find room to land a body shot as Phuthong controls the action.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phuthong cracks Jukola with a nice body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jukola.
Jukola looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jukola lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jukola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Phuthong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Jukola.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jukola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jukola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Phuthong blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Phuthong.
Jukola scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Eh Phuthong has been cut.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Phuthong swings wildly with an uppercut but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Jukola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
Phuthong throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jukola counter with a right hand.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Jukola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phuthong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phuthong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jukola's head backwards.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.#T4#
Jukola moves out of range of the body kick from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a lazy right hand but Jukola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukola throws a hook but Phuthong blocks it.
Jukola tries to move into range but Phuthong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jukola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jukola lands with a good body shot.
Jukola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Phuthong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jukola tries to clinch but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong defending well as Jukola loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong throws a hook but Jukola avoids it easily.
Jukola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phuthong's head.
Jukola walks into a stiff left hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Jukola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jukola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Jukola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phuthong.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukola was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Jukola moves in looking to clinch but Phuthong pushes him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eero Jukola.
I think Jukola 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eero Jukola!
A very excited looking Eero Jukola 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: WVT 185: Ihantala v Kok 2
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Fortythree keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jukola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fortythree.
Fortythree keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jukola.
Fortythree throws a hook but Jukola blocks it.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortythree fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jukola on the side of the head.
Jukola has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
Fortythree throws a good cross that connects.
Jukola shoots for a double leg takedown but Fortythree sprawls well. He's pushed Jukola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Jukola finds it's way through Fortythree's defenses.
Fortythree dips to his left and cracks Jukola with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fortythree misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Fortythree tries to sprawl but Jukola drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fortythree defending well though.
Fortythree moves into full guard. #T1#
Jukola won't allow Fortythree to sweep him here.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Fortythree keeps moving.
Jukola lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortythree wants to control the position but Jukola says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fortythree manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jukola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fortythree pulls Jukola in close to prevent any damage.
Jukola trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortythree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jukola with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Fortythree keeping moving, preventing Jukola from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jukola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fortythree pulls Jukola in close to his closed guard and prevents Jukola from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Fortythree keeps moving.
Jukola connects with a couple of short punches.
Jukola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Jukola trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortythree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jukola controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fortythree avoids the body shot from Jukola.
Jukola dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fortythree. That did some damage!
Jukola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Jukola shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jukola showed some decent athleticism there.
Jukola wants to control but Fortythree is keeping him busy.
Fortythree regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jukola.
Fortythree preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Jukola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Fortythree keeps moving.
Jukola 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.
Fortythree trying to keep a closed guard but Jukola is proving a slippery customer.
Fortythree preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jukola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fortythree wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jukola manages to pass to side control.
Jukola is trying to control the action in half guard but Fortythree is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jukola drops an elbow to the side of Fortythree's head.
Fortythree trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Fortythree misses. #TD#
Fortythree gets caught napping as Jukola dives in and scores a takedown. Fortythree manages to retain guard.
Fortythree wants to sweep here but Jukola controlling him for the moment.
Jukola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jukola scoring with some ground and pound.
Jukola lands a couple of digs.
Jukola working some strikes from top position.
Jukola landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola stopping the sweep attempt from Fortythree.
Jukola is looking to work some ground and pound but Fortythree has wrist control.
Jukola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Jukola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jukola seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Fortythree keeps moving.
Jukola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eero Jukola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jukola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jukola trying to control but Fortythree is working from the bottom.
Fortythree utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jukola scoring with some ground and pound.
Fortythree controlling Jukola's posture. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jukola controlling from the top position.
Jukola tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortythree is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Fortythree as Jukola shoots in.
Decent striking displayed by Fortythree there.
One Fortythree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Fortythree.
Jukola cracks a nice hook into Fortythree's ribs.
Jukola gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Fortythree.#T3#
Jukola blocks a jab.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortythree was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Jukola misses with a lunging right hand
and Fortythree counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jukola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fortythree stuffs the takedown attempt from Jukola. Jukola gets slowly back to his feet.
Fortythree let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eero Jukola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jukola looks to land a left hand but Fortythree moved out of range nicely.
Jukola throws out a powerful jab.
Fortythree wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jukola looks to land a left hand but Fortythree moved out of range nicely.
Fortythree throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukola throws a body punch but Fortythree moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Fortythree misses.
Jukola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fortythree looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fortythree walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Fortythree missing with a left hand there. Jukola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jukola throws a lazy head kick
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortythree! But no joy.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortythree moves away.
Fortythree misses with a straight right.
Jukola swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Jukola shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fortythree is concentrating on defense, preventing Jukola from advancing position.
Jukola lands strikes from half guard.
Fortythree manages to get to full guard.
Fortythree avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Fortythree misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortythree. Jukola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jukola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortythree.
Fortythree changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortythree moves away from the strike by Jukola.
Fortythree throws out a counter right but Jukola avoids it with no problem.
Fortythree misses the shot to the body.
Fortythree jabs at Jukola's body.
Jukola tries to clinch but Fortythree moves away
enabling Fortythree to counter with a crisp jab.
Jukola slips a straight right by Fortythree.
Jukola darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola throws a body kick that misses
and Fortythree counters with a stiff right hand.
Jukola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortythree moves away.
Fortythree uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jukola.#T1#
Jukola tries to clinch up
and Fortythree counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jukola thinking.
Jukola fails with the takedown.
Jukola throws a leg kick
and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Jukola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fortythree lands with an overhand left.
Fortythree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukola manages to avoid it.
Jukola shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fortythree defends it nicely.
Fortythree steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jukola.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Fortythree checks a low kick from Jukola.#T2#
Fortythree throws a body shot but no joy.
Fortythree throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jukola misses with a hook
and Fortythree counters with a stiff right hand.
Jukola throws a lazy right hand but Fortythree sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jukola swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fortythree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jukola takes a swing at Fortythree's ribcage but misses.
Jukola slips a straight right by Fortythree.
Jukola half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola with the inside leg kick.
Jukola shoots and misses
and Fortythree counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eero Jukola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jukola fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fortythree lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Jukola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Jukola misses.
Fortythree doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Jukola tries to keep at a distance but Fortythree has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fortythree tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Fortythree.
Fortythree lands with a right to the head.
Fortythree scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fortythree throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jukolas head.
Jukola misses with the head strike.
Fortythree lands with a light punch inside.
Fortythree lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Fortythree pushes Jukola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fortythree misses with the head strike.
Fortythree swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortythree has a couple of punches blocked by Jukola.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fortythree fails to land.
Jukola throws an elbow that misses. #T4#
Jukola stalling the fight.
Fortythree lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fortythree lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Fortythree.
Jukola takes a shot to the head.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortythree scores with a shoulder strike.
Jukola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortythree working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Jukola.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jukola throws an elbow but misses.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Fortythree avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Fortythree lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jukola blocking some punches.
Fortythree misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortythree lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fortythree.
Fortythree lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
One Fortythree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jukola tries to work over Fortythree's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
One Fortythree comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jukola 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eero Jukola!
During a confident post fight interview, Eero Jukola thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 181: Matikainen v Hussein
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Chai stuns Jukola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Jukola closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Chai manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jukola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jukola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jukola throws out the jab.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Jukola's head but Jukola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Chai misses with a straight right.
Chai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jukola lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chai misses with a hook. Jukola ducked under it nicely.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Jukola has managed to clinch.
Jukola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jukola blocking some punches.
Jukola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jukola lands a body punch.
A short right from Chai.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai lands a body punch.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1##BC#
Chai breaks from the clinch.
Pinero Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Chai misses.
Jukola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jukola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chai is fending him off so far but Jukola persists. Nope, Chai circles away and we're back to standing.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jukola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jukola looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Chai checks a leg kick.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
Chai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Jukola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
Chai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jukola throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jukola keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jukola looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Chai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jukola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jukola dives in for a single leg takedown but Chai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jukola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
Jukola missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jukola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jukola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jukola throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Jukola.
Chai slips a jab from Jukola.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Jukola manages to avoid it.
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jukola avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai throws a right and a left that Jukola avoids nicely.
Jukola defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukola is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jukola.
Chai throws a wild body kick that Jukola sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Jukola avoids the head kick by Chai.
Jukola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chai's head.
Chai scores with a one two! Jukola had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jukola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chai is able to avoid easily.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Jukola takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jukola.
Chai thinks about countering with a body kick.
Chai slips a straight right by Jukola.
Chai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jukola checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Jukola moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jukola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jukola tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jukola just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Jukola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai lands a shoulder strike.
Jukola misses with some punches.
Chai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Jukola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jukola misses with a knee strike.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Jukola prevents a body shot from Chai.
Jukola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola is looking to control Chai's arms but Chai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jukola has his back to the cage.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai lands an uppercut.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jukola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Jukola avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinero Chai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jukola moves out of range of the leg kick from Chai.
Jukola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice takedown defense from Chai. No joy for Jukola on that attempt.
Chai with a nice calf kick.
Pinero Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Jukola throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Chai looks to land a combination but Jukola avoids it well.
Pinero Chai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Jukola is looking to score with low kicks.
Jukola moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Jukola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Jukola manages to avoid it.
Chai is looking to chop away at Jukola's legs.
A little jabbing left from Jukola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Jukola decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jukola is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.
Jukola drops an elbow to the side of Chai's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jukola wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jukola can do to turn this around?
Chai keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Jukola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jukola on the ground.
Jukola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jukola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chai's head.
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Jukola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Jukola has control of the leg.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Jukola is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jukola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jukola tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Jukola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chai defending well though.
Jukola misses with a head shot. Chai uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jukola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chai holds on and takes a little breather.
Jukola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Jukola throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
Jukola blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Jukola gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chai lands a body shot.
Jukola lands with a left to the head.
Jukola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
A right hand to the body from Chai.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Jukola misses with the head strike.
Jukola pushes Chai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jukola misses with a punch on the inside.
Jukola digs a right hand into Chai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chai's gas tank.
Chai lands a body punch.
A short left from Chai.
A left hand lands to the body for Chai.
Jukola is breathing heavily.
Chai working aggressively here.
Jukola has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Chai. #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!
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eero Jukola seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jukola takes a shot to the head.
Chai blocks an elbow strike.
Chai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jukola is defending well for now.
Jukola tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Jukola.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jukolas head.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Jukola tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Jukola misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Chai.
Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chai lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Chai - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinero Chai dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Chai throws a leg kick but Jukola sees it coming and moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chai.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Jukola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jukola throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Jukola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jukola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Jukola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chai counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Jukola.
Jukola shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No joy there for Chai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Chai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chai.
An inside leg kick lands from Chai.
Chai is looking to slow Jukola down with leg kicks.
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!
Chai connects with a right hand. Jukola shakes it off.
Jukola looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
As Jukola backs away, Chai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jukola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
A punch combination from Chai misses.
Jukola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jukola throws out the jab.
Jukola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Jukola checks the leg kick.
Chai throws a push kick but Jukola slaps the foot to one side.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Jukola moves out of range easily.
Jukola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jukola scores with a body shot.
Jukola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chai but Chai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jukola blocks a low kick nicely.
A combination from Jukola does no damage.
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jukola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chai misses with a body kick.
Chai is looking to slow Jukola down with leg kicks.
Jukola throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Jukola misses its intended target.
Chai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukola shoots in looking for a takedown but Chai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jukola's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pinero Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eero Jukola.
Chai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Jukola misses.
Jukola ducks right into an uppercut from Chai.
Jukola looks for the body kick but Chai saw that one coming.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
No joy there for Chai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chai staying out of range there.
Jukola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chai is able to avoid easily.
Jukola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Jukola looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chai!
Jukola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chai is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Jukola lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jukola works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Jukola landing strikes.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai is not content to let Jukola control the position.
Jukola working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
Jukola throws an elbow but Chai slips to the side and avoids it well.
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Jukola misses with the ground and pound.
Chai struggling a bit here.
Chai looks to move to half guard but instead Jukola has passed into mount! Damn!
Chai holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jukola tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jukola tries to control but Chai wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pinero Chai.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chai, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinero Chai!
Our winner, Pinero Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 170: Mathieu v Anderson
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jukola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
West throws a sloppy head kick and Jukola moves out of range easily.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from West.
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
West with a nice cross.
Jukola scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Jukola shoots in and bounces West off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jukola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as West works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jukola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jukola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jukola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West keeping moving, preventing Jukola from controlling successfully. #T1#
Jukola throws a big elbow that misses.
Jukola postures up in West's guard and throws a big left but West blocks it.
Jukola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
West utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jukola drops back, looking for a kneebar! West looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. West looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from West! #REVR#
Jukola is trying to improve his position.
Jukola manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jukola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed West's head.
West is trying to stand up here but Jukola is controlling him well. #T2#
West is refusing to be controlled, as Jukola sits in half guard.
Jukola thows a huge punch but West dodges it nicely. #ES#
West has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jukola is on him like a limpet, forcing West back against the cage.
West struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands.
West misses with a body punch.
West tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jukola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down West.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West letting Jukola take a breather here.
Jukola lands an uppercut.
West misses with a body punch.
West digs a right hand underneath Jukola's ribcage. Jukola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jukola digs a right hand into West's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on West's gas tank.
Jukola lands a right hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
Jukola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jukola working aggressively here. #T3#
Jukola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
West takes a shot to the head.
Jukola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Jukola.
West tries a body shot but Jukola blocks it.
Jukola swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukola scores with a shot to the side of West's head.
West misses with a body punch.
Jukola lands a hook that snaps the head of West backwards.
Jukola lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Jukola on the inside.
Jukola prevents a body shot from West.
Jukola struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Jukola scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jukola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jukola lands an uppercut.#T4##BC#
West breaks from the clinch.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
DeShawn West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jukola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jukola slips a straight right by West.
Jukola scores with a shot to the body.
Jukola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jukola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jukola lands a nice leg kick that just misses West's sensitive parts.
West takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jukola scores with a shot to the body.
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
Jukola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice cross by Jukola.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jukola avoids the body shot from West.
Jukola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down West rather than just go for the knockout.
Jukola lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
West lands with a cross.
Jukola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jukola takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jukola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed West momentarily.
West takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
West throwing a counter right hand but Jukola manages to avoid it.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola throws a right and a left that West avoids nicely. #TD2#
Jukola feints and as West raises his hands in defense, Jukola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

West is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
West breaks from the clinch.
Jukola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jukola lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Jukola.#TD2#
West gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jukola throws a big elbow that misses.
Jukola trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jukola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jukola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
West preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
West working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jukola.
Jukola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jukola throwing strikes from guard but West blocks nicely. #T2#
Jukola throws a big right hand that misses.
Jukola sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jukola trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jukola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jukola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jukola throws a big elbow that misses.
Jukola works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nice strikes from Jukola there.
West trying to control but Jukola postures up. #T3#
Jukola is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
West avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jukola.
West has hold of Jukola's hands but Jukola slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jukola wants to lay and pray for a moment but West keeps working.
West makes his way to full guard. A much better position for West.
Jukola wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Jukola distracts West with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Jukola throwing strikes from guard but West blocks nicely.
Jukola postures up in West's guard and throws a big left but West blocks it.
West avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jukola throws a big elbow that misses.
Jukola is looking to work some ground and pound but West has wrist control.#ES#
West has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jukola off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
West defending well as Jukola loads up on a big left hand.
Jukola is looking to score with low kicks.
Jukola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt West.
Jukola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jukola.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jukola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Jukola moves into the clinch.
West throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukola.
Jukola is leaning against West and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Jukola.
Jukola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jukola lands with a right to the head.
Jukola throws a knee to the head but misses.
West blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
West scores with a hook to the body.
Eero Jukola seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jukola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of West backwards.
Jukola digs a right hand underneath West's ribcage. West let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jukola lands with a right to the head.
Jukola is leaning against West and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jukola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola presses West against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jukola is working West over against the cage.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jukola's elbow.
DeShawn West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Jukola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jukola lands a hook to the side of the head.
West misses with some punches.
Jukola lands a nice shot to the body.
Jukola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jukola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jukola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and West avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Jukola.
Jukola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jukola creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jukola lands a hook to the side of the head.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Jukola.
Jukola misses with an elbow over the top.
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Jukola.
Jukola throws an elbow but it misses.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jukola's elbow.
Jukola scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola lands a right hand that snaps the head of West backwards. #T2##BC2#
Jukola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Jukola clinches with his opponent.
Jukola tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jukola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jukola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
West takes a shot to the head.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jukola lands a shot to the body.
Jukola has West pressed against the cage.
Jukola tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jukola.
Jukola misses with the head strike.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jukola lands with a left to the head.
West tries a body shot but Jukola blocks it.
Jukola lands with a left to the head.
Jukola gets through West's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#West is rocked!
West blocks a body shot from Jukola. #T3#
West struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands.
West lands with a right to the head.
West has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A body shot lands from Jukola.
Jukola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Jukola fails to land.
Jukola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jukola trying to stall but West improves his position.
Jukola lands a left hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jukola lands a left hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
Oh West is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jukola lands a right hand.
West misses with a punch to the body.
West lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jukola working aggressively here.
Jukola lands an uppercut.
Jukola trying to land knees to the body.
West blocks a body shot from Jukola. #T4#
Jukola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jukola blocks a body shot from West.
West seems to have got his legs back now.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Jukola.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jukola's elbow.
A short uppercut from Jukola.
West tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Jukola.
A body shot lands from Jukola.
Jukola lands with a light punch inside.
Jukola lands a body shot.
Jukola digs a right hand underneath West's ribcage. West let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jukola scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Jukola - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Jukola breaks from the clinch.
Jukola digs a good body shot into West's ribs.#KD2#
Jukola throws a big overhand right that connects, sending West tumbling to the canvas!
Jukola loads up on a big left hand. West felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Jukola looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! West can't hide his disappointment, as Jukola celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Jukola!
Eero Jukola thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 165: Hussein v Picklesbly
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Jukola lands a nice shot to the body.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
A jab from Jukola misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Badass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badass moves away.
Badass thinks about countering with a body kick.
Badass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Badass.
Badass moves out of range as Jukola throws a body kick.
Badass lands with an overhand left.
Badass fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Badass gets caught flat footed, as Jukola shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jukola throws a big right hand that misses.
Jukola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jukola trying to control but Badass is working from the bottom.
Jukola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola is in close to Badass's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jukola scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Jukola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Badass avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Badass keeps moving.
Jukola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jukola scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jukola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jukola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Badass keeps moving.
Jukola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jukola chips away with some ground and pound.
Jukola throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jukola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Badass is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jukola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jukola landing with the ground and pound.
Jukola stands up over Badass, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jukola lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jukola lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jukola is looking to work some ground and pound but Badass has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Badass keeps moving. #T3#
Jukola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jukola postures up and lands a big shot to Badass's brow.
Badass avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Badass trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jukola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jukola keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Badass's head.
Jukola is working Badass over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jukola landing with the ground and pound.
Jukola postures up in Badass's guard and throws a big left but Badass blocks it. #T4#
Jukola scoring with some ground and pound.
Badass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jukola passes Badass's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Badass regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jukola.
Badass preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jukola throws a big elbow that misses.
Badass wants to stand and escape but Jukola is having none of it.
Jukola throwing strikes but missing.
Badass looking for a sweep. Not yet Badass, not yet.
Jukola distracts Badass with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jukola is working Badass over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Badass takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on Badass's shoulder, as Badass tries to avoid the shot.
Badass swings widly with a right hand
and Jukola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jukola dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Badass. That did some damage!
Badass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Badass pushes Jukola up against the cage in a clinch.
Jukola lands with a right to the head.
Badass wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Badass working aggressively here.
Jukola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jukola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Badass avoids it.
Badass tries to break the clinch but Jukola is controlling the position. #BC#
Badass manages to break the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jukola. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jukola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Badass in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Badass.
Badass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola scores with the left hand. Badass knows he should have avoided that one.
Badass misses with a hook. Jukola ducked under it nicely.
Jukola feints a counter leg kick.
Badass connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Jukola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Badass. Jukola does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Badass. Jukola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jukola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jukola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Badass doesn't seem bothered though.
Jukola throws a body kick that misses.
Jukola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Jukola bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Badass manages to get back to half guard.
Jukola is trying to control the action in half guard but Badass is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jukola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Badass defending well though.
Badass keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jukola thows a huge punch but Badass dodges it nicely.
Jukola prevents Badass from improving his position.
Jukola thows a huge punch but Badass dodges it nicely. #T2#
Jukola stalling.
Jukola is thwarting Badass's attempts to control the position.
Eero Jukola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola thows a huge punch but Badass dodges it nicely.
Badass taking some punishment here, with Jukola in his half guard.
Jukola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jukola trying to control from half guard but Badass is working away.
Badass keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Jukola working over Badass with some ground and pound. Badass looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jukola takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Badass is controlling Jukola's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jukola winds up and cracks Badass with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jukola is nestled in close to Badass, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Badass is staying active underneath Jukola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Badass is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jukola scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jukola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jukola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jukola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Badass does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Badass is trying to stand up here but Jukola is controlling him well. #T4#
Jukola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Badass trying to control but Jukola postures up.
Jukola throwing shots but Badass is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Badass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jukola.
Badass on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jukola working the head and body with strikes.
Jukola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jukola lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#Badass is rocked!
Nice strikes from Jukola there.
Oh Badass is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Badass is in trouble now - Jukola has advanced to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Badass is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Badass lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jukola has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jukola and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Badass seems to have got his legs back now.
Jukola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Badass rather than just go for the knockout.
Jukola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jukola fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Badass to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Badass looks to clinch but Jukola throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Badass taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eero Jukola!
Our winner, Eero Jukola, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 159: Creed v Halsti
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Jukola misses with a straight left.
Jukola throws a low kick but Halli avoids it.
Jukola throws a body punch but Halli moves out of range.
Jukola lands a nice looking body shot.
Halli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Halli shoots in and gets a takedown into Jukola's guard.
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jukola swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Jukola looking for a guillotine here but Halli defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola trying to control the position.
Halli pushes down on Jukola's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Halli working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Jukola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jukola is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Halli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Jukola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Halli is trying to work for a kimura but Jukola is defending well.
Jukola is in trouble now - Halli has advanced to mount! #T2#
Jukola is squirming around, avoiding Halli's attempts to control the action.
Jukola working to try and regain half guard.
Jukola tries to lock up and control but Halli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Halli with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jukola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Halli working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jukola tries to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Jukola manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Jukola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Halli.
Halli wants to control but Jukola is keeping him busy.
Halli wants to free his trapped foot but Jukola is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jukola works his way to full guard. Good work.
Halli sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halli stands and throws Jukola's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Halli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jukola is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Halli just content to control the position. #SUB#
Halli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jukola is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Halli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jukola knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jukola is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reijo Halli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Halli shoots in looking for a takedown. Jukola tries to sprawl out of it but Halli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jukola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jukola moves out of range as Halli strikes.
Jukola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Halli misses.
Halli scores with the left hand. Jukola knows he should have avoided that one.
Halli sizes up Jukola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jukola looks to land a body kick but Halli moved away.
A jab from Jukola does it's job there.
Jukola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halli.#CL#
Halli darts in and clinches Jukola up against the cage.
Halli lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jukola.
Jukola swings wildly with an uppercut but Halli uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Halli is trying to trip Jukola. He has hold of a leg but Jukola is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Halli persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T1#
Jukola tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Jukola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jukola looking to control.
Halli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jukola can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Jukola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Jukola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halli scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Halli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Jukola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Jukola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halli wants to control from the top but Jukola keeps moving.
Halli sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halli forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Jukola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halli works his way into full mount!
Jukola tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Jukola has given up his back here. Will Halli look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Halli biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jukola is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Halli off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Jukola is in bad spot here.
Jukola manages to reverse the position and now he's in Halli's guard. Nice work there by Jukola. #T4#
Halli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jukola cracks Halli with a solid left hand.
Jukola throwing strikes from guard but Halli blocks nicely. #SUB#
Halli is looking for a triangle but Jukola pushes his legs off easily.
Jukola with a nice head shot there.
Jukola won't allow Halli to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Jukola from controlling successfully.
Jukola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Halli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reijo Halli dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Halli bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jukola gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Halli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Halli is looking for a kimura here.
Jukola gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jukola is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Jukola wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Jukola working for a triangle but Halli defends it easily.
Halli forces his way into half guard.
Halli is nestled in close to Jukola, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Halli is keen to just control but Jukola is a slippery customer.
Halli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jukola defending well though.
Jukola wants to control but Halli is keeping busy. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jukola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Halli seems to be looking for submissions.
Jukola is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jukola gets full guard.
Jukola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halli trying to control but Jukola is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jukola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halli defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Jukola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jukola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Halli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jukola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halli has managed to get both his arms back between Jukola's legs - danger averted.
Halli looking to pass the guard.
Halli wants to control from the top but Jukola keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jukola tests Halli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jukola.#T4#
Jukola circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Jukola.
Jukola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Eero Jukola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halli throws a hook but Jukola blocks it.
Jukola steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Halli lands a jab.
Jukola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halli doesn't seem bothered though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Halli forces Jukola back against the cage and clinches.
Halli can't get the takedown.
Halli scores with a shoulder strike.
Reijo Halli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola pressing his opponent against the cage.
Eero Jukola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Reijo Halli.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Halli, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reijo Halli!
Reijo Halli 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.

