Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 191
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Gibson loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Gibson slips a jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gibson doesn't seem bothered though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gibson.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
Good shot there by Gibson.#TD2#
Gibson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Jokinen sneaks out the side door and pushes Gibson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Gibson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Jokinen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1#
Jokinen needs to keep his hands up - Gibson had a free shot at his head there.
Gibson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gibson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jokinen wants to clinch.
Jokinen lands with a cross. #T2#
Gibson looks to land a right hand but Jokinen moved out of range.
Gibson throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Jokinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gibson pulls Jokinen in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Gibson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jokinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gibson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jokinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Gibson has wrist control.#T3#
Jokinen preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jokinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jokinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Gibson has wrist control.
Gibson is trying to control the position but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Gibson has wrist control.
Gibson is trying to control the position but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jokinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jokinen 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.
Jokinen advances to half guard. #T4#
Gibson wants to improve his position but Jokinen is controlling well.
Gibson trying to control here.
Gibson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jokinen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Gibson looking for submissions off his back.
Jokinen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully. #T5#
Jokinen pushes down on Gibson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jokinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gibson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gibson looking for submissions off his back.
Gibson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jokinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jokinen works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibson is not content to let Jokinen control the position. #T6#
Gibson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jokinen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jokinen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gibson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gibson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gibson tries to hold on but Jokinen postures up.#T7#
Jokinen landing strikes from the mount.
Jokinen lands a big elbow.
Gibson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gibson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jokinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Jokinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jokinen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gibson looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gibson trying to keep a closed guard but Jokinen is proving a slippery customer. #T8#
Jokinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gibson is keeping the position for now.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gibson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gibson trying to keep a closed guard but Jokinen is proving a slippery customer.
Jokinen controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Gibson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T9#
Jokinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jokinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gibson is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tre Jokinen 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#
Jokinen throws a body punch but Gibson moves out of range.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Gibson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gibson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Gibson slaps away a takedown attempt from Jokinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gibson misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson throws a looping overhand right but Jokinen ducks down to avoid it.
Jokinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gibson can do to turn this around?
Gibson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jokinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Jokinen throws the left hand but Gibson avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Gibson moves into range and clinches up with Jokinen.
Gibson can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
Jokinen tries to score a body lock takedown but Gibson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gibson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gibson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gibson stalling in the clinch.
Jokinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Gibson won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Jokinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gibson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jokinen's efforts to push away.
Gibson lands a hook that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Gibson tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it. #T2#
Jokinen blocking some punches. #TD2#
Gibson wants the takedown. Jokinen is fighting it off but Gibson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jokinen's guard against the cage.
Jokinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Jokinen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gibson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jokinen.
Gibson is trying to maintain the position but Jokinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but Gibson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Jokinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gibson sees it coming and defends easily.
Gibson is trying to control but can't.
Jokinen wants to free his trapped foot but Gibson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Jokinen.
Gibson is pressing down on Jokinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gibson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Jokinen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jokinen controlling from the top position.
Tre Jokinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jokinen postures up in Gibson's guard and throws a big left but Gibson blocks it.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Gibson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T5#
Gibson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Jokinen. Beautiful body shot.
Gibson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jokinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gibson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jokinen connects with a body shot.
Jokinen defending well as Gibson loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen throws a hook to the side of Gibson's head but Gibson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the head.
Jokinen dips to his left and cracks Gibson with an uppercut!#T6#
Jokinen darts in looking for a takedown but Gibson gets double underhooks and turns Jokinen into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen wants a takedown but no success here.
Jokinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Gibson backwards.
Gibson goes for a takedown attempt but Jokinen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jokinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Gibson circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Jokinen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gibson to the mat! Gibson manages to get full guard.
Gibson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jokinen trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom.
Jokinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Gibson has wrist control.#T7#
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibson is trying to control the position but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom.
Gibson is pulling down on Jokinen's head to control his posture.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Gibson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jokinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gibson to score with a decent uppercut.#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Jokinen gets the takedown into side control.
Gibson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jokinen is taking a breather. Gibson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jokinen passes to full mount!
Gibson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jokinen tries to control but Gibson wriggling away. #T9#
Gibson wants to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
Jokinen with the ground and pound from mount.
Jokinen controlling from the full mount.
Gibson can't escape the position.
Jokinen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gibson is looking to escape.
Gibson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen with the ground and pound from mount.
Gibson is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tre Jokinen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Jokinen leaves Gibson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gibson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jokinen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen is keen to just control but Gibson is a slippery customer.#T1#
Jokinen moves into full mount! Gibson won't be happy about that!
Jokinen controlling the pace for now.
Gibson tries to hold on but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen controlling the position easily from mount.
Gibson regains half guard.#T2#
Gibson trying to control from the bottom.
Jokinen is looking to advance position but Gibson won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gibson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jokinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jokinen is keen to just control but Gibson is a slippery customer.
Jokinen winds up and cracks Gibson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gibson wants to improve his position but Jokinen is controlling well.
Gibson taking some punishment here, with Jokinen in his half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Gibson looking for submissions off his back.
Gibson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jokinen controlling the pace.
Gibson is refusing to be controlled, as Jokinen sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jokinen throws a jab when Gibson was well out of range.
Gibson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jokinen defends it well.
Jokinen drops his hands momentarily and Gibson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Jokinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gibson sprawls and moves away.
Gibson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen tries to counter with a takedown but Gibson is quick to defend against it.
Gibson shoots in looking for a takedown. Jokinen tries to sprawl out of it but Gibson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jokinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tre Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brody Gibson.
Gibson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Gibson throws a shot from downtown. Jokinen moves away and avoids it.
Jokinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jokinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brody Gibson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Gibson blocks a jab.
Tre Jokinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibson manages to avoid it.
Jokinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Gibson slips the punch.
Jokinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Gibson. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gibson misses with a straight left.
Gibson 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.#CL#
Jokinen clinches up with Gibson and pushes him back against the cage.
Gibson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jokinen or not. #T6#
Gibson taking a breather.
Jokinen has Gibson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gibson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gibson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gibson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jokinen.
Gibson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gibson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jokinen. #TD#
Jokinen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen winds up and cracks Gibson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T7#
Gibson tries to roll over but Jokinen keeps him under control.
Gibson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gibson is looking to control Jokinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gibson avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Jokinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gibson defends it well.
Gibson tries to roll over but Jokinen keeps him under control.
Gibson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gibson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jokinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jokinen's back!#SUB2#
Gibson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jokinen taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brody Gibson!
A less than humble Brody Gibson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TOF 183
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1#
Hao Ming misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen connects with a right hand. Hao Ming shakes it off.
Hao Ming throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Hao Ming tries to get set, Jokinen tries to push him back and clinch up but Hao Ming manages to avoid the attempt.
Hao Ming misses with a right hand #TD#
and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hao Ming won't be happy with that.
Jokinen working away.
Hao Ming tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hao Ming can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hao Ming struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Jokinen tries for a kimura but Hao Ming is defending well.
Hao Ming wants to control but Jokinen postures up.#SUB#
Jokinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hao Ming, who protects the arm well.
Hao Ming is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Jokinen controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Hao Ming's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hao Ming controls the position for a moment.
Jokinen trying to control the position but Hao Ming is working away.
Hao Ming tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jokinen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Jokinen is trying to get an arm triangle but Hao Ming is defending well.
Jokinen working away.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hao Ming sneaks back into half guard.
Hao Ming trying to hold on to Jokinen's head to control him but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but Hao Ming defending well.
Jokinen moves nicely into side control.
Jokinen staying calm.
Hao Ming is not content to let Jokinen control the position.
Hao Ming can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hao Ming takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
Hao Ming gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hao Ming wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Jokinen is trying to work for a kimura but Hao Ming is defending well.
Jokinen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hao Ming!
Hao Ming wants to control but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jokinen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jokinen content just to control the position here.
Hao Ming is bucking up trying to escape but Jokinen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Hao Ming holds of for dear life.
Jokinen avoids the attempt from Hao Ming to control.
Hao Ming keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jokinen lands a heavy elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen looking to control but Hao Ming is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jokinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hao Ming is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hao Ming is trying to escape the mount.
Jokinen looking to finish Hao Ming with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hao Ming!#T5#
Hao Ming prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Hao Ming is looking to get to half guard.
Jokinen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hao Ming can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jokinen prevents Hao Ming from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Jokinen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hao Ming wants to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
Jokinen landing punches.
Jokinen with a couple of short strikes.
Jokinen trying to control but Hao Ming is having none of it.
Jokinen working Hao Ming over with strikes here. #T6#
Jokinen raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen avoids the attempt from Hao Ming to control.
Jokinen controlling the position easily from mount.
Jokinen looking to finish Hao Ming with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hao Ming!
Hao Ming is in a horrible position here. Jokinen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hao Ming tries to hold on but Jokinen postures up.#SUB#
Jokinen working for a guillotine from mount but Hao Ming is in no mood to give up.
Jokinen scoring with strikes but Hao Ming is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Hao Ming is trying desperately to improve position.
Jokinen wants to control the pace but Hao Ming is squirming around nicely.
Hao Ming is bucking up trying to escape but Jokinen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Jokinen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hao Ming has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hao Ming is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jokinen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jokinen raining down shots from the mount!
Jokinen wants to control the pace but Hao Ming is squirming around nicely.
Hao Ming really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jokinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jokinen with the ground and pound from mount.
Hao Ming tries to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away. #T8#
Jokinen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jokinen looking to finish Hao Ming with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hao Ming!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen tries to control but Hao Ming wriggling away.
Hao Ming wants to control but Jokinen is having none of it.
Hao Ming is working to get back to half guard.
Jokinen 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.
Jokinen with shots to the head and body - Hao Ming looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jokinen looking to control but Hao Ming is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jokinen prevents Hao Ming from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Jokinen swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tre Jokinen!
A victorious Tre Jokinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 173
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Jokinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hands tries to avoid it but Jokinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hands to the ground. Hands escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hands swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Hands throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Hands throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hands stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hands takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hands connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands lands a jab to Jokinen's midsection.
Hands just misses with a punch to the body.
Hands bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Jokinen blocks a jab.
Hands slips under a jab.
Hands tried to counter with a leg kick but Jokinen avoided it.
Hands connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hands with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Tre Jokinen has been cut.
Jokinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hands definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hands connects with a leg kick.
Hands defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hands on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Hands.
A low kick lands for Hands.
Hands connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Hands takes the fight into the clinch.
Hands digs a right hand into Jokinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jokinen's gas tank.
Hands lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Hands blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hands lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards. #T3#
Jokinen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hands stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hands has a couple of punches blocked by Jokinen.
Hands working aggressively here.
Jokinen jumps guard but Hands stands there with Jokinen around his waist. Jokinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Happy Hands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tre Jokinen.
Hands's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hands.
Hands goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hands prevents a body shot from Jokinen.
Nice body punch from Jokinen - that landed with a thud.
Hands misses with a body punch.
Hands blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hands swings wildly with an uppercut but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Hands swings wildly with an uppercut but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hands tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Hands.
A head punch on the inside from Hands fails to land.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hands.
Hands working aggressively here.
Jokinen looking for a takedown.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
Hands scores with a shot to the side of Jokinen's head.
Jokinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jokinen lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hands lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T5#
Hands blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
Hands lands an uppercut.
Hands effectively controlling the action here.
Hands misses with a body punch.
Hands tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hands lands an elbow that stopped Jokinen in his tracks for a moment.
Jokinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hands is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hands.
Hands misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen lands a shot to the body.
Hands blocking some punches. #T6#
Hands misses with some punches.
Jokinen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hands just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hands blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hands blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Jokinen pulls guard.
Jokinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Jokinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hands is aware though and is defending well.
Hands is stalling in the full guard.
Jokinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jokinen, not yet.
Our spies down at at Triumph Over Fear inform us that Jokinen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T7##SUB2#
Jokinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hands doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hands manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jokinen looking to control.
Hands looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hands fails with an attempt to clinch. #T8#
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.
A cross from Jokinen lands.
Hands lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#That has opened up Tre Jokinen's cut even more.
Hands stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jokinen throws a series of punches but Hands avoids them all with ease.
Hands seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Happy Hands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
A head kick by Hands misses #TD2#
and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hands won't be happy with that.
Jokinen trying to control the action but Hands is working from the bottom.
Hands wants to get back to his feet.#T9#
Jokinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hands keeps working.
Hands is trying to buck Jokinen off.
Jokinen trying to control the position but Hands is working away. #ES#
Hands explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Happy Hands dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tre Jokinen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Hands.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hands half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hands throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jokinen.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Hands is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jokinen.
Hands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokinen can do to turn this around?
Hands throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Jokinen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hands! #ES#
Hands throws Jokinen to one side and escapes!
Hands connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Jokinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hands tries to counter by clinching up but Jokinen breaks away and moves out of range.
Hands just misses with a punch 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!
Hands takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Hands defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Hands throws a counter high kick but Jokinen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hands throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Hands bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jokinen's head backwards.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Hands slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Hands misses the target.#CL#
Hands clinches with his opponent.
Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hands tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Jokinen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hands clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Hands manages to stand up with Jokinen still on his back. Eventually Jokinen drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Jokinen 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.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hands tried to counter with a leg kick but Jokinen avoided it.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
Hands throwing a counter right hand but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hands is looking to counter the offense by Jokinen and move into the clinch.
Jokinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hands on the side of the head.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Hands.
Jokinen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hands lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jokinen's sensitive parts.
Jokinen misses with a hook
and Hands counters with a nice leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a looping right.#T3#
A head kick misses from Hands.
Jokinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hands uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
Hands half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hands defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Hands cracks Jokinen with a good jab.#TD2#
Jokinen 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.#ES#
Hands manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Jokinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hands motions for Jokinen to come forward. Hands throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Hands.
Hands is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a hook. Hands ducked under it nicely.
Hands feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jokinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jokinen throws out a loose jab but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it. #T5#
Jokinen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hands to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#The cut above Tre Jokinen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hands moves out of range as Jokinen strikes.
Hands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
A jab from Jokinen does it's job there.
Jokinen looks for a takedown but Hands sprawls well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hands. That's going to slow Jokinen down. #T6#
Nice sprawl there from Hands as Jokinen shoots in.
Happy Hands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tre Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a series of punches but Hands moves out of range.
Jokinen blocks a jab.
Hands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hands.
Jokinen misses with a series of wild punches. #T7##TD2#
Hands gets caught flat footed, as Jokinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hands is keeping the position for now.
Hands wants to stand and escape but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hands 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.#T8##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jokinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hands. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hands fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hands lands with a kick to the temple. Jokinen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T9#
Hands cracks Jokinen with an open hand slap.#CUT#Tre Jokinen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hands tries to score with a low kick but Jokinen moves his leg out of the way.
Hands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut
and Hands counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jokinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hands's hands.
Jokinen with a nice cross.
