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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomi Juntunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroker comes into the arena with Deathlike Silence - Who's Gonna Bury Me blaring out of the sound system. Juntunen has chosen Lumessakahlaajat as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Stroker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomi Juntunen!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntunen throws a low kick, looking for Stroker's leg but Stroker calmly moves out of range.
Stroker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stroker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stroker throws a low kick, looking for Juntunen's leg but Juntunen calmly moves out of range.
Stroker checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stroker.
Juntunen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Juntunen motions for Stroker to come forward. Juntunen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Juntunen misses with a two punch combination.
Juntunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stroker blocks a head kick by Juntunen.
Juntunen tries a low kick but Stroker avoids it.
Juntunen misses with a combination
and Stroker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Juntunen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stroker.
It looks like Bob Stroker has been cut.
Juntunen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stroker will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntunen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stroker throws a hook but Juntunen avoids it easily.
Juntunen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stroker manages to avoid it.
Juntunen misses with a kick to the body.
Stroker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juntunen manages to avoid it.
Stroker moves out of range as Juntunen throws a body kick.
Stroker 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.
Stroker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stroker avoids the head kick by Juntunen.
Stroker moves away from the strike by Juntunen.
Stroker jabs Juntunen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Juntunen catches Stroker right on the button with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stroker.
Juntunen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stroker.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stroker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stroker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stroker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Juntunen misses the shot to the body.
Juntunen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stroker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stroker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A clash of legs there as Juntunen blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Juntunen.
Juntunen misses with a low kick.
Stroker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juntunen moves away.
Stroker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stroker wants to control but Juntunen is keeping him busy.
Juntunen tries to get to full guard but Stroker has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen trying to control here.
Stroker wants to free his trapped foot but Juntunen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stroker wants to control but Juntunen is keeping him busy.
Stroker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stroker is trying to control the action in half guard but Juntunen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Juntunen is pressing down on Stroker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker looking to pass the guard.
Juntunen controls Stroker momentarily but Stroker frees himself.
Stroker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stroker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stroker passes Juntunen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Juntunen actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroker works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bob Stroker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bob Stroker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Juntunen misses with a right hand
enabling Stroker to counter with a crisp jab.
Stroker misses with a body kick.
Stroker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Juntunen.
Juntunen misses with a body kick.
Stroker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stroker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Juntunen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stroker somewhat.
Juntunen connects with a body shot that sends Stroker's belly button to the back.
Juntunen ducks under a wild hook from Stroker.
The fighters circling - Stroker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juntunen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stroker blocks a head kick by Juntunen.
Juntunen throws a wild body kick that Stroker sees coming a mile off.
Stroker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stroker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntunen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntunen scoring well with a low kick there.
Juntunen lands a glancing blow to the side of Stroker's head.
Stroker misses with a low kick as Juntunen jumps back.
Stroker throws a low kick, looking for Juntunen's leg but Juntunen calmly moves out of range.
Stroker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntunen.
Juntunen takes a swing at Stroker's ribcage but misses.
Stroker moves out of range as Juntunen strikes.
Juntunen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stroker. Juntunen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juntunen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juntunen connects with a solid leg kick.
Juntunen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stroker moves out of range of the body kick from Juntunen.
Stroker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stroker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroker moves forwards but Juntunen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stroker throws a head kick but Juntunen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen avoids the head kick by Stroker.
Juntunen throws the kick towards the body but Stroker avoids it.
Stroker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juntunen avoids a kick to the body.
Juntunen 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.
Stroker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juntunen feints and then cracks Stroker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stroker down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stroker throws a head kick that Juntunen semi-blocks.
Stroker throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Juntunen.
Stroker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juntunen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stroker moves away.
Stroker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stroker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stroker moves out of range as Juntunen throws a body kick.
Juntunen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Juntunen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker throws a wild body kick that Juntunen sees coming a mile off.
A jab lands there for Juntunen.
Juntunen connects with a jab.
Juntunen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Juntunen misses with a head kick.
