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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 122
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Jokinen misses with a right hand #TD2# and Gijs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jokinen's guard. Gijs trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom. Gijs throws an elbow that misses. Jokinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gijs's guard. Nice move by Jokinen!#REVR# Gijs wants to sweep here but Jokinen controlling him for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jokinen looking to pass the guard. Gijs looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1# Gijs is still trying to improve position. Gijs pulls Jokinen in close to prevent any damage. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gijs is on top in guard.
#REVB# Gijs wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position. Gijs throws a big right hand that misses. Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Jokinen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gijs on the ground. Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
#T2# Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Gijs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Gijs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gijs trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom. 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. Gijs wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Gijs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Gijs is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control.#T3# Gijs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jokinen keeping full guard, as Gijs tries to pass. Gijs with a nice head shot there. Gijs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Gijs chips away with some ground and pound. Gijs cracks Jokinen with a solid left hand. Gijs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Gijs passes Jokinen's left leg - he's now in half guard. Gijs is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jokinen! #T4# Gijs throws a strike there. Jokinen manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Gijs misses with a head shot. Jokinen uses the momentum to regain guard. Gijs connects with a couple of short punches. Gijs wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving. Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Gijs postures up and lands a big shot to Jokinen's brow. Gijs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bolle Gijs dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Jokinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jokinen throws the left hand but Gijs avoids the punch easily. Gijs walks into a jab. Gijs moves away from the strike by Jokinen. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gijs slips a jab from Jokinen. Jokinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1# Gijs ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen. Jokinen misses with a looping right. Gijs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Gijs has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Gijs slips the punch. Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gijs. And Gijs tries to counter it with a takedown but Jokinen pushes his down on his head and steps out. Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Gijs slips the punch. Gijs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Gijs feints the counter takedown.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target. Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gijs. Gijs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Jokinen missing with a left hand there. Gijs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jokinen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Jokinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Gijs. Gijs with the counter takedown but Jokinen avoids it easily.#T3# Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy. Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Gijs's shoulder, as Gijs tries to avoid the shot. Gijs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Jokinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2# and Gijs counters with a nice double leg into guard. Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gijs connects with a couple of short punches. Bolle Gijs has got the better of the ground game so far. Gijs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now. Gijs lands a couple of elbows.#T4# Gijs throws a big right hand that misses. Gijs throws a big right hand that misses. Gijs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jokinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Gijs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Jokinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gijs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Gijs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Gijs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Gijs from controlling successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jokinen controlling Gijs's posture. Gijs 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.
Jouni Jokinen dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3# Gijs ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen. Gijs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Gijs avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jokinen throws a jab when Gijs was well out of range. Gijs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Jokinen misses with an uppercut
#TD2# and Gijs counters with a single leg into guard. Jokinen didn't expect that. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gijs distracts Jokinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Gijs postures up in Jokinen's guard and throws a big left but Jokinen blocks it. Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Gijs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1# Gijs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Jokinen keeping full guard, as Gijs tries to pass. Gijs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jokinen's head. Gijs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jokinen's head. Gijs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Gijs throws a big elbow that misses. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gijs passes into half guard. Gijs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Gijs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Gijs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working. 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. Gijs connects with a nice short shot to Jokinen's temple. #T2# Jokinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gijs. Gijs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Gijs lands strikes from half guard. Gijs working over Jokinen with some ground and pound. Jokinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT2#It looks like Jouni Jokinen has been cut. Gijs is pressing down on Jokinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jokinen is holding on for now. Jokinen is refusing to be controlled, as Gijs sits in half guard. Gijs working the head and body with strikes. Gijs missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3# Jokinen is not content to let Gijs control the position. Ground and pound from Gijs. Jokinen is refusing to be controlled, as Gijs sits in half guard. Gijs working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2# Gijs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jokinen defends it well. Gijs wants to free his trapped foot but Jokinen is holding on for dear life with his legs. Jokinen has his hands clasped together around Gijs's back. He's all about the action. Gijs 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.#T4# Gijs 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. Gijs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jokinen defending well though. Gijs is thwarting Jokinen's attempts to control the position. Gijs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Gijs trying to control from half guard but Jokinen is working away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! 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. Gijs connects with a nice short shot to Jokinen's temple. #SUB2# Gijs seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bolle Gijs really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jouni Jokinen's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4# Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jokinen throws a hook but Gijs avoids it easily. Gijs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Gijs moves away from the strike by Jokinen. Gijs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jokinen defends it well. Gijs moves out of range as Jokinen strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy. Jokinen misses with a hook