Hands attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen tries to counter with a clinch but Hands shakes him off and moves away.
Hands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Happy Hands dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tre Jokinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hands cracks Jokinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jokinen throws a right hand that misses
and Hands counters with a flying knee that drops Jokinen! Hands dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Happy Hands!
Our winner, Happy Hands, 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: TOF 162
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Berkut shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berkut prevents Jokinen from improving his position.
Jokinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berkut is working away from the top position though.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Berkut keeps him under control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Berkut working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Berkut is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Berkut trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkut working the head and body with strikes.
Berkut prevents Jokinen from improving his position.
Berkut looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Berkut wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working.
Berkut might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jokinen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Berkut wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is defending well.
Berkut thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jokinen's head.
Jokinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berkut.
Berkut thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jokinen's head.
Berkut is stalling here. Jokinen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Berkut seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jokinen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jokinen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Berkut is not content to let Jokinen control the position.
Berkut tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB#
Jokinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Berkut is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jokinen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Berkut tries to bench press Jokinen off him but Jokinen keeps the position.
Jokinen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jokinen throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jokinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berkut keeps working.
Berkut gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Berkut is trying to control but can't.
Jokinen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Berkut reverses the position - he's now on top in Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Jokinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berkut defends it easily.
Berkut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Jokinen is trying to control the position but Berkut postures up.
Berkut is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully.
Jokinen is trying to control the position but Berkut postures up.
Berkut advances position into side control!
Jokinen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T6#
Berkut is not content to let Jokinen control the position.
Berkut slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jokinen trying to control but Berkut is working from the bottom. #T7#
Jokinen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Berkut is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Berkut is controlling Jokinen's posture.
Jokinen throws a strike but Berkut rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jokinen has momentary wrist control but Berkut slips an elbow through the middle.#T8#
Berkut slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully.
Berkut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berkut showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Berkut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T9##SUB#
Berkut avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jokinen connects with a body shot.
Jokinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Berkut finds it's way round the side to connect with Jokinen's head.
Berkut tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jokinen swivels and escapes.
Berkut fails to land the takedown.
Jokinen attempts a counter takedown but Berkut avoids it well and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Berkut shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jokinen's guard.
Berkut looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kirill Berkut dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab lands there for Berkut.
Jokinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Berkut scores with a jab to the head.
Berkut will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jokinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Berkut scores with a takedown into Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully.
Jokinen is trying to control the position but Berkut postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jokinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berkut is aware though and is defending well.
Berkut throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Berkut working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berkut controlling from the top position.
Berkut tries to free his leg and advance position but Jokinen is retaining full guard.
Jokinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berkut trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Berkut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jokinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berkut. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Berkut closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jokinen circles away.
Tre Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Berkut.
Berkut shoots in for a takedown but Jokinen shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Berkut manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jokinen on his heels. He'll look to pass Jokinen's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Jokinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berkut gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berkut advances position into side control!
Jokinen prevents Berkut from moving into mount. #T3#
Berkut laying and praying for a moment but Jokinen takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jokinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Berkut throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jokinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berkut with a flurry of punches that miss.
Berkut trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Berkut 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.
Berkut landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Jokinen has his foot on Berkut's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berkut works his way back into a safe position though.
Jokinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Berkut avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berkut is stalling in the full guard.
Jokinen wants to sweep here but Berkut controlling him for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T5#
Berkut 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berkut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berkut lands the left hand.
Berkut looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jokinen is fending him off so far but Berkut persists. Nope, Jokinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Berkut.
Berkut misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Berkut throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen attempts a counter takedown but Berkut avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Berkut shoots in and bounces Jokinen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T6##SUB#
Berkut content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jokinen has locked up a guillotine! Jokinen's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Berkut is holding on here and Jokinen must be using up a lot of energy. Berkut has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jokinen gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tre Jokinen!
After winning the bout, Tre Jokinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 153
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Westshade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target.
Westshade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Westshade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Westshade throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jokinen.#CL2#
Westshade gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Westshade breaks from the clinch.
Westshade moves out of range as Jokinen strikes.
Westshade tries to clinch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Westshade misses with a wild body shot.
Westshade looks to land a right hand but Jokinen moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Westshade.
Westshade misses with a looping right.
Westshade throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jokinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Westshade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
A head kick misses from Westshade.
Westshade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Westshade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Westshade swings wildly with an uppercut but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Jokinen pulls guard.
Jokinen pulls Westshade in close to his closed guard and prevents Westshade from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jokinen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Westshade is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jokinen.
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Jokinen is looking to regain half guard here but Westshade keeps moving and retains side control.
Westshade taking a breather here.
Jokinen is looking to reverse the position.
Jokinen wants to control but Westshade postures up.
Jokinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Westshade tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Westshade trying to control the position but Jokinen is working away. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jokinen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jokinen is pressing down on Westshade's thigh, looking to free his foot. Westshade is holding on for now.
Westshade wants to get back to full guard.
Jokinen wants to pass to mount but Westshade is defending the position.
Jokinen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jokinen'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.#T5#
Jokinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jokinen wants to free his trapped foot but Westshade is holding on for dear life with his legs.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jokinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jokinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Westshade's head. #SUB#
Jokinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Westshade sees it coming and defends easily.
Westshade is concentrating on defense, preventing Jokinen from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Westshade does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Westshade moves into the clinch.#T6#
Westshade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Westshade lands a left hand.
Jokinen tries to pull guard but Westshade won't allow it.
Westshade lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Westshade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Westshade connects with a crisp jab.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Westshade.
A telegraphed right hand from Westshade misses the target.
Westshade tries to clinch but Jokinen is having none of it.
Westshade tries to clinch there but Jokinen circles away.
Westshade feints and then cracks Jokinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokinen down.
Westshade is looking to clinch.
Westshade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jokinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jokinen misses with the combination. #T7#
Westshade connects with a solid leg kick.
Westshade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Westshade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Westshade connects with a single shot there.
Westshade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Westshade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jokinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Westshade. Westshade obviously looking to wear him down.
Westshade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Westshade moves into range and clinches up with Jokinen.
Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westshade.
Westshade digs a right hand into Jokinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jokinen's gas tank. #T8#
Jokinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Jokinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Westshade lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westshade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Westshade throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Westshade breaks the clinch.
Jokinen with a jab.
Westshade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Westshade tries to clinch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Westshade throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily.
Westshade's corner calls for a 1-2. Westshade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jokinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Westshade swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jokinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Westshade wants to clinch up but Jokinen keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Westshade misses its intended target.
Jokinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Westshade sprawls and moves away.#T9#
Westshade is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks.
Jokinen ducks right into an uppercut from Westshade.
Westshade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Westshade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Westshade tries to clinch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Westshade.
Jokinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Westshade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Westshade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Westshade feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Westshade clinches up against the cage.
Jokinen blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Westshade dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Westshade looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Westshade throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jokinen's head.
Jokinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Westshade finds it's way round the side to connect with Jokinen's head.
Jokinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clint Westshade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Westshade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jokinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jokinen throws a series of punches but Westshade moves out of range.
Jokinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Westshade.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen looks to land a right hand but Westshade moved out of range.
Westshade fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Westshade gets in close and instigates a 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!
Westshade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Westshade lands with a light punch inside.
Westshade scores with a shoulder strike.
Westshade misses with a body punch.
Westshade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokinen.
Westshade misses with a punch to the body.
Westshade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Westshade lands a right hand.
Westshade misses with some punches.
Westshade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Westshade stops a takedown attempt from Jokinen.
A body shot lands from Westshade.
Westshade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Westshade misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Westshade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Westshade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jokinen's sensitive parts. #T2#
Westshade scores with a sloppy right hand. Jokinen should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Jokinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jokinen throwing strikes but missing.
Westshade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Westshade has control of Jokinen's left arm, preventing Jokinen from doing any damage.
Westshade preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Westshade keeps moving. #T3#
Jokinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Westshade looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Westshade lands with an overhand left.
Westshade misses with a straight right.
Westshade fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Westshade with the inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Westshade. That's going to slow Jokinen down.
Jokinen throws a jab when Westshade was well out of range.
A nice side step and Westshade releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jokinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Westshade.#T4#
Westshade lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Westshade gets a clinch.
Westshade scores with a shoulder strike.
Westshade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Westshade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westshade misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen.
Westshade prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Westshade.
Westshade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Westshade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Westshade fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Westshade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jokinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Westshades head. #T5##BC2#
Westshade breaks the clinch.
Westshade lands with a straight right. Jokinen didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Westshade. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Jokinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jokinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Westshade seems keen to control Jokinen's posture.
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westshade is keeping the position for now.
Jokinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T6#
Westshade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Westshade keeps moving.
Westshade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Westshade closes the distance and pushes Jokinen back into the cage.#BC2#
Westshade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Westshade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Westshade fails to land.
Jokinen tries for a takedown but Westshade manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T7#
Westshade misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westshade.
Westshade blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
Westshade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Westshade.
A short left from Westshade.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Westshade.
Westshade scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Jokinen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Westshade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jokinen.
Westshade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jokinen is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Westshade might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jokinen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jokinen wants to pass to mount but Westshade is defending the position.
Westshade keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jokinen prevents Westshade from improving his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Westshade lands with an overhand left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Westshade. #T9#
Westshade tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Westshade.
Jokinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Westshade scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab by Westshade.
Westshade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Westshade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick from Westshade lands but Jokinen takes it in his stride.
Westshade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokinen.
Jokinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Westshade lands with a thumping leg kick.
Westshade is looking to chop away at Jokinen's legs.
Westshade tests Jokinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Westshade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jokinen throws a shot from downtown. Westshade moves away and avoids it.
Westshade tried to score with a low kick but Jokinen checks it.
Westshade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Clint Westshade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westshade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jokinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Westshade tries to avoid it but Jokinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Westshade to the ground. Westshade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Jokinen gets tackled into the cage by Westshade. Westshade maintains the clinch.
Jokinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clint Westshade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Westshade blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jokinen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jokinen is fighting to break Westshade's control of his arms but Westshade is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jokinen cracks Westshade with a solid left hand.#T1#
Westshade keeping full guard, as Jokinen tries to pass.
Westshade is pulling down on Jokinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Jokinen, at least for the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jokinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Westshade clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Westshade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Jokinen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Westshade can't do much from the bottom here.
Jokinen staying calm.
Jokinen grinds an elbow into Westshade's temple. #T3#
Westshade is looking for a sweep.
Jokinen trying to control the action but Westshade is working from the bottom.
Jokinen taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Westshade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Westshade is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jokinen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Westshade is trying to maintain the position but Jokinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Westshade holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Westshade thows a leg kick but Jokinen checks it #TD#
and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Westshade won't be happy with that. #T5#
Westshade sneaks back into half guard.
Tre Jokinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but Westshade defending well. #SUB#
Jokinen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Westshade is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tre Jokinen!
A very excited looking Tre Jokinen 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: TOF 143
Date: Aug 18, 2024

#R1#
Boston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jokinen is looking to counter punch.
Boston lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Tre Jokinen has been cut.
Boston lands a head shot.
Jokinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Boston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston misses the jab.
Clarence Boston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boston lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jokinen under the eye.#T1#
Boston slips a straight right by Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a looping left.
Boston misses the jab.
Jokinen scores with a jab. Boston acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jokinen tries to clinch up but Boston circles away and keeps his distance.
Boston throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jokinen counter with a right hand.
Boston lands an overhand right.
We've been hearing reports that Jokinen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boston tests Jokinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Boston throws a big shot that misses.
As Boston looks to move away, Jokinen throws a big counter combo but Boston just gets out of the way.
Jokinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Boston counters with a stiff right hand.
Boston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jokinen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jokinen misses with a left hand
and Boston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jokinen thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boston cracks Jokinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jokinen walks into a stiff left hand from Boston.
Boston fails to land with a series of punches.
Boston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jokinen tries to counter with a takedown but Boston is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Boston leaves Jokinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left lands for Boston.#CUT2#Tre Jokinen's cut is getting worse.
Jokinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Boston slips the punch.
Boston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the body from Boston misses
and Jokinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boston throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Jokinen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Jokinen tries to work over Boston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Boston successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boston managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Boston looking for a guillotine here but Jokinen defends easily.
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jokinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Boston is trying to keep Jokinen in close.
Jokinen landing some decent shots from guard.
Jokinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boston is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jokinen postures up.
Boston has momentary wrist control but Jokinen slips an elbow through the middle.
Boston looking to control but Jokinen passes into half guard.
Boston is staying active underneath Jokinen, 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.#SUB2#
Boston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jokinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Boston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jokinen is just content to waste time from the top position. Boston takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boston looking to control. #T7#
Boston wants to sweep but no luck.
Jokinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boston bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jokinen's head.
Boston misses with a lunging right hand
and Jokinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boston feints a jab promting Jokinen to slip. Boston then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jokinen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boston.
Jokinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Jokinen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jokinen showed some decent athleticism there. #T8#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen is trying to control. Boston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jokinen trying to control the pace.
Boston is looking to improve his position.
Boston felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Boston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jokinen pulls his head out easily.
Jokinen is keen to just control but Boston is a slippery customer.#T9#
Jokinen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boston wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boston throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Boston shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jokinen eats them both and turns towards Boston to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jokinen moves away from the strike by Boston.
Boston throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot.
Jokinen moves out of range as Boston strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clarence Boston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tre Jokinen's cut.
That's time! Jokinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a hook but Boston blocks it.
Boston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jokinen with a nice cross.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boston as he jumps to the side.
Nice defenses there by Jokinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston throws a right and a left that Jokinen avoids nicely.
Jokinen tries to counter with a takedown but Boston is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Boston misses.
Jokinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Jokinen takes one on the button.
Boston throws a big shot that misses.
Boston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Clarence Boston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jokinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Jokinen shoots in and gets a takedown into Boston's guard.#SUB2#
Boston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jokinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Jokinen trying to control but Boston is working from the bottom.
Jokinen won't allow Boston to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Jokinen is posturing up here but Boston has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jokinen tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jokinen has to tap! Slick submission there by Boston!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clarence Boston!
Clarence Boston was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TOF 136
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Jokinen feints the counter takedown.
Kersikov moves out of range as Jokinen strikes.
Jokinen misses with a body punch
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jokinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kersikov jabs at Jokinen's body.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen tries to clinch but Kersikov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen lands with a right hand.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Jokinen. Jokinen gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Kersikov lands a head shot.#TD#
Kersikov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kersikov lands strikes from half guard.
Kersikov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jokinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jokinen defending well though.
Kersikov is taking a breather. Jokinen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jokinen controlling the position well. #T2#
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kersikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jokinen's head.
Kersikov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jokinen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jokinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jokinen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Kersikov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kersikov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kersikov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kersikov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jokinen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but Jokinen is having none of it.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Jokinen actively working from the bottom here.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Jokinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Kersikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jokinen's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kersikov lands a nice short elbow.