Event: WVT 152: Creed v Simone
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vovchanchyn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vovchanchyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jukola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jukola throws a low kick but Vovchanchyn moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Jukola clinches with his opponent.
Jukola throws a head punch that misses.
Vovchanchyn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jukola tries a body shot but Vovchanchyn blocks it.
Jukola has Vovchanchyn pressed against the cage, preventing Vovchanchyn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Vovchanchyn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jukola ducks right into an uppercut from Vovchanchyn.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn tests Jukola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vovchanchyn takes a swing at Jukola's ribcage but misses.
Jukola tries a quick counter leg kick but Vovchanchyn is wise to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Jukola checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jukola flicks out a counter leg kick but Vovchanchyn steps away.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Jukola misses the target.
Vovchanchyn misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vovchanchyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jukola.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Jukola blocks the low kick.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a left hand but Jukola moved out of range nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jukola checks a leg kick.
Vovchanchyn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jukola. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick from Vovchanchyn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jukola takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vovchanchyn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jukola avoids the body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Igor Vovchanchyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jukola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Jukola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vovchanchyn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jukola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jukola looks to land a body kick but Vovchanchyn moved away.
Jab from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn digs a good hook to Jukola's body.
Vovchanchyn throws the kick towards the body but Jukola avoids it.
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on Vovchanchyn's shoulder, as Vovchanchyn tries to avoid the shot.
Vovchanchyn swings for the body but Jukola moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jukola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vovchanchyn lands a jab.
Vovchanchyn throws a body punch but Jukola moves out of range.
Jab from Jukola.#CUT2#It looks like Igor Vovchanchyn has been cut.#T3#
Vovchanchyn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jukola.#TD2#
Jukola scores with a takedown into Vovchanchyn's guard.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Vovchanchyn keeps moving.
Jukola scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jukola with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Vovchanchyn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jukola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vovchanchyn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jukola trying to control the position from guard on top but Vovchanchyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jukola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vovchanchyn swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Vovchanchyn has control of Jukola's left arm, preventing Jukola from doing any damage.
Vovchanchyn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jukola.
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing Jukola from controlling successfully.
Jukola keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vovchanchyn's head.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Vovchanchyn keeps moving.
Jukola seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Vovchanchyn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Vovchanchyn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jukola throws the kick towards the body but Vovchanchyn avoids it.
Vovchanchyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukola is just out of range.
Jukola slips a jab from Vovchanchyn.
Jukola only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jukola avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Vovchanchyn does no damage.
Jukola scores with a leg kick.
Vovchanchyn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jukola jabs Vovchanchyn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Igor Vovchanchyn is winning the standup battle so far.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jukola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Jukola blocks the low kick.#TD2#
Jukola feints and as Vovchanchyn raises his hands in defense, Jukola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukola working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vovchanchyn's head.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the position here.
Jukola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Vovchanchyn controls Jukola momentarily but Jukola frees himself.
Jukola postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jukola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jukola stops Vovchanchyn from standing up.
Vovchanchyn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jukola controlling from the top position.
Vovchanchyn seems keen to control Jukola's posture.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jukola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jukola lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jukola forces his way into half guard.
Jukola perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jukola is trying to control the action in half guard but Vovchanchyn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jukola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vovchanchyn defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vovchanchyn trying to hold on to Jukola's head to control him but Jukola postures up.
Jukola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jukola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jukola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Jukola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jukola lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but Jukola postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jukola lands a nice short elbow.
Vovchanchyn is trying to control but can't.
Jukola scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jukola connects with a nice short shot to Vovchanchyn's temple.
Vovchanchyn has hold of Jukola's hands but Jukola slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vovchanchyn trying to hold on to Jukola's head to control him but Jukola postures up. #T4#
Jukola trying to control the action but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but Jukola postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vovchanchyn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jukola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jukola postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jukola keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vovchanchyn's head.
Vovchanchyn is pulling down on Jukola's head to control his posture.
Vovchanchyn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Igor Vovchanchyn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jukola throws a body punch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vovchanchyn!
Vovchanchyn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vovchanchyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukola was well out of range. Poor timing from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn is looking to wear down Jukola with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jukola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vovchanchyn to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jukola.
Vovchanchyn lands a jab to Jukola's midsection.
Vovchanchyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukola manages to avoid it.
Igor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a body kick but Jukola moved away.
Vovchanchyn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Jukola counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Vovchanchyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vovchanchyn throws a lazy body kick
and Jukola counters with a left to the body.
Jukola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vovchanchyn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Vovchanchyn blocks a jab.
Vovchanchyn moves out of range of the body kick.
Jukola moves out of range as Vovchanchyn strikes.
Vovchanchyn lands a slapping body shot.
Vovchanchyn misses with an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn staying out of range there.
Vovchanchyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jukola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vovchanchyn's head.
Vovchanchyn tries to move into range but Jukola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#Vovchanchyn is rocked!
Vovchanchyn misses with an uppercut. Jukola saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Jukola releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oh Vovchanchyn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jukola moves away from the strike by Vovchanchyn.
Jukola drops Vovchanchyn with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Vovchanchyn! Jukola dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Jukola!
Our winner, Eero Jukola, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 143: Mathieu v Knox
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Jukola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jukola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Jukola. Those never looked like landing.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jukola scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Jukola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jukola has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Jukola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Jukola shoots in.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jukola lands with a good body shot.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jukola throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jukola.#ROC#Jones is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Jukola has cracked Jones with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Jukola lands another huge swinging hook and Jones tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Jones, before Jukola can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eero Jukola!
A very excited looking Eero Jukola 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: WVT 134: Souza v Bloodaxe
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukola was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Jukola has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Jukola swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Jukola.
Jukola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jukola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sitsongrit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.
Jukola throws a lazy body kick
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jukola thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jukola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jukola tries to land a body kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jukola throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Jukola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Jukola misses with the combination.
Sitsongrit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jukola throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Jukola misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that stops Jukola in his tracks momentarily.
A head kick by Jukola misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Jukola tries to land a body kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jukola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Jukola lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sitsongrit will feel that in the morning.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Jukola avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Jukola tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit with the counter takedown but Jukola avoids it easily.
Jukola misses with a hook to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jukola misses with a hook
and Jukola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jukola misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A swing and a miss from Jukola.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Jukola. #T3#
Jukola swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jukola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jukola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Jukola.
Sitsongrit tries to counter with a clinch but Jukola shakes him off and moves away.
Jukola misses with a combination
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Jukola does no damage.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Jukola throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jukola throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Jukola connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola throws a combination that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jukola misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukola lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sitsongrit's coach down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sitsongrit's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jukola throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with an outside leg kick.
A big left from Jukola misses.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jukola had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Jukola wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jukola lands a head shot.
Jukola throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukola walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Jukola steps away.
Jukola throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to counter with a clinch but Jukola shakes him off and moves away.
Jukola misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Jukola.
Jukola misses with a combination
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jukola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jukola has time to react.#T1#
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Jukola.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Jukola swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Jukola is rocked!
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Jukola misses with a hook
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Oh Jukola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that drops Jukola like a sack of potatoes! Sitsongrit dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magomed Sitsongrit!
During a confident post fight interview, Magomed Sitsongrit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 124: West v Souza
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Donk. Jukola catches Marsden right on the button with a cross.
Jukola gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jukola moves forwards but Marsden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jukola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jukola.
Marsden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jukola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jukola has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Marsden clinches.
Marsden tries to circle away but Jukola has him pinned against the cage.
Jukola misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Jukola scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jukola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukola avoids the elbow strike from Marsden, against the cage.
Jukola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marsden blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Marsden.
Marsden prevents a body shot from Jukola.
Marsden blocking some punches.
Jukola digs a right hand underneath Marsden's ribcage. Marsden let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marsden throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Jukola.
A short right from Jukola on the inside. #BC2#
Marsden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marsden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jukola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marsden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Jukola takes the fight into the clinch.
Marsden prevents a body shot from Jukola.
Marsden struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Marsden avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Jukola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marsden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jukola prevents Marsden from breaking the clinch.
Jukola stalling in the clinch.
Jukola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jukola avoids the elbow strike from Marsden, against the cage. #T2#
Marsden blocking some punches.
Jukola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jukola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marsden scores with a shoulder strike.
Marsden blocks a body shot from Jukola.
Jukola lands with a left to the head.
Jukola is working Marsden over against the cage.#BC#
Jukola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jukola throws a solid leg kick but Marsden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jukola.
Jukola slips under a jab from Marsden.
Jukola misses with a right hand
and Marsden counters with a nice leg kick.
Marsden lands a head shot.
Marsden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jukola.
Marsden throws a low kick, looking for Jukola's leg but Jukola calmly moves out of range.
Jukola moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jukola lands a jab to the nose.
Some bone on bone action there as Marsden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Jukola cracks a nice hook into Marsden's ribs.
Jukola with the inside leg kick. #TD#
Jukola changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marsden looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jukola tries to score with some ground and pound. Marsden controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Marsden is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jukola connects with a decent elbow.
Marsden parries the strikes from Jukola easily there. Jukola is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Marsden to escape.
Marsden looking for a sweep but Jukola has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jukola lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jukola fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola lands a couple of good shots and Marsden has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jukola lands a shot to the body.
Jukola landing with strikes. #ROC#Marsden is rocked!
Marsden is trying to remain composed but Jukola is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Marsden is still in real trouble! Can Jukola finish him?#T4#
Jukola is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Marsden is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Jukola!
A relieved looking Eero Jukola thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 112: Custer v Heights
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Sripituksakul fails with the takedown.
Jukola slips under a jab from Sripituksakul.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sripituksakul.
Jukola slips under a jab from Sripituksakul.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sripituksakul moves away.
Sripituksakul slips a straight right by Jukola.
Jukola connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jukola's head backwards.
Jukola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sripituksakul.
Jukola slips a jab from Sripituksakul.
Jukola connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Little Kitty Sripituksakul has been cut.#T1#
Jukola misses with a body kick.
Jukola takes a swing at Sripituksakul's ribcage but misses.
Jukola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sripituksakul has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jukola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jukola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Jukola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sripituksakul doesn't seem phased though.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook.
Sripituksakul misses with a straight left.
Jukola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sripituksakul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab lands there for Jukola.#T2#
Sripituksakul works the jab nicely.
Jukola scores with a jab. Sripituksakul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Sripituksakul gets the takedown into side control.
Jukola stops Sripituksakul from passing to mount.
Jukola manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sripituksakul's best efforts.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jukola wants to get back to full guard.
Sripituksakul looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Jukola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sripituksakul wants to control but Jukola is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sripituksakul not doing much here. #T3#
Jukola tries to get to full guard but Sripituksakul has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Jukola looking for submissions off his back.
Sripituksakul winds up and cracks Jukola with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jukola is staying active underneath Sripituksakul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sripituksakul wants to free his trapped foot but Jukola is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Jukola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sripituksakul stalling. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sripituksakul wants to take a breather but Jukola is having none of it.
Jukola wants to improve his position but Sripituksakul is controlling well.
Sripituksakul trying to control the action but Jukola is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jukola has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sripituksakul is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jukola slips under a jab.#TD2#
Jukola manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sripituksakul on his heels. He'll look to pass Sripituksakul's guard now, I'm sure.
Jukola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jukola landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jukola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Little Kitty Sripituksakul's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sripituksakul lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jukola checks a leg kick.
Jukola walks into a straight right hand from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul moves out of range as Jukola throws a body kick.
Jukola checks a low kick from Sripituksakul.
Jukola appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jukola thows a leg kick but Sripituksakul checks it #TD#
and Sripituksakul counters with a takedown into side control.
Jukola is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sripituksakul off and has taken his back!
Jukola misses with an elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sripituksakul covering up well under a series of strikes from Jukola. #SUB2#
Jukola working for a choke but Sripituksakul reverses nicely into Jukola 's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sripituksakul's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Sripituksakul from controlling successfully. #T1#
Sripituksakul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jukola 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.
Sripituksakul lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Sripituksakul got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jukola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sripituksakul has managed to get both his arms back between Jukola's legs - danger averted.
Sripituksakul wants to pass the guard but Jukola is keeping the position.
Sripituksakul stands and throws Jukola's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jukola is looking for a sweep.
Jukola regains half guard.
Jukola is looking to improve his position.
Jukola is looking to control Sripituksakul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jukola avoid being mounted?
Jukola taking some punishment here, with Sripituksakul in his half guard. #SUB#
Sripituksakul seems to be working for a kimura but Jukola defends the submission attempt.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jukola wants to get back to full guard but Sripituksakul has passed into side control.
Jukola tries to bench press Sripituksakul off him but Sripituksakul keeps the position. #T3#
Jukola tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sripituksakul presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jukola wants to control but Sripituksakul is having none of it.
Jukola is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Sripituksakul is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jukola is surviving well by controlling Sripituksakul's body position as best he can.
Sripituksakul landing strikes from the mount and Jukola is in trouble!
Jukola is trying to escape the mount.
Sripituksakul avoids the attempt from Jukola to control.#T4#
Sripituksakul looking to control but Jukola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jukola sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Sripituksakul seems to be working for a kimura but Jukola defends the submission attempt.
Jukola tries to get to full guard but Sripituksakul has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sripituksakul seems to be working for a kimura but Jukola defends the submission attempt.
Jukola is trying to maintain the position but Sripituksakul is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Little Kitty Sripituksakul dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Little Kitty Sripituksakul's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jukola misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Sripituksakul clinches up against the cage.
Sripituksakul makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sripituksakul looking for a takedown.
Sripituksakul tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right hook to the body lands for Sripituksakul.
Jukola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sripituksakul looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Jukola.
Sripituksakul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Sripituksakul scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jukola swings wildly with an uppercut but Sripituksakul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sripituksakul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jukola's elbow.
Jukola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sripituksakul dodges an elbow strike from Jukola. #T1#
Jukola can't find room to land a body shot as Sripituksakul controls the action.
Jukola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sripituksakul struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands.
Sripituksakul misses with a punch to the body.
Sripituksakul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sripituksakul throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukola.
Jukola has Sripituksakul pushed against the cage.
Sripituksakul throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukola.
Sripituksakul is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jukola is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Kitty Sripituksakul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jukola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jukola lands a body punch.
Sripituksakul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Jukola. #BC2#
Jukola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jukola connects with a jab.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Sripituksakul takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sripituksakul drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jukola sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Sripituksakul scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukola tries to get to full guard but Sripituksakul has control of the leg.
Sripituksakul slips a nice elbow through Jukola's hands, connecting with Jukola's forehead.
Jukola trying to hold on to Sripituksakul's head to control him but Sripituksakul postures up.
Sripituksakul is trying to control the action in half guard but Jukola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sripituksakul prevents Jukola from improving his position.
Jukola is staying active underneath Sripituksakul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jukola is pressing down on Sripituksakul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sripituksakul looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Sripituksakul stopping the sweep attempt from Jukola.#SUB2#
Jukola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sripituksakul defends it easily.
Sripituksakul advances to half guard.
Sripituksakul seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sripituksakul wants to free his trapped foot but Jukola is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sripituksakul working Jukola over with strikes. #SUB2#
Jukola actively working from the bottom here.
Jukola is looking for a sweep. Sripituksakul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Sripituksakul seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jukola has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sripituksakul is working away from the top position though.
Sripituksakul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sripituksakul is looking to take a break and control but Jukola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jukola wants to control but Sripituksakul is keeping busy.
Sripituksakul is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jukola is looking for a sweep. Sripituksakul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sripituksakul wants to take a breather but Jukola is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Little Kitty Sripituksakul.
I think Sripituksakul 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
After winning the bout, Little Kitty Sripituksakul thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 100: Anderson v Souza
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Jukola misses with a body kick.
Jukola throws a looping overhand right but Vovchanchyn ducks down to avoid it.
Jukola throws a lazy right hand but Vovchanchyn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jukola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vovchanchyn's sensitive parts.
Jukola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn lands a leg kick that knocks Jukola off balance momentarily.
Vovchanchyn works over Jukola's head and body with a nice combination.
Jukola cracks a nice hook into Vovchanchyn's ribs.
Vovchanchyn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jukola throws a body punch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range. #CL2#
Vovchanchyn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jukola, pushing him back against the cage.
Jukola scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right handed body shot lands from Jukola.
Vovchanchyn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vovchanchyn gets underhooks to prevent Jukola's takedown attempt.
Jukola prevents a body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn tries to throw a body punch but Jukola avoids it by throwing Vovchanchyn back against the cage.
Jukola is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Jukola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn being controlled against the cage.
Jukola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jukola misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vovchanchyn can't find room to land a body shot as Jukola controls the action.
Jukola lands a body shot.
Vovchanchyn lands with a left to the head.
Jukola digs a right hand into Vovchanchyn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vovchanchyn's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Jukola.
Jukola dodges an elbow strike from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn misses with some punches.
Jukola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vovchanchyn throws an elbow that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Jukola.
Jukola pushes Vovchanchyn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Vovchanchyn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jukola's elbow.
Jukola manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vovchanchyn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jukola taking a breather.
Vovchanchyn lands a shoulder strike.
Vovchanchyn stops a takedown attempt from Jukola.
Jukola prevents a body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Still in the clinch, Jukola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jukola.
A right handed body shot lands from Jukola.
Vovchanchyn is trying to pull guard but Jukola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands.
Vovchanchyn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jukola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vovchanchyn.
Jukola gets through Vovchanchyn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jukola creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Jukola has picked Vovchanchyn up - he's going for a ride! Jukola dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Vovchanchyn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Vovchanchyn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jukola scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vovchanchyn is looking to improve his position.
Jukola working over Vovchanchyn with some ground and pound. Vovchanchyn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jukola not doing much here.
Vovchanchyn trying to control here.
Jukola is trying to control. Vovchanchyn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but Jukola postures up. #SUB#
Jukola is looking for a kimura but Vovchanchyn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jukola to get the leverage.
Vovchanchyn keeping hold of Jukola's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Nice strikes from Jukola there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jukola is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vovchanchyn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jukola. #SUB2#
Vovchanchyn actively working from the bottom here.
Vovchanchyn trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vovchanchyn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jukola pulls his head out easily.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a sweep. Jukola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vovchanchyn is looking to control Jukola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vovchanchyn avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Vovchanchyn takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Vovchanchyn misses.
Jukola swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a front kick but Jukola steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Jukola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jukola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vovchanchyn can do to turn this around?
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild body shot.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a front kick but Jukola steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jukola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vovchanchyn's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Igor Vovchanchyn has been cut.
Jukola fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Vovchanchyn to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Vovchanchyn looks to clinch but Jukola throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Vovchanchyn taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eero Jukola!
Our winner, Eero Jukola, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 88: Beukeboom v Motts
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson slips a straight right by Jukola.
Jukola throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson jabs Jukola right on the nose. Jukola blinks but takes it well.
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Jukola.
Jukola tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Jukola avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jukola continues to drive forward.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jukola wants to clinch.
Jukola throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Jukola on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Jukola misses. #T1#
Jukola throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jukola as he jumps to the side.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Jukola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Remi Johnson has been cut.
Jukola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Jukola misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid body kick from Jukola.
Jukola throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jukola throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Eero Jukola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remi Johnson.
Jukola throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Jukola looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been informed that Johnson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jukola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Jukola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Jukola lands with a good body shot.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jukola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Jukola finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Jukola lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jukola is looking to clinch. #T3#
Jukola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jukola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jukola throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jukola thumps Johnson with a low kick.
A big left from Jukola misses.
Jukola lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Some wild striking there from Jukola.
Johnson lands with a hook. Jukola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jukola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Jukola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jukola.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Johnson stands up and beckons Jukola to his feet.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Jukola sprawls well.
Jukola is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Jukola misses with a lunging right hand
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jukola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jukola gets back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Remi Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jukola misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
Jukola doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Jukola on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Jukola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jukola connects with a looping right hand.
Jukola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jukola wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jukola misses with an uppercut
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Jukola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jukola wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Jukola clinches.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Jukola is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.#T1#
Jukola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jukola throws a head punch that misses.
Jukola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Jukola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jukola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Jukola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jukola sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.#T2#
Jukola motions for Johnson to come forward. Jukola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jukola throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Jukola stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.
Jukola is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Johnson throws a jab when Jukola was well out of range.
Jukola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson trying to control the position but Jukola is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jukola sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jukola wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jukola tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson is keen to just control but Jukola is a slippery customer.
Jukola wants to get back to full guard.
Jukola wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jukola is looking to improve his position.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Johnson wants to stand up but Jukola has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jukola does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jukola wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jukola swings widly with a right hand
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jukola here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jukola throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jukola is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Jukola circles away and we're back to standing.
Eero Jukola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remi Johnson.
Jukola throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jukola fails to land the takedown.
Jukola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Jukola will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jukola misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Jukola avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Remi Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Remi Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jukola missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eero Jukola is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jukola as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jukola is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jukola tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Jukola is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Remi Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson lands an elbow. #SU2#
Johnson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Jukola. #TD2#
Jukola gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Jukola manages to retain guard.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jukola is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Johnson stands up and waves to Jukola to follow him.
Jukola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Jukola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Jukola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jukola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
A shot to the liver by Jukola. Beautiful body shot.
Jukola swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Jukola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jukola. #TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3#
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Jukola's head. #SUB#
Jukola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jukola wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Jukola wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SUB#
Jukola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson is trying to control. Jukola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jukola manages to get to full guard.
Jukola 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 controlling from the top position.
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jukola lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Remi Johnson.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2022