#TD2# so Gijs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1# Gijs passes into half guard. Gijs 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. Ground and pound from Gijs. Jokinen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Gijs is looking to stall here but Jokinen recovers full guard. Gijs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Gijs with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2# Gijs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Gijs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Gijs works a leg free and moves into half guard. Gijs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Gijs wants to pass to mount but Jokinen is defending the position. Jokinen is refusing to be controlled, as Gijs sits in half guard. Nice strikes from Gijs there. Gijs is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gijs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3# Gijs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Jokinen tries to roll over but Gijs keeps him under control. Gijs scoring with strikes to the body and head. Gijs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Gijs prevents Jokinen from improving his position. Gijs working over Jokinen with some ground and pound. Jokinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Gijs is trying to control the action in half guard but Jokinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2# Gijs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jokinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gijs. Gijs has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4# Gijs cracks Jokinen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#CUT2#Jouni Jokinen's cut is getting worse. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gijs cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#CUT2#Jouni Jokinen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jouni Jokinen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bolle Gijs! Bolle Gijs retains his heavyweight title! Bolle Gijs took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Papier hier'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 102
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1# Jokinen misses with a hook. Silva is looking to counter punch. Silva lands with a hook. Jokinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Silva misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely. A shot to the body from Silva misses letting Jokinen counter with a right hand. The fighters circle momentarily. Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Silva throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it. Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Silva. It seemed like Jokinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jokinen. Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Silva missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jokinen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Jokinen to counter with a crisp jab. Flynn Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Some wild striking there from Jokinen.
#T1# Silva misses with a shot to the body and Jokinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Silva misses with a body shot.
Jokinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Jouni Jokinen has been cut. Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Jokinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand. Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing. Silva throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range. Silva loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch. Jokinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand. Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen. #T2# Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action! Silva throws a sloppy body shot
and Jokinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jokinen moves out of range as Silva strikes. A nice side step and Jokinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokinen. Jokinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A combination from Silva does no damage. Jokinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jokinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Jokinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Silva lands with a shot to the body. Silva throws a hook to the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Silva connects with the punch. Silva lands a jab. Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot. #T3# Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Jokinen. Silva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Jokinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into range. Silva misses with an uppercut
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand. Silva throws an off balance right hand
#KD2# and Jokinen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Silva! Jokinen lets Silva back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Silva is rocked! Silva drops his hands momentarily. Jokinen doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Silva staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Silva doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jouni Jokinen! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 90
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1# Almeida throws a poor cross that misses
and Jokinen counters with a nice uppercut. Almeida misses with a shot to the body and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand. Almeida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jokinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jokinen connects with a looping right hand.
Almeida with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2# and Jokinen counters with a nice right hand that sends Almeida toppling to the canvas! Almeida scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jokinen finish him?!#ROC2#Almeida is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Theo Almeida has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Almeida loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch. Oh Almeida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Almeida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jokinen counters with a right hand from hell and Almeida is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jouni Jokinen! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 67
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1# Jokinen tries to clinch but Gijs moves away #TD2# and Gijs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jokinen's guard. Gijs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Gijs trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom. Gijs throws a big elbow that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gijs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Gijs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gijs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gijs trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jokinen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# Jokinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Gijs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gijs is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1# Gijs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gijs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Gijs wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position. Gijs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Jokinen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gijs on the ground. Gijs throwing strikes but missing. Gijs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Gijs throwing strikes but missing. Jokinen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jokinen tries to get out of the position. Gijs pushes down on Jokinen's leg and manages to get into half guard. Jokinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gijs scores with a couple of nice shots. Gijs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Gijs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Gijs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Gijs not landing any meaningful shots this time. Gijs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3# Gijs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Gijs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Jokinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gijs scores with a couple of nice shots. Jokinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gijs. Gijs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Jokinen is trying to maintain the position but Gijs is very close to passing his half guard. Gijs drops an elbow to the side of Jokinen's head. #CUT2#It looks like Jouni Jokinen has been cut. Jokinen is not content to let Gijs control the position. Jokinen wants to control but Gijs is keeping busy.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Gijs looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Gijs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Jokinen has hold of Gijs's hands but Gijs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2# Gijs is trying to work for a kimura but Jokinen is defending well.