Jokinen is trying to control but can't.
Jokinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back!
Kersikov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Our spies down at at Triumph Over Fear inform us that Jokinen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kersikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jokinen looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Jokinen has a good base and remains in mount.
Kersikov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kersikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T5#
Jokinen prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Jokinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jokinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jokinen working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Jokinen is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jokinen to get the leverage.
Kersikov trying to hold on to Jokinen's head to control him but Jokinen postures up.
Kersikov keeping control of the position.
Jokinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jokinen shoots and misses #TD#
and Kersikov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jokinen's guard.#T7#
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jokinen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kersikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Jokinen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kersikov has passed into half guard!
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kersikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ground and pound from Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
Jokinen is controlling Kersikov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jokinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T9#
Jokinen wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jokinen is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Jokinen is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jokinen is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jokinen postures up and lands a big shot to Kersikov's brow.
Jokinen trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nykolai Kersikov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
No luck for Jokinen with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jokinen lands a jab.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kersikov lands with an overhand left.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kersikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jokinen, not yet.
Kersikov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jokinen controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kersikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jokinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Jokinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kersikov connects with a jab.
Kersikov with a nice cross.
Jokinen throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Jokinen moves into the clinch successfully.
Jokinen lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jokinen is working for takedown but Kersikov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nykolai Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tre Jokinen.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Jokinen blocking some punches.
Kersikov'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.
Jokinen tries to score a body lock takedown but Kersikov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Kersikov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jokinen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokinen can do to turn this around?
Kersikov lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Kersikov trying to control the position but instead, Jokinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kersikov into the cage.
Jokinen prevents the takedown attempt.
Kersikov leaning against his opponent.
Jokinen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kersikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov. #T5#
Kersikov throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
Jokinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Jokinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jokinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jokinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD2#
Jokinen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kersikov to the ground. Jokinen is now in Kersikov's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Jokinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. #REVB#
Jokinen won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Jokinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T6#
Jokinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov seems keen to control Jokinen's posture.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here. #T7#
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Jokinen controlling him for the moment.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jokinen's head backwards.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Kersikov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kersikov. #T8#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jokinen pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Jokinen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T9#
Kersikov throwing strikes but missing.
Kersikov connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Jokinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jokinen tries for a takedown but Kersikov circles away easily
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nykolai Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nykolai Kersikov 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#
Kersikov sizes up Jokinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kersikov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kersikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Kersikov.
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Jokinen avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Jokinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jokinen darts in looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets double underhooks and turns Jokinen into the cage.
Kersikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jokinen swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a takedown attempt
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jokinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jokinen misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab. #TD#
Kersikov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jokinen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kersikov is in Jokinen's guard.#T2#
Jokinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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!
Kersikov throwing strikes but missing.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kersikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Jokinen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jokinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nykolai Kersikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jokinen controls the pace.
Jokinen being controlled here momentarily.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jokinen is one step ahead there. #T4#
Kersikov is controlling Jokinen's posture.
Jokinen passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jokinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kersikov defending well though.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jokinen is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T5#
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Jokinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kersikov's waist but Kersikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jokinen off to one side.
Kersikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jokinen sprawls and moves away.
Nykolai Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tre Jokinen.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokinen throws out the jab. #TD#
Kersikov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jokinen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kersikov is in Jokinen's guard.
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jokinen trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T6#
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kersikov landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jokinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Kersikov is working Jokinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Jokinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kersikov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Jokinen is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
Jokinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control.
Kersikov cracks Jokinen with a solid left hand.
Jokinen is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Jokinen.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jokinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Jokinen tries for a takedown but Kersikov circles away easily
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Jokinen feints the counter takedown.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Tre Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T9##TD2#
Jokinen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kersikov did well to prevent Jokinen getting side control.
Jokinen wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov won't allow Jokinen to pass to mount.
Kersikov trying to control here.
Kersikov is concentrating on defense, preventing Jokinen from advancing position.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nykolai Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kersikov 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: TOF 128
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Jokinen swings widly with a right hand
and Khemkhaeng counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khemkhaeng takes one to the side of the head.
Jokinen misses with a takedown
enabling Khemkhaeng to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Tre Jokinen has been cut.
Jokinen lands with a shot to the body.
Khemkhaeng takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jokinen checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Khemkhaeng closes the distance and clinches.
Jokinen blocks an elbow strike.
We've been hearing reports that Jokinen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Khemkhaeng.
Jokinen avoids the elbow strike from Khemkhaeng, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khemkhaeng misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen blocking some punches. #T1#
Good body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khemkhaeng prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Khemkhaeng.
Jokinen blocks an elbow strike.
Khemkhaeng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Khemkhaeng scores with a shoulder strike.
Khemkhaeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khemkhaeng stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khemkhaeng working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khemkhaeng scores with a hook to the body.
Khemkhaeng scores with a shot to the side of Jokinen's head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khemkhaeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Jokinen gets through Khemkhaeng's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khemkhaeng lands with a short shot to the head.
Jokinen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khemkhaeng stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jokinen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khemkhaeng fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Khemkhaeng works over Jokinen's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Khemkhaeng pushes Jokinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng stalling.
Jokinen blocks an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
Jokinen jumps guard but Khemkhaeng stands there with Jokinen around his waist. Jokinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Khemkhaeng back against the cage.
Jokinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jokinen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khemkhaeng after a bit of a struggle.
Khemkhaeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khemkhaeng has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jokinen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Khemkhaeng can turn it around.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow inside that Jokinen shrugs off.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#Tre Jokinen's cut is getting worse.
Khemkhaeng makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khemkhaeng keeps control of Jokinen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Khemkhaeng displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jokinen up against the cage.
Jokinen being controlled against the cage.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Khemkhaeng. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khemkhaeng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khemkhaeng scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Jokinen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Khemkhaeng can't fight it off and eventually Jokinen manages to take the fight to the floor. Khemkhaeng looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khemkhaeng is looking to stand up but Jokinen isn't so interested in that idea.
Jokinen distracts Khemkhaeng 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.
Jokinen prevents Khemkhaeng from getting back to his feet.
Khemkhaeng seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5#
Khemkhaeng working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jokinen.
Khemkhaeng 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#
Khemkhaeng tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jokinen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Khemkhaeng is still trying to improve position.
Jokinen trying to control here.
Jokinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Khemkhaeng would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Khemkhaeng stands and steps away. Jokinen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Khemkhaeng slips the punch.#T6#
Jokinen lands a nice shot that snaps Khemkhaeng's head back.
Jokinen scores with a hook.
Tre Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Khemkhaeng closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khemkhaeng throws a head punch that misses.
Jokinen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khemkhaeng walks away with a smile on his face. Jokinen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jokinen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Khemkhaeng to counter with a crisp jab.
Khemkhaeng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen works Khemkhaeng's body with a nice hook.
Khemkhaeng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jokinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khemkhaeng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T7#
Good exchange - Khemkhaeng coming out on top.#CL2#
Khemkhaeng has managed to clinch.
Khemkhaeng lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Jokinen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Khemkhaeng tries to kick Jokinen off but Jokinen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jokinen is trying to control. Khemkhaeng wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khemkhaeng is trying to stand.
Khemkhaeng tries to get to full guard but Jokinen has control of the leg.
Jokinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khemkhaeng wants to stand back up but Jokinen manages to pass into side control.
Khemkhaeng is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jokinen is controlling him well.#SUB#
Jokinen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khemkhaeng knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Khemkhaeng is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jokinen has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T8#
Jokinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khemkhaeng keeps working.
Jokinen in the domination position with Khemkhaeng hanging on.
Jokinen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jokinen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khemkhaeng wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jokinen trying to control but Khemkhaeng is having none of it. #T9#
Khemkhaeng tries to hold on but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen won't let Khemkhaeng get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Khemkhaeng wants to control but Jokinen is having none of it.
Khemkhaeng is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Khemkhaeng tries to reverse the position but Jokinen maintains control.#SUB#
Jokinen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Khemkhaeng manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Khemkhaeng is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jokinen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kittisak Khemkhaeng dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tre Jokinen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jokinen throws a series of punches but Khemkhaeng avoids them all with ease.
Khemkhaeng swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jokinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jokinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khemkhaeng at a distance.
Khemkhaeng looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen takes a swing at Khemkhaeng's ribcage but misses.
Khemkhaeng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Khemkhaeng clinches up with Jokinen and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khemkhaeng misses with an elbow strike.
Khemkhaeng has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Jokinen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jokinen manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khemkhaeng is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Khemkhaeng manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Khemkhaeng wants to control but Jokinen is keeping him busy.
Khemkhaeng performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jokinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jokinen.
Khemkhaeng trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Khemkhaeng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khemkhaeng tries to stand but Jokinen is controlling from the bottom.
Khemkhaeng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Khemkhaeng has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Khemkhaeng is fighting to break Jokinen's control of his arms but Jokinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Khemkhaeng trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Tre Jokinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jokinen controls Khemkhaeng momentarily but Khemkhaeng frees himself. #SU2#
Khemkhaeng stands up from Jokinen's guard - Khemkhaeng perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but Khemkhaeng is out of range.
Khemkhaeng fails to land with a series of punches.
Jokinen throws a looping overhand right but Khemkhaeng ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Khemkhaeng has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jokinen up against the cage.
Khemkhaeng throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng tries to work over Jokinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khemkhaeng has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Khemkhaeng lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
A shot in the inside from Khemkhaeng. #T4#
Jokinen working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it misses.
Khemkhaeng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jokinen tries to break the clinch but Khemkhaeng is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Jokinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jokinen goes for a takedown attempt but Khemkhaeng pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Khemkhaeng tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jokinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jokinen takes a swing at Khemkhaeng's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jokinen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khemkhaeng is pushing Jokinen's head away, looking to escape. Jokinen manages to hold on to the position though.
Khemkhaeng tries to buck Jokinen off but Jokinen is having none of it.#T5#
Khemkhaeng can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jokinen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Khemkhaeng tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Khemkhaeng is pushing Jokinen's head away, looking to escape. Jokinen manages to hold on to the position though.
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but Khemkhaeng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khemkhaeng controls the position for a moment.
Khemkhaeng looks to move to half guard but instead Jokinen has passed into mount! Damn!
Khemkhaeng squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T6##SUB#
Jokinen working for a guillotine from mount but Khemkhaeng is in no mood to give up.
Khemkhaeng tries to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
Jokinen prevents Khemkhaeng from getting the reversal.
Khemkhaeng tries to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
Khemkhaeng is in all sorts of trouble here.
Khemkhaeng squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Jokinen looking to control but Khemkhaeng is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jokinen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Khemkhaeng?
Khemkhaeng is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jokinen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T7#
Jokinen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to control but Khemkhaeng wriggling away.
Jokinen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Khemkhaeng can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Khemkhaeng trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jokinen prevents Khemkhaeng from getting the reversal.
Khemkhaeng tries to hold on but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen won't let Khemkhaeng get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jokinen lands a nice shot to the head.
Jokinen controlling the position easily from mount.
Khemkhaeng is bucking up trying to escape but Jokinen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T8#
Khemkhaeng is trying to stand.
Khemkhaeng is breathing heavily.
Khemkhaeng tries to hold on but Jokinen postures up.
Khemkhaeng might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jokinen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jokinen wants to control the pace but Khemkhaeng is squirming around nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You get the feeling that Khemkhaeng really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jokinen lands a heavy elbow.
Jokinen raining down shots from the mount!
Khemkhaeng is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Jokinen raining down shots from the mount!
Khemkhaeng is working to get back to half guard.
Jokinen with shots to the head and body - Khemkhaeng looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jokinen with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#Khemkhaeng is rocked!#ES2#
Khemkhaeng somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Jokinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Khemkhaeng is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokinen finish him?
Khemkhaeng takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD#
Jokinen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tre Jokinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tre Jokinen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jokinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Khemkhaeng seems to have recovered his senses.
Khemkhaeng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
The fighters circling - Jokinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khemkhaeng misses with a hook.
Jokinen missing with a left hand there. Khemkhaeng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khemkhaeng flicks out a counter leg kick but Jokinen steps away.
Jokinen jabs at Khemkhaeng's body.
Khemkhaeng misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khemkhaeng lands an overhand right.
Jokinen moves to clinch but Khemkhaeng breaks away
and Khemkhaeng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khemkhaeng jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Khemkhaeng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen looks to land a combination but Khemkhaeng avoids it well.
Khemkhaeng is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jokinen with a body shot.
Jokinen fails with the takedown
and Khemkhaeng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Khemkhaeng swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jokinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khemkhaeng throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Khemkhaeng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khemkhaeng throws a leg kick but Jokinen moved away.#T2#
Khemkhaeng throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khemkhaeng slips a straight right by Jokinen.
Jokinen thuds a left hand into Khemkhaeng's body.
A cross from Jokinen lands.
Jokinen shoots and misses
and Khemkhaeng counters with a straight right hand.
Jokinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Jokinen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Khemkhaeng to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch but Jokinen moves away
and Jokinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Khemkhaeng.
Jokinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jokinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Khemkhaeng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jokinen shoots in for a double leg but Khemkhaeng sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Jokinen gets tackled into the cage by Khemkhaeng. Khemkhaeng maintains the clinch.
Khemkhaeng is trying to maintain a safe position but Jokinen gets an underhook and turns Khemkhaeng into the cage.#T4#
Khemkhaeng holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jokinen or not.
Khemkhaeng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khemkhaeng lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Khemkhaeng throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jokinens head.
Khemkhaeng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khemkhaeng misses with a punch on the inside.
Khemkhaeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khemkhaeng stops a takedown attempt from Jokinen.
Khemkhaeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khemkhaeng taking a breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khemkhaeng has Jokinen pressed against the cage, preventing Jokinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T5#
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow that stopped Jokinen in his tracks for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng lands a hook that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jokinen's defenses.
Khemkhaeng gets through Jokinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Khemkhaeng takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut
and Khemkhaeng counters with a nice body shot.
Khemkhaeng tries to close the distance and clinch but Jokinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jokinen slips under a jab.#T6#
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Khemkhaeng's shoulder, as Khemkhaeng tries to avoid the shot.
Khemkhaeng appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Khemkhaeng is looking to clinch. #TD#
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Khemkhaeng has control of Jokinen's left arm, preventing Jokinen from doing any damage.
Khemkhaeng is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jokinen is controlling him. #ES2#
Khemkhaeng pushes Jokinen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T7#
Khemkhaeng takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khemkhaeng is looking to clinch but Jokinen is avoiding it.
Jokinen attempts a counter takedown but Khemkhaeng avoids it well and moves away.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch there but Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen is looking to clinch.
Khemkhaeng fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jokinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Khemkhaeng sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Khemkhaeng throws out a counter right but Jokinen avoids it with no problem.
Khemkhaeng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng is pushing Jokinen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Jokinen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T8#
Khemkhaeng looking to control but Jokinen passes into half guard.