#R1##KD2#
Jukola waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Mmm. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Mmm to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC2#Mmm is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Mmm Mmm has been cut.
Jukola postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Mmm's head off the mat! Mmm is out! He's out! Jukola jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eero Jukola!
After winning the bout, Eero Jukola thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 173
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Jukola lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Marcos Sanchez has been cut.
Jukola slips a jab from Sanchez .
Jukola throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukola misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Jukola misses with an uppercut
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Jukola.
The fighters circling - Jukola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez with a nice cross.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Jukola saw that one coming.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola lands a jab.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Jukola takes one to the side of the head.
Jukola misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Sanchez 's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jukola missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jukola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez 's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Jukola's head back.
Jukola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#Jukola is rocked!
Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jukola.
Oh Jukola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez drops Jukola with a big left hand! Jukola is injured, injured bad! Sanchez jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos Sanchez !
After winning the bout, Marcos Sanchez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 494: IsMore v Inarritu 2
Date: Jun 22, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circling - Jukola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walcott throws out a counter right but Jukola avoids it with no problem.
Walcott misses with an uppercut
and Walcott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jukola swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jukola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jukola.
Jukola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walcott drops his hands momentarily and Jukola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jukola turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola moves away from the strike by Walcott.
A quick step to the side and Jukola tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jukola misses with the body kick
and Walcott counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jukola slips a straight right by Walcott.
Jukola appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Walcott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Walcott lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jukola misses with a body punch
enabling Walcott to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walcott was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.#CL2#
Walcott has managed to clinch. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
I was talking to Jukola's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jukola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Walcott tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walcott blocks a body shot from Jukola.
Jukola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walcott gets underhooks to prevent Jukola's takedown attempt.
Walcott tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walcott.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walcott misses with a punch on the inside.
Jukola blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Walcott.
Walcott blocks a body shot from Jukola.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walcott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Jukola content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Walcott throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukola.
Walcott throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukola. #T2#
Jukola works on Walcott's body with a couple of short punches.
Jukola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott misses with some punches.
Walcott digs a right hand underneath Jukola's ribcage. Jukola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Walcott lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walcott works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Walcott misses with a punch on the inside.
Walcott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Walcott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jukola's elbow.
Walcott lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Jukola.
Walcott stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Walcott throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walcott lands an uppercut.
Jukola misses with a body punch.
Walcott scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Walcott lands a body shot.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by Jukola.
Walcott has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jukola seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Walcott can turn it around.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott lands with a short shot to the head.
Walcott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jukola misses with a punch on the inside.
Walcott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Walcott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Jukola taking a breather.
Jukola struggles to land a body shot inside as Walcott controls his hands.
Walcott misses with a body punch.
Jukola stalling.
Walcott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jukola lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jukola lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Walcott prevents a body shot from Jukola. #TD#
Jukola pulls guard successfully.
Jukola trying to control the position.
Jukola pulls Walcott in close to his closed guard and prevents Walcott from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jukola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walcott looking to sit in guard and control but Jukola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jukola is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Walcott dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jukola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walcott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jukola lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jukola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Walcott on the side of the head.
Walcott misses the jab.
Jukola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walcott at a distance.
Jukola tries to land a front kick but Walcott steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jukola misses with a body punch
and Walcott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jukola cracks Walcott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Eero Jukola is winning the standup battle so far.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Walcott's head but Walcott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Jukola finds it's way through Walcott's defenses.
Jukola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Jukola as he connects with a hook.
Walcott throws a body punch but Jukola moves out of range.
Walcott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Jukola throws out a leg kick but Walcott moves out of range and Jukola only half commits.
Jukola 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.
Walcott let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Walcott misses with a straight right.
Walcott lands a jab to Jukola's midsection.#CL2#
Walcott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jukola, pushing him back against the cage.
Walcott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walcott pushes Jukola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walcott misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Walcott.
Walcott tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jukola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jukola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jukola lands a nice shot to the body.
Walcott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jukola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Jukola scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walcott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jukola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola lands with a right to the head.
Walcott misses with a body punch.
Jukola throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukola lands with a light punch inside.
Jukola misses with the head strike.
A short left from Jukola.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Jukola avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the cage.
Jukola prevents a body shot from Walcott.
Jukola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
Walcott struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands.
Jukola misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC2#
Walcott manages to break the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jukola.
Tommy Walcott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jukola throws a low kick, looking for Walcott's leg but Walcott calmly moves out of range.
Jukola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jukola throws a shot from downtown. Walcott moves away and avoids it.
Jukola throws a solid leg kick but Walcott takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jukola.
Walcott scores with a nice strike.
Jukola feints and then cracks Walcott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Walcott down.
Jukola tries a low kick but Walcott avoids it.
Jukola fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy body kick from Jukola
letting Walcott counter with a right hand. #T4#
Walcott connects with an inside leg kick.
Walcott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jukola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walcott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walcott was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Walcott misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Jukola misses.
Walcott misses with a right hand
and Jukola makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Walcott really felt that one!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walcott misses with a straight right.
Walcott throws the left hand but Jukola avoids the punch easily.
Jukola throwing a counter right hand but Walcott manages to avoid it.
Jukola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jukola swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jukola throws a body kick that misses
and Walcott counters with a stiff right hand.
Walcott cracks Jukola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukola moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eero Jukola will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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#
Jukola throws a leg kick
and Walcott counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walcott misses with a wild body shot.
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on Walcott's shoulder, as Walcott tries to avoid the shot.
Walcott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jukola misses with a left hand
and Walcott counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Walcott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jukola throws out the jab.
Walcott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walcott manages to avoid it.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
Walcott lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Walcott blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walcott manages to avoid it.
Jukola misses with a left hand
and Walcott counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jukola, as that shot connected. #T1#
Jukola looks to land a right hand but Walcott moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Walcott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Jukola misses
and Walcott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jukola throws a leg kick but Walcott sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Walcott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jukola.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jukola. That's going to slow Walcott down.
Walcott works Jukola's body with a nice hook.
Jukola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jukola throws a leg kick
and Walcott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jukola slips a straight right by Walcott.
Jukola is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jukola misses with a hook
and Walcott counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola misses with a low kick as Walcott jumps back.
Walcott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Jukola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Walcott throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Walcott checks a leg kick.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola cracks Walcott with a right hand to the side of the head.
Walcott takes a swing at Jukola's ribcage but misses.
Jukola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Walcott wants to clinch up but Jukola keeps it at a distance.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jukola misses the target.
Walcott was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Jukola feints and then cracks Walcott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Walcott down. #CL2#
Walcott closes the distance and clinches.
Walcott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Walcott stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tommy Walcott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Walcott blocking some punches.
Jukola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Jukola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Walcott throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott lands a body punch.
Walcott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jukola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jukola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Walcott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jukola's elbow. #T4#
Jukola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Walcott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Walcott misses with a punch on the inside.
Jukola gets through Walcott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walcott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jukola tries a body shot but Walcott blocks it.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Walcott.
Jukola displaying some good clinch control by pressing Walcott up against the cage.
Jukola lands a nice uppercut.
Jukola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola blocks an uppercut.
Jukola can't find room to land a body shot as Walcott controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eero Jukola.
I think Jukola 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tommy Walcott!
Our winner, Tommy Walcott, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Sparxx
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
A big right from Jukola misses.
Decimal has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Jukola clinches.
Decimal pushes Jukola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jukola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Decimal blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Decimal working aggressively here.
Decimal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Decimal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal cracks Jukola with a nice body shot.
Decimal fails to pull guard.
Decimal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Decimal working aggressively here.
Decimal lands a shoulder strike.
Decimal blocking some punches.
Jukola has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Decimal seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jukola can turn it around.#T1#
Decimal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Decimal misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimal.
Jukola misses with some punches.
Decimal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Decimal misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Decimal throws a head punch that misses.
Decimal tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Decimal blocks a body shot from Jukola.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jukola.
Decimal throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukola.
Decimal misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Decimal drags the fight down to the ground.
Jukola won't allow Decimal to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Decimal is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Jukola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Decimal trying to control but Jukola is working from the bottom.
Decimal preventing the sweep.
Decimal tries to free his leg and advance position but Jukola is retaining full guard.
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Decimal from controlling successfully.
Jukola wants to sweep but no luck.
Decimal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jukola swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Decimal from controlling successfully.
Jukola looking for a sweep. Not yet Jukola, not yet.
Jukola controls Decimal momentarily but Decimal frees himself.
Jukola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Decimal is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jukola catches Decimal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jukola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decimal avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Donk. Jukola catches Decimal right on the button with a cross.
Jukola moves in looking to clinch but Decimal pushes him off.
Jukola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Decimal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jukola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Decimal's hands.
Jukola slips under a jab from Decimal.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukola! But no joy.
Jukola is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jukola misses with a hook.
Decimal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jukola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jukola wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dewey Decimal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jukola cracks Decimal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jukola is looking to slow Decimal down with leg kicks.
Jukola with a nice calf kick.
Decimal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Jukola tenderised Decimal's leg. Decimal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jukola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Decimal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jukola closes the distance and clinches.
Jukola misses with a punch on the inside.
Dewey Decimal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Decimal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Decimal prevents a body shot from Jukola.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Decimal swings wildly with an uppercut but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jukola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Decimal struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands.
A short right from Decimal.
Decimal struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimal.
Decimal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Decimal swings wildly with an uppercut but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukola can't find room to land a body shot as Decimal controls the action.
Jukola avoiding damage.
Decimal takes a shot to the head.
Decimal throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Decimal on the inside. #T2#
Decimal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Decimal misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Decimal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Decimal struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Decimal stalling in the clinch but Jukola improves position.
Decimal throws a head punch that misses.
Decimal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Decimal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Decimal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decimal can't find room to land a body shot as Jukola controls the action.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Decimal.
Decimal fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Decimal tries to pull guard but Jukola holds him up against the cage and eventually Decimal drops back down to his feet.
Jukola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Decimal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
Decimal is struggling to control the position.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Decimal.
Decimal lands with a light punch inside.
Decimal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Decimal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Decimal.
A hook to the body from Jukola.
Decimal tries to stall but Jukola uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Decimal.
Decimal blocks an uppercut.
Decimal working aggressively here. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Decimal fails to land.
Jukola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jukola.
Decimal is working Jukola over against the cage.
Decimal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimal.
Jukola misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decimal prevents a body shot from Jukola.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
Decimal has a couple of punches blocked by Jukola.
Jukola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Jukola fails to land.
Decimal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Decimal tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jukola working aggressively here.
Jukola has Decimal pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dewey Decimal dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jukola looks to land a right hand but Decimal moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jukola.
Jukola slips under a jab from Decimal.
Jukola tries to clinch but Decimal is having none of it.
Decimal misses with a low kick.
Jukola connects with a nice looking jab.
Decimal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukola.
Decimal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jukola can do to turn this around?
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Decimal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jukola lands the left hand.
Jukola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That kick from Jukola tenderised Decimal's leg. Decimal is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Decimal is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jukola's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jukola thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Jukola tries to get set, Decimal tries to push him back and clinch up but Jukola manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice cross by Decimal.
Decimal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jukola feints and then cracks Decimal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Decimal down.
Jukola throws a front kick that sends Decimal stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Decimal gets tackled into the cage by Jukola. Jukola maintains the clinch.
Jukola misses with the head strike.
Decimal working aggressively here.
Jukola has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Decimal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jukola blocks an uppercut.
Decimal working aggressively here.
Eero Jukola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Decimal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Decimal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jukola.
Decimal is trying to pull guard but Jukola has him pressed against the cage.
Decimal scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decimal tries to throw a body punch but Jukola avoids it by throwing Decimal back against the cage.
Jukola lands with a light punch inside.
Decimal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jukola misses with some punches.
Decimal taking a breather.
Decimal misses with some punches.
Jukola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Decimal tries to throw a body punch but Jukola avoids it by throwing Decimal back against the cage.
Jukola manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Decimal is trying to pull guard but Jukola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Jukola tries a body shot but Decimal blocks it.
Jukola misses with some punches.
Decimal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jukola walks away with a smile on his face. Decimal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dewey Decimal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jukola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Jukola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Decimal, pushing him back against the cage.
Jukola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Decimal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Decimal.
Jukola taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimal.
Decimal jumps guard but Jukola stands there with Decimal around his waist. Decimal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Decimal wants to stall. #T4#
Jukola scores with a shoulder strike.
Decimal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Decimal tries a body shot but Jukola blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Decimal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jukola struggles to land a body shot inside as Decimal controls his hands.
Decimal is trying to pull guard but Jukola has him pressed against the cage.
Decimal misses with a punch to the body.
Decimal scores with a hook to the body.
Decimal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jukola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Decimal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dewey Decimal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jukola has a couple of punches blocked by Decimal.
A nice left hand lands by Jukola.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decimal scores with a nice hook to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eero Jukola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Decimal 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dewey Decimal!
Dewey Decimal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Face 2
Date: May 06, 2022

#R1#
Jukola throws a leg kick but Metharom checks it.
Metharom slips under a jab from Jukola.
Jukola throws a nice outside leg kick.
Metharom keeps the fight on the outside.
Metharom throws the kick towards the body but Jukola avoids it.
Jukola dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metharom. That did some damage!
Metharom drops his hands momentarily and Jukola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Metharom lands a nice hook to Jukola's body. Jukola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Metharom blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jukola throws a leg kick but Metharom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jukola moves forwards but Metharom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Metharom finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Jukola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Metharom's head backwards.
Jukola sizes up Metharom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Metharom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice leg kick from Jukola, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jukola fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Jukola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Metharom lands with a shot to the body.
Jukola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
An attempted straight right counter from Metharom misses the target.
Jukola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Metharom under the eye.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Jukola takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jukola buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Metharom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Metharom backing away here, and Jukola unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jukola has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jukola tries to clinch but Metharom is having none of it.
A good leg kick by Jukola.
Jukola throws a big shot that misses.
Metharom appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Metharom walks into a straight right hand from Jukola.
Jukola misses with a leg kick
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Jukola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Metharom throws out the jab.
Metharom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Metharom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jukola with a nice calf kick.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jukola thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Metharom if he has to take too many more of those.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Metharom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Metharom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jukola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Metharom.
Metharom swats away the attempt to clinch by Jukola.#T4#
Metharom blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Metharom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Metharom slips under a jab from Jukola.
A low kick lands for Jukola.
Jukola misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Jukola.
Metharom throws the left hand but Jukola avoids the punch easily.
Metharom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jukola finds it's way round the side to connect with Metharom's head.
Metharom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jukola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jukola is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Metharom had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jukola.
A jab from Metharom misses.
Metharom checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jukola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jukola throws a leg kick but Metharom checks it.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
Jukola lands a glancing blow to the side of Metharom's head.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
Jukola misses with a low kick as Metharom jumps back.
Metharom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jukola can pounce on him.
That kick from Jukola tenderised Metharom's leg. Metharom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Jukola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom lands a lovely overhand right.
Metharom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom throws the left hand but Jukola avoids the punch easily.
Metharom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.#T1#
Jukola throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Metharom might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jukola buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jukola connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Jukola does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Jukola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jukola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metharom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jukola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Metharom at a distance.
Jukola scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jukola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick from Jukola misses.
Jukola jabs at Metharom's body.
Jukola misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jukola. That's going to slow Metharom down.
Eero Jukola seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Jukola looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Jukola scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Jukola thumps Metharom with a low kick.
Jukola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jukola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jukola misses with a hook.
Metharom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Metharom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jukola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.#T3#
Jukola throws a chopping leg kick but Metharom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jukola throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jukola looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Metharom misses its target.
Metharom misses with a body kick.
Jukola flicks out a counter leg kick but Metharom steps away.
Metharom fakes the leg kick and cracks Jukola in the body.
Jukola on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jukola.
Jukola lands an overhand right.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Jukola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Jukola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Metharom.#T4#
Metharom slips a jab from Jukola.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Metharom misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
A jab from Jukola misses.
Jukola moves out of range of the body kick.
Jukola staying out of range there.
A jab from Metharom misses.
Jukola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Metharom.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
Jukola missing with a left hand there. Metharom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Metharom throws the left hand but Jukola avoids the punch easily.
Jukola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
A nice leg kick from Jukola, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom throws a front kick aimed at Jukola's knee but Jukola avoids it well.
Metharom throws the left hand but Jukola avoids the punch easily.
Jukola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Metharom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jukola finds it's way round the side to connect with Metharom's head.
Jukola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Metharom doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola with a nice calf kick.
Metharom thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Metharom checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Jukola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jukola.
Jukola misses the jab.
Jukola misses with a low kick.
Jukola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Metharom misses with a looping right.
A bone on bone clash there as Metharom blocks the leg kick.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick from Jukola.
Jukola looks to land a left hand but Metharom moved out of range nicely.
Jukola scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Metharom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jukola.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Metharom moves out of range as Jukola strikes.
Metharom throwing a counter right hand but Jukola manages to avoid it.
Jukola scores with a sloppy right hand. Metharom should have avoided that one.
Metharom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jukola can pounce on him.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Metharom misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Jukola misses.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Metharom.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jukola.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Metharom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jukola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Jukola jabs Metharom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Metharom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jukola loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
Jukola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Jukola's head but Jukola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukola manages to avoid it.
Jukola throws an off balance right hand
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eero Jukola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jukola scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jukola lands a nice looking body shot.
Metharom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jukola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
The fighters circling - Metharom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Metharom misses.
Jukola bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Jukola.
Jukola connects with a leg kick.
Jukola with a nice calf kick.
Jukola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jukola lands a leg kick that knocks Metharom off balance momentarily.
Metharom lands a nice shot that snaps Jukola's head back.
Jukola works Metharom's body with a nice hook.
Jukola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eero Jukola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jukola 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eero Jukola!
A victorious Eero Jukola thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Fuentes vs Floyd
Date: Apr 22, 2022

#R1#
Jukola is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice body punch from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara throws a head kick that misses.
Ibrahim Cuntmara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuntmara cracks Jukola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cuntmara with a hook.
A head kick misses from Jukola.
Jukola blocks a head kick by Cuntmara.
Jukola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cuntmara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jukola blocks a head kick by Cuntmara.
Cuntmara tries a head kick but it misses.
Jukola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cuntmara lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cuntmara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Jukola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cuntmara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cuntmara goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Cuntmara catches Jukola with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jukola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Ibrahim Cuntmara has been cut.
Cuntmara scores with a nice right hand.
Cuntmara throws a hook but Jukola blocks it.
Cuntmara lands a jab.#ROC#Jukola is rocked!
Jukola looks up at the clock. Bad move! Cuntmara lands a right hand from hell, dropping Jukola. Cuntmara pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibrahim Cuntmara!
An out of breath Ibrahim Cuntmara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Peterson vs Torsten
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lalla was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Nice defenses there by Lalla.
Lalla shoots in looking for a takedown. Jukola tries to sprawl out of it but Lalla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jukola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lalla blocks a head kick by Jukola.
Jukola wants to clinch up but Lalla keeps it at a distance.
Lalla is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jukola scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Jukola has Lalla up against the cage in a clinch.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Jukola on the inside.
Jukola goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Jukola breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Lalla shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Lalla working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jukola's head.
Lalla forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Lalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Lalla is working for a kimura but Jukola is defending it quite comfortably.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Lalla has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lalla throwing shots but Jukola is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Jukola is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla.
Jukola is pressing down on Lalla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Lalla throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jukola is trying to keep Lalla in close. #SUB#
Jukola looking for a guillotine here but Lalla defends easily.
Jukola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lalla has gone for a leg lock! Jukola slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lalla's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Lalla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lalla working for a triangle but Jukola defends it easily. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lalla looking for a guillotine here but Jukola defends easily.
Lalla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jukola's guard. #REVB#
Jukola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lalla throws an elbow that misses. Jukola uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lalla's guard. Nice move by Jukola!#REVR##SUB2#
Lalla working for submissions but it's allowed Jukola to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Lalla is looking to get back to full guard here but Jukola has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lalla taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lalla gets back to half guard.
Jukola prevents Lalla from improving his position.
Jukola is trying to control the action in half guard but Lalla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jukola takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Lalla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jukola defends it nicely.
Jukola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Jukola thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lalla appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jukola as he avoids it easily.
Jukola doesn't manage to clinch there - Lalla circles away.
Lalla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Jukola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lalla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jukola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jukola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jukola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lalla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jukola avoids it really well and circles away.
Jukola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Eero Jukola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt.
Lalla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jukola misses with a hook.
Jukola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lalla can do to turn this around?#T2##TD2#
Jukola gets caught flat footed, as Lalla shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Lalla has gone for a leg lock! Jukola slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lalla's guard.#REVR#
Lalla doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lalla has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lalla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lalla scoring with some ground and pound.
Lalla with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lalla pushing down on Jukola's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jukola wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lalla is working for a kimura but Jukola is defending it quite comfortably.
Jukola tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg. #T3#
Lalla missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jukola has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jukola moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lalla throws an elbow that misses. Jukola uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lalla's guard. Nice move by Jukola!#REVR##SUB2#
Lalla has his foot on Jukola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jukola works his way back into a safe position though.
Jaro Lalla has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a triangle but Jukola pushes his legs off easily.
Jukola slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lalla is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Jukola 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#
Lalla is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jukola jumps into side control!
Lalla is looking for a sweep.
Jukola controlling from side mount.
Jukola in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jukola lands an elbow.
Lalla is looking to reverse the position.
Jukola scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola cracks Lalla with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#Lalla is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaro Lalla'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jukola cracks Lalla with a hook to the temple - Lalla is on wobbly legs here! Jukola swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Lalla falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jukola wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eero Jukola!
A very excited looking Eero Jukola 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.
Jaro Lalla spoke after the fight, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

