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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 89
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones tries for a takedown but Joki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joki as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Joki, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bones Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Joki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Joki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joki throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Joki has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Nice takedown defense from Joki. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Joki raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joki throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Joki throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Joki. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones tries for a takedown but Joki circles away easily
and Joki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Joki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
enabling Joki to counter with a crisp jab.
Joki thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Joki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Jones dives in and grabs Joki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joki pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Bones Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Joki.
Joki looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joki's waist but Joki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Joki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joki misses the jab.
Joki looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
enabling Joki to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Joki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Joki sends Jones crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Joki is motioning to the referee to let Jones up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Valto Joki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joki misses the jab.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Joki is trying to improve his position.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Joki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Joki!
Jones being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Joki slips nicely into half guard.
Joki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones is staying active underneath Joki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Joki is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is not content to let Joki control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valto Joki dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joki.
Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but Joki avoided it.
Jones tries for a takedown but Joki circles away easily
and Joki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Joki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joki wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bones Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Joki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones goes for a double leg but Joki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joki continues to drive forward.#BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Joki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Joki defends well and Jones ends up having to push Joki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Joki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Joki gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Joki has him pressed against the cage. #T1##BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joki lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Jones tries for a takedown but Joki circles away easily
letting Joki counter with a right hand.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Joki counters with a huge left! Jones is in big trouble! He's backing up but Joki isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jones from any more damage. A dominating finish by Joki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valto Joki! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 76
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Joki throws a hook to the side of Petric's head but Petric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petric has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Joki.
Joki throws a shot from downtown. Petric moves away and avoids it.
Joki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Joki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petric looks to land a left hand but Joki moved out of range nicely.
Joki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joki throws a leg kick
enabling Petric to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petric on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petric definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joki lands a head shot.
Petric takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Joki throws the left hand but Petric avoids the punch easily.
Petric swings widly with a right hand
and Joki counters with a straight right hand.
Petric loads up on a big right hand but Joki slips the punch.
Joki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petric connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joki scrambles back to his feet.
Joki throws a hook but Petric avoids it easily.
Petric appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Petric throws a body punch but Joki moves out of range.
Joki throws out a powerful jab.
Joki throws an off balance right hand
and Petric counters with a big right hand! Oh Joki is in trouble here! Petric follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Petric!
Marko Petric seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 48
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Joki with a hook.
Joki thuds his shin into the meat of Rodriguez's side.
Joki throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed
and Joki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodriguez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joki pinned against the cage. Joki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lunchbag Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Joki connects with a body shot.
Rodriguez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and Joki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joki slips under a jab from Rodriguez.#T2#
Joki thuds a left hand into Rodriguez's body.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joki tests Rodriguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
Joki scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joki.
Rodriguez slips under a jab from Joki.#T3#
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut
and Joki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joki can pounce on him.
Rodriguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriguez somewhat.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Joki moves out of range easily.
Joki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rodriguez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Joki misses with a head kick.
Joki throws a leg kick which misses Rodriguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodriguez tries to avoid it.
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed
enabling Joki to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
A shot to the body from Rodriguez misses
and Joki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez tries to move into range but Joki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rodriguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joki has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Valto Joki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodriguez on the side of the head.
Joki throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joki throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez defending well as Joki loads up on a big left hand.
Joki lands a jab.
Rodriguez misses with a lunging right hand
and Joki counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valto Joki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Valto Joki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joki works the jab nicely.
Rodriguez shoots for a takedown but Joki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rodriguez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joki stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rodriguez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Joki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rodriguez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Joki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodriguez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Joki swinging wildly here.
Joki cracks Rodriguez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
Joki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Joki loads up on a big right hand but Rodriguez slips the punch.
Rodriguez thows a leg kick but Joki checks it
and Joki counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodriguez darts in looking for a takedown but Joki gets double underhooks and turns Rodriguez into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lunchbag Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Rodriguez is trying to force a seperation but Joki has the dominant position.
Joki lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards. #BC2#
Joki breaks the clinch.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Joki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joki just misses with a punch to the body.
Joki throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick from Joki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodriguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joki throws out the jab.
Valto Joki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Joki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodriguezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Joki misses the jab.
Rodriguez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joki sprawls and moves away.
Rodriguez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Joki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodriguez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Joki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Joki counters with a one-two to the body.
A slow jab from Joki misses its intended target.