Khemkhaeng trying to get back to full guard but Jokinen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jokinen controlling the pace for now.
Jokinen prevents Khemkhaeng from getting the reversal.
Jokinen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Jokinen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khemkhaeng is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Khemkhaeng wants to control but Jokinen is having none of it.
Khemkhaeng controls the position.#T9#
Khemkhaeng wants to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
Jokinen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jokinen tries to control but Khemkhaeng wriggling away.
Khemkhaeng is in a horrible position here. Jokinen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jokinen avoids the attempt from Khemkhaeng to control.
Jokinen controlling from mount.
Jokinen tries to control but Khemkhaeng wriggling away.
Khemkhaeng is trying to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kittisak Khemkhaeng.
I think Khemkhaeng 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tre Jokinen!
An out of breath Tre Jokinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 120
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Key. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Key misses with a straight left.
Key connects with a nice looking jab.
Key blocks a jab.
Key drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jokinen defends it well.
Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Key.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Key digs a good hook to Jokinen's body.
Key throws the left hand but Jokinen avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Jokinen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Key on his heels. He'll look to pass Key's guard now, I'm sure.
Jokinen throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Jokinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Key has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jokinen has managed to get both his arms back between Key's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Jokinen chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Key had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jokinen defends it easily.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Key is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Key working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jokinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jokinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Key had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jokinen defends it easily.#SUB2#
Key has his foot on Jokinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jokinen works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Key swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jokinen trying to control but Key is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Key looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jokinen passes into side control.
Jokinen advances to mount. #T3#
Key is trying desperately to improve position.
Jokinen with good strikes from the mount here!
Jokinen lands a heavy elbow.
Jokinen working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Jokinen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jokinen breaks from Key's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jokinen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Key is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jokinen connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jokinen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Jokinen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Key slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Key wants to control but Jokinen is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Key looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Jokinen 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.
Key is trying to control but Jokinen passes into side control! #T5#
Jokinen takes a little break here. Key wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jokinen trying to control the action but Key is working from the bottom.
Jokinen working away.
Check out the look on Jokinen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB#
Jokinen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jokinen working away.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Key prevents Jokinen from improving position.
Check out the look on Jokinen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Key is not content to let Jokinen control the position.
Key tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jokinen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Key is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jokinen landing a few strikes.
Jokinen in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T7#
Key tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jokinen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jokinen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Key will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Key regains half guard.#SUB2#
Key looking for submissions off his back.
Jokinen wants to control but Key is keeping him busy. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Key is trying to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jokinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Key is not content to let Jokinen control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Key, as that shot connected.
Key throws a big shot that misses.
Key looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Jokinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jokinen.
Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Key.
Jokinen throws a looping overhand right but Key ducks down to avoid it.
Key with the counter takedown but Jokinen avoids it easily.#T9#
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Key ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jokinen.
Jokinen 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.
Key is trying to get back to half guard.
Jokinen has control of an arm but Key manages to advance to Jokinen's back!
Jokinen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen tries to hold on but Key postures up.
Key with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tre Jokinen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jokinen misses with a hook.
Key now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jokinen scores with a jab. Key acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jokinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Key on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Key misses with a wild body shot.
Key staying out of range there.
Key appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jokinen throws a hook but Key blocks it.
Key uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Jokinen misses the target.
Jokinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Key swivels and escapes.
Jokinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Jokinen misses with an uppercut. Key saw that one coming.
Key changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jokinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Key fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Key dips to his left and cracks Jokinen with an uppercut!
Tre Jokinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Key counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Key is keen to just control but Jokinen is a slippery customer.
Jokinen is looking to control Key's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jokinen avoid being mounted?
Key slips a nice elbow through Jokinen's hands, connecting with Jokinen's forehead.#T2#
Key not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Key.
Jokinen is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Key is working for a submission of some sort.
Key is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jokinen!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Key avoids the attempt from Jokinen to control.
Key looking to ground and pound but Jokinen is blocking nicely. #T3#
Key trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jokinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Key can do to turn this around?
Jokinen is trying desperately to improve position.
Key looking to control but Jokinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Key controlling from the full mount. #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.
Key thowing shots but they're missing.
Jokinen gets back to half guard.
Jokinen is not content to let Key control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jokinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jokinen holds on and takes a little breather.
Tre Jokinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Key stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jokinen controlling the position.#T5#
Key trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Key is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jokinen staying out of range there.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Key slips under a jab.
Jokinen moves forwards but Key connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tre Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen throws a one two combo.
Jokinen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jokinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T6#
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Key.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Key.#CL#
Jokinen moves into the clinch.#TD#
Jokinen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Key regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Key is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jokinen is pulling down on Key's head. It's preventing any offense from Key, at least for the moment.
Key trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Jokinen wants to control but Key passes easily into half guard.
Key missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Key wants to control but Jokinen is keeping him busy.
Key throwing shots but Jokinen is blocking nicely.
Jokinen wants to control but Key is keeping busy.
Key tries to pass to full mount but Jokinen defends it. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Key is trying to control. Jokinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Key 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.
Jokinen works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9#
Key trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jokinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Key manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Jokinen working some strikes from top position.
Jokinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Key had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jokinen defends it easily.
Jokinen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jokinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jaro Key will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Key throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Key sprawls and moves away.
Key steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen with a poor takedown
and Key counters with a straight right hand.
Jokinen with a jab.
A big left from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen throws a hook but Key blocks it.
Key looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Key misses with a looping left.
Key takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Key keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Jokinen connects with a jab.
A combination from Jokinen does no damage.
Key looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Key misses with a straight right.
Jokinen fails with a takedown attempt.
And Key tries to counter it with a takedown but Jokinen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jokinen takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Key circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Jokinen misses with a hook. Key ducked under it nicely.
Key with the counter takedown but Jokinen avoids it easily.#TD#
Jokinen scores with a takedown into Key's guard.
Jokinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Jokinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Key works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Key keeps moving.
Key looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Key wants to sweep here but Jokinen controlling him for the moment.
Jokinen postures up in Key's guard and throws a big left but Key blocks it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Key is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Key ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen moves in looking to clinch but Key pushes him off.
Jokinen swings for the body but Key moves out of range.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
And Key tries to counter it with a takedown but Jokinen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jokinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jokinen moves out of range as Key strikes.
Jokinen attempts a counter takedown but Key avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Key does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Key! But no joy.
Jokinen lands a jab to Key's midsection.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Key manages to avoid it.#T5#
Jokinen slips under a jab from Key.
Jokinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Key lands a slapping body shot.
Key avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jokinen is looking to clinch but Key is avoiding it.
Key misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
Jokinen throws a hook but Key avoids it easily.
Jokinen misses the jab.#CL#
Jokinen clinches with his opponent. #T6#
Key is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Key is pressed up against the cage. Jokinen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Key down to the mat. Key avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jokinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Key misses with a body shot.
Key throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a right hand that Key ducks under and follows up with a left that Key also avoids with ease.
Key tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Key lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Key throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Key. #T7##SUB2#
Key is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jokinen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jokinen is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Key is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jokinen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jokinen is looking to reverse the position.#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Key working away.#SUB2#
Key wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jokinen, who protects the arm well.
Key is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Key takes a little break here. Jokinen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Key working away.#T9#
Jokinen taking a bit of punishment here - Key scoring with strikes.
Jokinen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Key.
Jokinen is not content to let Key control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

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 Tre Jokinen.
Well Jokinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tre Jokinen!
A relieved looking Tre Jokinen 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: TOF 112
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Yama thuds his right hand into Jokinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jokinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yama 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.
Yama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jokinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Jokinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yama.
Jokinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yama throws out the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Jokinen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yama moves away.#CL#
Jokinen moves into the clinch.
Yama gets through Jokinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yama tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
Yama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jokinen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yama prevents it.
Yama misses with a punch to the body.
Yama looking to slow down the pace here.
Yama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jokinen fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Yama fails to land.
Jokinen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Yama.
Yama goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Jokinen has clasped his hands together around Yama's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Yama manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yama is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yama is still trying to improve position.
Yama trying to hold on to Jokinen's head to control him but Jokinen postures up. #T2#
Yama taking some punishment here, with Jokinen in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jokinen is working for a kimura but Yama is defending it quite comfortably.
Yama controlling the position for now.
Yama is looking for a sweep. Jokinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jokinen is thwarting Yama's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yama has hold of Jokinen's hands but Jokinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Jokinen is thwarting Yama's attempts to control the position.
Yama is looking for a sweep. Jokinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jokinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yama keeps working.
Jokinen lands with a punch from half guard.
Yama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jokinen distracts Yama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Jokinen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jokinen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yama wants to control the position but Jokinen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Well, if Jokinen 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. #SUB2#
Yama actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Jokinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Yama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jokinen seems to be working for a kimura but Yama defends the submission attempt.
Yama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jokinen is working away from the top position though.
Yama wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Jokinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jokinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yama keeps working.
Yama has hold of Jokinen's hands but Jokinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yama regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jokinen. #SUB2#
Yama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jokinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jokinen stopping the sweep attempt from Yama.#SUB2#
Yama looking for subs off his back but Jokinen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Yama has hold of Jokinen's hands but Jokinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T6#
Yama wants to improve his position but Jokinen is controlling well.
Yama is trying to maintain the position but Jokinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Jokinen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jokinen is landing with some decent strikes but Yama is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jokinen trying to control but Yama is having none of it.
Jokinen with the ground and pound from mount.
Jokinen landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yama is squirming around, avoiding Jokinen's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Yama can't escape the position.
Jokinen content just to control the position here.
Yama is looking to improve his position but Jokinen isn't that keen on the idea.
Jokinen 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.
Jokinen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Jokinen connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T8#
Yama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jokinen working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#Yama is rocked!
Jokinen looking to finish Yama with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yama!
Yama is still in real trouble! Can Jokinen finish him?
Yama is bucking up trying to escape but Jokinen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jokinen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jokinen unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Yama wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Jokinen celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tre Jokinen!
An out of breath Tre Jokinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 104
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Jokinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jokinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Tre Jokinen has been cut.#TD#
Jokinen looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Jokinen drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
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.#ES2#
Johnson wriggles free and stands up.
Jokinen swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Jokinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jokinen misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Jokinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
Jokinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1##KD2#
Johnson drops Jokinen with a beautiful combination! Jokinen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Johnson is looking for the KO!
Jokinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson cracks Jokinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jokinen looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Jokinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC2#Jokinen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands a nice hook to Jokinen's body. Jokinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Jokinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Johnson forces Jokinen back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson dips a shoulder and cracks Jokinen with a mighty uppercut! Jokinen falls back against the cage and Johnson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jokinen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Johnson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Johnson!
James Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 96
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Jokinen. Those never looked like landing.
Jokinen connects with a right hand. Cabrera shakes it off.
Jokinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cabrera counters with a nice uppercut.
Jokinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Cabrera throws out a counter right but Jokinen avoids it with no problem.
Jokinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jokinen swings widly with a right hand
letting Cabrera counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Tre Jokinen has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jokinen has managed to clinch.
Cabrera tries for a takedown but Jokinen manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Jokinen breaks from the clinch.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabrera lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cabrera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jokinen to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Jokinen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tre Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Jokinen lands the left hand.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
Jokinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cabrera sprawls and moves away.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cabrera lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jokinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jokinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jokinen swings widly with a right hand
and Cabrera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jokinen's knee momentarily.
Cabrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range and Cabrera settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jokinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cabrera.
Jokinen checks a low kick from Cabrera.#CL#
Jokinen has closed the distance and engaged Cabrera in a clinch.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jokinen prevents Cabrera from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Jokinen drags the fight down to the ground.
Jokinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Jokinen working for a triangle but Cabrera defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cabrera looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cabrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Cabrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jokinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jokinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cabrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jokinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jokinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrera wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cabrera is looking for a triangle but Jokinen pushes his legs off easily.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
Cabrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jokinen is one step ahead there.
Jokinen working some strikes from top position.#T5#
Cabrera trying to keep a closed guard but Jokinen is proving a slippery customer.
Jokinen stopping the sweep attempt from Cabrera.
Jokinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Cabrera has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jokinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cabrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Cabrera is looking for a triangle but Jokinen pushes his legs off easily.
Jokinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cabrera wants to hit a sweep here but Jokinen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cabrera there! #T6#
Cabrera is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Cabrera tries to improve his position but Jokinen has taken his back! Jokinen has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cabrera tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Jokinen pushes Cabrera away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tre Jokinen!
During a confident post fight interview, Tre Jokinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 86
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Jokinen throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Jokinen.
Kersikov catches Jokinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kersikov slips under a jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen stuns Kersikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jokinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov scores with a jab. Jokinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov with the counter takedown but Jokinen avoids it easily.
Tre Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Kersikov staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kersikov.
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov feints the counter takedown.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Jokinen didn't see that one coming.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Jokinen's head.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov lands a right hook to the body.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Jokinen lands with a straight right. Kersikov didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Jokinen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov trying to hold on to Jokinen's head to control him but Jokinen postures up.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov trying to hold on to Jokinen's head to control him but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kersikov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3#
Kersikov won't allow Jokinen to pass to mount.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Jokinen seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Jokinen has control of the leg. #SUB#
Jokinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jokinen tries for a takedown but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Kersikov tries to counter it with a takedown but Jokinen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut.
And Kersikov tries to counter it with a takedown but Jokinen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kersikov scores with a hook.
Kersikov jabs Jokinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Jokinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab by Kersikov.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jokinen defends it well.
Nice straight punches there by Kersikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kersikov.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jokinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T5#
Kersikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jokinen misses with a straight left.
Jokinen ducks right into an uppercut from Kersikov.
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Jokinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov working some strikes from top position.#T6#
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jokinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Jokinen's legs - danger averted.
Kersikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is in close to Jokinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kersikov lands a couple of elbows.
Jokinen has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kersikov working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Jokinen is looking for a triangle here but Kersikov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kersikov scoring with punches and elbows.
Jokinen is being controlled here.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jokinen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
Jokinen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jokinen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kersikov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kersikov is working Jokinen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jokinen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kersikov.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Jokinen is working away.
Kersikov working the head and body with strikes. #T9#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Kersikov wants to control but Jokinen is keeping him busy.
Jokinen wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Kersikov working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nykolai Kersikov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Kersikov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kersikov showed some decent athleticism there.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jokinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Jokinen trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Jokinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jokinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jokinen has hold of Kersikov's hands but Kersikov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jokinen has a hand on Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kersikov landing strikes from the mount and Jokinen is in trouble! #T2#
BOOM! Kersikov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kersikov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kersikov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jokinen gets back to half guard.
Kersikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jokinen's head.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Jokinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov not doing much here.
Jokinen wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov is taking a breather. Jokinen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jokinen taking some punishment here, with Kersikov in his half guard.
Kersikov is nestled in close to Jokinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kersikov lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Jokinen actively working from the bottom here.
