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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 86
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Puikkonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yoshida is fending him off so far but Puikkonen persists. Nope, Yoshida circles away and we're back to standing.
Puikkonen with a poor takedown
and Yoshida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yoshida definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Puikkonen has a takedown stuffed.
Yuto Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jari Puikkonen.
Puikkonen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yoshida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puikkonen shoots in but no luck this time.
Yoshida connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Puikkonen's hands.
Puikkonen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yoshida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puikkonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Puikkonen is defended easily by Yoshida.
Puikkonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yoshida as he avoids it easily.
Puikkonen fails to land the takedown.
Puikkonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
No luck for Puikkonen with that takedown attempt.
Puikkonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puikkonen throws a counter combo.
Yoshida tries to land a leg kick but Puikkonen saw it coming and moves away.
Puikkonen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yoshida pinned against the cage. Yoshida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Puikkonen dives in for a single leg takedown but Yoshida sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Yoshida misses the target.
Puikkonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Yoshida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Puikkonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Puikkonen closes the distance and clinches up with Yoshida, looking for a takedown. Puikkonen pushes Yoshida against the cage but Yoshida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Yoshida as he connects with a hook.
Yoshida throws a series of strikes that have Puikkonen backpedaling.
Yoshida connects with an inside leg kick.
Puikkonen shoots and misses
and Yoshida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jari Puikkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puikkonen looks winded!
Yoshida stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Yoshida as Puikkonen shoots in.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puikkonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Puikkonen shoots for a double leg takedown but Yoshida sprawls well. He's pushed Puikkonen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Yoshida counters with a quick kick to the body but Puikkonen blocks it.
Puikkonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yoshida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Puikkonen somewhat.
Yoshida takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Puikkonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD#
Yoshida drops Puikkonen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Puikkonen looks back up at him and smiles so Yoshida waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Puikkonen tries for a takedown but Yoshida circles away easily
and Yoshida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Puikkonen's knee momentarily.
Yoshida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Puikkonen.
Yoshida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puikkonen.
Nice defenses there by Puikkonen.#T3#
Yoshida throws a lazy right hand but Puikkonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puikkonen shoots and misses
and Puikkonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yoshida stalks Puikkonen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Puikkonen's face. Puikkonen staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#Puikkonen is rocked!
Puikkonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puikkonen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yoshida pinned against the cage. Yoshida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Puikkonen misses with a takedown #KD#
and Yoshida counters with a crisp right hand that drops Puikkonen! Yoshida lets Puikkonen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Puikkonen with that takedown attempt.
Yoshida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yoshida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Puikkonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Puikkonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yoshida lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Puikkonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Yoshida tries to sprawl out of it but Puikkonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yoshida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Yoshida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yuto Yoshida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puikkonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yoshida is fending him off so far but Puikkonen persists. Nope, Yoshida circles away and we're back to standing.
Puikkonen shoots in but Yoshida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Yoshida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puikkonen moves away.
Puikkonen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yoshida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yoshida throws a looping overhand right but Puikkonen ducks down to avoid it.
Puikkonen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Puikkonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Yoshida is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Puikkonen shoots for a double leg takedown but Yoshida sprawls well. He's pushed Puikkonen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puikkonen.
Puikkonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yoshida as he avoids it easily.
Yoshida connects with a jab.
Puikkonen shoots in for a takedown but Yoshida shows good takedown defense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuto Yoshida dominated that round.
That's time! Yoshida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Yoshida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puikkonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Puikkonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yoshida stuffs the takedown attempt from Puikkonen. Puikkonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Yuto Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jari Puikkonen.
Puikkonen fails with the takedown
and Yoshida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yoshida lands the left hand.#CL#
Yoshida closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puikkonen misses with the head strike.
Puikkonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Yoshida.
Yoshida dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yoshida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
A right hand to the body from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puikkonen takes a shot to the head.
Yoshida taking a breather.
Yoshida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Puikkonen backwards.
Puikkonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Yoshida.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puikkonen can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshida.