Event: SMASH: Johnson vs McDonald
Date: Feb 25, 2022

#R1#
Jukola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jukola misses with an uppercut. Decimal saw that one coming.
Decimal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
Decimal blocks a head kick by Jukola.
Jukola has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jukola throws a jab but it's blocked by Decimal.
As Jukola tries to get set, Decimal tries to push him back and clinch up but Jukola manages to avoid the attempt.
Jukola lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dewey Decimal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola moves out of range of the strikes.
Decimal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Decimal misses with a straight right.
Jukola throws a hook but Decimal avoids it easily.
A left lands for Jukola.#CUT2#It looks like Dewey Decimal has been cut.
Jukola on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Jukola misses the target.
Decimal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decimal misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decimal loads up on a big right hand but Jukola slips the punch.
Decimal has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jukola staying out of range there.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola slips a jab from Decimal.
Decimal moves out of range as Jukola strikes.
Jukola lands a jab to the nose.
Jukola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice jab there from Jukola. #T1#
Jukola tries to land a leg kick but Decimal saw it coming and moves away.
Jukola is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Decimal misses with a straight right.
Decimal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jukola.
Jukola shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jukola throws a jab when Decimal was well out of range.
Jukola blocks a jab.
Jukola throws a big counter head kick but Decimal avoids it with no problem.
Decimal throws a leg kick which misses Jukola's front leg but catches the back leg as Jukola tries to avoid it.
Decimal slips under a jab from Jukola.
Decimal throws out a loose jab but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decimal misses with a straight left.
Decimal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decimal avoids the body shot from Jukola.
The crowd cheers as Jukola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Decimal doesn't seem phased though.
Jukola slips a jab from Decimal.
Decimal looks to throw the jab but Jukola is out of range.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Decimal throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Decimal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
Jukola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Decimal throws out the jab.
Jukola throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Decimal's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decimal lands a jab.#T2#
Decimal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Decimal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jukola lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jukola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Decimal.
Jukola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Jukola misses.
Decimal is looking to slow Jukola down with leg kicks.
Jukola steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Decimal. That one must have hurt.
Jukola tries a low kick but Decimal avoids it.
A big left from Decimal misses.
Jukola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Decimal.
Jukola looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Decimal tests Jukola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jukola takes one to the side of the head.
Decimal misses with a hook.
Decimal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Decimal was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Decimal scores with a nice strike.
Jukola slips a straight right by Decimal.
Decimal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Decimal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Jukola has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Decimal.
Jukola moves out of range as Decimal strikes.
Decimal misses with an uppercut. Jukola saw that one coming.
Decimal throws a big shot that misses.
Jukola let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Decimal ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
Decimal sizes up Jukola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Decimal.
Decimal misses with a hook. Jukola ducked under it nicely.
Decimal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decimal ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
Decimal throws a looping overhand right but Jukola ducks down to avoid it.
Decimal throws a hook to the side of Jukola's head but Jukola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jukola throws the left hand but Decimal avoids the punch easily.
Decimal checks the leg kick.
Jukola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Decimal.
Jukola moves out of range of the strikes.
Dewey Decimal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jukola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Decimal on the side of the head. #TD2#
Jukola shoots in and bounces Decimal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Jukola avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Jukola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Decimal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Decimal working for a triangle but Jukola defends it easily.
Decimal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dewey Decimal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dewey Decimal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decimal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Jukola cracks Decimal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Decimal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jukola replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Decimal blocks it well.
Decimal looks to throw the jab but Jukola is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good standup being displayed there by Jukola as he connects with a hook.
Decimal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decimal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decimal thows a body kick. Jukola tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jukola scores with a head kick.
Jukola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Decimal throws out the jab.
Jukola lands a glancing blow to the side of Decimal's head.
Jukola lands with an uppercut that bounces Decimal off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decimal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Decimal throws a looping overhand right but Jukola ducks down to avoid it.
Jukola moves out of range as Decimal strikes.
Decimal throws a looping overhand right but Jukola ducks down to avoid it.
Jukola misses with a low kick.
Jukola looks to land a right hand but Decimal moved out of range.
Decimal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jukola finds it's way round the side to connect with Decimal's head.
Jukola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Decimal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Decimal. #T1#
Jukola blocks the body kick.
Jukola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Decimal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Decimal misses the target.
Jukola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Decimal throws out a powerful jab.
Decimal misses with an uppercut.
Jukola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Decimal.
Decimal throws a hook but Jukola avoids it easily.
A big right from Jukola misses.
A jab from Decimal misses.
Jukola looks to score with a jab to the body but Decimal is just out of range.
Decimal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jukola throws out the jab.
Jukola misses with an uppercut. Decimal saw that one coming.
Jukola moves away from the strike by Decimal.
Jukola with a hook.
Jukola blocks a jab.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Decimal.
Jukola moves out of range as Decimal strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Decimal checks a leg kick. #T2#
Jukola misses the jab.
Jukola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decimal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Decimal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decimal misses with a straight right.
Decimal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Jukola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jukola slips under a jab.
Jukola appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Decimal throws a jab but it's blocked by Jukola.
Jukola moves away from the strike by Decimal.
Decimal is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jukola's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Decimal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jukola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Jukola misses.
Jukola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Decimal.
Decimal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukola.
Decimal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jukola staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Decimal blocks the low kick.
Decimal scores with a jab to the head.
Decimal misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Decimal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decimal tries to land a front kick but Jukola steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Decimal checks a leg kick.
Jukola moves away from the strike by Decimal.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Decimal slips under a jab from Jukola.
Nice jab there from Decimal.
Decimal throws a shot from downtown. Jukola moves away and avoids it.
Decimal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukola.
A big left from Decimal misses.
Jukola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jukola lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Decimal misses the target.
Jukola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Decimal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decimal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jukola.
Jukola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jukola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decimal.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jukola.
Jukola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Decimal's hands.
Decimal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jukola defending well as Decimal loads up on a big left hand.
Decimal backing away here, and Jukola unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Jukola connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Decimal.
Jukola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decimal.
Jukola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decimal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jukola manages to circle out of the way.
Decimal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Jukola throws a sloppy head kick and Decimal moves out of range easily.
Decimal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jukola sprawls and moves away.
Dewey Decimal is winning the standup battle so far.
Decimal loads up on a big right hand but Jukola slips the punch.
A big left from Decimal misses.
Jukola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Decimal defends it well.
Jukola is trying hard to land a takedown here. Decimal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jukola swings for the body but Decimal moves out of range.
Jukola moves out of range as Decimal strikes.
Jukola throws a series of punches but Decimal avoids them all with ease.
Decimal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jukola sprawls and moves away.
Decimal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decimal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jukola's hands.
Jukola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Decimal.
Jukola misses with a straight left.
Nice body kick there by Decimal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eero Jukola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dewey Decimal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Jukola.
Jukola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decimal moves out of range of the strikes.
Jukola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Decimal.
Jukola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jukola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Decimal throws a hook to the side of Jukola's head but Jukola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jukola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Decimal tests Jukola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decimal goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Decimal drops his hands momentarily and Jukola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Decimal slips under a jab.
Jukola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jukola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Decimal throws out the jab.
Jukola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Jukola releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jukola has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Decimal.
Jukola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decimal misses with a hook.
Decimal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Decimal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jukola. Jukola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decimal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Jukola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Decimal.
Jukola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Decimal.
Jukola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Decimal.
Jukola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Decimal.
Decimal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jukola.
Jukola attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Decimal was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Decimal manages to avoid it.
Decimal scores with a spinning back kick!
Jukola dips to his left and cracks Decimal with an uppercut!
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jukola.
Jukola loads up on a big right hand but Decimal slips the punch.
Jukola avoids a kick to the body.
Decimal needs to keep his hands up - Jukola had a free shot at his head there.
Decimal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukola manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Decimal.
Decimal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Decimal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Decimal misses with a hook.
Jukola throws out a counter right but Decimal avoids it with no problem.
Jukola walks into a left hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decimal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab by Decimal.
Jukola loads up on a big right hand but Decimal slips the punch.
A slow jab from Jukola misses its intended target.
A combination from Jukola does no damage.
Jukola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Decimal.
Jukola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Decimal has time to react.
Jukola avoids the body shot from Decimal.
Decimal throws a lazy right hand but Jukola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jukola moves away from the strike by Decimal.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but Decimal is out of range.
Jukola throws a wild body kick that Decimal sees coming a mile off.
Jukola blocks the body kick.
Jukola slips a jab from Decimal.
Crunch! Decimal slams his shin into Jukola's torso.
Decimal misses with an uppercut.
Jukola throws a hook but Decimal blocks it.
Decimal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jukola sprawls and moves away.
Decimal moves away from the strike by Jukola.
Decimal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Jukola.
Jukola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Decimal.
Jukola defending well as Decimal loads up on a big left hand.
Decimal throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Jukola lands.
Jukola on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jukola looks to score with a jab to the body but Decimal is just out of range.
Decimal throws a body punch but Jukola moves out of range.
Decimal throws an overhand right that lands on Jukola's shoulder, as Jukola tries to avoid the shot.
Decimal scores with a punch to the head.
Decimal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Decimal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jukola throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jukola moves away from the strike by Decimal.
Both fighters circling a little - Jukola finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Decimal throws a right and a left that Jukola avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukola! But no joy.
Nice shot by Jukola.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola scores with a hook.
Decimal looks to throw the jab but Jukola is out of range.
Decimal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Decimal.
Jukola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Jukola tries to counter it with a takedown but Decimal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Jukola misses.
Jukola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Decimal's hands.
Jukola needs to keep his hands up - Decimal had a free shot at his head there.
Decimal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jukola.
Jukola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jukola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Decimal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Decimal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jukola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Decimal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jukola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Decimal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jukola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Decimal lands a slapping body shot.
Jukola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decimal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jukola sprawls and moves away.
Decimal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Jukola 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jukola's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jukola won't allow Decimal to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eero Jukola.
I think Jukola 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dewey Decimal!
Dewey Decimal thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 835 Graves vs. Peterson
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Day shoots in for a double leg but Jukola sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Jukola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Day lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jukola doesn't seem phased though.
Day throws a leg kick but Jukola moved away.
Jukola only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Day blocks the leg kick.
Jukola throws a leg kick that misses.
Jukola fails to land with a series of punches.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
Jukola thows a leg kick but Day checks it
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Day lands a really nice looking cross but Jukola seems unphased.
Day throws a body kick that misses
and Jukola makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
A good leg kick by Day.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukola is just out of range.
Jukola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Day jabs at Jukola's body.
Day throws a hook to the side of Jukola's head but Jukola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day backing away here, and Jukola unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Day dives in and scores a takedown into Jukola's guard.
Day sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jukola trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jukola wants to sweep here but Day controlling him for the moment.
Jukola trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T2#
Day connects with a couple of short punches.
Jukola throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jukola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jukola wants to control but Day passes easily into half guard.
Jukola is looking to control Day's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jukola avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jukola wants to improve his position but Day is controlling well.
Jukola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Day sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Jukola trying to hold on to Day's head to control him but Day postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jukola punching from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jukola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Day throws an off balance right hand
and Jukola counters with a nice uppercut.
Jukola throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Day avoids the body shot from Jukola.
Day will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Day pushes Jukola up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Day lands with a right to the head.
Jukola struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jukola's elbow.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Jukola.
Jukola misses with the head strike.
Day pushes Jukola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Day lands a left hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jukola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Day pushes Jukola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jukola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Day is keeping busy.
Day wants to take the fight to the mat but Jukola manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jukola.
Day misses with a body punch.
Jukola tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Jukola manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Day misses the target.
Jukola throws out a loose jab but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Day dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Day scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jukola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Day's sensitive parts.
Day misses with a looping left.
Jukola feints a counter leg kick.
Day misses the shot to the body.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukola moves away.
Day connects with a solid leg kick.
Day misses with a straight left.
Day connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jukola. Jukola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Day throws a front kick that sends Jukola stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jukola misses the target.
Day tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jukola sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Day somewhat.#T1#
Day avoids the body shot from Jukola. #TD#
Day drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jukola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Day manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jukola is looking to work some ground and pound but Day has wrist control.
Day utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jukola postures up in Day's guard and throws a big left but Day blocks it.
Jukola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jukola trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Jukola throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Jukola wants to pass the guard but Day is keeping the position.
Jukola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jukola wants to stand but Day has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jukola trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jukola is pushing down on Day's leg trying to pass to half guard. Day is fighting to maintain full guard but Jukola has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jukola winds up and cracks Day with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jukola wants to take a breather but Day is having none of it.
Day wants to get back to full guard.
Day is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Jukola slows the pace down in half guard.
Jukola looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Day works his way to full guard. Good work.
Day has momentary wrist control but Jukola slips an elbow through the middle.
Jukola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jukola postures up in Day's guard and throws a big left but Day blocks it.
Day has his hands on Jukola's head, controlling the position.
Day keeping moving, preventing Jukola from controlling successfully. #T4#
Jukola is looking to work some ground and pound but Day has wrist control.
Jukola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jukola being controlled here momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Day keeping moving, preventing Jukola from controlling successfully.
Jukola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Day is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Day does it's job there.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukola manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eero Jukola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mikey Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day misses the jab.
Jukola let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Day bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jukola manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Day taking some punishment here, with Jukola in his half guard.
Day is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jukola working the head and body with strikes.
Jukola throws a strike but Day avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Eero Jukola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Day is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving. #T1#
Day pulls Jukola in close to prevent any damage.
Jukola throwing strikes from guard but Day blocks nicely.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving. #T2#
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.
Jukola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Day works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jukola content to stall in guard here.
Day trying to keep a closed guard but Jukola is proving a slippery customer.
Day preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jukola throwing strikes from guard but Day blocks nicely.
Jukola throws a big elbow that misses.
Jukola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Jukola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Day works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Day tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jukola wants to slow Day down by chopping away at his legs.
Day shoots in but Jukola avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jukola only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jukola tries a head kick but it misses.
Day throws the kick towards the body but Jukola avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukola misses.
Day takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jukola throws a leg kick that misses.
Jukola throws a big shot that misses.
Day walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#Day is rocked!
Day throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Jukola stuffs the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Jukola.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but Day is out of range.
Jukola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Day scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola tries to bench press Day off him but Day keeps the position.
Day scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jukola tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Day in side control, just content to control the action for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eero Jukola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jukola 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eero Jukola!
After the fight, Eero Jukola was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SYN 823 Garuda vs. Po
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Clarks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clarks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukola moves away.
Clarks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jukola misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Clarks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jukola won't be happy with that.
Jukola tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Jukola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jukola is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Jukola is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Rubber Guard Emporium, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Clarks is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Clarks extends the arm and Jukola is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elroy Clarks!
Elroy Clarks thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 816 Whymer vs. Garuda III
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Jukola misses with a wild combination.
Jukola throws a jab but it's blocked by Puller.
Puller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jukola circles away quickly and effectively.
Puller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Puller misses with a looping right.
Puller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jukola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Puller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jukola lands a nice looking body shot.
Jukola swings for the body but Puller moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD2#
Puller gets caught napping as Jukola dives in and scores a takedown. Puller manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jukola throws a big right hand that misses.
Jukola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Jukola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Puller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jukola is one step ahead there.
Jukola lands a couple of digs.
Puller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jukola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jukola stopping the sweep attempt from Puller.
Puller has control of Jukola's left arm, preventing Jukola from doing any damage.
Puller is trying to keep Jukola in close.
Puller has control of Jukola's left arm, preventing Jukola from doing any damage.
Jukola working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Puller's head.#T2#
Jukola postures up.
Jukola trying to control but Puller is working from the bottom.
Jukola distracts Puller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jukola postures up and lands a big shot to Puller's brow.
Jukola trying to control the position from guard on top but Puller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jukola cracks Puller with a solid left hand.
Jukola lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#Puller is rocked!
Jukola gets to his feet and stands over Puller, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Puller felt that one! Jukola unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Puller from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Jukola!
Eero Jukola spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Lewis Burwell Puller was interviewed post fight and said 'It was not my night. Congratulations to my opponent. You were the better man tonight. You just gave me the ultimate motivation.'.