Kersikov drops an elbow to the side of Jokinen's head. #ROC2#Jokinen is rocked!
Jokinen taking some punishment here, with Kersikov in his half guard.
Oh Jokinen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kersikov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kersikov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kersikov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Jokinen! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kersikov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nykolai Kersikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Nykolai Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 78
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Jokinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daddy misses with a wild body shot.
Daddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jokinen defending well as Daddy loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Daddy.
Daddy trying to control the position but Jokinen is working away.
Daddy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy landing a few strikes.
Daddy advances to full mount.
Jokinen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Daddy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T1#
Daddy working the ground and pound effectively.
Jokinen's coaches at Triumph Over Fear have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Jokinen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Daddy controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daddy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jokinen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jokinen is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Daddy controlling his opponent.
Daddy lands a big shot there that rocks Jokinen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jokinen tries to hold on but Daddy postures up.
Daddy looking to finish Jokinen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jokinen!
Daddy controlling the position easily from mount.
Daddy is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Jokinen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Daddy looking to control but Jokinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jokinen tries to lock up and control but Daddy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Daddy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Tre Jokinen has been cut.
Daddy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Daddy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Daddy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Daddy landing shots from mount. #ROC2#Jokinen is rocked!#CUT2#Tre Jokinen's cut is getting worse.
Jokinen is working to get back to half guard.
Daddy controlling his opponent. #T4#
Jokinen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Daddy is controlling the pace.
Daddy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in half guard, Daddy seems content to control.
Daddy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jokinen manages to get to full guard. #T5#
Daddy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
Daddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daddy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jokinen's head.
Daddy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Daddy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Jokinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daddy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jokinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Daddy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Jokinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Daddy trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom. #T7#
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jokinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daddy postures up.
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jokinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daddy walks into a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jokinen.#T8#
Jokinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daddy.
Daddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Daddy shoots for a takedown but Jokinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jokinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daddy.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daddy connects with a body shot that sends Jokinen's belly button to the back.
Jokinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Daddy slips under a jab.
Daddy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Daddy's coach down at Ragnarok\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Daddy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jokinen throws a combination. Daddy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Daddy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Daddy dips to his left and cracks Jokinen with an uppercut!#T9#
Daddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Daddy counters with a single leg into guard. Jokinen didn't expect that.
Daddy wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Daddy wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Daddy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Daddy lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Jokinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daddy sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Big Daddy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tre Jokinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Daddy misses with a wild combination.
Jokinen connects with the punch.
Daddy works Jokinen's body with a nice hook.
Daddy misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
Daddy misses with a wild body shot.
Daddy misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Daddy missing with a left hand there. Jokinen 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.
Daddy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daddy misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Daddy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jokinen was covering up waiting for the punch and Daddy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jokinen is trying to keep Daddy in close. #T1#
Daddy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jokinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jokinen is looking for a triangle here but Daddy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jokinen is looking to regain half guard here but Daddy keeps moving and retains side control.
Daddy working away.
Daddy staying calm.
Daddy cracks Jokinen with a big elbow.
Daddy controls the position from side control.
Jokinen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Daddy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jokinen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Daddy's best efforts.
Daddy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Daddy punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT2#Tre Jokinen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Daddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jokinen tries to lock up and control but Daddy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Jokinen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Daddy tries to control but Jokinen wriggling away.
Big Daddy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jokinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Daddy has a good base and remains in mount.
Daddy lands a nice shot to the head.
Daddy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Daddy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jokinen is trying to escape the mount.
Daddy lands a couple of good shots and Jokinen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tre Jokinen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Big Daddy!
After the big win, Big Daddy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Honest Apparel ($30 SPECIAL ALL T-Shirts!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: TOF 72
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Vasilios throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen defending well as Vasilios loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Jokinen is working for a kimura but Vasilios is defending it quite comfortably.
Jokinen is trying to control. Vasilios wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen prevents Vasilios from improving his position.#T1#
Jokinen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Vasilios reverses the position - he's now on top in Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
Vasilios stands up over Jokinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vasilios trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Vasilios pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now.
Jokinen trying to keep a closed guard but Vasilios is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Vasilios lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasilios looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jokinen trying to control but Vasilios is working from the bottom.
Jokinen passes Vasilios's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jokinen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Vasilios is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jokinen pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Vasilios is defending against the submission attempts here by Jokinen. #SUB#
Vasilios looking for submissions off his back.
Vasilios works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jokinen stands and throws Vasilios's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jokinen tries to advance to mount but Vasilios instead regains half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Vasilios is defending against the submission attempts here by Jokinen. #SUB#
Vasilios looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vasilios wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Vasilios looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jokinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Vasilios is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Vasilios wants to control but Jokinen is keeping busy.
Vasilios is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jokinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jokinen's back!#SUB#
Vasilios looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Vasilios is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jokinen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jokinen trying to control but not successfully.
Vasilios missing with strikes. #T6#
Vasilios gets his hands free as Jokinen looks to control. #SUB#
Vasilios working for the choke.
Jokinen trying to control the position but Vasilios manages to sink in the hooks.
Jokinen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Vasilios is staying active.
Jokinen can't escape the position.
Vasilios is trying to stick to Jokinen's back but Jokinen is turning into Vasilios. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vasilios's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jokinen.
Jokinen cracks Vasilios with a solid left hand.#T7#
Vasilios keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Vasilios looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasilios, not yet. #SUB2#
Jokinen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vasilios dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Jokinen is trying to keep Vasilios in close. #SUB2#
Vasilios is sitting in close to Jokinen's body. Jokinen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Vasilios is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Vasilios is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jokinen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tre Jokinen!
Our winner, Tre Jokinen, 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: TOF 63
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Jokinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Hands moves out of range.
Hands lands a jab to the head.
Hands seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jab by Hands.
Hands ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hands slips a jab and a cross from Jokinen.
Hands shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hands throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen misses with a wild combination.
Hands swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hands is just out of range.
Hands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Hands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
Good standup being displayed there by Hands as he connects with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jokinen 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.
Hands's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jokinen under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hands scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jokinen in his tracks. #T1#
Jokinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jokinen throws out a loose jab but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen misses with a double jab
and Hands makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hands listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hands stuns Jokinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Happy Hands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokinen looks to clinch
and Hands counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hands connects with a leg kick.
Hands jabs at Jokinen's body.
Happy Hands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Jokinen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hands. That's going to slow Jokinen down.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hands.
Hands feints and then cracks Jokinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokinen down. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hands moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hands.
Hands throws a series of punches but Jokinen avoids them all with ease.
Jokinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Hands lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hands fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jokinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hands takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice leg kick from Hands, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hands tries to work over Jokinen's front leg with a kick but Jokinen checks it.
Hands lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hands lands with a cross.
A left lands for Hands.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hands.
Jokinen looks to land a right hand but Hands moved out of range.#T3#
Hands cracks Jokinen with an open hand slap.
Jokinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hands can pounce on him.
Jokinen lands a right hook to the body.
Hands lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jokinen will feel that in the morning.
Hands connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Hands.
Jokinen tries to clinch but Hands moves out of range.
Jokinen misses with a body punch
and Hands counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jokinen tries to clinch up but Hands circles away and keeps his distance.
Hands throws a leg kick but Jokinen moved away.
Jokinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hands attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hands. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Hands.
Jokinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jokinen lands with a nice combination. Hands backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Happy Hands has been cut.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hands, as that shot connected.
Hands just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hands rather than just go for the knockout.
Hands throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hands works the jab nicely.
Hands scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jokinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Jokinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Jokinen misses with a takedown attempt - Hands sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jokinen defending well as Hands loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hands throws a leg kick but Jokinen moved away.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hands. #T5#
Hands throws out a powerful jab.
Hands looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Hands wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hands cracks Jokinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jokinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jokinen throws a good cross that connects.
Hands throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jokinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hands manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hands looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jokinen tries to clinch up but Hands circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick lands for Hands.
Jokinen walks into a straight right hand from Hands.
Hands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hands moves forwards but Jokinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hands is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Hands. #T6#
Jokinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hands under the eye.
Hands misses with a series of wild punches.
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hands was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Hands catches Jokinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hands misses the jab.
Hands scores with a spinning back kick!
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hands misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jokinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jokinen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hands scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T7#
Some bone on bone action there as Jokinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jokinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hands throws a nice head kick!
Hands connects with a leg kick.
Jokinen lands with a shot to the body.
Hands misses with a low kick.
Hands fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jokinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hands scores with a decent looking hook.
Jokinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hands connects with a body shot that sends Jokinen's belly button to the back.
Hands connects with a crisp jab.
Hands scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hands walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jokinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD2#
Jokinen gets the takedown into side control.
Hands prevents Jokinen from moving into mount. #T8#
Hands is trying to control Jokinen's posture but Jokinen avoids it.
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but Hands is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jokinen tries to advance to mount but Hands denies him.
Hands is looking for a sweep.
Hands struggling a bit here.
Hands is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Hands is holding Jokinen down, trying to stall.#SUB2#
Jokinen is trying to get an arm triangle but Hands is defending well.
Hands struggling a bit here.
Jokinen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hands is trying to control Jokinen's posture but Jokinen avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Happy Hands dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Happy Hands's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hands showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hands lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jokinen will feel that in the morning.
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but Hands is out of range.
Jokinen throws an off balance right hand
and Hands counters with a nice uppercut.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Happy Hands is winning the standup battle so far.
Hands scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen connects with a single shot there.
Hands scores with a push kick.
Hands looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Hands takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jokinen lands with an overhand left.
Hands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokinen can do to turn this around?#T1#
Hands slips a jab from Jokinen.
Hands lands with an overhand left.
Hands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hands throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hands slips under a jab from Jokinen.
It looked like Hands wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hands misses with a body shot
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Jokinen.
Jokinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jokinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hands is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks.
A head kick by Hands misses
enabling Jokinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.#T2#
Jokinen cracks a nice hook into Hands's ribs.
Hands looks for the body kick but Jokinen saw that one coming.
Jokinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hands can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hands scores with a jab. Jokinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jokinen scores with a nice head shot.
Hands with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jokinen misses with a double jab.
Hands throws a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
Jokinen takes one to the chin there.
Nice body kick there by Hands.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hands moves away.
Jokinen throws a shot from downtown. Hands moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Hands throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Hands.
Hands throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Jokinen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jokinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but Hands defending well.
Hands is trying to get back to full guard.
Jokinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hands preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4##ES#
Hands kicks off Jokinen and gets to his feet.
Hands with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Jokinen pushes Hands up against the cage in a clinch.
Hands prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Jokinen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hands blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jokinen.
Tre Jokinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jokinen stalling away here and it's allowed Hands to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hands controlling the position.#T5#
Jokinen trying to control but Hands is working from the bottom.
Hands controlling Jokinen's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jokinen controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hands finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jokinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hands connects with a nice looking jab. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A combination from Hands does no damage.
Hands throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jokinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hands defends it well.
Hands lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Tre Jokinen has been cut.
Hands lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jokinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hands throws out the jab.
A low kick from Hands is predictable there #TD2#
and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jokinen stalling away here and it's allowed Hands to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Hands keeps moving.
Jokinen forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hands is not content to let Jokinen control the position.#T7##SUB2#
Jokinen is working for a kimura but Hands is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Jokinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hands has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jokinen throwing shots but Hands is blocking nicely. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice strikes from Jokinen there.
Hands is trying to control but can't.
Jokinen throws a strike but Hands avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hands pulls Jokinen in to control the position.
Jokinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hands is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T9#
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Hands bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hands lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
Hands throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
Hands throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Jokinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hands's guard.
Hands is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hands working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jokinen.
Hands keeping full guard, as Jokinen tries to pass.
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 Happy Hands will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick from Hands misses.
Hands connects with a body shot that sends Jokinen's belly button to the back.
Hands looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Jokinen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hands! #SUB2#
Jokinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hands has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hands is trying to buck Jokinen off.
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but Hands is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Jokinen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Hands's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hands is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jokinen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hands is trying to improve his position.
Jokinen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hands is not content to let Jokinen control the position.
Hands tries to buck Jokinen off but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen happy to just control the position for now.
Hands is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jokinen throws out a loose jab but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Hands wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hands throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.#T3#
Hands scores with a spinning back kick!
Hands ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hands.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jokinen misses with a few strikes there.
A cross from Hands lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hands.
Hands lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jokinen will feel that in the morning.
Hands punishes Jokinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen is looking to clinch.
Hands throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hands motions for Jokinen to come forward. Hands throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hands chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hands paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hands.#CL2#
Hands tries to keep at a distance but Jokinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hands taking a breather.
Hands misses with a body punch.
Hands scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
Jokinen jumps guard.
Hands has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hands 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.
Hands has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5##SUB2#
Jokinen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hands has passed into half guard!
Hands stalling.
Jokinen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hands prevents Jokinen from improving his position.#SUB2#
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back.
Hands passes into side control, despite Jokinen's attempt to control the position.
Jokinen tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hands easily slips into full mount!
Hands looking to control but Jokinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Jokinen is looking to improve his position but Hands isn't that keen on the idea.
Hands looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jokinen is looking to get to half guard.
Jokinen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hands content just to control the position here. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jokinen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jokinen is still trying to improve position.
Jokinen wants to control but Hands is having none of it.
Tre Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T9#
Jokinen working to try and regain half guard.
Jokinen keeps trying to improve his position.
Hands content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Happy Hands is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hands controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Happy Hands showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hands, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Happy Hands!
A relieved looking Happy Hands 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: TOF 55
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jokinen trying to control the action but May Jr is working from the bottom.
May Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jokinen being controlled here momentarily.
May Jr'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.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but May Jr is retaining full guard.
May Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen advances position into side control!
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but May Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jokinen wants to take a breather but May Jr manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jokinen. #T1##SUB#
Jokinen stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! May Jr throws up his legs and catches Jokinen in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Jokinen tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by May Jr! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kaven May Jr!
Kaven May Jr retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Kaven May Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 53
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Jokinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Maverick throws out a counter right but Jokinen avoids it with no problem.
Jokinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Maverick.
Maverick throws a leg kick #TD#
so Jokinen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jokinen stays in close to Maverick's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Jokinen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maverick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jokinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Jokinen trying to control but Maverick is working from the bottom.
Maverick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jokinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jokinen postures up in Maverick's guard and throws a big left but Maverick blocks it.
Jokinen stopping the sweep attempt from Maverick.
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maverick is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maverick moves out of range as Jokinen strikes.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Maverick.
Jokinen tries to counter by clinching up but Maverick breaks away and moves out of range.
Maverick slips a jab from Jokinen.#T2##CL#
Jokinen forces Maverick back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Maverick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Maverick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jokinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maverick lands a lovely overhand right.
Maverick scores with a nice right hand.
Maverick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maverick counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maverick misses with a straight right.