Puikkonen prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Puikkonen misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshida.
Puikkonen misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Puikkonen fails to land.
Puikkonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yoshida slows down the pace here.
#T2#
Puikkonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Yoshida gets through Puikkonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puikkonen.
Yoshida misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Puikkonen.
Yoshida blocks an uppercut.
Yoshida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yoshida is trying to stall.
Puikkonen working aggressively here.
Yoshida lands an uppercut.
Puikkonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puikkonen misses with some punches.
A short right from Yoshida on the inside.
Puikkonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida. #T3#
Puikkonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Puikkonen fails to land.
Yoshida cracks Puikkonen with a nice body shot.
Puikkonen is breathing heavily.
Yoshida lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yoshida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yoshida lands a left hand.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puikkonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Puikkonen fails to land.
Yuto Yoshida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Puikkonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Yoshida to work.
Puikkonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puikkonen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Yoshida is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Puikkonen.
Puikkonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puikkonen throws a head punch that misses.
Puikkonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yoshida trying to stall but Puikkonen improves his position.
#T4#
Puikkonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puikkonen misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yoshida - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Puikkonen working aggressively here.
Puikkonen working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puikkonen throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Yoshida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puikkonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Yoshida as Puikkonen shoots in.
Puikkonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Yuto Yoshida is winning the standup battle so far.
Puikkonen shoots in and drives through. Yoshida sprawls well.
Puikkonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuto Yoshida dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Puikkonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Yoshida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Puikkonen's knee momentarily.
Puikkonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Yoshida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yoshida throws a front kick aimed at Puikkonen's knee but Puikkonen avoids it well.
Puikkonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yoshida as he jumps to the side.
Yuto Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jari Puikkonen.
Puikkonen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yoshida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Yoshida feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Puikkonen sprawling to the canvas! Puikkonen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Yoshida finish him?!
Puikkonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Yoshida finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puikkonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Puikkonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puikkonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Yoshida tries to sprawl out of it but Puikkonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yoshida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Puikkonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yoshida closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Puikkonen out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuto Yoshida! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 65
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
No luck for Puikkonen with that takedown attempt.
Hooper misses with a hook. Puikkonen ducked under it nicely.
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puikkonen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hooper lands with an overhand left.
Puikkonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hooper defends well and Puikkonen ends up having to push Hooper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jari Puikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper lands a body shot.
Puikkonen lands an uppercut.
Hooper lands with a light punch inside.
Puikkonen throws a head punch that misses.
Puikkonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puikkonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hooper.
Hooper tries to throw a body punch but Puikkonen avoids it by throwing Hooper back against the cage.
Hooper lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hooper throws a head punch that misses.
Hooper is working Puikkonen over against the cage.
A short right from Puikkonen. #T1#
Hooper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hooper is leaning against Puikkonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puikkonen is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Hooper.
Puikkonen blocks an uppercut.
Hooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Hooper.
#TD2#
Hooper gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Puikkonen regains guard.
Puikkonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Puikkonen has wrist control.
Puikkonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hooper controls from within his opponent's guard.
Puikkonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Hooper trying to control but Puikkonen is working from the bottom.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Hooper as Puikkonen shoots in.
Puikkonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puikkonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hooper defends well and Puikkonen ends up having to push Hooper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Puikkonen prevents a body shot from Hooper.
Hooper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by Puikkonen.
Puikkonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Hooper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hooper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puikkonen.
Puikkonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Puikkonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Hooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puikkonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot lands for Hooper.#T3#
Puikkonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Hooper tries to sprawl out of it but Puikkonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hooper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Puikkonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Puikkonen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hooper counters with a straight right hand.
Hooper misses with a looping right.
Puikkonen has his takedown stuffed
and Hooper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hooper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Puikkonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Puikkonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Hooper looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Puikkonen!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A lull in the action here as Hooper stalls from top position.#T4#
Hooper tries to score with some ground and pound. Puikkonen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hooper throws a strike aimed at the side of Puikkonen's head but Puikkonen avoids it well.