Gijs working Jokinen over with strikes. Gijs thows a huge punch but Jokinen dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gijs drops an elbow to the side of Jokinen's head. Gijs is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gijs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bolle Gijs dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jouni Jokinen's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# A big left from Jokinen misses. A jab from Jokinen finds it's way through Gijs's defenses. Gijs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL# Jokinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Jokinen lands a nice uppercut. Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2# Gijs is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jokinen can't fight it off and eventually Gijs manages to take the fight to the floor. Jokinen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gijs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Gijs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Gijs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1# Gijs lands a couple of decent looking shots. Gijs has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
Jokinen has momentary wrist control but Gijs slips an elbow through the middle. Gijs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Gijs trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Gijs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Gijs looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jokinen is avoiding damage well.
Gijs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working. #T2# Gijs lands a decent elbow from side control. Jokinen parries the strikes from Gijs easily there. Gijs is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jokinen to escape.
Gijs trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom. Gijs working the ground and pound. Gijs lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #CUT2#Jouni Jokinen's cut is getting worse. Gijs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Gijs trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom. Bolle Gijs has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3# Gijs tries to score with some ground and pound. Jokinen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Jokinen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gijs is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Gijs with the ground and pound from mount. The referee warns Jokinen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Gijs. Gijs controlling the pace for now. Gijs landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4# Gijs looking to finish Jokinen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jokinen!#CUT2#Jeez, Jouni Jokinen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jouni Jokinen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bolle Gijs! Bolle Gijs retains his heavyweight title! Post fight, Bolle Gijs took to the microphone: 'Papier hier'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 206
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
#R1# Ugonoh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokinen. The fighters circling - Ugonoh throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jokinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies in the buildup to the fight. Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ugonoh. Ugonoh misses with a looping left. Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ugonoh manages to avoid it. Ugonoh doesn't manage to clinch there - Jokinen circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ugonoh. Ugonoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokinen. Ugonoh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jokinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ugonoh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jokinen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Jokinen closes the distance and pushes Ugonoh back into the cage. A nice left hand lands by Jokinen.
#CUT#It looks like Izu Ugonoh has been cut. Jokinen blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ugonoh. A nice left hand lands by Jokinen.
Ugonoh tries for a takedown but Jokinen manages to get underhooks.
Jokinen stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ugonoh. Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ugonoh backwards. #T1# Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jokinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Ugonoh controls the action.
Jokinen stalling against the cage.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ugonoh backwards. Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch. Ugonoh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ugonoh backwards. Ugonoh looking for a takedown. Jouni Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Izu Ugonoh. Jokinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ugonoh backwards. Jokinen lands a right hand. Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Ugonoh.
Jokinen blocks a body shot from Ugonoh. Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jokinen stalls. Ugonoh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# A short right from Ugonoh. Ugonoh blocks a body shot from Jokinen. Ugonoh is trying to maintain a safe position but Jokinen gets an underhook and turns Ugonoh into the cage. Ugonoh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ugonoh. 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 tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jokinen stalls. Ugonoh is working for takedown but Jokinen is calmly controlling the position for now. Ugonoh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ugonoh tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Ugonoh back against the cage. Jokinen scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ugonoh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jokinen is defending well. A right hand to the body from Jokinen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen. #T3# Ugonoh wants a takedown.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Jokinen stops a takedown attempt from Ugonoh.
Jokinen misses with the head strike.
Jokinen taking a breather. Jokinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ugonohs head. Nice body punch from Jokinen. #TD2# Ugonoh has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jokinen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Ugonoh looks winded! Ugonoh wants to control but Jokinen is keeping busy. Ugonoh misses with a punch to the head. #T4# Jokinen trying to control the position but Ugonoh manages to sink in the hooks. Ugonoh is hanging on to Jokinen's back as he tries to escape.
Jokinen is working hard here to advance position. 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 looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Jokinen tries to escape the position.
Jokinen trying to control but not successfully. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jouni Jokinen dominated that round. The cut man is working on Izu Ugonoh's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Ugonoh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Jokinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ugonoh on the side of the head. Jokinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jokinen lands with a good body shot. Ugonoh moves out of range as Jokinen strikes. Jokinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ugonoh can do to turn this around? Jokinen scores with a shot to the body.
Jokinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jokinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jokinen there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Jouni Jokinen has been cut. Ugonoh shoots in for a takedown but Jokinen shows good takedown defense. Ugonoh tries to clinch but Jokinen moves out of range. A counter left hand to the body from Jokinen misses its target. Jokinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jokinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A jab lands there for Jokinen. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ugonoh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jokinen.
