Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: StrikeForce Union #76
Date: Sep 03, 2017

#R1##CL#
Unknown moves into the clinch successfully.
Joukahainen can't break the clinch.
Unknown scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Jorma Joukahainen has been cut.
Joukahainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Kid Unknown has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Joukahainen as Unknown tries to tie him up.
Unknown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Unknown lands an elbow inside that Joukahainen shrugs off.
Joukahainen can't find room to land a body shot as Unknown controls the action.
Unknown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joukahainen.
Unknown scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown has Joukahainen pushed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Unknown blocks an uppercut.
Joukahainen wants to break free but Unknown has control. #T1#
Joukahainen blocks an uppercut.
Joukahainen lands with a light punch inside.
Unknown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Joukahainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joukahainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Unknown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Unknown lands a knee to the head.
Unknown is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Unknown is trying to stall.
Unknown missing with knees to the body.
Unknown trying to stall but Joukahainen improves his position.
Unknown tries to stall but Joukahainen uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
Unknown stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kid Unknown.
Unknown avoids the body shot from Joukahainen.
Unknown is looking to counter the offense by Joukahainen and move into the clinch.
Joukahainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Unknown momentarily.
Unknown looks to land a combination but Joukahainen avoids it well. #CL#
Unknown rushes Joukahainen and presses him up against the cage.
Joukahainen wants to get back to striking at distance but Unknown won't allow it. #TD2#
Joukahainen pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unknown's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Joukahainen is adopting a defensive guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joukahainen keeping moving, preventing Unknown from controlling successfully. #T3#
Unknown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joukahainen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Joukahainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Unknown is aware though and is defending well.
Joukahainen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Joukahainen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Joukahainen is working an open guard so Unknown takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Joukahainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Joukahainen gets tackled into the cage by Unknown. Unknown maintains the clinch.
Joukahainen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Unknown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Unknown scores with a knee to the head.
Joukahainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unknown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Unknown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kid Unknown dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Unknown wants to clinch up but Joukahainen keeps it at a distance.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Unknown moves out of range as Joukahainen strikes.
Joukahainen misses with a few strikes there.
Unknown seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joukahainen misses with a wild body shot.
Joukahainen throws a body punch but Unknown moves out of range.
Kid Unknown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unknown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joukahainen.
Unknown moves in looking to clinch but Joukahainen pushes him off.
Joukahainen misses with a hook. Unknown ducked under it nicely.
Unknown tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Joukahainen manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Unknown forces Joukahainen back against the cage and clinches.
Joukahainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Unknown missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown looking to throw knees to the head but Joukahainen is blocking nicely.
Unknown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Unknown misses with a knee to the head.
Joukahainen is trying to break the clinch but Unknown has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Unknown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joukahainen is defending well for now.
Unknown misses with some punches.
Unknown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Unknown is looking to control Joukahainen's arms but Joukahainen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Unknown has his back to the cage.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but Joukahainen blocks with his arms.
Joukahainen misses with an elbow strike.
Unknown missing with knees to the body.
Joukahainen fails to pull guard.
Unknown stalling in the clinch.
Unknown misses with some punches.
Unknown misses with a knee to the head.
Joukahainen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Nice body punch from Unknown - that landed with a thud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Unknown digs a right hand underneath Joukahainen's ribcage. Joukahainen let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Joukahainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joukahainen throws a good cross that connects.
Unknown tries to close the distance and clinch but Joukahainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Unknown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joukahainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joukahainen throws out a loose jab but Unknown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unknown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joukahainen can do to turn this around?
Unknown tries to clinch but Joukahainen moves out of range.
Unknown slips a jab and a cross from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Unknown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Joukahainen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Unknown taking a breather.
Joukahainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Unknown lands a body shot.
Unknown lands a shoulder strike.
Kid Unknown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joukahainen working hard to break the clinch.
Unknown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Joukahainen is trying to stall.
Joukahainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Unknown has him pressed against the cage.
Unknown lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Joukahainen fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Joukahainen pushes Unknown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Joukahainen tries to break the clinch but Unknown is controlling the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Unknown just misses with a elbow thrown towards Joukahainen's brow.
Come on Unknown - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Unknown misses with a knee strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joukahainen fails to pull guard.
Joukahainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Unknown trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kid Unknown will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Unknown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Unknown closes the distance but Joukahainen moves to the side
and Joukahainen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Unknown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Joukahainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unknown was well out of range. Poor timing from Joukahainen.#CL#
Unknown clinches up with Joukahainen and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Joukahainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Unknown doesn't manage to clinch there - Joukahainen circles away.
Joukahainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joukahainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Unknown darts in and clinches Joukahainen up against the cage.
Unknown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Joukahainen blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown throws a head punch that misses.
Joukahainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Unknown has double underhooks.
Unknown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joukahainen's elbow.
Joukahainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Joukahainen lands a body shot.
Joukahainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joukahainen.
Unknown tries to throw a body punch but Joukahainen avoids it by throwing Unknown back against the cage.
Unknown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Joukahainen tries to break free but Unknown pushes him back against the cage.
Joukahainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Unknown has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Joukahainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Unknown dodges an elbow strike from Joukahainen.
Unknown keeps control of Joukahainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Joukahainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Unknown's elbow.
Unknown prevents a body shot from Joukahainen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Joukahainen as Unknown tries to tie him up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Joukahainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Unknown on the inside.
Unknown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Joukahainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Unknown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Unknown struggles to land a body shot inside as Joukahainen controls his hands.
Joukahainen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Joukahainen is leaning against Unknown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Joukahainen jumps into guard, dragging Unknown to the mat. #SU#
Unknown decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kid Unknown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joukahainen misses with a few strikes there.
Unknown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unknown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joukahainen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Joukahainen throws a hook but Unknown avoids it easily.
It looked like Unknown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Joukahainen misses with a straight right.
Joukahainen throws a body punch but Unknown moves out of range.
Unknown dodges the punch combination from Joukahainen.
Unknown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joukahainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jorma Joukahainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Unknown tries to bum rush Joukahainen with a series of wild strikes but Joukahainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joukahainen misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Unknown has Joukahainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Unknown.
Joukahainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joukahainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Unknown using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T4#
Unknown looking to stall.
Joukahainen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Unknown is looking to control Joukahainen's arms but Joukahainen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Unknown has his back to the cage.
Unknown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Unknown misses with a knee strike.
Unknown stalling in the clinch.
Jorma Joukahainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Our sources have told us that Unknown has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joukahainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joukahainen.
Kid Unknown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Joukahainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jorma Joukahainen.
I think Unknown 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kid Unknown!