A lull in the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooper creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Puikkonen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooper trying to control the action but Puikkonen is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrah Hooper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hooper throws a series of punches but Puikkonen moves out of range.
Nice shot by Hooper.
Hooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puikkonen ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Puikkonen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hooper.
Puikkonen has his takedown stuffed
and Hooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hooper loads up on a big right hand but Puikkonen slips the punch.
Puikkonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hooper throws out a counter right but Puikkonen avoids it with no problem.
Puikkonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jari Puikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper lands a slapping body shot.
Hooper lands a really nice looking cross but Puikkonen seems unphased.
Puikkonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hooper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hooper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Puikkonen dives in for a single leg takedown but Hooper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hooper with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD2#
Hooper tightens his grip and picks Puikkonen up, before dumping him to the ground. Puikkonen manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooper trying to control but Puikkonen is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hooper throwing strikes from guard but Puikkonen blocks nicely.
Hooper lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hooper wants to control from the top but Puikkonen keeps moving.
Jarrah Hooper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puikkonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hooper.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hooper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hooper advances to half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Puikkonen is not content to let Hooper control the position.
Puikkonen tries to roll over but Hooper keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hooper lands a nice short elbow.
Puikkonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hooper.
Hooper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Puikkonen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hooper.
Hooper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hooper is trying to control. Puikkonen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hooper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Hooper throwing shots but Puikkonen is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hooper gets a double leg takedown into Puikkonen's guard.
Hooper stays in close to Puikkonen's body and controls the position.
Puikkonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puikkonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hooper.
Hooper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Puikkonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Puikkonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hooper looking to pass the guard.
Hooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Puikkonen has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Puikkonen fails to land the takedown.
Jarrah Hooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puikkonen dives in for a single leg takedown but Hooper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hooper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puikkonen backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Hooper is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Puikkonen can't fight it off and eventually Hooper manages to take the fight to the floor. Puikkonen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hooper trying to control but Puikkonen is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrah Hooper 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Puikkonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jari Puikkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Puikkonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Puikkonen slips a jab from Hooper.
Puikkonen tries for a takedown but Hooper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jari Puikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puikkonen tries for a takedown but Hooper circles away easily
and Hooper counters with a series of strikes. Puikkonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hooper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Puikkonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puikkonen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hooper catches Puikkonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hooper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Hooper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Puikkonen is rocked!
Puikkonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hooper is fending him off so far but Puikkonen persists. Nope, Hooper circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Puikkonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puikkonen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Hooper counters with a right hand that sends Puikkonen tumbling to the canvas! Can Hooper finish him? He dives into Puikkonen's guard looking to do just that!
Hooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Puikkonen has wrist control.
Hooper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hooper 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.
Puikkonen seems to have got his legs back now.
Hooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Puikkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jari Puikkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hooper postures up in Puikkonen's guard and throws a big left but Puikkonen blocks it.
Hooper throws an elbow that misses. Puikkonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hooper's guard. Nice move by Puikkonen!#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puikkonen is fighting to break Hooper's control of his arms but Hooper is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Puikkonen throws an elbow that misses. Hooper uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Puikkonen's guard. Nice move by Hooper!#REVB#
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Puikkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Hooper wants to pass the guard but Puikkonen is keeping the position.
Puikkonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hooper throws an elbow that misses. Puikkonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hooper's guard. Nice move by Puikkonen!#REVR#
Puikkonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hooper pulls Puikkonen in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hooper is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Puikkonen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Hooper controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hooper wants to control from the top but Puikkonen keeps moving.
Hooper throws a strike but Puikkonen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Puikkonen won't allow Hooper to sweep him here.
Puikkonen postures up.
Hooper is controlling Puikkonen's posture.
Hooper is trying to control the position but Puikkonen postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarrah Hooper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hooper has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarrah Hooper!
Jarrah Hooper bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 36
Date: May 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Puikkonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puikkonen misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Puikkonen misses the target.
Pavicic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puikkonen.