Rodriguez swings widly with a right hand
and Joki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joki digs a good body shot into Rodriguez's ribs.
Joki throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joki.
Joki scores with a hook to the body. Rodriguez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joki.
Rodriguez tries to counter with a takedown but Joki is quick to defend against it.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Joki.
Rodriguez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rodriguez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joki lands a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Joki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodriguez doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut lands for Joki. That snapped Rodriguez's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valto Joki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joki.
Rodriguez attempts a counter takedown but Joki avoids it well and moves away.
Joki just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodriguez's sensitive parts.
Jab from Joki.
Joki staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab by Joki.
Joki pushes Rodriguez away with a front kick.#T1#
Joki jabs Rodriguez right on the nose. Rodriguez blinks but takes it well.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Joki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Joki counters with a nice right hand that sends Rodriguez toppling to the canvas! Rodriguez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Joki finish him?!
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joki lands a leg kick that knocks Rodriguez off balance momentarily.
Joki throws an overhand right that drops Rodriguez like a sack of potatoes! Joki dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valto Joki! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 30
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Irwin tries to clinch up
enabling Joki to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Irwin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joki lands a nice shot to the body.
Irwin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Irwin on the side of the head.
Joki lands a jab to the head.
Joki connects with a crisp jab.
Joki lands with a straight right. Irwin didn't see that one coming.
Joki lands an overhand right.
Irwin thows a body kick. Joki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shawn Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin wants to clinch
and Joki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Joki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Joki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Joki cracks Irwin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joki scores with a nice head shot.
Joki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Irwin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Joki lands with an uppercut that bounces Irwin off the cage and back into range.
Joki tests Irwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Irwin looks to throw a body kick
letting Joki counter with a right hand.
Irwin tries to move into range but Joki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Joki connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
Irwin moves into the clinch successfully.
Irwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joki.
Irwin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Joki blocks an elbow strike from Irwin.
A shot in the inside from Joki.
Joki stalling.
#BC2#
Joki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joki works Irwin's body with a nice hook.
Joki swats away the attempt to clinch by Irwin.
Joki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Joki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Irwin momentarily.
Irwin tries to clinch up.
Irwin ducks right into an uppercut from Joki.
Joki scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irwin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Joki counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Irwin. Joki shrugs it off though.
Irwin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Joki counters with a left to the body.
Joki scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Irwin moves into range and clinches up with Joki.
Joki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joki managing to block the knees to the body from Irwin.
A shot in the inside from Joki.
Irwin pushes off an throws an elbow but Joki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Irwin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Irwin is trying to maintain a safe position but Joki gets an underhook and turns Irwin into the cage.
Irwin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Irwin trying to control the position but instead, Joki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Irwin into the cage.
Irwin seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Joki is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.#T4#
Joki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Joki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Irwin trying to land knees to the body.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Joki stalling.
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!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Joki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've been informed that Joki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Irwin tries to land knees in the clinch but Joki avoids the damage to the body.
Joki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Joki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irwin missing with knees to the body.
Joki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valto Joki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Irwin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Joki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Irwin at a distance.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Joki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Irwin looks to land a body kick but Joki moved away.
Joki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Irwin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Irwin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Irwin looks to clinch
and Irwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Joki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Joki cracks a nice hook into Irwin's ribs.#T1#
Joki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Irwin darts in trying to clinch
and Joki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Joki counters with a nice kick to the body.
Irwin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Joki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irwin misses with a kick to the body
and Joki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Irwin misses with the body kick
and Joki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Irwin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Irwin walks into a jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irwin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Irwin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Joki counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Joki.
Joki scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irwin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Joki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Irwin is rocked!
Joki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Irwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Irwin misses with the body kick
and Irwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Irwin misses with a kick to the body
and Joki counters with an inside leg kick.
Irwin seems to have got his legs back now.
Irwin tries to clinch #KD2#
and Joki counters with a nice right hand that sends Irwin toppling to the canvas! Irwin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Joki finish him?!
Irwin tries to clinch
and Joki counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Irwin wants to clinch
and Joki counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Joki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Irwin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Irwin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Irwin looks to clinch
and Joki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A good leg kick by Joki.
Irwin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Joki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Joki.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Irwin misses with the body kick
and Joki counters with a straight right hand.
Irwin darts in trying to clinch
enabling Joki to counter with a crisp jab.
Joki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Irwin wants to clinch#KD2#
and Joki counters with a nice right hand that sends Irwin toppling to the canvas! Irwin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Joki finish him?!
Irwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Irwin tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Joki counters with a crisp right hand that drops Irwin! Joki lets Irwin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Irwin moves forwards but Joki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Joki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joki lands a jab to Irwin's midsection.
Irwin tries to clinch
and Joki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irwin wants to clinch up but Joki keeps it at a distance.
Joki scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irwin darts in trying to clinch
and Joki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valto Joki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Irwin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both fighters circling a little - Joki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Irwin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Joki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Irwin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Joki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Irwin's sensitive parts.
Joki lunges at Irwin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Irwin's hand.
Joki looks to land a combination. Irwin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Irwin misses with the body kick
and Joki counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin tries to clinch
and Joki counters with a big right hand! Oh Irwin is in trouble here! Joki follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valto Joki! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 16
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Joki tries to work over Korpi's front leg with a kick but Korpi checks it.
Korpi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Korpi misses the target.
Joki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Korpi staying out of range there.
Korpi throws a counter high kick but Joki was just alert enough to avoid it.
Korpi moves away from the strike by Joki.
Korpi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joki misses with a wild body shot.
Korpi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Korpi throws a leg kick which misses Joki's front leg but catches the back leg as Joki tries to avoid it.
Korpi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joki.
Korpi wants to land a leg kick but Joki is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joki misses with a looping right.
A combination from Joki does no damage.
Korpi looks to land a left hand but Joki moved out of range nicely.
Korpi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Joki if he has to take too many more of those.
Joki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Korpi tries a head kick but it misses.
Joki misses with an uppercut
and Korpi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Joki lands a jab to Korpi's midsection.
Korpi tries a low kick but Joki avoids it.
Joki throws a lazy right hand but Korpi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Korpi. That's going to slow Joki down.
Korpi misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Korpi tenderised Joki's leg. Joki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Korpi throws a head kick that misses
and Joki counters with a straight right hand.
Joki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Korpi.
Korpi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aatami Korpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joki throws a big shot that misses.
Joki throws out a loose jab but Korpi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Korpi lands with a straight right. Joki didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joki blocks a head kick by Korpi.
Korpi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Joki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joki. Korpi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korpi throws a sloppy head kick
and Joki counters with a nice uppercut.
Joki misses with a hook
and Korpi counters with a three punch combo that has Joki backing up. Joki nods at Korpi to acknowledge the strikes.
Korpi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joki.
Korpi thows a leg kick but Joki checks it
and Joki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korpi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joki.
It looked like Korpi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Joki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Korpi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joki.
Korpi lands a leg kick that knocks Joki off balance momentarily.
Korpi throws a leg kick that misses.
Joki throws a jab but it's blocked by Korpi.
Korpi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice leg kick from Korpi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Korpi throws a lazy head kick
and Joki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Korpi thinking.
Joki throws an overhand right that lands on Korpi's shoulder, as Korpi tries to avoid the shot.
Korpi misses with an uppercut
and Joki counters with a straight right hand.
Korpi defending well as Joki loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Korpi.
Korpi looks to land a right hand but Joki moved out of range.#T4#
Korpi throws a front kick aimed at Joki's knee but Joki avoids it well.
Korpi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Joki counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been informed that Joki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Joki finds it's way through Korpi's defenses.
Korpi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joki.
Korpi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joki.
Korpi is looking for a counter combo.
Korpi misses with a shot to the body
and Joki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Korpi throws a lazy head kick
and Joki counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Korpi tenderised Joki's leg. Joki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joki avoids the head kick by Korpi.
Korpi throws a leg kick
and Joki counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Joki.
Korpi throws a head kick that misses
and Joki counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joki misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valto Joki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Korpi throws a head kick but Joki moves out of range.
Joki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Korpi counters with a leg kick.
Korpi slips under a jab from Joki.
Joki throws a jab when Korpi was well out of range.
Korpi loads up on a big right hand but Joki slips the punch.
Korpi lands a jab to the nose.
Joki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joki misses with a two punch combination.
Joki looks to land a right hand but Korpi moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korpi. Joki does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korpi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Joki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Korpi throws a leg kick which misses Joki's front leg but catches the back leg as Joki tries to avoid it.
Joki moves out of range of the strikes.
Joki pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Joki checks a low kick from Korpi.
Korpi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Korpi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Korpi thows a leg kick but Joki checks it
enabling Joki to counter with a crisp jab.
Joki throws a jab when Korpi was well out of range.