Event: SYN 809 Maluga vs. Cruz Jr II
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
Jukola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Udomprecha. Udomprecha obviously looking to wear him down.
Udomprecha slips a straight right by Jukola.
Udomprecha seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jukola.
Jukola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Jukola closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jukola lands in his opponent's guard.
Jukola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jukola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jukola stopping the sweep attempt from Udomprecha.
Jukola wants to pass the guard but Udomprecha is keeping the position.
Jukola slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Udomprecha is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jukola connects with a decent elbow.
Jukola throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Jukola wants to control but Udomprecha is keeping him busy.
Udomprecha is trying to escape the position but Jukola is controlling the position.
Jukola tries to move to mount but Udomprecha blocks the move with his legs.
Jukola connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Udomprecha some visible discomfort. #SUB2#
Jukola tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Udomprecha is not content to let Jukola control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jukola throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Udomprecha is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jukola is controlling him well.
Udomprecha can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Jukola working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Udomprecha is looking for a sweep.
Udomprecha can't do much from the bottom here.
Udomprecha taking a bit of punishment here - Jukola scoring with strikes.
Jukola landing a few strikes.
Jukola sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Udomprecha is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T3#
Udomprecha managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jukola.
Jukola creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jukola tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Udomprecha is trying to control Jukola's posture but Jukola avoids it.
Jukola landing strikes. #SUB2#
Jukola looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Udomprecha is looking for a sweep.
Jukola in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jukola tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jukola cracks Udomprecha with a big elbow. #SUB2#
Jukola is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Udomprecha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Udomprecha trying to remain calm as Jukola controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Udomprecha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jukola throws an elbow but Udomprecha slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jukola lands a decent elbow from side control.
Udomprecha takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jukola misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jukola in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Udomprecha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jukola's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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!
Udomprecha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jukola's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jukola's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jukola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Udomprecha.
Jukola throws a body punch but Udomprecha moves out of range.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Udomprecha 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.
Udomprecha jabs at Jukola's body.
Jukola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Udomprecha misses with a hook. Jukola ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Jukola misses the target.
Jukola misses with a straight left.
Jukola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jukola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Udomprecha sprawls well. Udomprecha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jukola gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Udomprecha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jukola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Udomprecha momentarily.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Udomprecha thows a body kick. Jukola tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Jukola dives in for a single leg takedown but Udomprecha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jukola is defended easily by Udomprecha.
Paw Paw Udomprecha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eero Jukola.
Jukola tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Udomprecha swivels and escapes.
Jukola shoots for a takedown but Udomprecha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jukola takes a swing at Udomprecha's ribcage but misses.
Jukola misses with a hook.
Udomprecha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jukola. That did some damage!
Jukola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jukola 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.
Udomprecha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jukola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jukola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Udomprecha but Udomprecha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Udomprecha feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Udomprecha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jukola or perhaps it was just good defense by Udomprecha, which made it look bad.
Jukola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jukola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Udomprecha on the side of the head.
Jukola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Udomprecha as he avoids it easily.
Udomprecha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jukola just manages to avoid it.
Udomprecha tried to score with a low kick but Jukola checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukola misses with a hook to the body
and Udomprecha counters with a nice body shot.
Jukola is looking to chop away at Udomprecha's legs.
Paw Paw Udomprecha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jukola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jukola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Udomprecha under the eye.
Jukola moves forwards but Udomprecha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jukola misses with a looping right.
As Jukola backs away, Udomprecha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Udomprecha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Udomprecha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Udomprecha cracks Jukola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Paw Paw Udomprecha is winning the standup battle so far.
Udomprecha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
Jukola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Udomprecha.
Jukola throws a looping overhand right but Udomprecha ducks down to avoid it.
Udomprecha feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jukola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jukola shoots in looking for a takedown but Udomprecha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jukola's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jukola blocks a jab.
Jukola misses with an uppercut. Udomprecha saw that one coming.
Jukola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jukola throws a lazy right hand but Udomprecha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jukola throws a shot from downtown. Udomprecha moves away and avoids it.
Udomprecha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jukola just manages to avoid it.
Jukola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Udomprecha blocks a low kick nicely.
Udomprecha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Udomprecha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Udomprecha feints and then cracks Jukola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jukola down.
Jukola throws a push kick but Udomprecha slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Jukola shoots for a double leg takedown but Udomprecha sprawls well. He's pushed Jukola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Jukola decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jukola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Udomprecha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jukola.
Udomprecha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jukola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jukola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Jukola 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.
Jukola scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paw Paw Udomprecha will probably get the nod.
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#
Jukola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Udomprecha misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Udomprecha.
Jukola throws a shot from downtown. Udomprecha moves away and avoids it.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola moves out of range of the leg kick from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha pushes Jukola away with a front kick.
Jukola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Udomprecha lands a nice shot that snaps Jukola's head back.
Udomprecha 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.
Jukola throws a leg kick but Udomprecha sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udomprecha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jukolas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jukola throws out a loose jab but Udomprecha uses good head movement to avoid it.
A cross from Jukola lands.
Jukola looks to land a left hand but Udomprecha moved out of range nicely.
Jukola throws a shot from downtown. Udomprecha moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Jukola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Udomprecha.
Udomprecha slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Udomprecha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Udomprecha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
An attempted straight right counter from Udomprecha misses the target.
Udomprecha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jukola.
It looked like Udomprecha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jukola.
Udomprecha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Udomprecha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice leg kick lands there from Udomprecha.
Jukola throws a lazy right hand but Udomprecha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Udomprecha throws the left hand but Jukola avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukola misses.
A jab from Jukola misses.
Nice shot by Jukola.
Udomprecha throws a leg kick but Jukola checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jukola checks a leg kick.
Jukola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Udomprecha throws a solid leg kick but Jukola takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Udomprecha.#T2#
Jukola checks a low kick from Udomprecha.
Jukola is trying to counter with his kicks.
Udomprecha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jukola is able to avoid easily.
Jukola connects with a crisp jab.
Jukola steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Udomprecha. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola takes a swing at Udomprecha's ribcage but misses.
Jukola misses with a takedown attempt
and Udomprecha counters with a thumping low kick.
Jukola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Udomprecha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A right-left combo lands from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha looks to land a right hand but Jukola moved out of range.
Udomprecha throws a sloppy head kick and Jukola moves out of range easily. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Udomprecha enables Jukola to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Udomprecha manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jukola with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jukola throws a big right hand that misses.
Jukola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Jukola is looking to work some ground and pound but Udomprecha has wrist control.
Udomprecha seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Udomprecha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Udomprecha looking to control.
Jukola landing some decent shots from guard.
Udomprecha keeping moving, preventing Jukola from controlling successfully.
Jukola passes Udomprecha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Udomprecha trying to control here.
Eero Jukola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jukola thows a huge punch but Udomprecha dodges it nicely. #T4#
Jukola seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Jukola 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. #SUB2#
Jukola is looking for a kimura here.
Udomprecha wants to control but Jukola is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eero Jukola.
I think Jukola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eero Jukola!
After the fight, Eero Jukola was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: ALPHA-1: Clash Of Champions
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Jukola, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Strålman misses.
Jukola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strålman has time to react.
Jukola dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strålman. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Jukola.
Jukola swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Strålman throws a hook but Jukola avoids it easily.#TD#
Jukola scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Strålman manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jukola wants to slow Strålman down by chopping away at his legs.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukola was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Jukola connects with a right hand. Strålman shakes it off.
Strålman tries a head kick but it misses.
Strålman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jukola.
Strålman misses the shot to the body.
Jukola walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strålman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body kick from Jukola.#T1#
Strålman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jukola misses with a takedown
and Jukola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strålman digs a good body shot into Jukola's ribs.
A jab lands there for Jukola.
Strålman misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Strålman has Jukola up against the cage in a clinch.
Strålman prevents a body shot from Jukola.
We've been hearing reports that Jukola has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jukola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Jukola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strålman throws a series of strikes that have Jukola backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jukola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Jukola lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
Strålman pushes Jukola up against the cage in a clinch.
Strålman misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Jukola is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jukola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strålman's coach down at whitey's gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Strålman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jukola working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Strålman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strålman prevents a body shot from Jukola.
Jukola swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strålman wants to get back to striking at distance but Jukola won't allow it.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jukola fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strålman moves forwards but Jukola connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jukola throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strålman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strålman looks to land a left hand but Jukola moved out of range nicely.
Jukola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strålman misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Strålman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Strålman clinches up with Jukola and pushes him back against the cage.
Strålman fails to pull guard.
Jukola misses with some punches.
Jukola lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Jukola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jukola checks a leg kick.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Strålman lands a jab-cross combination.
Strålman moves out of range of the strikes.
Jukola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strålman.
Jukola tries to counter with a takedown but Strålman is quick to defend against it.
Strålman tries to bum rush Jukola with a series of wild strikes but Jukola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strålman looks to land a combination but Jukola avoids it well.
Strålman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strålman throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Strålman misses with a double jab. #T4##TD#
Jukola manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Strålman on his heels. He'll look to pass Strålman's guard now, I'm sure.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Strålman keeps moving.
Jukola distracts Strålman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jukola 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.
Jukola tries to free his leg and advance position but Strålman is retaining full guard.
Jukola looking to sit in guard and control but Strålman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Jukola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strålman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strålman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Jukola has an active guard here but Strålman has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strålman tries to stand and escape but Jukola is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anton Strålman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jukola throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.
Jukola slips a jab from Strålman.
Strålman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jukola connects with the punch.
Jukola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Strålman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Strålman tries to clinch there but Jukola circles away.
Jukola lands a nice shot that snaps Strålman's head back.
Jukola misses the jab.
Jukola is looking to slow Strålman down with leg kicks.
Jukola throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jukola fails to land the takedown.
Strålman lands a leg kick that knocks Jukola off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukola misses with a hook to the body
and Strålman counters with a two punch combo.
A nice leg kick from Strålman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jukola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Strålman's head but Strålman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jukola shoots in but no luck this time.
A cross from Jukola lands.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jukola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jukola backs up against the cage.
Jukola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jukola 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.
Strålman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jukola swings for the body but Strålman moves out of range.
Jukola connects with a body shot that sends Strålman's belly button to the back.
Strålman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jukola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strålman lands the left hand.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strålman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola connects with an inside leg kick.
Jukola lands an overhand right.#T2#
Jukola darts in looking for a takedown but Strålman gets double underhooks and turns Jukola into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eero Jukola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strålman stalls.
Jukola lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
Strålman lands a right hook to the body.
Jukola looks to land a left hand but Strålman moved out of range nicely.
Strålman lands with a shot to the body.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Strålman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strålman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strålman throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Strålman rushes Jukola and presses him up against the cage.
Jukola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jukola tries for a takedown but Strålman manages to get underhooks.
Jukola fails to pull guard.
Jukola is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Strålman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strålman prevents a body shot from Jukola.
Strålman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strålman wants a takedown.
Jukola has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Strålman after a bit of a struggle.
Jukola has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strålman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strålman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strålman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jukola lands with a short shot to the head.
Jukola is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strålman to keep the fight standing.
Jukola throws a head punch that misses.
Eero Jukola has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Strålman misses.
Strålman tries to clinch but Jukola is having none of it.
Strålman tries to clinch up but Jukola circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukola misses the target.
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jukola misses with a right hand
and Strålman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Strålman scores with a jab. Jukola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Strålman.
Strålman walks into a straight right hand from Jukola.
Strålman slips under a jab from Jukola.
A punch combination from Strålman misses.
Strålman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strålman misses with a two punch combination.
Strålman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jukola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jukola lands with an uppercut that bounces Strålman off the cage and back into range.
Sloppy strikes from Strålman. Those never looked like landing.
Jukola connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anton Strålman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Strålman rushes Jukola and presses him up against the cage.
Strålman is trying to break the clinch but Jukola is controlling him.
Jukola has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Strålman after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Jukola on the inside.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Strålman avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Strålman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jukola lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Jukola successfully pulls guard.
Strålman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Strålman tries to free his leg and advance position but Jukola is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola trying to control the position here.
Jukola is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Jukola wants to sweep but no luck.
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Strålman from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Strålman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jukola misses with a right hand
and Strålman counters with a stiff right hand.
Jukola with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and pushes Jukola back into the cage.#BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strålman.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Jukola takes a swing at Strålman's ribcage but misses.
Jukola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strålmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strålman throws a leg kick but Jukola checks it.
Jukola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jukola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strålman throws a hook but Jukola avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola throws a big shot that misses.
Jukola looks for a takedown but Strålman sprawls well.
Jukola swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Strålman swings for the body but Jukola moves out of range. #CL2#
Strålman has Jukola up against the cage in a clinch.
Strålman tries a body shot but Jukola blocks it. #T3#
Jukola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jukola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Strålman avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Jukola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strålman tries to circle away but Jukola has him pinned against the cage.
Strålman tries to pull guard but Jukola forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jukola. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice combination there by Strålman. #CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jukola works on Strålman's body with a couple of short punches.
Strålman prevents a body shot from Jukola.
Jukola drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strålman pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eero Jukola. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Strålman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jukola.
Strålman wants to clinch.
Jukola half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anton Strålman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jukola takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jukola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eero Jukola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strålman throws a one two combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Strålman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strålman throws a nice looking combination but Jukola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jukola with the inside leg kick.
Jukola shoots in looking for a takedown. Strålman tries to sprawl out of it but Jukola keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strålman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strålman 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anton Strålman!
In his post fight interview, Anton Strålman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Gomez vs Lacplesis
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Kitjakarn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kitjakarn misses with a head kick.
Kitjakarn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jukola momentarily.
Jukola has a takedown stuffed.
Kitjakarn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kitjakarn scores with a punch to the head.
Kitjakarn tries a low kick but Jukola avoids it.
A low kick from Kitjakarn misses
and Jukola counters with a straight right hand.
Jukola walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola throws a leg kick but Kitjakarn moved away.
Kitjakarn throws a body punch but Jukola moves out of range.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn throws a sloppy body shot
and Jukola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Kitjakarn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jukola on the side of the head.
Jukola checks a low kick from Kitjakarn.
Jukola slips a jab from Kitjakarn.
Jukola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kitjakarn throws a front kick that sends Jukola stumbling back into the cage.
Jab, jab by Kitjakarn - just one landing.
Kitjakarn walks into a left hand.
Jukola loads up on a big right hand but Kitjakarn slips the punch.
Kitjakarn swings widly with a right hand
and Jukola counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kitjakarn's knee momentarily.
Biabas Kitjakarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jukola slips a jab and a cross from Kitjakarn.
Jukola fails with a takedown attempt.
Jukola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Kitjakarn throws a jab when Jukola was well out of range.
Jukola was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kitjakarn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jukola counters with a good low kick that Kitjakarn was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Jukola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kitjakarn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jukola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitjakarn throws out the jab.
Jukola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kitjakarn defends it well.
Jukola buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kitjakarn ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
Kitjakarn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jukola looks to land a left hand but Kitjakarn moved out of range nicely.
Kitjakarn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kitjakarn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukola was well out of range. Poor timing from Kitjakarn.
Jukola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kitjakarn slips under a jab from Jukola.
Kitjakarn dips to his left and cracks Jukola with an uppercut!#T3#
Kitjakarn scores with a leg kick.
Kitjakarn cracks Jukola with a good jab.
Jukola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Kitjakarn misses.
Kitjakarn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biabas Kitjakarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eero Jukola.
Kitjakarn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook.
Kitjakarn lunges at Jukola with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jukola's hand.
Jukola attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Biabas Kitjakarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitjakarn moves out of range as Jukola strikes.
Kitjakarn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jukola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kitjakarn.#T4#
Kitjakarn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kitjakarn tries to clinch but Jukola moves out of range.
Kitjakarn blocks a head kick by Jukola.
Kitjakarn thumps Jukola with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitjakarn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jukola in his tracks.
Kitjakarn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jukola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kitjakarn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kitjakarn scores with a leg kick.
Kitjakarn connects with an inside leg kick.
Kitjakarn lands with an overhand left.
Kitjakarn connects with a body shot.
Jukola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kitjakarn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jukola looks to land a left hand but Kitjakarn moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Kitjakarn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biabas Kitjakarn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kitjakarn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jukola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kitjakarn connects with a crisp jab.
Jukola misses with a hook. Kitjakarn ducked under it nicely.
Kitjakarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jukola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jukola misses with a takedown attempt
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jukola thinking.
Biabas Kitjakarn is winning the standup battle so far.
Jukola tried to score with a low kick but Kitjakarn checks it.
Jukola scores with a jab.
A punch combination from Jukola misses.
Kitjakarn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jukola's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitjakarn feints and then cracks Jukola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jukola down.
Kitjakarn jabs at Jukola's body.
Kitjakarn throws a body punch but Jukola moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jukola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jukola slips a jab and a cross from Kitjakarn. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kitjakarn.
Jukola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kitjakarn.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukola misses.
Kitjakarn throws a hook but Jukola avoids it easily.
Jukola walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kitjakarn connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Jukola misses its intended target.
Kitjakarn connects with a high kick.
Jukola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kitjakarn throws a leg kick which misses Jukola's front leg but catches the back leg as Jukola tries to avoid it.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook. Jukola ducked under it nicely.
Kitjakarn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jukola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jukola can do to turn this around?
Jukola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kitjakarn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jukola throws a body punch but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
Kitjakarn digs a good body shot into Jukola's ribs.
It looks like Kitjakarn has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kitjakarn scores with a hook to the body. Jukola takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kitjakarn slips a jab from Jukola.
Jukola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn checks a low kick from Jukola.#CL#
Kitjakarn takes the fight into the clinch.
Kitjakarn blocks a body shot from Jukola.
Kitjakarn misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola tries to score a body lock takedown but Kitjakarn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Kitjakarn. #T3#
Kitjakarn misses with a punch on the inside.
Kitjakarn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jukola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jukola wants to take the fight to the mat but Kitjakarn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Biabas Kitjakarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eero Jukola.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kitjakarn.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Jukola.
Jukola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kitjakarn's elbow.
Kitjakarn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jukola tries a body shot but Kitjakarn blocks it.
Kitjakarn prevents a body shot from Jukola. #BC2#
Jukola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kitjakarn lands a really nice looking cross but Jukola seems unphased.
Kitjakarn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kitjakarn misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kitjakarn throws a wild body kick that Jukola sees coming a mile off.
Kitjakarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jukola. #T4#
Jukola lands with an uppercut that bounces Kitjakarn off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola throws a lazy uppercut
and Kitjakarn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kitjakarn misses with a hook to the body
and Jukola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook.
Jukola has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jukola lands a head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn throws a chopping leg kick but Jukola manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Kitjakarn misses its intended target.
And Jukola tries to counter it with a takedown but Kitjakarn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kitjakarn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kitjakarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kitjakarn scores with a nice right hand.
Kitjakarn misses with a shot to the body
and Jukola counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biabas Kitjakarn dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Jukola moves away from the strike by Kitjakarn.
Jukola staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Jukola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jukola misses with a looping right.
Kitjakarn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kitjakarn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jukola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jukola lands with a straight right. Kitjakarn didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#It looks like Biabas Kitjakarn has been cut.
Kitjakarn scores with a jab. Jukola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kitjakarn throws an overhand right that lands on Jukola's shoulder, as Jukola tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukola! But no joy.
Jukola scores with a jab.
Kitjakarn moves out of range of the leg kick from Jukola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola misses with a looping right.
Kitjakarn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice sprawl there from Kitjakarn as Jukola shoots in.
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on Kitjakarn's shoulder, as Kitjakarn tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Jukola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukola misses.
Kitjakarn throws a shot to the body.
Kitjakarn misses the shot to the body.
Jukola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jukola throws a low kick but Kitjakarn avoids it.
Jukola throws a jab when Kitjakarn was well out of range.
Jukola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn fakes the leg kick and cracks Jukola in the body.
Kitjakarn tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Jukola misses its intended target.
Kitjakarn moves in looking to clinch but Jukola pushes him off.
Jukola let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kitjakarn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jukola was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kitjakarn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Kitjakarn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jukola.
Decent striking displayed by Kitjakarn there.
Kitjakarn connects with the punch.
Jukola throws a right hand that Kitjakarn ducks under and follows up with a left that Kitjakarn also avoids with ease.
Kitjakarn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A good leg kick by Jukola.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitjakarn checks a leg kick.
Jukola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kitjakarn to score with a decent uppercut.
Jukola has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kitjakarn.
Jukola defending well as Kitjakarn loads up on a big left hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jukola crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kitjakarn - the referee stops the clock and Jukola gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kitjakarn. Jukola manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jukola moves out of range as Kitjakarn strikes.
Nice body kick there by Kitjakarn.#T3#
Jukola moves out of range of the body kick from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn cracks Jukola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the liver by Jukola. Beautiful body shot.
Jukola has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kitjakarn.
Jukola will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A shot to the liver by Kitjakarn. Beautiful body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kitjakarn!
Jukola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jukola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kitjakarn. Kitjakarn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kitjakarn feints and then cracks Jukola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jukola down.
Kitjakarn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jukola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kitjakarn.
Jukola walks into a jab.
A low kick lands for Kitjakarn. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola throws a jab but it's blocked by Kitjakarn.
Donk. Kitjakarn catches Jukola right on the button with a cross.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jukola moves out of range as Kitjakarn strikes.
Jukola blocks the body kick.
Jukola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jukola on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Jukola drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Jukola is trying to get an arm triangle but Kitjakarn is defending well.
Jukola trying to control the position but Kitjakarn is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biabas Kitjakarn clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Biabas Kitjakarn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Kitjakarn looks to land a combination. Jukola sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jukola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Kitjakarn misses the target.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook #TD2#
and Jukola counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jukola postures up in Kitjakarn's guard and throws a big left but Kitjakarn blocks it. #SUB2#
Jukola drops back looking for a leg! Kitjakarn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kitjakarn manages to kick Jukola off! Jukola jumps back into Kitjakarn's guard.
Kitjakarn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitjakarn continues to stall.#T1#
Jukola content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jukola trying to control the position from guard on top but Kitjakarn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kitjakarn looking for a sweep. Not yet Kitjakarn, not yet.
Kitjakarn trying to control the position here.
Jukola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jukola trying to control the position from guard on top but Kitjakarn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jukola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kitjakarn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jukola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitjakarn.
Jukola throws a leg kick but Kitjakarn moved away.
Decent striking displayed by Kitjakarn there.
Jukola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kitjakarn throws a body shot but no joy.
Kitjakarn scoring well with a low kick there.
Kitjakarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Kitjakarn.
Nice sprawl there from Kitjakarn as Jukola shoots in.
And Kitjakarn counters with a quick kick to the body but Jukola blocks it.#T3#
Kitjakarn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kitjakarn connects with a right hand. Jukola shakes it off.
Kitjakarn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jukola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitjakarn throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukola! But no joy.
Jukola walks into a jab.
Jukola tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kitjakarn defends well and Jukola ends up having to push Kitjakarn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jab, jab by Kitjakarn - just one landing.
Jukola throws a jab when Kitjakarn was well out of range.
It looked like Kitjakarn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jukola throws a leg kick but Kitjakarn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jukola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jukola steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kitjakarn. That one must have hurt.
Kitjakarn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
Kitjakarn throws a push kick but Jukola slaps the foot to one side.
Kitjakarn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kitjakarn throws a body punch but Jukola moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitjakarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kitjakarn throws a sloppy head kick and Jukola moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jukola misses the target.
Jukola misses with a straight right.
Jukola misses with a looping right.
Jukola throws a body punch but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jukola under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biabas Kitjakarn had his way with Eero Jukola in that round.
The cut man is working on Biabas Kitjakarn's cut.
That's time! Kitjakarn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Jukola moves out of range of the strikes.
Jukola only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Kitjakarn misses.
Jukola is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Jukola 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.
Eero Jukola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kitjakarn trying to control the position.
Jukola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kitjakarn managing to control the position.
Jukola won't allow Kitjakarn to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola with a nice head shot there.
Kitjakarn keeping moving, preventing Jukola from controlling successfully.
Kitjakarn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Kitjakarn wants to sweep but no luck.
Jukola throwing strikes from guard but Kitjakarn blocks nicely.
Jukola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jukola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kitjakarn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jukola is fighting to break Kitjakarn's control of his arms but Kitjakarn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Kitjakarn keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jukola postures up in Kitjakarn's guard and throws a big left but Kitjakarn blocks it.
Kitjakarn is pulling down on Jukola's head. It's preventing any offense from Jukola, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jukola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Jukola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jukola is looking to score with low kicks.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
Kitjakarn scores with a nice strike.
Kitjakarn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jukola.
Kitjakarn pushes Jukola away with a front kick.
A solid body kick from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn scores with a spinning back kick!
Kitjakarn lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Jukola misses
enabling Kitjakarn to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Kitjakarn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kitjakarn moves away from the strike by Jukola.
Kitjakarn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jukola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kitjakarn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jukola looks to score with a jab to the body but Kitjakarn is just out of range.
Kitjakarn clobbers Jukola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jukola ducks right into an uppercut from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn throws a looping overhand right but Jukola ducks down to avoid it.
Kitjakarn throws a shot to the body.
Kitjakarn chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Kitjakarn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitjakarn ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.#TD2#
Jukola shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kitjakarn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jukola is chipping away with strikes.
Check out the look on Jukola's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Eero Jukola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Jukola tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kitjakarn gets back to half guard.
Jukola looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kitjakarn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Biabas Kitjakarn.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kitjakarn, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biabas Kitjakarn!
Biabas Kitjakarn retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Biabas Kitjakarn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs Peterson
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Jukola throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jukola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kyle.
Jukola finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kyle looks to land a combination but Jukola avoids it well.
Jukola throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jukola lands with a shot to the body.
Jukola has his takedown stuffed
letting Kyle counter with a right hand.
Chrys Kyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle swings widly with a right hand
and Jukola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jukola connects with a solid leg kick.
Kyle lands with a right hand. #T1#
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola swats away the attempt to clinch by Kyle.
Kyle throws a jab but it's blocked by Jukola.
Jukola feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kyle misses with a hook.
Kyle scores with a leg kick.
Kyle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukola.
Kyle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jukola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kyle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jukola, as that shot connected.
Jukola connects with a solid leg kick.
Kyle ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
Kyle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A shot to the liver by Kyle. Beautiful body shot.
Kyle throws a good cross that connects.
Jukola tries to score with a low kick but Kyle moves his leg out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chrys Kyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kyle swings widly with a right hand
and Jukola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
A jab lands there for Jukola.
Kyle stuffs the takedown.
Kyle connects with a crisp jab.
Jukola throws a looping overhand right but Kyle ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Kyle does no damage.
Jukola jabs Kyle right on the nose. Kyle blinks but takes it well.
Jukola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kyle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jukola.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kyle. Jukola shrugs it off though. #T4#
Kyle throws a low kick but Jukola avoids it.
Kyle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jukola counters with a straight right hand.
Jukola takes a swing at Kyle's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Kyle is predictable there
and Jukola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jukola's sensitive parts.
Kyle leaves Jukola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eero Jukola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jukola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eero Jukola will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kyle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kyle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jukola scores with a hook.
It looks like Jukola has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nice straight punches there by Jukola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jukola.
Kyle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jukola fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jukola.
A slow jab from Kyle misses its intended target.
Kyle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jukola swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Kyle misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck for Jukola with that takedown attempt.
Kyle follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Kyle only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jukola scores with a hook to the body. Kyle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jukola takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola misses the body punch
and Kyle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jukola moves out of range of the leg kick from Kyle.#T2#
Jukola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kyle.
Jukola throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jukola looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyle is just out of range.
Jukola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kyle throws a hook but Jukola blocks it.
Kyle misses with a body kick.
Kyle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jukola counters with a nice body kick.
Jukola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kyle.#T3#
Kyle just misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That kick from Kyle tenderised Jukola's leg. Jukola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kyle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jukola lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jukola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick lands for Kyle.
Kyle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jukola counters with a good low kick that Kyle was not able to check.
Kyle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Jukola is predictable there
and Kyle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jukola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kyle doesn't seem bothered though.
Jukola misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Kyle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kyle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kyle.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyle takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola presses Kyle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jukola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jukola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kyle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Jukola breaks the clinch.
Kyle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jukola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kyle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eero Jukola will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jukola shoots in for a double leg but Kyle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kyle takes a swing at Jukola's ribcage but misses.
As Kyle backs away, Jukola returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A nice leg kick from Kyle, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jukola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jukola is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Jukola tries to keep at a distance but Kyle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jukola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Kyle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kyle throws an elbow but misses.
Kyle misses with some punches.
Jukola has a couple of punches blocked by Kyle. #BC2#
Kyle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Kyle misses. #T1#
Jukola throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kyle counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kyle scores with a punch to the head.
Kyle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jukola.
Eero Jukola is winning the standup battle so far.
Kyle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jukola throws a lazy body kick
and Kyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jukola lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kyle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kyle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jukola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eero Jukola. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Jukola.
Jukola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kyle counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kyle scores with a leg kick.
Kyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jukola.
Jukola lands a right hook to the body.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Kyle.
A counter left hand to the body from Jukola misses its target.
Kyle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jukola has time to react.#T3#
Jukola looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyle is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kyle misses the target.
Kyle misses with a low kick.
Kyle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chrys Kyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kyle.
A low kick from Kyle misses
and Jukola counters with a left and a right that stings Kyle.
Jukola throws a jab but it's blocked by Kyle.
Jukola moves out of range of the leg kick from Kyle.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Kyle, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jukola moves out of range as Kyle strikes.
Jukola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jukola on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukola manages to avoid it.
Eero Jukola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jukola misses with an uppercut. Kyle saw that one coming.
Kyle feints a counter leg kick.
Jukola takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chrys Kyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jukola 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eero Jukola!
Eero Jukola decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SMASH: Bee vs Kona
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Bandini ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
Some bone on bone action there as Jukola checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jukola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandini.
Bandini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukola.
Bandini lands a jab.
Jukola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandini.
Nice takedown defense from Bandini. No joy for Jukola on that attempt.
Bandini is looking for the big counter here.
Bandini scores with the left hand. Jukola knows he should have avoided that one.
Jukola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jukola stuffs the takedown attempt from Bandini. Bandini gets slowly back to his feet.
Bandini thows a leg kick but Jukola checks it
and Bandini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bandini.
Bandini misses with a combination
and Jukola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jukola throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Bandini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jukola half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Bandini scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice straight punches there by Jukola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jukola.
Bandini misses with a right hand
letting Jukola counter with a right hand.
Bandini misses with the combination.
Jukola appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bandini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jukola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Bandini is rocked!
Jukola pounces like a tiger and cracks Bandini with a vicious hook! Bandini is down but not out! Jukola follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eero Jukola!
Eero Jukola seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: People ask the question
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jukola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jukola slips a straight right by Murray.
A swing and a miss from Jukola.
Murray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murray scores with a jab. Jukola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murray has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jukola fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jukola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murray on the side of the head.
Murray tries to clinch up.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Jukola's head but Jukola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murray cracks Jukola with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Jukola throws a hook but Murray avoids it easily.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murray avoids the body shot from Jukola. #T1#
Murray connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Jukola shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Murray is trying to defend but Jukola finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Murray is trying to stand up here but Jukola is controlling him well.
Murray scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jukola manages to mount him!
Jukola lands a heavy elbow.
Murray wants to get back to his feet.
Jukola with good strikes from the mount here!
Murray taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Murray is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola connects with a bit shot that sees Murray covering up! More strikes from Jukola and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jukola is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Jukola!
Alex Murray spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: I'm sweet enough
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snoats tries to move into range but Jukola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Snoats lands a jab to the head.
Snoats is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Snoats lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jukola at a distance.
Snoats throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jukola on the side of the head.
Jukola misses the jab.
Snoats misses with an uppercut
and Jukola counters with a right hand to the body.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snoats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Snoats gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
Jukola tries to pull guard but Snoats holds him up against the cage and eventually Jukola drops back down to his feet.
Snoats lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jukola tries to pull guard but Snoats forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Jukola jumps into guard, dragging Snoats to 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.#SUB2#
Snoats got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jukola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snoats has managed to get both his arms back between Jukola's legs - danger averted.
Snoats wants to pass the guard but Jukola is keeping the position.#T1#
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Snoats from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jukola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jukola is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Snoats got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jukola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snoats has managed to get both his arms back between Jukola's legs - danger averted.#T2#
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.
Snoats wants to pass the guard but Jukola is keeping the position.
Snoats preventing the sweep.
Jukola is adopting a defensive guard.
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Snoats from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Snoats got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jukola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snoats has managed to get both his arms back between Jukola's legs - danger averted.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snoats passes into half guard.
Jukola is looking for a sweep. Snoats is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jukola trying to hold on to Snoats's head to control him but Snoats postures up.
Jukola wants to improve his position but Snoats is controlling well.
Jukola is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snoats tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukola was well out of range. Poor timing from Snoats.
Jukola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Snoats scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Jukola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snoats can pounce on him.
Jukola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snoats throws a quick inside leg kick.
Snoats slips under a jab from Jukola.
Snoats takes a swing at Jukola's ribcage but misses.
Jukola appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Snoats scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Snoats misses with a lunging right hand
and Snoats takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snoats just misses with a punch to the body.
Gale Snoats is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Jukola.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukola connects with a body shot.
Jukola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snoats.
Nice shot lands for Snoats.
Snoats fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jukola digs a good body shot into Snoats's ribs.
Jukola shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snoats throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jukola avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Snoats lands a nice hook to Jukola's body. Jukola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snoats slips a jab from Jukola.
Snoats was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snoats is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jukola can do to turn this around?
A chopping leg kick lands by Snoats.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Snoats's head but Snoats sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jukola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jukola throws the left hand but Snoats avoids the punch easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Snoats here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Snoats moves away from the strike by Jukola.
Jukola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on Snoats's shoulder, as Snoats tries to avoid the shot.
Snoats fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jukola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jukola misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gale Snoats is winning the standup battle so far.
Jukola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snoats.
Snoats tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jukola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jukola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jukola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snoats. Snoats circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
A solid body kick from Jukola. #T1##CL#
Snoats darts in and clinches Jukola up against the cage.
Jukola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snoats gets through Jukola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snoats misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jukola blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snoats.
Jukola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola blocks an uppercut.
Jukola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snoats misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jukola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jukola jumps guard but Snoats turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Snoats lands a hook that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Snoats digs a right hand into Jukola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jukola's gas tank.
Jukola has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Snoats seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jukola can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Snoats fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snoats. #T2#
Snoats scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snoats misses with the head strike.
Snoats swings wildly with an uppercut but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snoats throws a head punch that misses.
Snoats throws a head punch that misses.
Snoats tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snoats tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Snoats.
Snoats misses with a body punch.
Jukola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snoats just stands there and leans against the cage.
Snoats prevents a body shot from Jukola.
Snoats throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukola. #BC2#
Jukola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Jukola misses.
A punch lands to the side of Jukola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Snoats with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Snoats.
Snoats walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jukola checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jukola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Snoats cracks Jukola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jukola shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snoats pinned against the cage. Snoats gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gale Snoats has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eero Jukola.#TD2#
Jukola fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Snoats to the ground. Jukola is now in Snoats's guard.
Jukola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jukola trying to control the position from guard on top but Snoats is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jukola chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Jukola postures up in Snoats's guard and throws a big left but Snoats blocks it.
Jukola trying to control the position from guard on top but Snoats is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jukola pushing down on Snoats's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snoats wants to control but Jukola is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snoats tries to roll over but Jukola keeps him under control.
Jukola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jukola is looking to take a break and control but Snoats is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snoats slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Snoats does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Snoats lands.
Snoats tries to clinch up but Jukola circles away and keeps his distance.
Jukola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jukola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jukola looks to land a body kick but Snoats moved away.
Jukola takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Snoats dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jukola. That did some damage!
Good work by Jukola as he checks the leg kick.
Snoats looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snoats is looking to counter punch.
Snoats swings for the body but Jukola moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Snoats.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats is looking to clinch.
Snoats with a nice calf kick.
Jukola walks into a jab.
Snoats connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jukola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Snoats paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoats moves away.
Snoats throws a push kick but Jukola slaps the foot to one side.
Snoats bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snoats looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Jukola sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Snoats connects with a body shot that sends Jukola's belly button to the back.
Snoats throws out a powerful jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snoats. That's going to slow Jukola down.
Snoats connects with a body shot that sends Jukola's belly button to the back.
Jukola missing with a left hand there. Snoats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jukola checks the leg kick.
Jukola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Snoats checks it well.
Snoats thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jukola if he has to take too many more of those.
Snoats avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jukola missing with a left hand there. Snoats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Jukola.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Jukola only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Snoats misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukola! But no joy.
Snoats lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Snoats gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Snoats scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jukola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Snoats tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jukola's elbow.
Snoats fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snoats blocking some punches.
Jukola tries a body shot but Snoats blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snoats.
Snoats misses with the head strike.
Jukola struggles to land a body shot inside as Snoats controls his hands.
Snoats doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Snoats lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Snoats.
Jukola cracks Snoats with a nice body shot.
Snoats makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jukola tries to pull guard but Snoats won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Snoats.
Jukola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snoats.#BC#
Snoats breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gale Snoats is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snoats ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jukola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jukola lands an overhand right.
Snoats lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Jukola misses the target.
Snoats throws a push kick but Jukola slaps the foot to one side.
Snoats throws a head kick that misses.
Jukola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snoats scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Snoats. Beautiful body shot.
Snoats dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jukola. That did some damage!
Snoats attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Snoats thuds his right hand into Jukola's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jukola misses with an uppercut. Snoats saw that one coming.
Snoats throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eero Jukola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snoats is looking to clinch but Jukola is avoiding it.
Jukola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jukola slips under a jab.
Snoats throws a half hearted mid kick.
Snoats lands a nice shot that snaps Jukola's head back.
Snoats fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukola manages to avoid it.
Snoats lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jukola at a distance.
Jukola scores with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gale Snoats showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snoats, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gale Snoats!
Gale Snoats decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: not in Kansas anymore
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene digs a good hook to Jukola's body.
Jukola avoids the body shot from Greene.
Good leg kick by Jukola.
A jab from Jukola misses.
We've been informed that Greene has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jukola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Paulie Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jukola drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jukola wants to control but Greene is keeping him busy.
Jukola throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Jukola thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Jukola with the ground and pound but Greene regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Jukola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jukola seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Greene avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jukola.
Jukola trying to control from Greene's half guard. Greene has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jukola throws an elbow that misses. Greene uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jukola's guard. Nice move by Greene!#REVB##T2#
Jukola pulls Greene in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Jukola looking for a guillotine here but Greene defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jukola is trying to control the position but Greene postures up. #SU2#
Greene stands up from Jukola's guard - Greene perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jukola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Jukola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jukola takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukola moves away.
Jukola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greene.
Jukola with a jab.
Paulie Greene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jukola scores with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Greene.
Jukola staying out of range there.
Jukola is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Greene misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jukola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Greene has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Greene there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the body from Greene misses
letting Jukola counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukola with a nice calf kick.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jukola.
Greene lands a jab.#T4#
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Greene.
Jukola slips under a jab.
Greene throws a looping overhand right but Jukola ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Greene misses.
Jukola was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Greene throws a right hand that misses
and Jukola counters with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Greene. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Greene.
Greene swings widly with a right hand
letting Jukola counter with a right hand.
Greene slaps away a takedown attempt from Jukola, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jukola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jukola crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Greene - the referee stops the clock and Jukola gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Greene. Jukola manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Greene ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Greene with the inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Greene dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jukola gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Greene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Jukola closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Eero Jukola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greene tries to get to full guard but Jukola has control of the leg.
Jukola slows the pace down in half guard.
Jukola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Greene defending well though.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jukola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greene does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Jukola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've been hearing that Jukola has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jukola working the head and body with strikes.
Greene taking some punishment here, with Jukola in his half guard.
Jukola is keen to just control but Greene is a slippery customer.
Jukola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jukola controlling the action here.
Jukola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jukola content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Greene wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Jukola wants to pass the guard but Greene is defending well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jukola wants to take a breather but Greene is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jukola moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Jukola misses.
A slow jab from Greene misses its intended target.
Greene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greene wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jukola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Paulie Greene has been cut.
Jukola staying out of range there.#T3#
Greene misses with a right hand
and Jukola counters with an inside leg kick.
Jukola tries to land a front kick but Greene steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jukola slips under a jab from Greene.
Jukola changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jukola lands with a straight right. Greene didn't see that one coming.
Greene throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukola counters with a right hand to the body.
Greene throws a leg kick which misses Jukola's front leg but catches the back leg as Jukola tries to avoid it.
Greene throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jukola.
Paulie Greene seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Jukola.
Jukola looks for a takedown but Greene sprawls well.
Greene scores with a kick to the midsection.
Greene works Jukola's body with a nice hook.
Jukola misses with a body shot. #T4#
Greene takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Greene checks a low kick from Jukola.
Jukola lands a nice shot to the body.
Greene takes a swing at Jukola's ribcage but misses.
Jukola changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Greene looks to throw a body kick
and Jukola counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Jukola throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Greene was covering up waiting for the punch and Jukola finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Greene bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jukola's guard. #REVB#
Jukola 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.
Greene wants to stand but Jukola has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paulie Greene's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Greene lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jukola with a nice cross.
Jukola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Greene walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Greene takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jukola changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jukola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jukola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#Greene is rocked!
Nice straight punches there by Greene. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Greene.
A left lands for Jukola.
Greene is still on wobbly legs! Can Jukola finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene takes a swing at Jukola's ribcage but misses.
Jukola tries to counter with a takedown but Greene is quick to defend against it.
Greene seems to have recovered his senses.
Greene lands with a kick to the ribs.
Greene lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Greene.
Greene misses with a straight right. #T1#
Jukola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jukola doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Greene counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Jukola tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene lands a lovely overhand right.
Jukola throws a low kick but Greene avoids it.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Jukola throws a front kick aimed at Greene's knee but Greene avoids it well.
Greene throws a looping overhand right but Jukola ducks down to avoid it.
Greene with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jukola with a hook.#T2#
Greene throws a jab but it's blocked by Jukola.
A left lands for Greene.
Greene misses with a hook. Jukola ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene looks to throw the jab but Jukola is out of range.
Jukola fails with a takedown attempt.
Greene throws a shot from downtown. Jukola moves away and avoids it.
Jukola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Greene takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jukola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greene throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jukola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Greene dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola throws a predictable looking body shot
and Greene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Jukola dives in for a single leg takedown but Greene sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eero Jukola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene lands a jab to the nose.
Jukola lands with a nice body kick.
Jukola thows a leg kick but Greene checks it
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Jukola is rocked!
Greene wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Jukola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jukola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jukola seems to have got his legs back now.
Greene avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Jukola misses its intended target.
Greene throws a front kick that sends Jukola stumbling back into the cage.
Greene scores with a jab to the head.
Greene misses with a wild body shot.
Jukola thinks about countering with a head kick.
Greene thuds a left hand into Jukola's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene throws a leg kick which misses Jukola's front leg but catches the back leg as Jukola tries to avoid it.
Jukola gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Greene gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulie Greene! Paulie Greene retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Paulie Greene started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Do not talk about fight club
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnham closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jukola swings for the body but Burnham moves out of range.
Jukola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burnham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burnham swings widly with a right hand
and Jukola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Burnham.
Burnham lands a glancing blow to the side of Jukola's head.
Burnham avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burnham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jukola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jukola avoids the body shot from Burnham.
Jukola appears to be looking for a big counter.
Burnham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A leg kick checked by Burnham.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Jukola moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Jukola.
Jukola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burnham throws out a leg kick but Jukola moves out of range and Burnham only half commits.
Burnham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jukola counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Burnham misses with a right hand
and Jukola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jukola connects with the punch.
Lester Burnham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Burnham right on the button. Burnham goes down! Jukola follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Jukola gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Jukola!