Pavicic scores with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Pavicic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Puikkonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Puikkonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Puikkonen slips under a jab from Pavicic.
Puikkonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Puikkonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pavicic.
Pavicic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Puikkonen drops his hands momentarily and Pavicic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puikkonen throws a body punch but Pavicic moves out of range.
Pavicic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Puikkonen counters with a straight right hand.
Puikkonen looks to throw the jab but Pavicic is out of range. #T1#
Pavicic moves out of range of the strikes.
Pavicic connects with a looping right hand.
Pavicic misses with a hook. Puikkonen ducked under it nicely.
Puikkonen lunges at Pavicic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pavicic's hand.
Pavicic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Puikkonen.
Puikkonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pavicic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pavicic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Puikkonen's head backwards.
Puikkonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Pavicic counters with a nice body shot.
Puikkonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pavicic swings for the body but Puikkonen moves out of range.
Pavicic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pavicic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puikkonen at a distance.
Pavicic connects with a right hand. Puikkonen shakes it off.
Puikkonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pavicic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puikkonen.
Pavicic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Puikkonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puikkonen misses with a body shot.
A big left from Pavicic misses.
Pavicic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Puikkonen throws a hook to the side of Pavicic's head but Pavicic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pavicic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pavicic throws a lazy uppercut
and Puikkonen counters with a straight right hand.
Pavicic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puikkonen.
A quick step to the side and Pavicic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Pavicic moves into range and clinches up with Puikkonen.
Pavicic throws a head punch that misses.
Puikkonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Pavicic gets an underhook and turns Puikkonen into the cage.
Puikkonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pavicic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pavicic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puikkonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pavicic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puikkonen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Pavicic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puikkonen tries a body shot but Pavicic blocks it.
Puikkonen prevents a body shot from Pavicic.
Puikkonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puikkonen can't find room to land a body shot as Pavicic controls the action.
Pavicic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Puikkonen backwards.
Pavicic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Puikkonens head.
Puikkonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Pavicic.
Puikkonen prevents a body shot from Pavicic.
Pavicic lands a left hand.
Pavicic misses with a body punch.
Puikkonen has a couple of punches blocked by Pavicic.
Pavicic lands with a right to the head.
Pavicic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pavicic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puikkonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Pavicic.
Puikkonen scores with a shot to the side of Pavicic's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puikkonen is trying to stall.
Pavicic throws a punch but it's blocked by Puikkonen. #T4#
Pavicic scores with a shot to the side of Puikkonen's head.
Puikkonen lands with a light punch inside.
Puikkonen lands a body shot.
Puikkonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Pavicic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puikkonen.
Puikkonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puikkonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pavicic being controlled against the cage.
Pavicic misses with a punch to the body.
Puikkonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pavicic struggles to land a body shot inside as Puikkonen controls his hands.
Pavicic working aggressively here.
Pavicic lands with a right to the head.
Pavicic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pavicic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pavicic misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Pavicic as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabrijel Pavicic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pavicic throws an off balance right hand
and Puikkonen counters with a straight right hand.
Pavicic looks to score with a jab to the body but Puikkonen is just out of range.
Pavicic fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Pavicic clinches with his opponent.
Pavicic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pavicic blocks an uppercut.
Pavicic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pavicic misses with the head strike.
Puikkonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pavicic misses with some punches.
Pavicic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puikkonen trying to control the position but instead, Pavicic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Puikkonen into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavicic can't find room to land a body shot as Puikkonen controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Pavicic.
Pavicic throws a head punch that misses.
Pavicic blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pavicic. #T1#
Pavicic misses with a punch on the inside.
Pavicic lands a body shot.
Pavicic scores with a shot to the side of Puikkonen's head.
A right hand to the body from Pavicic.
Puikkonen is breathing heavily.
Pavicic tries to work over Puikkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puikkonen pushes Pavicic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavicic lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pavicic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Puikkonen working aggressively here.
Puikkonen prevents a body shot from Pavicic.
Puikkonen blocks an uppercut.
Pavicic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puikkonen can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pavicic.