Maverick leaves Jokinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maverick follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T3#
Maverick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
Maverick misses with a two punch combination.
Maverick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maverick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jokinen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Maverick slips a straight right by Jokinen.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Maverick is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jokinen shoots for a takedown but Maverick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maverick raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Daniel Maverick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Maverick.
Maverick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jokinen fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Maverick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokinen throws out the jab.
Jokinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Maverick slips under a jab from Jokinen.#CL#
Jokinen darts in and clinches Maverick up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jokinen jumps guard but Maverick stands there with Jokinen around his waist. Jokinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen lands a right hand.
Maverick trying to control the position but instead, Jokinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maverick into the cage.
Maverick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jokinen is keeping busy.
Maverick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T5#
Maverick misses with a body punch. #TD#
Jokinen manages to pull guard.
Maverick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maverick looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen passes Maverick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maverick is looking to improve his position.
Maverick is not content to let Jokinen control the position.#SUB#
Jokinen is working for a kimura but Maverick is defending it quite comfortably.
Jokinen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maverick felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T6#
Maverick is looking for a sweep. Jokinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jokinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maverick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jokinen wants to take a breather but Maverick is having none of it. #SUB#
Maverick is defending against the submission attempts here by Jokinen.
Jokinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T7##SUB#
Jokinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maverick defends it well.
Maverick is controlling Jokinen's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Jokinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Maverick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maverick is not content to let Jokinen control the position.
Maverick controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jokinen slips a nice elbow through Maverick's hands, connecting with Maverick's forehead.
Jokinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maverick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maverick is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maverick is refusing to be controlled, as Jokinen sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maverick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maverick.
Maverick throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maverick won't be happy with that.
Jokinen wants to control but Maverick is keeping him busy. #T9#
Jokinen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Maverick to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Jokinen is trying to get an arm triangle but Maverick is defending well.
Maverick is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Jokinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maverick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maverick tries to bench press Jokinen off him but Jokinen keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maverick sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tre Jokinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jokinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Maverick counters with a left to the body.
Jokinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maverick pushes Jokinen away with a front kick.
Maverick throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jokinen's head.#CUT2#It looks like Tre Jokinen has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Maverick.
Daniel Maverick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maverick throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jokinen is looking to clinch but Maverick is avoiding it.
Maverick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maverick throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily.
Maverick gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Jokinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maverick's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maverick is adopting a defensive guard.
Tre Jokinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jokinen controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Maverick trying to control the position here.
Jokinen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Maverick is retaining full guard.
Maverick looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jokinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maverick keeps Jokinen at a distance using the push kick.
Maverick looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Jokinen moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Maverick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maverick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maverick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen jabs Maverick right on the nose. Maverick blinks but takes it well.
Jokinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jokinen swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range. #T3#
Jokinen throws an off balance right hand
and Maverick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jokinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maverick counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Maverick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maverick steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen misses with a double jab.
Maverick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jokinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jokinen looks to land a right hand but Maverick moved out of range.
Jokinen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good exchange - Jokinen coming out on top.#CL#
Jokinen pushes Maverick up against the cage in a clinch.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen tries to pull guard but Maverick won't allow it.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Maverick blocks it.
Maverick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Maverick fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick can't break the clinch.
Jokinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Maverick breaks the clinch.
Jokinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Maverick is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maverick. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maverick throws a body kick that misses.
Maverick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T5#
Nice uppercut lands for Maverick. That snapped Jokinen's head back.
Maverick throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Jokinen moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Jokinen.
Maverick trying to control the position but instead, Jokinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maverick into the cage.
Maverick misses with a punch to the body.
Maverick is trying to stall.
Jokinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maverick or not.
Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T6#
Maverick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen prevents Maverick from breaking the clinch.
Maverick blocks an uppercut.
Maverick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jokinen has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Jokinen pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Jokinen is looking for a triangle but Maverick pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Jokinen working for a triangle but Maverick defends it easily. #SUB#
Jokinen is looking for a triangle here but Maverick uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T7#
Maverick trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen tries to buck Maverick off but Maverick is having none of it.
Jokinen keeping his opponent close.
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maverick wants to take a breather but Jokinen manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Maverick.
Jokinen trying to control the position.
Maverick trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maverick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jokinen looking to control. #T9#
Maverick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maverick trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Maverick looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Jokinen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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 Tre Jokinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tre Jokinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Maverick blocks a jab.
Maverick scores with a jab.
Jokinen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jokinen looks to land a combination but Maverick avoids it well.
Maverick avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen moves out of range as Maverick throws a body kick.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick lands a head kick!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jokinen, as that shot connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maverick. #T1#
Jokinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maverick counters with a nice body kick.
A jab from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen backing away here, and Maverick unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Maverick misses with a kick to the body.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut.
Maverick misses with a head kick.
Maverick misses with a few strikes there.
Maverick throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maverick cracks Jokinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maverick slips a straight right by Jokinen.
Maverick throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Jokinen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Maverick wants to control but Jokinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jokinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maverick defending well though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maverick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jokinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jokinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maverick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jokinen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Jokinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jokinen trying to control the action but Maverick is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jokinen controlling the pace.
Jokinen lands strikes from half guard.
Maverick wants to get back to full guard.
Maverick wants to control but Jokinen is keeping busy.
Maverick is trying to control but Jokinen passes into side control!
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but Maverick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jokinen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maverick is trying to improve his position.
Jokinen lands an elbow.
Jokinen looks up at the clock and then as Maverick takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jokinen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Maverick tries to bench press Jokinen off him but Jokinen keeps the position.
Jokinen scoring with punches from side control.
Jokinen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jokinen just content to control the position. #T5#
Jokinen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Maverick takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jokinen 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.
Maverick manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Jokinen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jokinen is keen to just control but Maverick is a slippery customer.
Jokinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maverick can do to turn this around?
Jokinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maverick has hold of Jokinen's hands but Jokinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T6#
Maverick wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jokinen working over Maverick with some ground and pound. Maverick looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jokinen winds up and cracks Maverick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen throwing shots but Maverick is blocking nicely.
Maverick gets back to full guard. #T7#
Jokinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Maverick is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jokinen lands with an overhand left.
Maverick fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maverick. That's going to slow Jokinen down. #T8#
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Maverick.
Maverick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
Maverick pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range and Maverick settles back down.
Jokinen lands a jab to the head.
Maverick scores with a hook to the body. Jokinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maverick moves away.
Maverick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jokinen shoots in for a double leg but Maverick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jokinen swinging wildly here.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Maverick.
Jokinen tries to counter by clinching up but Maverick breaks away and moves out of range.
Maverick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tre Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T9#
Maverick thumps Jokinen with a low kick.
Maverick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Maverick tries to get set, Jokinen tries to push him back and clinch up but Maverick manages to avoid the attempt.
Daniel Maverick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jokinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mavericks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Maverick.
Jokinen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jokinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maverick misses with the body kick#TD#
and Jokinen counters with a shoot takedown. Maverick fights it but they end up in guard.
Jokinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maverick is keeping the position for now.
Maverick trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tre Jokinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jokinen, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: TOF 47
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Romano wants to clinch up but Jokinen keeps it at a distance.
Jokinen is looking to counter the offense by Romano and move into the clinch.
Romano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#It looks like Tre Jokinen has been cut.
Romano digs a good body shot into Jokinen's ribs.
Romano misses the body punch #CL#
and Jokinen moves into the clinch.
Romano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Romano working aggressively here.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Romano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen.
Romano tries to pull guard but Jokinen won't allow it.
Romano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Romano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romano jumps guard but Jokinen stands there with Romano around his waist. Romano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Romano swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Romano manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Romano tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Romano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jokinen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jokinen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Romano looking to control.
Jokinen is working Romano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jokinen preventing the sweep.
Romano being controlled here, momentarily.
Romano wants to sweep but no luck.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Romano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Romano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Romano wants to sweep here but Jokinen controlling him for the moment.
Romano 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#
Romano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jokinen defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Romano lands a nice short elbow.
Jokinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Romano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Romano's back!
Jokinen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jokinen keeps control of the position as Romano tries to break free.
Romano is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jokinen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Jokinen doesn't have the hooks in and Romano manages to turn into his guard.
Romano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Romano won't allow Jokinen to sweep him here. #T3#
Romano content to stall in guard here.
Romano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Romano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Romano from controlling successfully.
Jokinen wants to improve his position but instead Romano has moved into half guard.
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. Romano connects with a nice short shot to Jokinen's temple.
Jokinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Romano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jokinen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Romano is keen to just control but Jokinen is a slippery customer.
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Romano trying to pass the guard but Jokinen defending well.
Romano is keen to just control but Jokinen is a slippery customer.
Romano prevents Jokinen from improving his position.
Jokinen trying to control from the bottom.
Romano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jokinen is trying to maintain the position but Romano is very close to passing his half guard.
Romano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Romano is thwarting Jokinen's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Romano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jokinen moves into full guard.
Romano cracks Jokinen with a solid left hand.
Romano throws a strike but Jokinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Romano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Romano is on top in guard. #REVB#
Romano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jokinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Romano stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Jokinen throws up his legs and catches Romano in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Romano tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Jokinen! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tre Jokinen!
A relieved looking Tre Jokinen 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: TOF 41
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Jokinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cabango connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jokinen scrambles back to his feet.
Jokinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cabango at a distance.
Cabango lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Jokinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabango connects with a nice looking jab.
Cabango lands a jab to Jokinen's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabango. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen tries to clinch but Cabango moves away
and Cabango connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cabango takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jokinen needs to keep his hands up - Cabango had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Cabango misses.
Cabango fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jokinen.
An inside leg kick lands from Cabango.
Cabango stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cabango wants it to stay on the feet.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabango.
Cabango comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabango was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands with a nice body punch.
Jokinen misses with a hook.#CL2#
Jokinen drives through and clinches with Cabango against the cage.
Jokinen is working Cabango over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jokinen.
Cabango definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cabango lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Jokinen.
Cabango lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Cabango gets through Jokinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cabango misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Cabango - that landed with a thud.
Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cabango throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen tries to pull guard but Cabango holds him up against the cage and eventually Jokinen drops back down to his feet.
Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabango.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabango.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cabango takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Cabango breaks from the clinch.
Cabango misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Jokinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cabango's guard.
Cabango is wriggling around but Jokinen manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Jokinen is stalling here. Cabango is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jokinen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cabango has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jokinen is looking to regain half guard here but Cabango keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Cabango trying to control the position but Jokinen is working away.
Cabango advances to mount.
Jokinen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cabango wants to take Jokinen's back but he can't do it this time.
Cabango tries to control but Jokinen wriggling away.
Jokinen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Cabango is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jokinen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jokinen!
Jokinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cabango keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Jokinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jokinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Cabango is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabango looking to control.
Cabango keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Jokinen landing some decent shots from guard.
Cabango is trying to keep Jokinen in close.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Cabango looking for subs off his back but Jokinen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cabango taking some punishment here, with Jokinen in his half guard.
Cabango wants to get back to full guard but Jokinen has mounted him!
Jokinen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #SUB2#
Jokinen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jokinen controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Jokinen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cabango keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cabango is squirming around, avoiding Jokinen's attempts to control the action.
Jokinen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T8#
Jokinen avoids the attempt from Cabango to control.#SUB2#
Jokinen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cabango has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cabango is in a horrible position here. Jokinen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jokinen landing punches.
Jokinen dominating with strikes here.
Jokinen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T9#
Jokinen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cabango tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cabango is working hard here to advance position.
Jokinen working Cabango over with strikes here.
Jokinen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cabango is looking to get to half guard.
Cabango tries to lock up and control but Jokinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cabango is squirming around, avoiding Jokinen's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tre Jokinen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cabango scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jokinen doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab lands there for Cabango.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabango was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a good cross that connects.
Jokinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zai Zai Cabango is winning the standup battle so far.
Cabango throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jokinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cabango works the jab nicely.
Jokinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cabango rather than just go for the knockout.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that Cabango avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cabango throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Cabango fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cabango scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabango feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jokinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Jokinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cabango cracks Jokinen with a good jab.
Cabango lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Cabango. Those never looked like landing.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabango just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick from Cabango.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Cabango.
Jokinen with the counter takedown but Cabango avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Jokinen.
Cabango scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen blocks a jab.
Jokinen staying out of range there.#T2#
Jokinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Cabango should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Jokinen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cabango quickly recovers to half guard.
Cabango tries to kick Jokinen off in order to stand up. Jokinen Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB2#
Jokinen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jokinen working away.#SUB2#
Jokinen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jokinen throws a strike aimed at the side of Cabango's head but Cabango avoids it well.#T3#
Cabango tries to buck Jokinen off but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen tries to advance to mount but Cabango denies him.
Cabango tries to buck Jokinen off but Jokinen is having none of it.
Cabango is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cabango is looking for a sweep.
Jokinen trying to control the position but Cabango is working away.
Cabango tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cabango is not content to let Jokinen control the position. #T4#
Cabango looking for a sweep but Jokinen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jokinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jokinen landing strikes from the mount.
Cabango can't escape the position.
Jokinen lands a couple of good shots and Cabango has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T5#
Jokinen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cabango.
Cabango prevents Jokinen from getting a body triangle.
Jokinen keeps control of the position as Cabango tries to break free.
Cabango is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jokinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jokinen controlling well, preventing Cabango from escaping the position.
Tre Jokinen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Cabango defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Cabango is stalling in the full guard.
Cabango throws an elbow that misses. Jokinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cabango's guard. Nice move by Jokinen!#REVB#
Jokinen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Cabango trying to keep a closed guard but Jokinen is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Cabango is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Cabango keeps moving. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Cabango has an active guard here but Jokinen has managed to pass into half guard.
Jokinen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cabango tries to get to full guard but Jokinen has control of the leg.
Cabango works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cabango looking for a sweep. Not yet Cabango, not yet. #T9#
Jokinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jokinen landing with the ground and pound.
Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen lands a couple of elbows.
Jokinen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cabango's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jokinen in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tre Jokinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jokinen misses with a straight right.
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
Jokinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cabango lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jokinen scores with a punch to the head.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Cabango misses #TD2#
and Jokinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jokinen chips away with some ground and pound.
Jokinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cabango's head.#SUB2#
Jokinen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cabango manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jokinen has Cabango in his guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabango content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Jokinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabango is one step ahead there.
Cabango looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Cabango throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jokinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cabango trying to keep a closed guard but Jokinen is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Cabango has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jokinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jokinen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cabango's head.#T3#
Jokinen pushes down on Cabango's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cabango trying to control here.
Jokinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cabango does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Cabango looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jokinen pushes past his half guard into mount!
Jokinen controlling from the full mount.
Jokinen with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Jokinen controlling the pace for now.
Jokinen lands a nice shot to the head.
Jokinen prevents Cabango from getting the reversal.
Cabango manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jokinen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jokinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jokinen is looking to advance position but Cabango won't allow it.