Event: UnderGround FC 135
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budgiehandler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Budgiehandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukola was well out of range. Poor timing from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler throws a hook but Jukola blocks it.
Jukola chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Budgiehandler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Reginald Budgiehandler has been cut.
A slow jab from Jukola misses its intended target.
Budgiehandler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Budgiehandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jukola.
Budgiehandler staying out of range there.
Budgiehandler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jukola counters with a straight right hand.
Reginald Budgiehandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budgiehandler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Budgiehandler throws a low kick but Jukola moves out of range easily.
Budgiehandler has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Budgiehandler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jukola. That did some damage!
Budgiehandler throws a combination that misses
and Jukola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Jukola drives through and clinches with Budgiehandler against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
Budgiehandler misses with some punches. #BC#
Jukola breaks the clinch.
Jukola takes one to the side of the head.
Budgiehandler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Budgiehandler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reginald Budgiehandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Budgiehandler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Budgiehandler slips a straight right by Jukola.
Despite the aggression on Budgiehandler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Jukola closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Budgiehandler quickly recovers to half guard.
Jukola is just content to waste time from the top position. Budgiehandler takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Budgiehandler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jukola's guard. #REVB##SU2#
Budgiehandler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jukola, up you get!
Jukola wants to clinch.
Jukola throws a leg kick but Budgiehandler checks it.
Budgiehandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukola moves away.
Budgiehandler walks into a stiff left hand from Jukola.
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!
Jukola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Budgiehandler on the side of the head. #ROC#Budgiehandler is rocked!
Budgiehandler throws a shot from downtown. Jukola moves away and avoids it.
Budgiehandler is still on wobbly legs! Can Jukola finish him?
Jukola throws a shot to the body.
Jukola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Budgiehandler. #T2#
Jukola throws a series of punches but Budgiehandler moves out of range.
Budgiehandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jukola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Jukola misses its target.
Jukola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jukola lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Budgiehandler falls backwards - clearly groggy! Jukola dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Jukola!
The defeated Reginald Budgiehandler had this to say: 'Good win, Tanaka. You earned your title back. Let's run it back sometime soon! '.

Event: UnderGround FC 127
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Jukola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsui throws a right hand that Jukola ducks under and follows up with a left that Jukola also avoids with ease.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jukola loads up on a big right hand but Matsui slips the punch.
Jukola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsui at a distance. #TD#
Jukola scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Matsui takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Matsui avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jukola.
Jukola lands some shots froms side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola controls the position from side control.#T1#
Jukola looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Matsui is avoiding damage well.
Jukola sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Matsui is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jukola throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jukola is looking to take a break and control but Matsui is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matsui can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Jukola is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matsui has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jukola slows the pace down. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Jukola looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Jukola is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matsui knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jukola throws a strike aimed at the side of Matsui's head but Matsui avoids it well.
Matsui avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jukola. #T3#
Jukola tries to score with some ground and pound. Matsui controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jukola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsui keeps working. #SUB#
Jukola is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matsui is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jukola lands a nice forearm strike.
We've been hearing that Jukola has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jukola misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Jukola.
Matsui is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jukola asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4##SUB#
Jukola has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Matsui is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jukola yanks on the arm and Matsui is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jukola.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eero Jukola!
Hadecki Matsui spoke after the fight, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.