Pavicic misses with a body punch.
Puikkonen prevents a body shot from Pavicic.
Puikkonen blocking some punches.
Pavicic lands an uppercut.
Pavicic works on Puikkonen's body with a couple of short punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pavicic scores with a shot to the side of Puikkonen's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pavicic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Pavicic lands a right hand.
Puikkonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Pavicic fails to land.
Puikkonen blocks a body shot from Pavicic.
Puikkonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Puikkonen lands a nice uppercut.
Pavicic has a couple of punches blocked by Puikkonen.
Puikkonen slows down the pace here.
Puikkonen avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting on Puikkonen's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Pavicic digs a right hand into Puikkonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puikkonen's gas tank.
Gabrijel Pavicic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pavicic scores with a hook to the body.
Pavicic struggles to land a body shot inside as Puikkonen controls his hands.
Pavicic scores with a shoulder strike.
Pavicic digs a right hand into Puikkonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puikkonen's gas tank. #T3#
Pavicic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Puikkonens head.
Pavicic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pavicic lands a shot to the body.
Pavicic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Puikkonen backwards.
Pavicic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pavicic lands a hook that snaps the head of Puikkonen backwards.
Pavicic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pavicic lands with a light punch inside.
Pavicic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pavicic lands with a left to the head.
Pavicic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puikkonen backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pavicic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pavicic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Puikkonen blocks an uppercut.
Pavicic misses with a punch to the body.
Pavicic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pavicic tries a body shot but Puikkonen blocks it.
Pavicic misses with some punches.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pavicic.
Pavicic misses with some punches.
Pavicic tries to work over Puikkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Pavicic as the two fighters clinch.
Pavicic gets through Puikkonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pavicic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pavicic misses with a body punch.
Pavicic lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puikkonen.
A right handed body shot lands from Pavicic.
Pavicic misses with some punches.
Puikkonen looking to stall.
Puikkonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pavicic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puikkonen's elbow.
Pavicic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Pavicic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pavicic misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabrijel Pavicic dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Pavicic misses with a right hand
and Puikkonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pavicic moves in looking to clinch but Puikkonen pushes him off.
Puikkonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pavicic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Pavicic misses
and Puikkonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Puikkonen.
Puikkonen misses with the combination.
Pavicic 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.
Pavicic throws a lazy uppercut
and Puikkonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavicic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Puikkonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pavicic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pavicic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puikkonen doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Pavicic takes a swing at Puikkonen's ribcage but misses.
Puikkonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Jab, jab by Pavicic - just one landing.
Pavicic misses with a hook. Puikkonen ducked under it nicely.
Pavicic looks to land a left hand but Puikkonen moved out of range nicely.
Puikkonen blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Pavicic.
Puikkonen swings for the body but Pavicic moves out of range.
Puikkonen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pavicic counters with a three punch combo that has Puikkonen backing up. Puikkonen nods at Pavicic to acknowledge the strikes.
Pavicic avoids the body shot from Puikkonen.
It looked like Pavicic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Puikkonen.
Pavicic lands a nice looking body shot.
Puikkonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pavicic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Puikkonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Pavicic clinches with his opponent.
Pavicic lands a nice shot to the body.
Pavicic lands a shot to the body.
Pavicic tries to work over Puikkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puikkonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Pavicic gets an underhook and turns Puikkonen into the cage.
A short left from Puikkonen.
Pavicic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pavicic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puikkonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Puikkonen blocks an uppercut.
Puikkonen lands a body punch.
Pavicic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puikkonen's elbow.
Pavicic tries a body shot but Puikkonen blocks it.
A short right from Pavicic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pavicic.
Puikkonen trying to control the position but instead, Pavicic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Puikkonen into the cage.
Puikkonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pavicic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puikkonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pavicic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pavicic lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Pavicic lands a shoulder strike.
Puikkonen tries a body shot but Pavicic blocks it.
Pavicic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puikkonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puikkonen blocks an uppercut.
Puikkonen blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Pavicic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Puikkonen lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pavicic.