Cabango trying to control but Jokinen postures up. #T5#
Cabango wants to improve his position but Jokinen is controlling well.
Cabango keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jokinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cabango trying to control but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cabango knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Jokinen is working for a kimura but Cabango is defending it quite comfortably.
Cabango controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jokinen slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jokinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T7#
Jokinen slips under a jab from Cabango.
Jokinen swings for the body but Cabango moves out of range.
Jokinen throws a lazy right hand but Cabango sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jokinen throws a nice looking combination but Cabango bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cabango misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Cabango tenderised Jokinen's leg. Jokinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cabango displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokinen throws out the jab.
Cabango misses with a two punch combination.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabango throws a big counter combination but Jokinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cabango fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zai Zai Cabango is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T8#
A shot to the liver by Jokinen. Beautiful body shot.
Jokinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jokinen misses with a straight left.
Jokinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cabango misses with a looping right.
Jokinen shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cabango scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jokinen in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen throws out a loose jab but Cabango uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target.
Cabango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Cabango listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jokinen swings widly with a right hand
and Cabango counters with a stiff right hand.
Tre Jokinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T9#
Jokinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cabango swings widly with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Cabango does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabango appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jokinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Jokinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabango with the inside leg kick.
Cabango defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Zai Zai Cabango has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Cabango slips the punch.
Cabango throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabango fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good shot there by Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tre Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jokinen 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TOF 38
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Jokinen misses the jab.
May Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
May Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jokinen's head backwards.
Nice shot lands for May Jr.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jokinen throws a hook but May Jr avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Jokinen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
May Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract May Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut. May Jr saw that one coming.
May Jr throws a leg kick but Jokinen checks it.
May Jr scores with a hook.
May Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jokinen circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
May Jr looks to throw the jab but Jokinen is out of range.
Jokinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
May Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokinen.
Jokinen looks to land a combination but May Jr avoids it well.
Jokinen ducks right into an uppercut from May Jr.
May Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
May Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jokinen.
Jokinen feinted with a counter takedown.
May Jr throws a wild body kick that Jokinen sees coming a mile off.
May Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
May Jr misses with a head kick.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that May Jr avoids nicely.
May Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by May Jr.
Kaven May Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Jokinen avoids the head kick by May Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen takes one on the button.
May Jr digs a good body shot into Jokinen's ribs.
Jokinen blocks a leg kick.
Jokinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
May Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Kaven May Jr has been cut.
May Jr throws the kick towards the body but Jokinen avoids it.
Jokinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
May Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jokinen with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Jokinen.
May Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
May Jr throws the kick towards the body but Jokinen avoids it.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jokinen throws a right hand that misses
and May Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for May Jr. #T3#
Jokinen moves out of range as May Jr throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jokinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kaven May Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen connects with a crisp jab.
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Jokinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jokinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jokinen throws a left and a right that both miss
and May Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jokinen's knee momentarily.
Good leg kick by May Jr.
May Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
May Jr missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jokinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from May Jr.
May Jr misses with a head kick.
Jokinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
May Jr staying out of range there.
May Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jokinen is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
A head kick misses from May Jr.
A head kick misses from May Jr.
Jokinen scores with a hook.
A big right from May Jr misses.
Jokinen checks a low kick from May Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
May Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jokinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of May Jr's head.
May Jr throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
May Jr pushes Jokinen away with a front kick.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
A shot to the body from Jokinen misses
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
May Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T5#
May Jr digs a good hook to Jokinen's body.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
May Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
May Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Jokinen looks to land a right hand but May Jr moved out of range.
May Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Jokinen throws a sloppy body shot
and May Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jokinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jokinen moves out of range of the leg kick from May Jr.
May Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from May Jr.
May Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
May Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Jokinen needs to keep his hands up - May Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Nice cross by May Jr.
May Jr misses with a body shot. #T6#
Jokinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping May Jr at a distance.
May Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Jokinen dodges the punch combination from May Jr.
May Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but May Jr manages to avoid it.
May Jr throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
May Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7##SUB2#
Jokinen looking to improve position, pressing down on May Jr's thigh with his hand. May Jr seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Jokinen paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Jokinen's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! May Jr picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kaven May Jr!
Kaven May Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 32
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Wolf misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wolf manages to circle out of the way.
Wolf looks to land a body kick but Jokinen moved away.
Jokinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf.
Wolf looks to throw the jab but Jokinen is out of range.
Wolf cracks Jokinen with an open hand slap.
Jokinen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wolf shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jokinen eats them both and turns towards Wolf to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wolf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolf throws out the jab.
Jokinen swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
Jokinen thuds his right hand into Wolf's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range.
Jokinen fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Wolf takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wolf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wolf misses with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Wolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen throws out a loose jab but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Wolf to counter with a crisp jab.
Wolf throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jokinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolf. #T2#
Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokinen with a poor takedown
and Wolf counters with a nice uppercut.
Jokinen fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Jokinen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Wolf counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jokinen!
Wolf wants to control but Jokinen is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen prevents Wolf from moving into mount.
Wolf 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.
Wolf controlling the position from side mount.
Jokinen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Jokinen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jokinen trying to control the position here.
Jokinen trying to control the position.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Wolf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wolf preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wolf throwing strikes but missing.
Jokinen being controlled here, momentarily.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jokinen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Wolf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
Wolf throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen is looking to counter the offense by Wolf and move into the clinch.#T5#
Jokinen throws a right hand that misses
and Wolf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolf misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jokinen walks into a left hand.
Jokinen throws a hook but Wolf blocks it.
Jokinen blocks a jab.
Wolf moves away from the strike by Jokinen.
Wolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf.
Jokinen tries to clinch but Wolf is having none of it.
Wolf fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Wolf scores with a nice strike.#T6#
Jokinen tries to move into range but Wolf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wolf misses with a left hand
and Jokinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wolf thinking.
Wolf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen throws a looping overhand right but Wolf ducks down to avoid it.
Wolf fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jokinen on the side of the head.
Jokinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jokinen tries to clinch up but Wolf circles away and keeps his distance.
Wolf looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Jokinen throwing a counter right hand but Wolf manages to avoid it.
A jab from Jokinen misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wolf! But no joy.
Wolf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wolf throws a looping overhand right but Jokinen ducks down to avoid it.
Jokinen tries to counter by clinching up but Wolf breaks away and moves out of range.
Wolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokinen throws out the jab.
Wolf let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T7#
A big left from Wolf misses.
Wolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a slapping body shot.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf connects with a looping right hand.
Wolf scores with a nice head shot.
Jokinen swinging wildly here.
Jokinen misses with a takedown attempt - Wolf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wolf cracks Jokinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wolf sprawls well. Wolf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jokinen gets slowly back to his feet.#T8#
Wolf misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolf.
Jokinen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jokinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen misses with a hook
and Wolf counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf stuns Jokinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wolf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wolf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jokinen blocks the body kick.
Wolf thuds his right hand into Jokinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T9#
Wolf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Wolf slips the punch.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jokinen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut
and Wolf counters with a nice uppercut.
Jokinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wolf throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jokinen throws a series of strikes that have Wolf backpedaling.
Jokinen misses with a leg kick
letting Wolf counter with a right hand.
Wolf lands a jab to the nose.
Wolf lands a jab to Jokinen's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jero Wolf dominated that round.
That's time! Jokinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jokinen throws an off balance right hand
and Wolf makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen is looking to clinch but Wolf is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Wolf misses its intended target.
Jokinen staying out of range there.
Wolf jabs at Jokinen's body.
Jokinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen dodges the punch combination from Wolf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf scores with a jab. Jokinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wolf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jokinen misses with a straight left.
Wolf feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jokinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.
Nice defenses there by Wolf.
Wolf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jokinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wolf counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Jokinen rushes Wolf and presses him up against the cage.
Wolf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wolf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jokinen jumps guard but Wolf stands there with Jokinen around his waist. Jokinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wolf is trying to push Jokinen away but Jokinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Wolf. #T2#
Wolf looking to throw knees to the head but Jokinen is blocking nicely.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen.
A short uppercut from Wolf.
Wolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolf lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jokinen blocking some punches.
Wolf has a couple of punches blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolf blocking some punches. #T3#
Wolf tries for a takedown but Jokinen manages to get underhooks.
Wolf is trying to break free.
Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen tries to throw a body punch but Wolf avoids it by throwing Jokinen back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Jokinen.
Jokinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wolf misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jokinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wolf taking a breather.
Jokinen lands a body shot. #T4#
Jokinen tries to work over Wolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen lands a left hand.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolf.
Wolf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen.
A short right from Jokinen on the inside.
Jokinen working aggressively here. #TD2#
Wolf turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wolf manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wolf's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jokinen wants to improve his position but Wolf is controlling well. #T5#
Jero Wolf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wolf lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jokinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jokinen looking for a guillotine here but Wolf defends easily.
Wolf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jokinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Jokinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T6##SUB#
Jokinen is looking for a triangle but Wolf pushes his legs off easily.
Wolf 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. #SUB#
Wolf avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Jokinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wolf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wolf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wolf scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wolf distracts Jokinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Jokinen working for a triangle but Wolf defends it easily.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wolf postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Jokinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Jokinen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wolf stacks Jokinen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wolf!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T9#
Jokinen can't do much from the bottom here.
Jokinen tries to bench press Wolf off him but Wolf keeps the position.
Wolf lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jokinen down.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep.
Wolf looks up at the clock and then as Jokinen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wolf smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wolf looks up at the clock and then as Jokinen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wolf smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB2#
Wolf is trying to get an arm triangle but Jokinen is defending well.
Jokinen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jero Wolf 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 swing and a miss from Wolf.
Wolf fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jokinen staying out of range there.
Jokinen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wolf manages to circle out of the way.
Wolf connects with a right hand. Jokinen shakes it off.
Jokinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolf.
Jokinen checks the leg kick.
Wolf lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jokinen ducks right into an uppercut from Wolf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokinen.
Wolf just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen attempts a counter takedown but Wolf avoids it well and moves away.
Wolf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but Wolf is out of range. #T1#
Wolf takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen walks into a stiff left hand from Wolf.
Jokinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jokinen jabs Wolf right on the nose. Wolf blinks but takes it well.
Decent striking displayed by Wolf there.
Wolf misses with a body shot
and Jokinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen wants to clinch.#T2#
Wolf with a nice cross.#TD2#
Wolf shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wolf showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wolf working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Wolf is trying to control. Jokinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wolf scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wolf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jokinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep. Wolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wolf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wolf moves into full mount! Jokinen won't be happy about that!
Wolf tries to control but Jokinen wriggling away.
Wolf prevents Jokinen from getting the reversal.#T4#
Wolf putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jokinen can't escape the position.
Wolf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jokinen is looking to escape.
Jokinen is bucking up trying to escape but Wolf cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wolf lands with some strikes.
Jokinen working to try and regain half guard.
Wolf lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T5#
Jokinen tries to hold on but Wolf pushes him away.
Jokinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Wolf has a good base and remains in mount.
Wolf is landing with some decent strikes but Jokinen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jokinen regains half guard.
Jokinen gets full guard.#SUB#
Jokinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolf trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here. #T6#
Wolf preventing the sweep.
Wolf pushes down on Jokinen's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Jokinen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wolf wants to free his trapped foot but Jokinen is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7##SUB#
Jokinen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolf controlling the pace. #SUB#
Jokinen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolf controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wolf moves out of range as Jokinen strikes.
Jokinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jokinen misses with a hook.
Wolf tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jokinen lands a jab to the head.
Wolf takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Wolf looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Jokinen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wolf digs a good body shot into Jokinen's ribs.
Jero Wolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jokinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Tre Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T9#
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolf.#TD2#
Wolf throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jokinen was covering up waiting for the punch and Wolf finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Jokinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
Jokinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there.
Jero Wolf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jero Wolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wolf 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jero Wolf!
Jero Wolf 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.

Event: TOF 22
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Fury swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fury lands a slapping body shot.
Jokinen takes a swing at Fury's ribcage but misses.
Fury throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Fury moves into the clinch.
Fury tries to work over Jokinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jokinen tries to work over Fury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fury working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
A short right from Fury on the inside.
Jokinen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fury avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Fury blocks it.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fury's elbow.
Fury really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Fury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fury blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Jokinen tries to pull guard but Fury won't allow it.
Fury prevents a body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zion Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tre Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
Fury throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fury tries to work over Jokinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jokinen managing to block the knees to the body from Fury.
Fury tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Fury back against the cage.
Jokinen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fury is keeping busy.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Fury blocks it.
Fury swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Jokinen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fury fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jokinen tries to clinch there but Fury circles away.
Jokinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fury moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zion Fury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Jokinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fury misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Fury.
Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokinen misses with the head strike.
Fury scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Fury controls his hands.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fury crunches a lovely knee into Jokinen's ribcage.
I was talking to Fury's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jokinen is leaning against Fury and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Fury as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Jokinen tries to work over Fury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fury misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fury lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fury digs a right hand underneath Jokinen's ribcage. Jokinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to pull guard but Fury forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fury throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Jokinen.
Fury lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jokinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fury unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jokinen blocks a body shot from Fury. #T4#
Fury blocking some punches.
Fury pushes Jokinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jokinen stalls.
Fury can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Fury.
Jokinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land.
Jokinen jumps guard but Fury turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Fury controls the action.
Fury scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fury can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zion Fury dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Fury stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fury wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from Fury misses.
Fury misses with a body shot.
Jokinen looks to land a left hand but Fury moved out of range nicely.
Fury throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Fury pushes Jokinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Jokinen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fury gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fury scores a nice knee to the body.
Fury misses with a body punch.
Fury lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Fury pushes Jokinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury lands a nice knee to the body.
Jokinen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fury is defending well.
Zion Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tre Jokinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fury.
Jokinen tries to pull guard but Fury forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fury tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Fury back against the cage. #T1#
Fury lands with a light punch inside.
Jokinen tries to work over Fury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jokinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Jokinen.
Fury tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Fury back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jokinen. #BC2#
Jokinen breaks from the clinch.
Fury is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokinen can do to turn this around?
Fury tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Jokinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fury fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fury throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jokinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fury lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fury misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Jokinen defending well as Fury loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen throws a hook but Fury avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Fury.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fury misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Jokinen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jokinen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen is trying to control. Fury wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jokinen drops an elbow to the side of Fury's head.
Fury avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jokinen.
Jokinen working over Fury with some ground and pound. Fury looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jokinen wants to pass to mount but Fury is defending the position.
Fury might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fury is trying to control but Jokinen passes into side control! #T3#
Jokinen lands a nice forearm strike.
Fury knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jokinen on the ground.#SUB2#
Jokinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fury has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jokinen staying calm.
Fury takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jokinen is staying tight to Fury's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Jokinen working the ground and pound.
Jokinen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jokinen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fury!
Jokinen controlling his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jokinen working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Jokinen landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tre Jokinen 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! 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#
A shot to the body from Fury misses
and Jokinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zion Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fury misses with a double jab.