Event: UnderGround FC 116
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1##CL#
Stallion moves into the clinch.
Jukola blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Jukola breaks the clinch.
Jukola scores with a body shot.
Stallion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jukola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stallion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Stallion instigates a clinch.
Stallion tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jukola lands a nice shot to the body.
Jukola has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
Stallion misses with some punches.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jukola gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stallion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Stallion fails to land.
Stallion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
A short left from Jukola.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Jukola.
Stallion lands a body punch. #T1#
Jukola misses with a punch on the inside.
Jukola prevents a body shot from Stallion.
Jukola lands a shoulder strike.
Jukola throws a punch but it's blocked by Stallion.
Jukola blocking some punches.
Jukola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Jukola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jukola connects with a solid leg kick.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stallion moves away.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stallion was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Jukola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Jukola misses.
Jukola misses with a body kick.
Stallion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Jukola defending well as Stallion loads up on a big left hand.
Stallion is looking to clinch.
Jukola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Stallion. Those never looked like landing.
Jukola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stallion lands an overhand right.
Harvey Stallion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stallion's hands.
Jukola misses with a straight left.
Jukola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD#
Stallion decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jukola taking some punishment here, with Stallion in his half guard.
Jukola trying to hold on to Stallion's head to control him but Stallion postures up.
Jukola has hold of Stallion's hands but Stallion slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stallion thows a huge punch but Jukola dodges it nicely. #T3#
Jukola is looking to control Stallion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jukola avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Jukola actively working from the bottom here.
Jukola trying to hold on to Stallion's head to control him but Stallion postures up.
Stallion lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stallion is stalling here. Jukola is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stallion seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jukola has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Stallion is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Stallion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stallion tries to bench press Jukola off him but Jukola keeps the position.
Stallion is working hard here to advance position.
Stallion is trying to control Jukola's posture but Jukola avoids it.
Jukola throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stallion manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Stallion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jukola pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Stallion actively working from the bottom here.
Jukola slips a nice elbow through Stallion's hands, connecting with Stallion's forehead.
Stallion trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eero Jukola will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Stallion darts in and clinches Jukola up against the cage.
Jukola misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stallion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stallion is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jukola is defending well.
Stallion blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jukola - that landed with a thud.
Stallion prevents a body shot from Jukola.
Jukola lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands.
Jukola working hard to break the clinch.
Jukola misses with the head strike.
Jukola lands a shoulder strike.
Jukola lands a nice shot to the body.
Stallion throws a head punch that misses. #T1##TD#
Stallion has clasped his hands together around Jukola's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jukola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jukola is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stallion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jukola's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stallion wants to control but Jukola is keeping him busy.
Jukola keeping control of the position.
Stallion landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Stallion is working for a kimura but Jukola is defending it quite comfortably.
Jukola tries to get to full guard but Stallion has control of the leg. #T2#
Stallion is looking to advance position but Jukola won't allow it. #SUB#
Stallion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stallion trying to pass the guard but Jukola defending well.
Jukola slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stallion trying to control the position from guard on top but Jukola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jukola is pulling down on Stallion's head. It's preventing any offense from Stallion, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Stallion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jukola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stallion has managed to get both his arms back between Jukola's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Stallion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Jukola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jukola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stallion wants to control from the top but Jukola keeps moving.
Jukola working a defensive guard here.
Stallion works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Stallion seems to be working for a kimura but Jukola defends the submission attempt.
Stallion thows a huge punch but Jukola dodges it nicely. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stallion tries to pass to full mount but Jukola defends it.
Jukola is in trouble now - Stallion has advanced to mount!
Jukola really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jukola keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jukola is squirming around, avoiding Stallion's attempts to control the action.
Stallion is really struggling to control Jukola but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Stallion dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stallion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stallion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jukola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stallion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stallion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stallion tries to clinch up but Jukola circles away and keeps his distance.
Stallion takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stallion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stallion.
Stallion lands a nice hook to Jukola's body. Jukola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stallion shoots in looking for a takedown. Jukola tries to sprawl out of it but Stallion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jukola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Stallion lands with a good body shot.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but Stallion is out of range.
A jab from Stallion finds it's way through Jukola's defenses.
Jukola shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jukola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stallion with a nice cross.
Jukola misses with a hook
and Stallion counters with a nice uppercut.
Jukola lands a really nice looking cross but Stallion seems unphased.
Stallion swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Stallion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jukola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stallion scrambles back to his feet.
Stallion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jukola.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jukola as he avoids it easily.
Stallion misses with an uppercut.
Jukola connects with the punch.
Eero Jukola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stallion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jukola throws out the jab. #CL#
Stallion moves into the clinch successfully.
Stallion is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Jukola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Jukola avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Jukola blocking some punches.
Stallion presses Jukola against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stallion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Jukola breaks the clinch.
Jukola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jukola keeps the fight on the outside.
Jukola throws a jab but it's blocked by Stallion. #TD#
Stallion drives through with a takedown into Jukola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Stallion from controlling successfully.
Stallion trying to move into half guard but instead Jukola has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Stallion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jukola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stallion is keeping the position for now.
Jukola controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Stallion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jukola is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Stallion has momentary wrist control but Jukola slips an elbow through the middle.
Stallion wants to sweep here but Jukola controlling him for the moment.
Stallion keeping full guard, as Jukola tries to pass.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Stallion keeps moving. #SUB#
Stallion is looking for a triangle but Jukola pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Stallion is looking for a triangle but Jukola pushes his legs off easily.
Jukola controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Harvey Stallion.
I think Stallion 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eero Jukola!

Event: UnderGround FC 108
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Jukola throws a hook but Mazziotti avoids it easily.
Mazziotti blocks a leg kick.
Jukola needs to keep his hands up - Mazziotti had a free shot at his head there.
Jukola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jukola swings widly with a right hand
and Mazziotti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mazziotti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jukola somewhat.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
Donk. Jukola catches Mazziotti right on the button with a cross.
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jukola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Jukola throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Jukola shoots for a double leg takedown but Mazziotti sprawls well. He's pushed Jukola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Mazziotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Jukola throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mazziotti tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jukola is in Mazziotti's guard.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Mazziotti keeps moving.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jukola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jukola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mazziotti pulls Jukola in to control the position.
Jukola trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazziotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jukola working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mazziotti controls Jukola momentarily but Jukola frees himself.
Mazziotti pulls Jukola in to control the position.
Mazziotti's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mazziotti controls Jukola momentarily but Jukola frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mazziotti controlling Jukola's posture.
Jukola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mazziotti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jukola lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazziotti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jukola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mazziotti is trying to keep Jukola in close.
Mazziotti wants to sweep but no luck.
Jukola postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mazziotti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mazziotti keeping moving, preventing Jukola from controlling successfully. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jukola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jukola trying to control but Mazziotti is working from the bottom.
Mazziotti seems keen to control Jukola's posture.
Jukola content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jukola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jukola wants to pass the guard but Mazziotti is keeping the position.
Jukola trying to control but Mazziotti is working from the bottom.
Jukola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jukola content to stall in guard here.
Mazziotti has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Donk. Mazziotti catches Jukola right on the button with a cross.
Jukola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukola.
Jukola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Mazziotti's head but Mazziotti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.
Jukola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mazziotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.
Jukola walks into a stiff left hand from Mazziotti.
Jukola lands a head shot.
Jukola lands a slapping body shot.
Jukola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mazziotti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jukola swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Jukola gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jukola working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Mazziotti breaks from the clinch.
Eero Jukola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazziotti swats away the attempt to clinch by Jukola.
Jukola turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Jukola moves to clinch but Mazziotti breaks away
letting Mazziotti counter with a right hand.
A big right from Jukola misses.
Jukola tries to move into range but Mazziotti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mazziotti drops his hands momentarily and Jukola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mazziotti swings for the body but Jukola moves out of range.
Mazziotti jabs at Jukola's body.
Mazziotti misses with a two punch combination.
Mazziotti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jukola.
Jukola fails to land the takedown.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jukola is defended easily by Mazziotti.
Domenico Mazziotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eero Jukola.
Jukola swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jukola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jukola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Jukola saw that one coming.
Mazziotti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jukola misses with a hook
and Mazziotti counters with a nice uppercut.
Jukola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mazziotti's head.
Mazziotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jukola.#T3#
Mazziotti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Jukola moves out of range.
Jukola gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jukola cracks Mazziotti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Domenico Mazziotti has been cut.
Mazziotti cracks Jukola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Jukola moves into range and clinches up with Mazziotti.
A head punch on the inside from Jukola fails to land.
Jukola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Jukola fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jukola blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Jukola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola misses with some punches. #BC#
Mazziotti breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Jukola drives through with a takedown into Mazziotti's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mazziotti is looking to stand back up but Jukola counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mazziotti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVR#
Jukola is keen to just control but Mazziotti is a slippery customer.
Mazziotti trying to hold on to Jukola's head to control him but Jukola postures up. #SUB2#
Jukola is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mazziotti controlling the position for now.
Jukola wants to control but Mazziotti is keeping him busy.
Jukola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mazziotti is controlling Jukola's trapped leg to prevent Jukola from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eero Jukola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti'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#
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukola! But no joy.
Mazziotti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot.
Mazziotti stuffs the takedown attempt from Jukola. Jukola gets slowly back to his feet.
Jukola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mazziotti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mazziotti blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jukola has Mazziotti up against the cage in a clinch.
Jukola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Mazziotti.
Jukola misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jukola misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Mazziotti as the two fighters clinch.
Mazziotti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Mazziotti avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Mazziotti throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Mazziotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Jukola.
Jukola shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Domenico Mazziotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Jukola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
A big right from Mazziotti misses.
Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jukola.#T2#
Mazziotti throws a good cross that connects.
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Jukola moved out of range nicely.
Mazziotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukola counters with a straight right hand.
Jukola closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mazziotti circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazziotti misses the target.
Jukola throws a hook but Mazziotti avoids it easily.
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!
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
Mazziotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jukola.
It looked like Mazziotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazziotti misses with a combination
and Jukola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jukola misses with a straight left.
Mazziotti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jukola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Jukola scores with a punch to the head.
Jukola throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazziotti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Jukola.
Jukola swings widly with a right hand
and Mazziotti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazziotti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Jukola's shoulder, as Jukola tries to avoid the shot.
Mazziotti connects with a right hand. Jukola shakes it off.
Domenico Mazziotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazziotti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mazziotti walks into a straight right hand from Jukola.
Jukola throws a lazy right hand but Mazziotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Mazziotti throws a shot from downtown. Jukola moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Jukola looking to score a takedown here. Mazziotti is defending well but Jukola drives through and ends up in Mazziotti's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazziotti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jukola looking to pass the guard.
Jukola is in close to Mazziotti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jukola trying to control but Mazziotti is working from the bottom.
Mazziotti pulls Jukola in close to prevent any damage.
Jukola preventing the sweep.
Eero Jukola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mazziotti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jukola's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eero Jukola.
I've got Jukola 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eero Jukola!

Event: UnderGround FC 90
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Divisek connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jukola takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Divisek loads up on a big right hand but Jukola slips the punch.
Jukola moves out of range of the body kick from Divisek.
Jukola throws out a counter right but Divisek avoids it with no problem.
Divisek scores with a jab. Jukola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jukola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Divisek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jukola.
Divisek lands with a straight right. Jukola didn't see that one coming.
Good leg kick by Divisek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Divisek misses with a body punch.
Divisek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jukola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Divisek backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Divisek misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola lands a left hand.
Divisek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jukolas head.
Jukola swings wildly with an uppercut but Divisek uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Divisek. #T1#
Divisek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Divisek misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Divisek.
Jukola lands a nice uppercut.
Jukola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Divisek's elbow. #TD2#
Jukola jumps guard.
Divisek wants to stand but Jukola is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Jukola looking for a guillotine here but Divisek defends easily.
Divisek tries to stand but Jukola is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jukola looking for a guillotine here but Divisek defends easily. #T2##SU#
Divisek stands and steps away. Jukola gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Divisek is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jukola with a nice cross.
Jukola has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big left from Divisek misses.
Divisek tries to close the distance and clinch but Jukola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Divisek misses the jab.
Jukola takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Divisek moves away.
Divisek tries to counter by clinching up but Jukola breaks away and moves out of range.
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Divisek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Juraj Divisek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola throws a lazy right hand but Divisek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Divisek moves out of range of the strikes.
Jukola throws a jab when Divisek was well out of range.
Jukola closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jukola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Divisek. #T3#
Jukola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Divisek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Divisek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jukola.
Divisek moves out of range of the strikes.
Jukola takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Divisek lands an overhand right.
Divisek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Divisek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Divisek lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jukola takes a step back to recover.
Jukola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Jukola misses.
Jukola checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Jukola releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Divisek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukola moves away.
Jukola cracks a nice hook into Divisek's ribs.#T4#
Jukola throws a hook but Divisek blocks it.#CL#
Divisek has taken the fight to the clinch.
Divisek lands with a right to the head.
Divisek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Divisek fails to land.
Jukola swings wildly with an uppercut but Divisek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Divisek is leaning against Jukola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Divisek is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jukola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Divisek misses with some punches.
Jukola tries to circle away but Divisek has him pinned against the cage.
Divisek lands a nice shot to the body.
Jukola tries a body shot but Divisek blocks it.
Divisek digs a right hand into Jukola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jukola's gas tank.
Divisek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Divisek.
Divisek misses with a body punch.
Jukola blocks an uppercut.
Divisek struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands.
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 Juraj Divisek will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Divisek tries a head kick but it misses.
Divisek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jukola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Divisek uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jukola has time to react.#TD2#
Divisek tries to sprawl but Jukola drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Divisek wants to get back to his feet.
Jukola is looking to take a break and control but Divisek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Divisek is trying to stand.
Jukola sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Divisek is trying to stand up here but Jukola is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jukola is trying to control. Divisek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Jukola is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Divisek defends it well.
Divisek is trying to stand. #T1#
Jukola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Divisek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #ES#
Divisek manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jukola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sloppy strikes from Divisek. Those never looked like landing.
Divisek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jukola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jukola cracks Divisek with an open hand slap.
Juraj Divisek is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Divisek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Divisek doesn't manage to clinch there - Jukola circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukola misses.
Jukola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Divisek.
Jukola scores with a nice head shot.
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on Divisek's shoulder, as Divisek tries to avoid the shot.
Divisek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Divisek motions for Jukola to come forward. Divisek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Divisek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Divisek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Divisek scoring well with a low kick there.
Divisek takes one to the chin there.
Divisek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Divisek.
Jukola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Divisek cracks Jukola with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Divisek misses the shot to the body.
Divisek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Divisek throws a hook but Jukola blocks it.
Divisek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Divisek lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Jukola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Juraj Divisek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jukola walks forward, straight into a front kick from Divisek.#T3#
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Divisek throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Divisek gets caught napping as Jukola dives in and scores a takedown. Divisek manages to retain guard.
Eero Jukola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Divisek wants to stand up but Jukola is controlling him.
Divisek will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jukola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jukola prevents Divisek from getting back to his feet. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Divisek manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Divisek fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Divisek.
Jukola misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jukola tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Divisek fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Jukola blocks an uppercut.
Divisek scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Divisek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Divisek misses with the head strike.
Divisek swings wildly with an uppercut but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jukola.
Divisek lands an uppercut.
Divisek gets through Jukola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Divisek blocks an uppercut.
Jukola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Divisek misses with a body punch.
Divisek struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands.
Divisek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jukola or not.
Juraj Divisek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jukola is breathing heavily.
Divisek lands a nice shot to the body.
Divisek pushes Jukola back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Divisek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Divisek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juraj Divisek dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Jukola gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Divisek.
Divisek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jukola tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jukola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jukola looks to land a left hand but Divisek moved out of range nicely.
Divisek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jukola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jukola slips under a jab from Divisek.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Jukola ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jukola no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jukola trying to keep a closed guard but Divisek is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divisek wanted to stand there but Jukola had control of the position.
Divisek trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1##SU#
Divisek decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jukola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Divisek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jukola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Divisek.
Jukola moves forwards but Divisek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Divisek scores with a nice body kick.
Divisek misses with an uppercut. Jukola saw that one coming.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Divisek.
Divisek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jukola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A shot to the body from Jukola misses #CL#
and Divisek moves into the clinch.
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!
Divisek lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Jukola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Divisek backwards.
Jukola misses with a body punch.
Divisek misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Jukola.
Divisek tries to throw a body punch but Jukola avoids it by throwing Divisek back against the cage.
Divisek blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
Divisek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jukola blocks an uppercut.
Divisek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Nice body punch from Divisek.
Jukola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Divisek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Divisek cracks Jukola with a nice body shot.
Jukola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Divisek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Divisek misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Divisek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jukola can't find room to land a body shot as Divisek controls the action.
Jukola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Divisek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jukola misses with a punch to the body.
Divisek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Divisek tries a body shot but Jukola blocks it.
Jukola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Divisek.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Divisek.
Jukola lands a shot to the body.
Jukola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Divisek just stands there and leans against the cage.
Divisek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Divisek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Divisek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jukolas head.
Jukola has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Divisek is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Divisek pushes Jukola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jukola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Divisek backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Divisek.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Divisek throws a head punch that misses.
Divisek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Divisek has a couple of punches blocked by Jukola.
Divisek blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jukola.
Divisek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Divisek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Divisek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jukola blocks an uppercut.
Jukola lands with a right to the head.
Divisek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jukola.
Divisek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Jukola fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juraj Divisek clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4##CL#
Divisek moves into range and clinches up with Jukola.
A short body shot lands from Jukola as the two fighters clinch.
Jukola blocking some punches.
Divisek misses with the head strike.
Divisek tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Divisek fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Jukola has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Divisek uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Jukola is looking for a triangle but Divisek pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Jukola has his foot on Divisek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Divisek works his way back into a safe position though.
Jukola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Divisek has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jukola is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Divisek gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Divisek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Divisek connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Jukola goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Divisek rushes Jukola and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jukola.
Nice body punch from Divisek - that landed with a thud.
Jukola is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jukola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Divisek's elbow.
Divisek throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukola.
Divisek scores with a shot to the side of Jukola's head.
Divisek misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Divisek.
Divisek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Divisek doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Jukola manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jukola managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Divisek stands and steps away. Jukola gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Divisek lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Divisek is looking to clinch but Jukola is avoiding it.
Jukola misses with an uppercut.
Divisek throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Divisek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Divisek takes the fight into the clinch.
Jukola lands a body shot. #TD2#
Jukola manages to pull guard.
Divisek wants to stand but Jukola is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Divisek decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jukola, up you get!
Divisek tries to clinch up.
Divisek takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Divisek moves into range and clinches up with Jukola.#T3#
Divisek working aggressively here.
Jukola blocking some punches.
Divisek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Jukola.
Divisek prevents a body shot from Jukola.
Divisek gets through Jukola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jukola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Divisek works on Jukola's body with a couple of short punches.
Divisek has a couple of punches blocked by Jukola.
Divisek cracks Jukola with a nice body shot.
Jukola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jukola can't find room to land a body shot as Divisek controls the action.
Divisek tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Divisek misses with a body punch.
Jukola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Divisek backwards.
Jukola blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Divisek lands a right hand.
Jukola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Divisek.
Jukola has a couple of punches blocked by Divisek.
Divisek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jukola blocking some punches.
Divisek misses with a punch to the body.
Divisek lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diviseks head.
Jukola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Divisek has a couple of punches blocked by Jukola.
Divisek prevents a body shot from Jukola.
Divisek working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Divisek.
Divisek lands a body punch.
Jukola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Divisek.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juraj Divisek had his way with Eero Jukola in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Divisek lands with a slapping head kick.
Divisek throws a sloppy head kick and Jukola moves out of range easily.
Divisek takes one on the button.
Divisek ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
Divisek throws a shot to the body.
Divisek blocks a jab.
Divisek scores with a push kick.
Jukola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Divisek.
A big right from Divisek misses.
A big right from Jukola misses.
Divisek seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Divisek thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola thuds a left hand into Divisek's body.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Divisek throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jukola.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Divisek takes one to the chin there.
Jukola drops his hands momentarily and Divisek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Divisek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jukola throws a shot from downtown. Divisek moves away and avoids it.
Divisek tries a head kick but it misses.
Divisek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Divisek.
Jukola takes a swing at Divisek's ribcage but misses.
Divisek lands with a hook. Jukola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Divisek clinches.
Divisek lands with a right to the head.
Divisek lands a shot to the body.
Divisek has a couple of punches blocked by Jukola.
Divisek blocks a body shot from Jukola.
Jukola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Divisek struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Divisek. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Divisek.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Divisek lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Divisek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Divisek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jukola can do to turn this around?
Divisek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jukola's elbow.
Jukola tries a body shot but Divisek blocks it.
Divisek has a couple of punches blocked by Jukola.
Divisek swings wildly with an uppercut but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jukola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jukola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Divisek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jukola misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Divisek.
A short body shot lands from Jukola as the two fighters clinch.
Divisek stops a takedown attempt from Jukola.
Divisek lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Jukola can't find room to land a body shot as Divisek controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Divisek fails to land.
Jukola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jukola throws a punch but it's blocked by Divisek.
Jukola drops down looking for an ankle pick but Divisek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jukola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Juraj Divisek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Divisek avoids the body shot from Jukola.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Divisek thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Divisek forces Jukola back against the cage and clinches.
Jukola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jukola goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Jukola lands with a left to the head.
Jukola misses with a punch on the inside.
Divisek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Divisek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eero Jukola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Divisek blocks an uppercut.
Jukola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jukola throws a head punch that misses.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Divisek avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Jukola swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juraj Divisek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Divisek, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juraj Divisek!
Juraj Divisek retains his lightweight title!
Juraj Divisek seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UnderGround FC 83
Date: Jan 05, 2020

#R1#
Jukola lands a body shot.
Jukola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jukola swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jukola lands with a shot to the body.
Jukola scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola cracks Africa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jukola punishes Africa's body with a nice straight punch.
Jukola throws a body punch but Africa moves out of range.
Africa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jukola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Africa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukola moves away.
Africa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Jukola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jukola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Africa lands a two punch combo.
Africa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jukola.
Africa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Africa shoots for a takedown but Jukola saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Africa throws a right hand that misses
and Jukola counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Africa is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Pax Africa has been cut.#T1#
Jukola batters Africa with a massive right followed by a huge left! Africa is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Jukola lands a final crushing right hand to drop Africa to the mat with a gruesome thud! Jukola is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eero Jukola!