Pavicic pushes Puikkonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pavicic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Pavicic.
Pavicic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pavicic tries to throw a body punch but Puikkonen avoids it by throwing Pavicic back against the cage.
Pavicic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Pavicic.
Pavicic scores with a shot to the side of Puikkonen's head. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pavicic as Puikkonen tries to tie him up.
Pavicic tries a body shot but Puikkonen blocks it.
Pavicic tries to work over Puikkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Pavicic.
A shot in the inside from Pavicic.
A short right from Pavicic on the inside.
Puikkonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pavicic swings wildly with an uppercut but Puikkonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pavicic works on Puikkonen's body with a couple of short punches.
Pavicic lands an uppercut.
Pavicic misses with a punch to the body.
Pavicic pushes Puikkonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pavicic.
Pavicic misses with a punch on the inside.
Pavicic is leaning against Puikkonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jari Puikkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gabrijel Pavicic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pavicic lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabrijel Pavicic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pavicic 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabrijel Pavicic! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 16
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Puikkonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okwi throws a sloppy body shot
and Puikkonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okwi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puikkonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Okwi's knee momentarily.
Puikkonen lands a slapping body shot.
Puikkonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okwi was well out of range. Poor timing from Puikkonen.
Okwi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Puikkonen avoids the head kick by Okwi.
A big right from Puikkonen misses.
Okwi misses with an uppercut
and Puikkonen counters with a low kick, right behind Okwi 's knee.
Puikkonen scores with a body shot.
Okwi throws a hook to the side of Puikkonen's head but Puikkonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okwi motions for Puikkonen to come forward. Okwi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okwi looks for the body kick but Puikkonen saw that one coming.
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!
Okwi throws a leg kick
and Puikkonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okwi throws a hook but Puikkonen blocks it.
Okwi slips under a jab from Puikkonen.
A head kick misses from Okwi. #T1#
Okwi misses with a hook.
Okwi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Puikkonen scores with a nice right hand.
Puikkonen staying out of range there.
Okwi misses with a right hand
and Puikkonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puikkonen misses the jab.
A lazy body kick from Okwi
and Puikkonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puikkonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okwi manages to avoid it.
Okwi jabs Puikkonen right on the nose. Puikkonen blinks but takes it well.
Puikkonen throws a shot from downtown. Okwi moves away and avoids it.
Okwi lands with an uppercut that bounces Puikkonen off the cage and back into range.
Puikkonen checks a leg kick.
Okwi slips a straight right by Puikkonen.
A left lands for Puikkonen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Puikkonen.
#T2#
Okwi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okwi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Puikkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Okwi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A low kick from Okwi misses
and Puikkonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okwi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Okwi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Puikkonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puikkonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Okwi's head.
Puikkonen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Okwi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puikkonen counters with a straight right hand.
Okwi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puikkonen.
Puikkonen blocks a low kick nicely.
A shot to the body from Okwi misses
and Puikkonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okwi misses with a lunging right hand
and Puikkonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okwi thinking.
Okwi tries a head kick but it misses.
Puikkonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Okwi throws a leg kick
and Puikkonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Okwi catches Puikkonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Puikkonen dips to his left and cracks Okwi with an uppercut!
Okwi throws a head kick but Puikkonen moves out of range.
It looked like Puikkonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Puikkonen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okwi doesn't seem phased though.
Puikkonen tests Okwi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Puikkonen connects with a body shot.
Puikkonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Okwi throws a body shot but no joy.
Puikkonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Puikkonen throws a hook but Okwi avoids it easily.
Donk. Okwi catches Puikkonen right on the button with a cross.
No joy there for Okwi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puikkonen lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okwi misses with a straight left.
Okwi lands a head kick. Puikkonen smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Jari Puikkonen has been cut.#T4#
Jab from Puikkonen.
Puikkonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okwi.
Okwi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puikkonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okwi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puikkonen.
Puikkonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okwi.
It looked like Puikkonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good shot there by Puikkonen.
Okwi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Puikkonen.
Okwi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puikkonen.
Puikkonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Okwi counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okwi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puikkonen is out of range and Okwi settles back down.
Andrew Okwi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puikkonen cracks Okwi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Puikkonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okwi.
Okwi misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Puikkonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jari Puikkonen'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#
Okwi thows a leg kick but Puikkonen checks it
and Puikkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Okwi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okwi scores with the left hand. Puikkonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Okwi throws a lazy uppercut
letting Puikkonen counter with a right hand.
Okwi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Puikkonen throws out a loose jab but Okwi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okwi swings widly with a right hand
and Puikkonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okwi thinking.
Okwi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puikkonen can pounce on him.
Puikkonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Puikkonen digs a good body shot into Okwi's ribs.
Puikkonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puikkonen cracks Okwi with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puikkonen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Donk. Puikkonen catches Okwi right on the button with a cross.
Okwi throws a poor cross that misses
and Puikkonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okwi throws a chopping leg kick but Puikkonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Puikkonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Okwi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okwi misses the shot to the body.
Puikkonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okwi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puikkonen throws out the jab.
Puikkonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Puikkonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okwi can do to turn this around?
Puikkonen avoids the body shot from Okwi.
Puikkonen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Okwi throws a right hand that misses
and Puikkonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puikkonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Okwi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okwi misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okwi 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 Puikkonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Puikkonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Puikkonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Okwi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puikkonen.
A little jabbing left from Okwi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okwi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puikkonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab from Okwi.
Okwi throws a solid leg kick but Puikkonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okwi.#T2#
Puikkonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Puikkonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okwi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Puikkonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Okwi 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.
A jab from Puikkonen misses.
Okwi throws a looping overhand right but Puikkonen ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Puikkonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puikkonen misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Okwi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jari Puikkonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Okwi ducks under a wild hook from Puikkonen.
Okwi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Okwi.
Puikkonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okwi throws a right hand that misses
and Puikkonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick lands for Puikkonen.
Okwi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okwi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Puikkonen misses the jab.
Puikkonen misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick from Okwi misses.
Puikkonen checks a leg kick.
Okwi moves away from the strike by Puikkonen.
Okwi misses with a body shot.
Okwi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Okwi throws a sloppy body shot
and Puikkonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Okwi is looking to chop away at Puikkonen's legs.
Okwi throws a body shot but no joy.
Puikkonen misses with a hook.
A big right from Puikkonen misses.
Okwi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Puikkonen.
Puikkonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okwi.
It seemed like Okwi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okwi throws a right hand that misses
and Puikkonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Okwi misses with a looping left.
Okwi throws a solid leg kick but Puikkonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okwi.
An attempted straight right counter from Puikkonen misses the target.
Puikkonen clobbers Okwi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Okwi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puikkonen 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.
Puikkonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okwi throws the left hand but Puikkonen avoids the punch easily.
Okwi misses with a hook.
Okwi takes one to the chin there.
Okwi lands a jab.
Okwi misses with an uppercut
and Puikkonen counters with a leg kick.
Okwi looks for the body kick but Puikkonen saw that one coming.
Puikkonen connects with a single shot there.
Okwi slips under a jab from Puikkonen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Puikkonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jari Puikkonen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Puikkonen lands a jab.
Okwi swings widly with a right hand
and Puikkonen counters with a left to the body.
Okwi throws a poor cross that misses
and Puikkonen counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Okwi misses
and Puikkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Okwi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Okwi looks to score with a jab to the body but Puikkonen is just out of range.
Okwi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puikkonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Okwi misses with a double jab
and Puikkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puikkonen misses with the combination.
Okwi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okwi throws a lazy uppercut
and Puikkonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okwi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puikkonen moves away.
Okwi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Puikkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Okwi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Okwi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okwi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Puikkonen misses with a hook.
Okwi misses with a left hand
and Puikkonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okwi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Puikkonen misses with a hook. Okwi ducked under it nicely.
Puikkonen throws out a loose jab but Okwi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okwi stuns Puikkonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Puikkonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okwi.