Fury tries to clinch but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fury tries to avoid it but Jokinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fury to the ground. Fury escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jokinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fury misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Jokinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jokinen.
Jokinen forces his way into half guard.
Fury is trying to control but can't.
Fury taking some punishment here, with Jokinen in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury wants to improve his position but Jokinen is controlling well.
Jokinen tries to pass to full mount but Fury defends it. #T1#
Jokinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fury defending well though.
Jokinen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jokinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jokinen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jokinen drops an elbow to the side of Fury's head. #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.#SUB2#
Jokinen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jokinen lands with a punch from half guard.
Fury is looking for a sweep. Jokinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jokinen works his way into side control.
Fury is trying to escape the position but Jokinen is controlling the position.
Jokinen lands a nice forearm strike.
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but Fury is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Jokinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fury, who protects the arm well.
Tre Jokinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fury dodges the ground and pound from Jokinen.
Jokinen cracks Fury with a big elbow.
Fury on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4#
Fury gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Jokinen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jokinen tries to control but Fury wriggling away.
Jokinen forces the positional change into back control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Jokinen looking for the choke from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tre Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jokinen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tre Jokinen!

Event: TOF 18
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Cabango changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabango lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cabango scores with a head kick. Jokinen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Tre Jokinen has been cut.
Jokinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cabango to score with a decent uppercut.
Cabango throws a shot to the body.
Jokinen tries to move into range but Cabango moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cabango looks to throw the jab but Jokinen is out of range.
Jokinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jokinen tests Cabango's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabango tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabango.
Jokinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cabango scores with a sloppy right hand. Jokinen should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Jokinen is rocked!
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabango moves away.
Cabango avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Jokinen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cabango sprawls well initially but Jokinen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Jokinen seems content to control.
Cabango is trying to maintain the position but Jokinen is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Cabango looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jokinen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jokinen trying to control from half guard but Cabango is working away. #SUB#
Cabango is defending against the submission attempts here by Jokinen.
Jokinen is thwarting Cabango's attempts to control the position.
Jokinen drops an elbow to the side of Cabango's head. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cabango has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jokinen is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Jokinen is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Jokinen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cabango doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jokinen.
Cabango has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jokinen is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Jokinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cabango tries to roll over but Jokinen keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Cabango is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jokinen pulls his head out easily.
Jokinen stalling.
Jokinen working Cabango over with strikes.
Jokinen is pressing down on Cabango's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cabango is holding on for now. #SUB#
Jokinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB2#
Cabango looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cabango is pressing down on Jokinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Cabango has his foot on Jokinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jokinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Jokinen distracts Cabango with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've been informed that Cabango has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jokinen is working Cabango over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jokinen is working Cabango over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jokinen trying to control but Cabango is working from the bottom.
Jokinen slips nicely into half guard.
Jokinen passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zai Zai Cabango will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tre Jokinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cabango throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen moves away from the strike by Cabango.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut.
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabango.
Jokinen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab, jab by Cabango - just one landing. #CL2#
Cabango clinches up with Jokinen and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabango.
Cabango throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Cabango tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jokinen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Cabango fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabango.
A right hand to the body from Jokinen.
Jokinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Jokinen.
Cabango misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Cabango goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cabango blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokinen.
Cabango misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabango tries to work over Jokinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen lands a body shot.
Cabango throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Cabango doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cabango has a couple of punches blocked by Jokinen.
Cabango stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cabango tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Cabango back against the cage.
Cabango lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabango's elbow.
Jokinen misses with a body punch. #T2#
Cabango throws a head punch that misses.
Cabango has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jokinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Jokinen takes a shot to the head.
Cabango lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Cabango.
Jokinen takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Cabango.
Jokinen misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabango.
Cabango lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cabango gets through Jokinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zai Zai Cabango seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cabango can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabango.
Cabango lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jokinen tries to work over Cabango's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabango.
Cabango fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabango goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Cabango. #TD#
Jokinen decides to pull guard.
Jokinen trying to control the position.
Cabango missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cabango lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cabango tries to free his leg and advance position but Jokinen is retaining full guard.
Cabango trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Jokinen working for a triangle but Cabango defends it easily. #SUB#
Jokinen is looking to cinch up a triangle. Cabango throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jokinen's body to avoid the submission. Jokinen has instead reached around Cabango's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jokinen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tre Jokinen!

Event: TOF 12
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Jokinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Blades as he connects with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jokinen 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.
Jokinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Blades counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jokinen throws a looping overhand right but Blades ducks down to avoid it.
Blades throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jokinen.
Blades ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Blades misses.
Blades throws a head kick that Jokinen semi-blocks.
Blades definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blades on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blades sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokinen misses with a body punch
and Blades counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Jokinen misses with a double jab
letting Blades counter with a right hand.
Blades thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jokinen if he has to take too many more of those.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blades was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Blades thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jokinen slips a straight right by Blades.
The fighters circling - Blades throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blades tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Blades.
Blades misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Jokinen catches Blades right on the button with a cross.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Jokinen misses
and Blades counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Jokinen throws a body punch but Blades moves out of range.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blades.
Blades throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Blades avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
A combination from Blades does no damage.
Blades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Blades wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blades throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot.
Jokinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Blades sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blades quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Blades uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a right hand
and Blades counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Jokinen swings widly with a right hand
and Blades counters with a one-two to the body.
Blades lands a nice looking body kick.
Jokinen darts in looking for a takedown but Blades gets double underhooks and turns Jokinen into the cage.
Blades ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Blades missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tre Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blades scores with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like Tre Jokinen has been cut.
Blades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blades misses with the body kick
and Jokinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blades misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target. #T4#
Jokinen misses with a jab to the body
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jokinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blades pinned against the cage. Blades gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jokinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Blades was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jokinen misses with a body punch
and Blades counters with a stiff right hand.
Blades misses with a body kick.
Jokinen shoots and misses
and Blades counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pablo Blades has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tre Jokinen.
Blades misses with a straight right.
Jokinen tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Blades dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tre Jokinen's cut.
That's time! Blades's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jokinen misses with a right hand
and Blades counters with a straight right hand.
Jokinen punishes Blades's body with a nice straight punch.
Blades is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokinen can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Jokinen shoots in and gets a takedown into Blades's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Blades manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Blades lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Jokinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blades with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blades lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Blades tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blades with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blades lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jokinen blocking some punches.
Blades tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Blades back against the cage.
Jokinen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blades works on Jokinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Blades tries to land a knee to the head but Jokinen blocks with his arms. #T1#
Blades tries to land knees in the clinch but Jokinen avoids the damage to the body.
Jokinen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blades doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blades misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Blades.
Blades throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Blades has Jokinen pressed against the cage, preventing Jokinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blades connects with a knee to the head.
Blades lands with a right to the head.
Jokinen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blades lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blades presses Jokinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blades lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Jokinen is rocked!
Jokinen is trying to force a seperation but Blades has the dominant position.
Jokinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Blades finish him?
Blades working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blades lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blades lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blades scores with a knee to the head.
Jokinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blades. #T2#
Jokinen wants to break free but Blades has control.
Jokinen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blades has him pressed against the cage.
Blades throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jokinen blocks it with crossed arms.
Blades throws a big uppercut that drops Jokinen! More strikes from Blades and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jokinen lies dazed against the cage as Blades celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Blades!
Pablo Blades is the new lightweight champion!
Pablo Blades seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 10
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
A nice leg kick from May Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
May Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by May Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of May Jr.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
May Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
May Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jokinen checks it well.
May Jr throws a leg kick which misses Jokinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jokinen tries to avoid it.
A low kick from May Jr is predictable there #TD#
and Jokinen counters with a takedown into side control.
May Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Jokinen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jokinen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
May Jr wants to control but Jokinen postures up.
May Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jokinen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Jokinen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at May Jr to see if he's OK.
Jokinen scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Jokinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by May Jr, who protects the arm well.
May Jr is trying to control Jokinen's posture but Jokinen avoids it.
We've been hearing that Jokinen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jokinen trying to control the position but May Jr is working away.
Jokinen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Jokinen trying to control the position but May Jr is working away. #SUB#
Jokinen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
May Jr is looking for a sweep.
May Jr on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
May Jr is trying to improve his position.
Jokinen trying to control the action but May Jr is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jokinen staying calm.
Jokinen trying to control the position but May Jr is working away.
May Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
May Jr is not content to let Jokinen control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
May Jr is looking for a sweep.
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but May Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
May Jr takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Jokinen misses the target.
Jokinen walks into a jab.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
May Jr throws a leg kick which misses Jokinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jokinen tries to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen misses with a hook. May Jr ducked under it nicely.
Kaven May Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
May Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
May Jr defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
May Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
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 Tre Jokinen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Jokinen. Those never looked like landing.
May Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jokinen looking to sit in guard and control but May Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
May Jr content to stall in guard here.
May Jr is looking to stand up but Jokinen won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
May Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Jokinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and May Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jokinen has managed to get both his arms back between May Jr's legs - danger averted.#T1#
May Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
May Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
May Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
May Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Jokinen is proving a slippery customer.
Jokinen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jokinen content to control rather than advance.
Jokinen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jokinen is thwarting May Jr's attempts to control the position.
May Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Jokinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that May Jr can do to turn this around?
Jokinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Jokinen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jokinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jokinen slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Jokinen is working for a kimura but May Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
May Jr trying to control but Jokinen postures up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jokinen is keen to just control but May Jr is a slippery customer.
Jokinen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because May Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
May Jr trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jokinen throws a lazy uppercut
and May Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
May Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
May Jr moves out of range as Jokinen strikes.
Jokinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
May Jr feints and then cracks Jokinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokinen down.
May Jr lands a body shot.
Jokinen tests May Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
May Jr looks to land a body kick but Jokinen moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tre Jokinen 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#
Jokinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around May Jr's waist but May Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jokinen off to one side.
Jokinen misses with a hook. May Jr ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from May Jr.
May Jr 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.
Jokinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jokinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
May Jr throws a low kick, looking for Jokinen's leg but Jokinen calmly moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Jokinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and May Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Jokinen backing up. Jokinen nods at May Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Jokinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jokinen looks to land a left hand but May Jr moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. May Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
May Jr thumps Jokinen with a low kick.
Jokinen throws a poor cross that misses
and May Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
May Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen throwing a counter right hand but May Jr manages to avoid it.
May Jr takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
May Jr with a nice calf kick.
May Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jokinen. That did some damage!
Jokinen throws a hook but May Jr avoids it easily.
May Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
May Jr defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
May Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
May Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by May Jr.
Jokinen misses with a looping right.
May Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jokinen will feel that in the morning.
May Jr lands a high kick!
Kaven May Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
May Jr tests Jokinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Jokinen looking to score a takedown here. May Jr is defending well but Jokinen drives through and ends up in May Jr's guard.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom.
Jokinen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
May Jr controls Jokinen momentarily but Jokinen frees himself.
May Jr is wriggling around but Jokinen manages to pass to half guard.
Jokinen with the ground and pound but May Jr uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Jokinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but May Jr keeps moving.
Tre Jokinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
May Jr working a defensive guard here.
Jokinen trying to control but May Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
May Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jokinen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for May Jr.
May Jr parries the strikes from Jokinen easily there. Jokinen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable May Jr to escape.
Tre Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
May Jr being controlled for a moment.
Kaven May Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
May Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jokinen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
May Jr prevents Jokinen from moving into mount.
Jokinen happy to just control the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaven May Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jokinen 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tre Jokinen!

Event: TOF 6
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.
Hunt connects with the punch.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt 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.
A cross from Hunt lands.
Hunt swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Hunt cracks Jokinen with a good jab.#CL#
Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt keeps control of Jokinen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt scores with a nice strike.
Jokinen throws a series of punches but Hunt avoids them all with ease.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
And Jokinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Hunt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jokinen. Jokinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jokinen goes for a double leg but Hunt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hunt continues to drive forward.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
Good shot there by Jokinen.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Jokinen walks into a left hand.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hunt defends it well.#T2#
Jokinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.#CL#
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jokinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Jokinen blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Jokinen manages to break the clinch.
Jokinen throws a combination that misses
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Hunt.
Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A left and a right from Hunt both land. Nice combination.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ispa Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokinen misses with a jab to the body
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt wants to clinch
and Jokinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Jokinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
A countering left hand to the body from Jokinen misses.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt lands a jab to Jokinen's midsection.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jokinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt connects with the punch.
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Hunt tries to counter by clinching up but Jokinen breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Hunt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jokinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Jokinen counters with a single leg into guard. Hunt didn't expect that.
Jokinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jokinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jokinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jokinen trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Hunt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hunt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt tries to clinch but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jokinen throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Ispa Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Jokinen misses with a body shot
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Jokinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Jokinen moves out of range.
Hunt tests Jokinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokinen can do to turn this around?
Jokinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Jokinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jokinen.
Jokinen tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Hunt. That snapped Jokinen's head back.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Jokinen misses with a hook
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Hunt scores with a sloppy right hand. Jokinen should have avoided that one.
Jokinen ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
Jokinen defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt connects with a body shot that sends Jokinen's belly button to the back.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Jokinen circles away.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Jokinen lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hunt throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jokinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt lands with a cross.
Hunt with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Jokinen is avoiding it.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jokinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jokinen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jokinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jokinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunt works Jokinen's body with a nice hook.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Jokinen moves away and avoids it.
Hunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunt has time to react.#ROC2#Hunt is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely.
Oh Hunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jokinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Jokinen has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Jokinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt walks straight into a right hand from Jokinen - that's dropped him! Jokinen jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hunt from any more punishment! Hunt 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 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tre Jokinen!

Event: TOF 2
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Marcos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jokinen back to the cage. Marcos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Marcos scores with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Marcos.
Marcos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marcos lands with an overhand left.
Marcos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcos punishes Jokinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Marcos cracks Jokinen with an open hand slap.
Marcos misses the body punch #CL#
and Jokinen counters by moving into the clinch.
Jokinen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Jokinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Jokinen. #T1##TD#
Jokinen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Marcos on his heels. He'll look to pass Marcos's guard now, I'm sure.
Jokinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU#
Jokinen stands up and waves to Marcos to follow him.
Marcos feints a jab promting Jokinen to slip. Marcos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jokinen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Marcos scores with a one two! Jokinen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marcos fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Marcos. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Jokinen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marcos's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jokinen passes Marcos's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Jokinen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen passes to side control. #T3##SU#
Jokinen decides to stand back up. Jokinen steps back and let's Marcos get back to his feet.
Jokinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jokinen fails to land the takedown.
Jokinen needs to keep his hands up - Marcos had a free shot at his head there.
Marcos misses with a body punch #TD#
and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marcos wants to get back to full guard.
Jokinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but Marcos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4##SU#
Jokinen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Marcos to get to his feet.
Marcos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jokinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marcos. #TD#
Jokinen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marcos!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Jokinen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Marcos is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jokinen yanks on the arm and Marcos is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jokinen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tre Jokinen!

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