Event: JAG Garuda vs Watson
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Jukola lands a nice looking body shot.
Jukola jabs A T Rex Bottom right on the nose. A T Rex Bottom blinks but takes it well.
Jukola throws a body shot but no joy.
A T Rex Bottom with the counter takedown but Jukola avoids it easily.
Jukola with a nice cross.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A T Rex Bottom tries to move into range but Jukola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jukola throws a jab when A T Rex Bottom was well out of range.
Jukola lands a head shot.
Jukola lands with an uppercut that bounces A T Rex Bottom off the cage and back into range.
Jukola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches A T Rex Bottom on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Jukola misses
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice body punch from Jukola.
Jukola lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A T Rex Bottom feints the counter takedown.
Jukola misses with a shot to the body
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a slapping leg kick.
A T Rex Bottom defending well as Jukola loads up on a big left hand.
A T Rex Bottom takes one to the side of the head.
Jukola misses with an uppercut
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a nice leg kick.
Jukola throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting A T Rex Bottom counter with a right hand.
A T Rex Bottom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jukola's calf.
A T Rex Bottom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and A T Rex Bottom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A T Rex Bottom walks into a jab.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola swings widly with a right hand
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a low kick, right behind Jukola 's knee. #T2#
Jukola connects with a body shot.
Jukola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola swings widly with a right hand
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jukola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that A T Rex Bottom has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
A T Rex Bottom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jukola with a body shot.
A T Rex Bottom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A T Rex Bottom staying out of range there.
A T Rex Bottom is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A T Rex Bottom slips under a jab.
It looks like Jukola has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A T Rex Bottom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jukola throws a right hand that misses
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a left and a right that stings Jukola. #T3#
Jukola throws the left hand but A T Rex Bottom avoids the punch easily.
Jukola misses with a right hand
and A T Rex Bottom counters with an inside leg kick.
Eero Jukola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jukola misses with a lunging right hand
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a left to the body.
A T Rex Bottom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jukola throws a sloppy body shot
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a body kick.
A T Rex Bottom avoids the body shot from Jukola.
Jukola misses with a lunging right hand
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a thumping low kick.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
Jukola misses with a right hand
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a nice uppercut.
Jukola lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T4#
Jukola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits A T Rex Bottoms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
A T Rex Bottom lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jukola lands a head shot.
A T Rex Bottom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from A T Rex Bottom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jukola swings for the body but A T Rex Bottom moves out of range.
A T Rex Bottom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jukola misses with a looping left.
A T Rex Bottom lands with a nice body punch.
Jukola misses with a right hand
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a nice body shot.
Jukola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A T Rex Bottom drops his hands momentarily and Jukola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A T Rex Bottom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jukola throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on A T Rex Bottom's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A T Rex Bottom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jukola.
A T Rex Bottom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A T Rex Bottom staying out of range there.
Jukola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from A T Rex Bottom.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but A T Rex Bottom was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Jukola throws an off balance right hand
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a nice body shot.
Jukola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A T Rex Bottom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
Jukola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Jukola misses.
A T Rex Bottom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jukola throws a hook but A T Rex Bottom blocks it.
And A T Rex Bottom tries to counter it with a takedown but Jukola pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Jukola misses with a body shot
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a straight right hand.
Jukola scores with the left hand. A T Rex Bottom knows he should have avoided that one.
A T Rex Bottom avoids a punch combination nicely.
A T Rex Bottom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jukola lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jukola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jukola lands the left hand.
Eero Jukola is winning the standup battle so far.
Jukola throws a body punch but A T Rex Bottom moves out of range. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jukola.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Jukola finds it's target.
A T Rex Bottom misses with a takedown attempt - Jukola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of A T Rex Bottom's head but A T Rex Bottom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A T Rex Bottom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
A T Rex Bottom appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jukola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jukola connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Jukola misses its intended target.
Jukola is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jukola misses with an uppercut
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Jukola lands with a shot to the body.
Jukola lands a jab to A T Rex Bottom's midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Jukola as he connects with a hook.
Jukola looks to land a left hand but A T Rex Bottom moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and A T Rex Bottom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Snake Under A T Rex Bottom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A T Rex Bottom misses with a shot to the body
and Jukola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A T Rex Bottom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jukola misses with a hook to the body
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jukola lands with a nice body punch.
A T Rex Bottom moves out of range of the strikes.
A T Rex Bottom takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Jukola throws a poor cross that misses
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukola swings away with a body shot that misses
and A T Rex Bottom makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for A T Rex Bottom.
The fighters circling - Jukola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A T Rex Bottom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jukola misses with a hook
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a straight right hand.
Jukola lands an overhand right.
Jukola cracks A T Rex Bottom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jukola misses with a jab to the body
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a thumping low kick.
Jukola misses the body punch
and A T Rex Bottom makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jukola really felt that one!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jukola misses with a combination
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a left and a right that stings Jukola.
A T Rex Bottom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jukola swivels and escapes.
Jukola misses with a hook to the body
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a nice body shot.
Jukola throws a hook but A T Rex Bottom avoids it easily.
Jukola misses with an uppercut
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a nice leg kick.
Jukola connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola misses with a lunging right hand
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jukola thinking.
Jukola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that A T Rex Bottom can do to turn this around?
A T Rex Bottom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jukola throws out the jab.
A T Rex Bottom is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jukola misses with a right hand
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a three punch combo that has Jukola backing up. Jukola nods at A T Rex Bottom to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
A nice combination there by Jukola.
Jukola missing with a left hand there. A T Rex Bottom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jukola takes a swing at A T Rex Bottom's ribcage but misses.
A T Rex Bottom scores with a nice body kick.
A T Rex Bottom blocks a jab.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola lands a lovely overhand right.
Jukola jabs A T Rex Bottom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A T Rex Bottom throws a hook to the side of Jukola's head but Jukola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snake Under A T Rex Bottom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A T Rex Bottom slips a straight right by Jukola.
A T Rex Bottom is looking for the big counter here.
Jukola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab from Jukola.
Jukola throws out a powerful jab.
A T Rex Bottom is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jukola rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola works A T Rex Bottom's body with a nice hook.
Jukola throws a body punch but A T Rex Bottom moves out of range.
Jukola misses with a hook.
A T Rex Bottom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but A T Rex Bottom is out of range.
As Jukola backs off A T Rex Bottom throws a huge counter combo but Jukola manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Jukola misses with a left hand
and A T Rex Bottom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A T Rex Bottom finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Jukola misses.
Jukola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jukola throws out a loose jab but A T Rex Bottom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
A T Rex Bottom moves out of range of the strikes.
Jukola swings for the body but A T Rex Bottom moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but A T Rex Bottom might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jukola has got the better of the exchanges.#T4#
Jukola throws a hook but A T Rex Bottom blocks it.
A T Rex Bottom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jukola with a body shot.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Jukola throws a sloppy body shot
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a low kick, right behind Jukola 's knee.
Jukola misses with a straight left.
Jukola misses with a double jab.
A T Rex Bottom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A T Rex Bottom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jukola's jab looks to have found its range, popping A T Rex Bottom under the eye.
Eero Jukola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukola throws a lazy uppercut
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jukola lands with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eero Jukola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jukola 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eero Jukola!
Snake Under A T Rex Bottom was interviewed post fight and said 'Noooooo, he got his stench on me... Ill be back...'.

Event: JBL TBD 2
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Bagueirau is looking to clinch but Jukola is avoiding it.
Bagueirau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jukola throws out the jab.
Bagueirau fails with a takedown attempt.
Jukola swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jukola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jukola lands a slapping body shot.
Sildosoves Bagueirau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Jukola.
Bagueirau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bagueirau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Jukola misses.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagueirau takes one on the button.
Jukola misses with a series of wild punches.
Jukola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1##CL2#
Bagueirau moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jukola.#ROC#
Bagueirau is rocked!
Jukola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bagueirau is still on wobbly legs! Can Jukola finish him?
Jukola prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eero Jukola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sildosoves Bagueirau.
Jukola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bagueirau backwards.
Bagueirau tries for a takedown but Jukola manages to get underhooks.
Bagueirau takes a shot to the head.
Bagueirau is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jukola is defending well.
Bagueirau has Jukola pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jukola manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jukola.
Jukola lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jukola fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Jukola.
Bagueirau looks winded!
Jukola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bagueirau goes for a takedown attempt but Jukola pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jukola drops Bagueirau with a big left hand! Bagueirau is injured, injured bad! Jukola jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Jukola!

Event: JAG Benedetti vs Woody II
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
A big right from Jukola misses.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Jukola is avoiding it.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
Cooper tries to clinch but Jukola moves out of range.
Cooper is looking to clinch. #TD#
Jukola gets the takedown into side control.
Cooper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jukola wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jukola has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
A lull in the action here as Jukola stalls from top position.
Jukola cracks Cooper with a big elbow.
Cooper struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper is letting Jukola control him for a moment. #SUB#
Jukola looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jukola 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.#SUB#
Jukola is trying to get an arm triangle but Cooper is defending well. #T1#
Cooper is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jukola is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Jukola.
Cooper tries to hold on but Jukola pushes him away.
Jukola connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jukola working Cooper over with strikes here.
Jukola looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Cooper covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Jukola!

Event: JBL Summer Impact
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Xiu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiu manages to avoid it.
Jukola takes a swing at Xiu's ribcage but misses.
Xiu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jukola's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Jukola gets a double leg takedown into Xiu's guard.
Xiu managing to control the position.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Xiu keeps moving.
Xiu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jukola manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu postures up.
Xiu trying to control but Jukola is working from the bottom.
Xiu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1##SUB2#
Jukola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Xiu from controlling successfully.
Jukola throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jukola is trying to control the position but Xiu postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jukola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Xiu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Xiu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jukola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xiu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Xiu trying to control the position from guard on top but Jukola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jukola is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Xiu preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Xiu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jukola thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xiu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Xiu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xiu is controlling Jukola's posture.#T3#
Xiu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jukola trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xiu trying to keep a closed guard but Jukola is proving a slippery customer.
Jukola lands a couple of elbows.
Xiu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jukola trying to control but Xiu is working from the bottom.
Xiu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#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.
Jukola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Xiu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xiu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jukola.
Jukola looks to land a right hand but Xiu moved out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xiu.
Xiu doesn't manage to clinch there - Jukola circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Jukola dives in and scores a takedown into Xiu's guard.
Xiu wants to sweep here but Jukola controlling him for the moment.
Xiu is controlling Jukola's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Xiu misses with a low kick.
Jukola lands a body shot. #TD2#
Xiu gets caught flat footed, as Jukola shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Xiu keeping moving, preventing Jukola from controlling successfully.
Jukola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jukola is looking to work some ground and pound but Xiu has wrist control.
Xiu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jukola is one step ahead there.
Jukola lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Xiu keeps moving.
Xiu looking to control. #T1#
Jukola distracts Xiu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Xiu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jukola manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Jukola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xiu defends well.
Xiu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Xiu trying to control but Jukola is working from the bottom.
Eero Jukola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jukola wants to sweep here but Xiu controlling him for the moment.
Xiu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jukola is trying to keep Xiu in close. #T2#
Xiu trying to control but Jukola is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jukola looking for a guillotine here but Xiu defends easily. #SUB2#
Jukola looking for a guillotine here but Xiu defends easily.
Xiu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Xiu trying to control the position from guard on top but Jukola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jukola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xiu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jukola's head.
Jukola looking to control.
Xiu landing with the ground and pound.
Jukola has his hands on Xiu's head, controlling the position.
Jukola is trying to control the position but Xiu postures up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Xiu trying to control but Jukola is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Xiu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jukola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jukola lands a nice looking body shot.
Jukola misses with a hook to the body
and Jukola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jukola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xiu rather than just go for the knockout.
Xiu avoids the body shot from Jukola.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jukola.
Xiu with a nice cross.
Xiu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jukola defends well and Xiu ends up having to push Jukola into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Jukola shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jukola is thwarting Xiu's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xiu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jukola is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Xiu throws a looping overhand right but Jukola ducks down to avoid it.
Xiu shoots for a takedown but Jukola saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Xiu throws a lazy right hand but Jukola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jukola lands a jab to the nose.
Xiu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiu.
Jukola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jukola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiu.
Sloppy strikes from Xiu. Those never looked like landing.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola swings for the body but Xiu moves out of range.
Xiu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiu thumps Jukola with a low kick.
Xiu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Xiu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Jukola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jukola misses with a lunging right hand
and Xiu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Eero Jukola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jukola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jukola lands a right hook to the body.
Jukola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD#
Xiu drives through with a takedown into Jukola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Xiu trying to control but Jukola is working from the bottom.
Jukola is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Xiu is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Jukola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Xiu tries to get to full guard but Jukola has control of the leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiu keeping hold of Jukola's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Jukola is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Xiu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Xiu controlling the position for now.#T3#
Jukola looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Xiu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Xiu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jukola is working away from the top position though.
Xiu wants to get back to full guard.
Jukola thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xiu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Xiu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Jukola has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jukola connects with a couple of short punches.
Xiu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jukola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xiu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xiu 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##T4#
Xiu working over Jukola with some ground and pound. Jukola looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jukola trying to control but Xiu postures up.
Xiu trying to control from half guard but Jukola is working away.
Jukola is looking for a sweep. Xiu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xiu with the ground and pound but Jukola uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jukola wants to sweep but no luck.
Xiu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Eero Jukola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Xiu won't allow Jukola to sweep him here.
Char Xiu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jukola is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eero Jukola.
Well Jukola 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eero Jukola!

Event: JBL Heatwave
Date: Jul 26, 2019

#R1#
Jukola defending well as Bandini loads up on a big left hand.
Jukola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandini throws out the jab.
Bandini throws a looping overhand right but Jukola ducks down to avoid it.
Bandini has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jukola blocks the body kick.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandini was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Bandini scores with a decent looking hook.
Bandini misses with a looping right.
Bandini falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Jukola to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Bandini darts in and clinches Jukola up against the cage.#BC2#
Bandini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jukola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Jukola throws a shot from downtown. Bandini moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola slips a straight right by Bandini.
Bandini lands a nice shot that snaps Jukola's head back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jukola.
Mac Bandini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandini was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Jukola slips under a jab from Bandini.
Jukola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Bandini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jukola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jukola misses with a body punch
and Bandini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandini moves out of range of the strikes.
Bandini scores with a nice strike.
Jukola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandini.
Bandini looks to land a left hand but Jukola moved out of range nicely.
Jukola digs a good hook to Bandini's body.
Mac Bandini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jukola misses with a hook.
Jukola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bandini momentarily.
Jukola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Jukola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jukola.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandini manages to avoid it.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jukola.
Jukola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bandini misses with an uppercut.
Bandini doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Bandini with a nice cross.#TD#
Jukola closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bandini quickly recovers to half guard.
Bandini is trying to stand back up but Jukola is controlling him
Jukola controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jukola throwing shots but Bandini is blocking nicely.
Jukola lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jukola lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jukola 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.
Jukola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jukola lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jukola wants to take a breather but Bandini is having none of it. #T3#
Jukola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jukola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bandini defending well though.
Jukola throwing shots but Bandini is blocking nicely.
Jukola controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jukola connects with a nice short shot to Bandini's temple.
Bandini is trying to stand.
Jukola controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jukola throws a strike but Bandini avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bandini is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jukola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bandini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jukola stays in close to Bandini's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bandini swings for the body but Jukola moves out of range.
Jukola swinging wildly here.
Bandini throws out a loose jab but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukola swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bandini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Bandini.
Jukola swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bandini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jukola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bandini throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Bandini as he connects with a hook.
Jukola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bandini misses the jab.
Bandini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jukola.
Jukola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bandini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bandini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Bandini gets caught flat footed, as Jukola shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Bandini has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jukola is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Bandini's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bandini swings wildly with an uppercut but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Bandini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bandini lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jukola has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jukola and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bandini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jukola with a nice cross.
Jukola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bandini.
Jukola is looking to counter punch.
Eero Jukola is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Jukola misses with a hook. Bandini ducked under it nicely.
Jukola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bandini can pounce on him.
Bandini swinging wildly here.
Jukola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bandini throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bandini throws out a powerful jab.
Bandini throws a leg kick but Jukola checks it.
Bandini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bandini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bandini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jukola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body kick there by Bandini.
A punch lands to the side of Bandini 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jukola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bandini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Bandini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bandini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bandini tries to break the clinch but Jukola is controlling the position. #T2#
Bandini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Bandini.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jukola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Bandini manages to break the clinch.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandini manages to avoid it.
Jukola slips under a jab from Bandini.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bandini!
Jukola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandini.
Jukola throws a big counter combination but Bandini scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bandini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jukola to counter with a crisp jab.
Jukola fails to land with a series of punches.
Bandini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandini slips under a jab from Jukola.
A jab from Bandini misses.
Bandini loads up on a big right hand but Jukola slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukola misses the target.#T3#
Jukola swings for the body but Bandini moves out of range.
Bandini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice cross by Bandini.
A big right from Jukola misses.
A head kick from Bandini lands but Jukola takes it in his stride.
Bandini tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Bandini's head but Bandini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bandini misses with a looping left.
Jukola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch combination from Bandini misses.
It looked like Jukola was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bandini.
Bandini is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bandini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jukola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bandini throws a combination that misses
and Jukola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bandini slips under a jab from Jukola.
Bandini ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
Bandini misses with a combination
enabling Jukola to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jukola checks a leg kick. #T4#
Bandini misses with a hook.
Jukola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jukola with a hook.
Bandini looks to throw the jab but Jukola is out of range.
Jukola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bandini lands with a cross.
Bandini looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukola is just out of range.
Bandini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jukola dips to his left and cracks Bandini with an uppercut!
Bandini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukola.
Bandini throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jukola.
Jukola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandini wants to land a leg kick but Jukola is out of range.
Bandini moves away from the strike by Jukola.
Bandini throws a shot from downtown. Jukola moves away and avoids it.
Jukola with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mac Bandini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bandini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bandini's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bandini duly obliges.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Bandini.
Bandini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jukola.
Jukola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandini.
Jukola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Bandini's head but Bandini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bandini tries to move into range but Jukola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Jukola.
Nice takedown defense from Bandini. No joy for Jukola on that attempt.
Bandini throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bandini throws a right hand that misses
and Jukola counters with a stiff right hand.
Bandini connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandini throws a leg kick which misses Jukola's front leg but catches the back leg as Jukola tries to avoid it.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Jukola shoots for a takedown but Bandini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Bandini tried to score with a low kick but Jukola checks it.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Jukola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bandini lands with a straight right. Jukola didn't see that one coming.
Bandini lands a nice hook to Jukola's body. Jukola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bandini connects with a body shot that sends Jukola's belly button to the back.
Bandini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandini throws a jab but it's blocked by Jukola.
Jukola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bandini - that will leave a mark!
Jukola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bandini.
Jukola swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bandini throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jukola.
Bandini moves away from the strike by Jukola.
Bandini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Bandini gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jukola to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Jukola is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bandini is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bandini has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Jukola might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SUB#
Jukola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jukola doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bandini looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Bandini pushing down on Jukola's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bandini is stalling here. Jukola is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bandini seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jukola has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jukola cracks Bandini with a big right hand but Bandini just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jukola controlling from side mount.
Jukola working the head with strikes.
Eero Jukola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jukola in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Jukola scoring with punches and elbows.
Jukola is working Bandini over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bandini is trying to get back to his feet.
Bandini is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jukola misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jukola slows the pace down.
An elbow from Jukola crashes against the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Bandini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bandini 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Bandini!
Mac Bandini 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.

Event: FNF Summer Madness II
Date: Jul 05, 2019

#R1#
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Olli's head but Olli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
Jukola looks to land a right hand but Olli moved out of range.
Olli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olli moves away.
Olli feints the counter takedown.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Olli's head but Olli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Olli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jukola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Olli on the side of the head.
Olli blocks a jab.
Olli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Olli's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Olli's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola scores with a punch to the head.
Olli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jukola misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Jukola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jukola throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Olli tries to counter it with a takedown but Jukola pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A shot to the liver by Jukola. Beautiful body shot.
Jukola scores with the left hand. Olli knows he should have avoided that one.
Olli walks into a jab.
Jukola misses with a looping left.
Olli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Jukola.
Olli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Jukola misses. #T2#
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olli moves away.
Olli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olli moves away.
And Olli tries to counter it with a takedown but Jukola pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Olli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Olli with the counter takedown but Jukola avoids it easily.
Olli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on Olli's shoulder, as Olli tries to avoid the shot.
Olli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jukola.#T3#
Jukola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Olli counters with a takedown into side control.
Jukola is looking to regain half guard here but Olli keeps moving and retains side control.
Jukola struggling a bit here.
Jukola is trying to improve his position.
Olli tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
Who's going to make the next move?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola throws a body shot but no joy.
Olli feints the counter takedown.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola lands a body shot.
Olli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jukola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jab from Jukola.
Jukola throws a jab but it's blocked by Olli.
Olli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Olli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.
Olli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Olli walks into a left hand.
Eero Jukola is winning the standup battle so far.
Jukola lands with an uppercut that bounces Olli off the cage and back into range.
Jukola swings for the body but Olli moves out of range.
Olli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olli.
Olli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Olli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olli feints the counter takedown.
Jukola tries to bum rush Olli with a series of wild strikes but Olli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Olli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Olli with the counter takedown but Jukola avoids it easily.
Olli moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Jukola.
Jukola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Jukola.
Olli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.
Jukola takes a swing at Olli's ribcage but misses.
Olli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Jukola cracks Olli with a good jab.
Jukola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olli can do to turn this around?
Jukola throws a jab when Olli was well out of range.
Olli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.
Jukola cracks Olli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Olli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
Jukola works the jab nicely.
Olli dodges the punch combination from Jukola.
Jukola looks to score with a jab to the body but Olli is just out of range.
Jukola lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Jukola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Olli has time to react.
Jukola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Olli feints the counter takedown.
Good exchange - Jukola coming out on top.
Olli moves out of range as Jukola strikes.
Olli feints the counter takedown.
Joonas Olli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jukola stuns Olli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Olli dodges the punch combination from Jukola.
Olli feints the counter takedown.
Jukola lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Jukola lands a jab-cross combination.
Jukola misses with a looping right.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Olli at a distance.
Jukola lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jukola cracks Olli with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jukola.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Olli with the counter takedown but Jukola avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jukola swings for the body but Olli moves out of range.
Olli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.
The fighters circling - Jukola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jukola throws out the jab.
Olli feints the counter takedown.
Jukola connects with a jab.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olli moves away.
Olli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jukola misses the jab.
Olli feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Olli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olli moves away.
Olli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.#T1#
Jukola misses with a looping right.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola misses with a straight left.
Olli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.
No joy there for Jukola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olli with the counter takedown but Jukola avoids it easily.
Olli ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
Olli with the counter takedown but Jukola avoids it easily.
Jukola lands with a good body shot.
Olli dodges the punch combination from Jukola.
Olli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.
Olli avoids the body shot from Jukola. #T2#
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olli manages to avoid it.
Jukola looks to score with a jab to the body but Olli is just out of range.
And Olli tries to counter it with a takedown but Jukola pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola takes a swing at Olli's ribcage but misses.
Olli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olli with the counter takedown but Jukola avoids it easily.
Jukola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Olli on the side of the head. #T3#
Jukola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olli manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Jukola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
No joy there for Jukola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jukola throws a series of punches but Olli avoids them all with ease.
Olli with the counter takedown but Jukola avoids it easily.
Jukola misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Jukola throws out a loose jab but Olli uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Jukola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Jukola.
Olli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Olli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olli manages to avoid it.
Olli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.
A combination from Jukola does no damage.
Olli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joonas Olli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eero Jukola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jukola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eero Jukola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jukola, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eero Jukola!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Jukola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jukola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jukola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pierre momentarily.
Jukola connects with a single shot there.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jukola as he jumps to the side.
Jukola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Andy Pierre has been cut.
Pierre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jukola but Jukola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eero Jukola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Pierre.
Pierre shoots in but no luck this time.
Jukola throws a nice looking combination but Pierre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pierre ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
Jukola thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Pierre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Pierre falls backwards - clearly groggy! Jukola dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Jukola!

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