A low kick from Okwi misses
enabling Puikkonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Okwi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Okwi slips a straight right by Puikkonen.
Puikkonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okwi scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okwi lands an overhand right.
Puikkonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okwi. Okwi obviously looking to wear him down.
Okwi misses with a leg kick.
Okwi lands with a shot to the body.
Okwi tries a head kick but it misses.
Puikkonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Puikkonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okwi works Puikkonen's body with a nice hook.
Okwi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Puikkonen lands with a right hand.
Okwi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okwi. Puikkonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okwi throws a leg kick
and Puikkonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okwi throws an overhand right that lands on Puikkonen's shoulder, as Puikkonen tries to avoid the shot.
Puikkonen checks a leg kick. #T3#
Puikkonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Puikkonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Okwi off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puikkonen. Okwi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puikkonen throws a hook but Okwi blocks it.
Puikkonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Puikkonen digs a good body shot into Okwi's ribs.
Okwi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Okwi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puikkonen.
As Okwi looks to move away, Puikkonen throws a big counter combo but Okwi just gets out of the way.
Okwi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okwi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Puikkonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Puikkonen throws an off balance right hand
and Okwi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puikkonen cracks a nice hook into Okwi's ribs.
Okwi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Okwi motions for Puikkonen to come forward. Okwi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Puikkonen misses. #T4#
Okwi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okwi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Puikkonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okwi misses with a low kick.
Andrew Okwi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okwi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okwi tries a low kick but Puikkonen avoids it.
Okwi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okwi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okwi connects with an inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Okwi there.
Okwi misses the jab.
A low kick from Okwi misses
and Puikkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Okwi throws a low kick but Puikkonen avoids it.
It looked like Puikkonen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okwi.
A low kick from Okwi is predictable there
and Puikkonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okwi throws a right hand that misses
and Puikkonen counters with a left to the body.
Okwi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Jari Puikkonen.
Well Puikkonen 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Puikkonen!
A relieved looking Jari Puikkonen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
MMAKI Prospects 2
Date: Dec 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Salo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Salo cracks Puikkonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puikkonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Salo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Puikkonen in his tracks. #T1#
Puikkonen clobbers Salo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Puikkonen has eaten all the pies!
Nice shot lands for Salo.
Puikkonen scores with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Salo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Puikkonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Puikkonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Puikkonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Salo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Salo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Salo clobbers Puikkonen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Salo walks into a left hand.
Puikkonen digs a good hook to Salo's body.
#T4#
Puikkonen jabs Salo right on the nose. Salo blinks but takes it well.
Salo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Puikkonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salo.
Puikkonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Salo with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puikkonen scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jari Puikkonen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Salo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Salo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A big right from Puikkonen misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Salo misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salo tests Puikkonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Salo. #T1#
Puikkonen lands an overhand right.
Salo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Salo moves out of range of the strikes.
Puikkonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Salo lands a lovely overhand right.
Puikkonen lands a head shot.
Good shot there by Puikkonen.
Puikkonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Salo lands with a hook. Puikkonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Salo sizes up Puikkonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Puikkonen tests Salo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Puikkonen throws a lazy right hand but Salo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Salo swings for the body but Puikkonen moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puikkonen! But no joy.
Salo throws an off balance right hand
and Puikkonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puikkonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Puikkonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Salo throws a lazy uppercut
and Puikkonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Puikkonen - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Salo with a nice cross.
Salo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salo scores with a hook to the body. Puikkonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Puikkonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Puikkonen there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Puikkonen ducks under a wild hook from Salo.
It seemed like Puikkonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Salo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Puikkonen misses with a jab to the body
and Salo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Salo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puikkonen.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Puikkonen.
The fighters circling - Puikkonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Puikkonen.
An attempted straight right counter from Salo misses the target.
Salo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice shot by Puikkonen.
Salo tests Puikkonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Puikkonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jari Puikkonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salo misses with a hook.
Puikkonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tukku Salo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Puikkonen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Puikkonen!
After winning the bout, Jari Puikkonen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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