Ugonoh works Jokinen's body with a nice hook. Ugonoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.#T1# Jokinen lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#That has opened up Izu Ugonoh's cut even more. Jokinen clobbers Ugonoh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Ugonoh tries to clinch there but Jokinen circles away.
Ugonoh shoots in for a double leg but Jokinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jouni Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Izu Ugonoh. Ugonoh is breathing heavily. Ugonoh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jokinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Ugonoh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jokinen as he avoids it easily. Jokinen punishes Ugonoh's body with a nice straight punch. Donk. Jokinen catches Ugonoh right on the button with a cross. Jokinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Nice defenses there by Jokinen. Jokinen tests Ugonoh's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nice body punch from Ugonoh. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jokinen lands an overhand right. Ugonoh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Jokinen swings for the body but Ugonoh moves out of range.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Ugonoh slips the punch. A big left from Jokinen misses. #T2##CL# Jokinen rushes Ugonoh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Jokinen works on Ugonoh's body with a couple of short punches. The referee is keeping an eye on Jokinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ugonoh misses with a body punch.
Jokinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#The cut above Izu Ugonoh's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Jokinen working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ugonoh blocking some punches.
Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ugonoh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards. A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land. Jokinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ugonoh or not. Jokinen lands a shoulder strike. Jokinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#Izu Ugonoh's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Jokinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Jokinen is defending well against a takedown attempt. Jokinen digs a right hand into Ugonoh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ugonoh's gas tank. A quick uppercut on the inside from Jokinen. Jokinen stalling in the clinch.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses. Ugonoh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jokinen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot. Jokinen swings for the body but Ugonoh moves out of range.
Jokinen cracks Ugonoh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Ugonoh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jokinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Ugonoh. Jokinen slips under a jab. Decent striking displayed by Jokinen there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Izu Ugonoh's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jouni Jokinen! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 203
Date: May 26, 2024 |
#R1# Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen. Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL# Jokinen rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage. Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Jokinen on the inside. Jokinen stops a takedown attempt from Knox.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses. Jokinen misses with the head strike.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Knox. Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jokinen is defending well. Jokinen misses with some punches.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside. Jokinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Knox tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage. #T1# Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow. Jokinen throws a head punch that misses. Jokinen lands a body punch. Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Knox tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jouni Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Knox.#TD2# Knox has hold of one of Jokinen's legs. Jokinen is fighting the takedown attempt but Knox gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Knox advances position into side control! Knox sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jokinen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jokinen dodges the ground and pound from Knox. Knox in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Jokinen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knox wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Jokinen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Knox connects with a decent elbow. #T2# Knox throws an elbow but Jokinen slips to the side and avoids it well. Jokinen struggling a bit here. Knox postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
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! Knox trying to control the position but Jokinen is working away. Knox with the ground and pound but Jokinen regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Knox lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Ground and pound from Knox. Knox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3# Jokinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jokinen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knox on the ground. Knox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Knox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Knox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Knox takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Knox is trying to control the action in half guard but Jokinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Knox is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Knox 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 is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knox scores with a couple of nice shots. Knox is looking to pass Jokinen's guard but actually Jokinen recovers to full guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jokinen holds on and takes a little breather. #T4# Knox forces his way into half guard. Jokinen tries to get to full guard but Knox has control of the leg. Knox landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Knox wants to control but Jokinen is keeping him busy. Knox is thwarting Jokinen's attempts to control the position. Knox trying to pass the guard but Jokinen defending well. Knox is trying to control. Jokinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Knox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Knox dominated that round. That's time! Jokinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Jab, jab by Jokinen - just one landing. Jokinen slips under a jab. Jokinen misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a left and a right that stings Jokinen. Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jokinen misses the jab. Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox. #CL# Jokinen forces Knox back against the cage and clinches. Knox has Jokinen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jokinen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Knox lands a left hand.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses. Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Knox prevents a body shot from Jokinen. Knox tries to work over Jokinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Jokinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Knox misses with a short punch on the inside. Jokinen prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1# Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jokinen stalling in the clinch but Knox improves position. Jokinen working aggressively here.
Jokinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards. Knox working aggressively here.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards. Knox tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage. Knox gets through Jokinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Jokinen lands an uppercut. Jokinen scores with an uppercut up the middle. I was talking to Jokinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox has Jokinen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jokinen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Jouni Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Knox. A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox. Jokinen slowing the pace effectively. Knox looking for a takedown. Knox gets through Jokinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Jokinen is working Knox over against the cage. Knox tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Knox.