Juntunen tries to bum rush Stroker with a series of wild strikes but Stroker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stroker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Juntunen throws a wild body kick that Stroker sees coming a mile off.
Nice body kick from Juntunen.
Tomi Juntunen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juntunen slips a jab from Stroker.
Juntunen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Juntunen pushes Stroker away with a front kick.
Juntunen lands a jab to the head.
Stroker tries to move into range but Juntunen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stroker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Juntunen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stroker thows a body shot but no joy.
Stroker loads up on a big right hand but Juntunen slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Juntunen.
Stroker misses with a lunging right hand
and Juntunen counters with a low kick, right behind Stroker 's knee.
Juntunen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stroker blocks a head kick by Juntunen.
Stroker throws a low kick but Juntunen avoids it.
Stroker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Juntunen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Juntunen scores with a sloppy right hand. Stroker should have avoided that one.
Stroker throws a head kick that misses.
Stroker throws a leg kick that misses.
Juntunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stroker tries to work over Juntunen's front leg with a kick but Juntunen checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid body kick from Juntunen.
Juntunen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stroker's calf.
Juntunen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Juntunen jabs Stroker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Juntunen throws a jab but it's blocked by Stroker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomi Juntunen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Stroker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Juntunen.
Stroker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juntunen throws a leg kick but Stroker moved away.
Juntunen tries to land a front kick but Stroker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Juntunen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Juntunen throws a head kick but Stroker moves out of range.
Stroker throws a head kick that misses.
Stroker lands a nice hook to Juntunen's body. Juntunen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stroker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stroker takes a swing at Juntunen's ribcage but misses.
Juntunen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stroker.
Juntunen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Juntunen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stroker. Stroker obviously looking to wear him down.
Juntunen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Juntunen misses the shot to the body.
Juntunen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bob Stroker's cut is getting worse.
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!
Juntunen throws a leg kick but Stroker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Juntunen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stroker.
Juntunen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker misses with a low kick as Juntunen jumps back.
Juntunen throws a sloppy head kick and Stroker moves out of range easily.
Stroker connects with a solid leg kick.
Stroker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Juntunen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stroker somewhat.
Stroker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stroker tries a low kick but Juntunen avoids it.
Stroker throws a hook to the side of Juntunen's head but Juntunen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Juntunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Juntunen misses with a body kick.
Stroker connects with a body shot that sends Juntunen's belly button to the back.
A right-left combo lands from Juntunen.
Stroker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stroker connects with a body shot.
Stroker swings for the body but Juntunen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stroker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Juntunen throws a push kick but Stroker slaps the foot to one side.
Stroker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juntunen.
Juntunen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stroker takes a swing at Juntunen's ribcage but misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Juntunen. Stroker shrugs it off though.
That kick from Juntunen tenderised Stroker's leg. Stroker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Juntunen misses with an uppercut. Stroker saw that one coming.
Stroker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stroker is looking to wear down Juntunen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Juntunen cracks Stroker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Juntunen tries a low kick but Stroker avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Juntunen.
Stroker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stroker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomi Juntunen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juntunen keeps Stroker at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Juntunen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Juntunen misses the shot to the body.
Juntunen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Juntunen throws a lazy right hand but Stroker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stroker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Juntunen scores with a jab. Stroker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Juntunen looks for the body kick but Stroker saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stroker.
Juntunen throws an overhand right that lands on Stroker's shoulder, as Stroker tries to avoid the shot.
Stroker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stroker avoids a kick to the body.
Stroker tries a low kick but Juntunen avoids it.
Stroker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stroker blocks a leg kick.
Stroker scores with a shot to the body.
Stroker avoids the head kick by Juntunen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen tries to land a front kick but Stroker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stroker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Juntunen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stroker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stroker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Juntunen.
Stroker ducks under a wild hook from Juntunen.
Juntunen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Juntunen swings for the body but Stroker moves out of range.
Juntunen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Juntunen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stroker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stroker thumps Juntunen with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Juntunen misses with a series of wild punches.
Juntunen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stroker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomi Juntunen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Juntunen 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomi Juntunen!
Tomi Juntunen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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