Korpi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joki.
Korpi thumps Joki with a low kick.
Korpi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Joki checks it well.
Korpi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joki manages to avoid it.
Joki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Joki moves out of range of the body kick.
Joki misses with a wild body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Joki in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Joki throws a jab but it's blocked by Korpi.
As Joki backs away, Korpi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Korpi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice leg kick from Korpi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Korpi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joki.
Joki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Joki throws a jab but it's blocked by Korpi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Korpi.
Korpi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joki lands a body shot.
No joy there for Korpi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Korpi.
Joki connects with a solid leg kick.
Joki connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Joki.
Joki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Korpi moves out of range as Joki strikes.
Korpi blocks a jab.
Joki throws a jab when Korpi was well out of range.
Korpi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joki ducks right into an uppercut from Korpi.
Korpi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Korpi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Joki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Korpi tries to land a front kick but Joki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joki checks the leg kick.
Korpi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joki is able to avoid easily.
Valto Joki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joki looks to throw the jab but Korpi is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Joki!
A jab from Joki misses. #T4#
Joki throws a lazy right hand but Korpi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Korpi throws a leg kick but Joki moved away.
Korpi throws out a leg kick but Joki moves out of range and Korpi only half commits.
Korpi misses with a low kick.
Joki throws a low kick, looking for Korpi's leg but Korpi calmly moves out of range.
Joki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korpi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korpi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Joki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korpi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Korpi throws a leg kick but Joki sees it coming and moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Joki misses.
Korpi thows a leg kick but Joki checks it
letting Joki counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Joki.
Joki throws a shot from downtown. Korpi moves away and avoids it.
Korpi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Joki just manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Valto Joki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Korpi misses with a leg kick
and Joki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joki misses with a hook.
Korpi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Korpi misses with a kick to the body.
Korpi throws a leg kick
and Joki counters with a straight right hand.
Joki misses with a straight left.
Joki moves away from the strike by Korpi.
Joki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Korpi is looking to slow Joki down with leg kicks.
Joki throws a jab but it's blocked by Korpi.
It looked like Korpi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joki avoids the head kick by Korpi.
Joki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Korpi misses with a body shot.
Joki throws a shot from downtown. Korpi moves away and avoids it.
Joki throws a looping overhand right but Korpi ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Korpi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Joki throws out a loose jab but Korpi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korpi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Joki throws a looping overhand right but Korpi ducks down to avoid it.
Korpi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Korpi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Korpi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Korpi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Korpi misses with a head kick.
Joki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Joki misses.
Korpi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Korpi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Korpi.
A slow jab from Joki misses its intended target.
A big left from Korpi misses.
Korpi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Korpi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Korpi slips under a jab from Joki.
Korpi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aatami Korpi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joki throws a lazy right hand but Korpi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Korpi tried to counter with a leg kick but Joki avoided it.
Korpi staying out of range there.
Joki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Korpi checks it well.
Joki looks to land a right hand but Korpi moved out of range.
Korpi throws a solid leg kick but Joki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Korpi.
You can see that Joki has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Joki scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Korpi slips a jab from Joki.
Joki blocks the body kick.
Korpi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Joki misses with an uppercut.
Korpi wants to slow Joki down by chopping away at his legs.
Korpi ducks under a wild hook from Joki.
Korpi tries to work over Joki's front leg with a kick but Joki checks it.
Korpi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Korpi defending well as Joki loads up on a big left hand.
Joki throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Korpi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Korpi can pounce on him.
Joki missing with a left hand there. Korpi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Joki catches Korpi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joki scores with a jab. Korpi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Korpi throws a leg kick
and Joki counters with a straight right hand.
Korpi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joki.
Korpi wants to land a leg kick but Joki is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Korpi.
A big right from Joki misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joki lands a nice looking body kick.
Joki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joki cracks Korpi with an open hand slap.
Joki pushes Korpi away with a front kick.
Joki takes a swing at Korpi's ribcage but misses.
Korpi takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valto Joki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joki 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valto Joki! |
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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.
Ojala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Joki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Joki misses
and Ojala counters with a nice body shot.
Joki lands with a hook. Ojala tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Ojala lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joki at a distance.
Ojala lands a nice shot that snaps Joki's head back.
Joki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joki takes one on the button.#T2#
Joki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ojala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good exchange - Ojala coming out on top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A slow jab from Joki misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pertti Ojala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ojala 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 9:10
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 9:10
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pertti Ojala! |
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