#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen. Jokinen tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short body shot lands from Jokinen as the two fighters clinch.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards. Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jokinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jokinen. Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut. A battle for position here, against the cage. Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow. Knox tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knox misses with some punches.
Jokinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses. Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow. #T3# Jokinen lands a hook to the side of the head. Knox goes for a takedown attempt but Jokinen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jokinen jabs at Knox's body. Jokinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
Jokinen walks into a jab. A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target. Jokinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Jokinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a left and a right that stings Jokinen. Jokinen swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
#T4# Jokinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a two punch combo. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jokinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. John Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jokinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Jokinen misses with an uppercut. Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Jouni Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Knox tries to keep at a distance but Jokinen has taken the fight into the clinch. Knox lands a right hand. #TD2# Knox is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jokinen can't fight it off and eventually Knox manages to take the fight to the floor. Jokinen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Knox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Knox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. 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 Jouni Jokinen will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Jokinen. It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Knox slips a straight right by Jokinen. Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jokinen lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jokinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knox walks into a left hand. Jokinen looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range. Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jokinen. Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jokinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Jouni Jokinen has been cut. Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
#T1# Jokinen misses with a straight right. Jokinen cracks Knox with a good jab. Jokinen looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range. Knox misses with a takedown attempt - Jokinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Knox walks into a straight right hand from Jokinen. Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it. Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here. Knox slips a straight right by Jokinen. Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center. And Knox tries to counter it with a takedown but Jokinen pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2# Jokinen misses the jab. Jokinen throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it. Jokinen misses with an uppercut. Jokinen throws a big shot that misses. A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Jokinen throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it. Jokinen swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jouni Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jokinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jokinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Jokinen misses the jab. And Knox tries to counter it with a takedown but Jokinen pushes his down on his head and steps out. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Knox blocks a jab. Knox is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3# A shot to the body from Jokinen misses letting Knox counter with a right hand. Jokinen misses with a hook to the body
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nice shot by Jokinen. Jokinen throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Knox misses with a body shot.
Jokinen misses with a straight left. And Knox tries to counter it with a takedown but Jokinen pushes his down on his head and steps out. Knox moves out of range of the strikes. A combination from Knox does no damage. Jokinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jokinen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Jokinen throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab. Knox staying out of range there. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.#T4# Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox. Knox drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jokinen defends it well. Jokinen moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off. Jokinen connects with the punch. 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! Knox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jokinen thows a left - swing and a miss! Knox dips to his left and cracks Jokinen with an uppercut! Knox needs to keep his hands up - Jokinen had a free shot at his head there. Jokinen looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range. Knox has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jokinen tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance. Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight! Jouni Jokinen showed his dominance in that final round. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:29 Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jouni Jokinen! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 198
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1# A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target. Jokinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abobo counters with a nice uppercut. Jokinen moves away from the strike by Abobo. Abobo misses with a looping right. Abobo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Abobo throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it. Jokinen avoids the body shot from Abobo.
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy. A quick step to the side and Abobo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Abobo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Abobo just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen defending well as Abobo loads up on a big left hand. Jokinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abobo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Abobo misses with a looping right. The fighters circling - Abobo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Abobo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Abobo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Abobo throws the left hand but Jokinen avoids the punch easily. Abobo stuns Jokinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1# Abobo cracks Jokinen with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2# Jokinen rushes Abobo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Abobo.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land. Jokinen misses with some punches.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike. Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to work over Abobo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jokinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses. Jokinen works on Abobo's body with a couple of short punches. Abobo is breathing heavily. Jokinen stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abobo. #T2# Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Abobo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Jokinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#It looks like Bo Abobo has been cut. Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Abobo. Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short left from Jokinen. Jokinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jokinen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jokinen misses with the head strike.
Jokinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Jokinen misses with the head strike.
#T3# Jokinen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jokinen tries to throw a body punch but Abobo avoids it by throwing Jokinen back against the cage. Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abobo throws a head punch that misses. Abobo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Jokinen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokinen. Abobo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen. #T4# Abobo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jokinen lands with a left to the head. Jokinen lands a shot to the body. Jokinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Abobo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen lands with a short head shot on the inside. Abobo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokinen pushes Abobo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Abobo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jouni Jokinen dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bo Abobo's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Sloppy strikes from Jokinen. Those never looked like landing. An attempted straight right counter from Abobo misses the target. Abobo misses with a wild body shot. Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Abobo misses. Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Abobo's shoulder, as Abobo tries to avoid the shot. Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abobo manages to avoid it. Abobo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Abobo throws a right hand that Jokinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jokinen also avoids with ease. Jokinen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Abobo throws an off balance right hand
enabling Jokinen to counter with a crisp jab. Abobo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away. Jokinen wants to counter the offense by Abobo and move into the clinch position.#CL2# Jokinen darts in and clinches Abobo up against the cage. Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abobo's elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Abobo misses with some punches.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Abobo.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Abobo. Abobo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Abobo. Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch. Jouni Jokinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen. Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abobo's elbow. Jokinen lands a left hand.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Abobo controls the action.
Abobo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Jokinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen. Jokinen avoiding damage.
Abobo has a couple of punches blocked by Jokinen.
Abobo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Abobo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Abobo is trying to stall.
Abobo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abobo working aggressively here.
Jokinen tries to throw a body punch but Abobo avoids it by throwing Jokinen back against the cage. Abobo blocks a body shot from Jokinen. #T3# Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abobo's elbow. Jokinen pressing his opponent against the cage. Abobo blocks an uppercut.
Abobo prevents a body shot from Jokinen. Abobo tries to break free but Jokinen pushes him back against the cage. Jokinen tries to work over Abobo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Abobo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen is stalling here.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Abobo uses good head movement to avoid it. Abobo blocks an uppercut.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abobo's elbow. Jokinen misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokinen. Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Abobo. Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Abobo.
Abobo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Abobo. Jokinen lands an uppercut. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Abobo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A nice right hand lands inside from Abobo. Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Abobo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jouni Jokinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Bo Abobo'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. This is the final round!#R3# Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Jokinen. Abobo lands a lovely overhand right. Abobo cracks Jokinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A punch combination from Abobo misses. Jokinen moves out of range as Abobo strikes. Abobo misses with a hook. Jokinen looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jokinen misses with a left hand and Abobo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jokinen jabs Abobo right on the nose. Abobo blinks but takes it well. Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Abobo is just out of range. Jokinen throws a lazy right hand but Abobo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Abobo cracks Jokinen with an open hand slap. Abobo lunges at Jokinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jokinen's hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Abobo throws a shot from downtown. Jokinen moves away and avoids it. Jokinen misses with a wild body shot. Abobo misses with a looping left. Jokinen misses with a straight left. Abobo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1# Abobo throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2# Jokinen clinches. Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside. Jokinen pushes Abobo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Abobo being controlled against the cage. Abobo misses with some punches.
Abobo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jokinens head. Jokinen misses with some punches.
Jokinen lands with a short shot to the head. Abobo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards. #T2# Abobo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jokinen taking a breather. Abobo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Jokinen.
Abobo throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen. Abobo throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen. Jokinen working aggressively here.
Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Abobo.
#BC# Abobo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good shot there by Abobo. Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Abobo's shoulder, as Abobo tries to avoid the shot. Jokinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Abobo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3# Jokinen is looking to clinch. Abobo lands a really nice looking cross but Jokinen seems unphased.
Abobo slips a jab from Jokinen. Abobo throws a body shot but no joy. Jokinen misses with a hook
and Abobo counters with a nice uppercut. Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes. Jokinen slips under a jab. Jokinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jokinen clobbers Abobo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Jokinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Jokinen blocks a jab. Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abobo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Abobo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Some wild striking there from Jokinen.
#CL2# Jokinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4# Abobo lands with a right to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jokinen misses with some punches.
Jokinen keeps control of Abobo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Abobo controls the action.
Jokinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside. Abobo blocking some punches.
Jokinen lands a left hand.
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch. Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bo Abobo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Abobo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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 Bo Abobo. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30 Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jouni Jokinen! |
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Event:
STC11| Helmsley x Muzhaiev
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1# Ocho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jokinen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Ocho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Ocho scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Jouni Jokinen has been cut. Ocho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Ocho throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jokinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jokinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies in the buildup to the fight.#CL# Jokinen gets a clinch. #BC2# Ocho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ocho is just out of range. Nice shot lands for Jokinen. Jokinen misses with a hook. Ocho looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely. This has been an exciting period of action! Jokinen slips under a jab.#CL# Jokinen clinches up with Ocho and pushes him back against the ropes. Ocho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ocho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jokinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jokinen is working Ocho over against the ropes. Jokinen lands a left hand.
Ocho misses with a short punch on the inside. Ocho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1# Ocho is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen has him pressed against the ropes. Jokinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jokinen blocking some punches.
Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside. Jokinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Ocho.
Jokinen trying to stall but Ocho improves his position.
Ocho tries to work over Jokinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Jokinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body. Ocho looks winded! Jokinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Jokinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Jokinen lands with a right to the head. Jokinen presses Ocho against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A short left from Jokinen. A short right from Jokinen on the inside. A short uppercut from Jokinen. This has been an exciting period of action! Jokinen lands a nice uppercut. Jokinen lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Ocho is rocked! Jokinen lands a nice shot to the body. Ocho is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokinen finish him? Jokinen pushes Ocho against the ropes. Jokinen is working some dirty boxing. Jokinen pushes off with a quick right hook! Ocho goes down! Ocho tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jokinen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jouni Jokinen! |
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Event:
STC7| Hunter x Schwarzenegger
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1# Narimanbeyov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away. Narimanbeyov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Jouni Jokinen has been cut. Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Narimanbeyov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narimanbeyov.
A countering left hand to the body from Narimanbeyov misses. Narimanbeyov takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses. Jokinen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Narimanbeyov. Jokinen looks to land a right hand but Narimanbeyov moved out of range. Jokinen checks a leg kick. Narimanbeyov throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily. Jokinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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. Jokinen misses with a hook.#CL# Jokinen forces Narimanbeyov back against the ropes and clinches. Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jokinen lands with a short head shot on the inside. Narimanbeyov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Narimanbeyov backwards. #T1# Narimanbeyov prevents a body shot from Jokinen. Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Narimanbeyov. Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narimanbeyov is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling him. Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narimanbeyov. A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land. Jokinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A frustrated look appears on Narimanbeyov's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narimanbeyov is trying to force a seperation but Jokinen has the dominant position. Narimanbeyov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jokinen has double underhooks. Narimanbeyov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Narimanbeyov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen. #T2# A short right from Jokinen. Jokinen lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Jokinen.
Narimanbeyov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narimanbeyov wants to get back to striking at distance but Jokinen won't allow it.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Narimanbeyov controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Jokinen scores with a nice short uppercut. Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jokinen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Jokinen tries a body shot but Narimanbeyov blocks it.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike. Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Narimanbeyov.
This has been an exciting period of action! Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Narimanbeyov. Narimanbeyov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land. #T3# Jokinen has Narimanbeyov pressed against the ropes, preventing Narimanbeyov from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Narimanbeyov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jokinen has double underhooks. A head punch blocked on the inside by Narimanbeyov. Narimanbeyov wants to break free but Jokinen has control.
Jokinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Narimanbeyov backwards. Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Jokinen.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Narimanbeyov controls the action.
Narimanbeyov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Jokinen has Narimanbeyov pressed against the ropes.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body. Jokinen keeps control of Narimanbeyov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Narimanbeyov controls the action.
Narimanbeyov blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jokinen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen. #T4# A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land. Narimanbeyov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Narimanbeyov tries to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling the position. Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narimanbeyov tries to break free but Jokinen pushes him back against the ropes. Narimanbeyov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narimanbeyov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narimanbeyov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Narimanbeyov blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen prevents Narimanbeyov from breaking the clinch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Jokinen lands with a short shot to the head. Jokinen has Narimanbeyov pressed against the ropes, preventing Narimanbeyov from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Jokinen misses with the head strike.
#T5# Jokinen is struggling to control the position. Narimanbeyov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Narimanbeyov tries to break free but Jokinen pushes him back against the ropes. Narimanbeyov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen prevents Narimanbeyov from breaking the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Narimanbeyov. Narimanbeyov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Narimanbeyov uses good head movement to avoid it. Jokinen trying to control the position but instead, Narimanbeyov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jokinen into the ropes. A right hook to the body lands for Jokinen.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Narimanbeyov tries to circle away but Jokinen has him pinned against the ropes. Jokinen misses with some punches.
Narimanbeyov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T6# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch. Jokinen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jokinen scores with a shoulder strike. Jokinen throws a head punch that misses. Narimanbeyov is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling him. Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Narimanbeyov controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jokinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jokinen stalling in the clinch but Narimanbeyov improves position. Jokinen stalling in the clinch.
Narimanbeyov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jokinen has double underhooks. Narimanbeyov blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Narimanbeyov.
Jokinen lands a shot to the body. Jokinen tries to throw a body punch but Narimanbeyov avoids it by throwing Jokinen back against the ropes. Narimanbeyov wants to get back to striking at distance but Jokinen won't allow it.
#T7# Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch. Jokinen working aggressively here.
Jokinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jokinen lands with a right to the head. Still in the clinch, Jokinen scores with a nice short uppercut. Narimanbeyov blocking some punches.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narimanbeyov is trying to push Jokinen away but Jokinen has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Narimanbeyov blocks it.
A short uppercut from Jokinen. Narimanbeyov is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling him. Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narimanbeyov blocks a body shot from Jokinen. Jokinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Narimanbeyov or not. Narimanbeyov looks winded!#T8# Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Jokinen. Narimanbeyov wants to get back to striking at distance but Jokinen won't allow it.
Jokinen lands with a left to the head. Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narimanbeyov is trying to force a seperation but Jokinen has the dominant position. Narimanbeyov has had enough of the clinch but Jokinen keeps him there for the moment. Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Narimanbeyov controls the action.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. 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 head punch that misses. Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside. Narimanbeyov tries to break free but Jokinen pushes him back against the ropes. Narimanbeyov tries to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling the position. Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Narimanbeyov controls his hands.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Narimanbeyov wants to break free but Jokinen has control.
#T9# A head punch blocked on the inside by Narimanbeyov. Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Narimanbeyov can't break the clinch.
Narimanbeyov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Narimanbeyov is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling him. Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Narimanbeyov controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen. Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Narimanbeyov controls his hands.
Narimanbeyov blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Narimanbeyov. Narimanbeyov tries to circle away but Jokinen has him pinned against the ropes. Narimanbeyov tries to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling the position. Jokinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch. Narimanbeyov blocks a body shot from Jokinen. A shot in the inside from Jokinen. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jouni Jokinen dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jouni Jokinen's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R2# Jokinen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Narimanbeyov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Jokinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Narimanbeyov takes one to the chin there. Jab, jab by Narimanbeyov - just one landing. Narimanbeyov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Narimanbeyov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jokinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narimanbeyov manages to avoid it. Jab, jab by Narimanbeyov - just one landing. Jokinen tries to clinch there but Narimanbeyov circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Jokinen as he connects with a hook. Narimanbeyov blocks a jab. Narimanbeyov blocks a jab. Narimanbeyov unleashes a big counter combination but Jokinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice jab there from Jokinen. #CL# Jokinen forces Narimanbeyov back against the ropes and clinches. Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Narimanbeyov. Narimanbeyov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1# Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body. Narimanbeyov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Jokinen misses with some punches.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen lands a left hand.
Jokinen tries to throw a body punch but Narimanbeyov avoids it by throwing Jokinen back against the ropes. Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Narimanbeyov. A frustrated look appears on Narimanbeyov's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jokinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narimanbeyov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jokinen has him pressed against the ropes. Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Narimanbeyov blocking some punches.
Jokinen controlling the action here for a moment.
Narimanbeyov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2# Narimanbeyov can't break the clinch.
Jokinen stalling in the clinch.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A frustrated look appears on Narimanbeyov's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Narimanbeyov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jokinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Narimanbeyov blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land. #T3# Narimanbeyov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Narimanbeyov is breathing heavily. A short right from Jokinen on the inside. Jokinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Narimanbeyovs head. Jokinen lands a shoulder strike. Narimanbeyov is trying to push Jokinen away but Jokinen has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Jokinen digs a right hand underneath Narimanbeyov's ribcage. Narimanbeyov let out a lung full of air as it connected. Narimanbeyov wants to break free but Jokinen has control.
Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. A short right from Jokinen. Narimanbeyov wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jokinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Narimanbeyov is rocked! Narimanbeyov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Jokinen stalling the fight.
Narimanbeyov wants to break free but Jokinen has control.
Jokinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Narimanbeyov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokinen finish him?#T4# Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Narimanbeyov uses good head movement to avoid it. Jokinen stalling in the clinch.
Jokinen lands a nice shot to the body. Narimanbeyov seems to have recovered his senses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jokinen cracks Narimanbeyov with a nice body shot. Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Narimanbeyov controls the action.
Nice body punch from Jokinen - that landed with a thud.
Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Narimanbeyov controls his hands.
Jokinen lands with a short head shot on the inside. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jokinen. Jouni Jokinen has scored more points in the clinch so far. Jokinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Jokinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T5# Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Narimanbeyov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Narimanbeyov! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Jokinen is unloading with more strikes now! Narimanbeyov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jouni Jokinen! |
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