Event: StrikeForce Union #73
Date: Aug 13, 2017

#R1#
Joukahainen throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Unknown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Unknown content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Unknown blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Joukahainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joukahainen misses with a body shot.
Unknown tries to close the distance and clinch but Joukahainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Unknown tries to clinch up but Joukahainen circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Unknown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joukahainen can't find room to land a body shot as Unknown controls the action.
Unknown stalling.
Unknown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukahainen tries a body shot but Unknown blocks it.
Joukahainen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Kid Unknown has been cut.
Unknown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joukahainen is defending well for now.
Unknown leaning his opponent against the cage.
Unknown's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Joukahainen blocks an uppercut.
Unknown is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Joukahainen is trying to pull guard but Unknown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Joukahainen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Unknown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Unknown working aggressively here.
Unknown misses with some punches. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joukahainen wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorma Joukahainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unknown throws a head punch that misses.
Unknown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Unknown misses with a knee to the head.
Unknown throws an elbow but it misses.
Unknown misses with a punch on the inside.
Unknown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Unknown struggles to land a body shot inside as Joukahainen controls his hands.
Unknown is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Unknown gets through Joukahainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Unknown with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Unknown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Joukahainen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Unknown walks away with a smile on his face. Joukahainen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Unknown pushes Joukahainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Unknown connects with a knee to the head.
Unknown keeps control of Joukahainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Unknown is struggling to control the position.
Unknown blocks a body shot from Joukahainen.
Unknown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Joukahainen up against the cage.
Joukahainen wants to break free but Unknown has control. #T4#
Joukahainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Unknown stalls.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Unknown misses with a knee to the head.
Unknown lands with a short shot to the head.
Joukahainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Unknown has double underhooks.
Joukahainen managing to block the knees to the body from Unknown.
A right hook to the body lands for Unknown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unknown misses with the head strike.
Joukahainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unknown has Joukahainen pressed against the cage, preventing Joukahainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kid Unknown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kid Unknown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Unknown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Unknown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joukahainen blocks a body shot from Unknown.
Unknown looking to slow down the pace here.
Joukahainen tries to break free but Unknown pushes him back against the cage.
Unknown can't find room to land a body shot as Joukahainen controls the action.
Joukahainen lands a body punch.
Unknown has a couple of punches blocked by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown scores with a hook to the body.
Unknown landing knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Unknown slows down the pace here. #T1#
Joukahainen being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joukahainen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Joukahainen working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Joukahainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Unknown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Joukahainen momentarily.
Unknown tries to clinch but Joukahainen moves away
enabling Joukahainen to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Unknown clinches. #BC#
Joukahainen breaks the clinch. #T2#
Unknown lands a slapping body shot.
Joukahainen throws an overhand right that lands on Unknown's shoulder, as Unknown tries to avoid the shot.
Unknown is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Unknown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Unknown is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Unknown taking a breather.#BC#
Joukahainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Unknown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Unknown drives through and clinches with Joukahainen against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Unknown.#T3#
The referee calls for Joukahainen to work.
Unknown working aggressively here.
Unknown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joukahainen is trying to break the clinch but Unknown has him pressed against the cage.
Unknown working aggressively here.
Unknown misses with a knee to the head.
Joukahainen jumps guard but Unknown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Unknown is looking to control Joukahainen's arms but Joukahainen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Unknown has his back to the cage.
Joukahainen has had enough of the clinch but Unknown keeps him there for the moment.
Joukahainen is trying to stall.
Unknown misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Joukahainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Unknowns head.
Kid Unknown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Unknown pressing his opponent against the cage.
Unknown gets through Joukahainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Unknown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Unknown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Unknown misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Joukahainen.
Joukahainen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unknown lands a left hand.
Unknown misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kid Unknown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kid Unknown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Joukahainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Unknown wants to clinch up but Joukahainen keeps it at a distance.
Joukahainen misses the shot to the body.
Unknown misses with a shot to the body
and Joukahainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Unknown tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Joukahainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Joukahainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Unknown has closed the distance and engaged Joukahainen in a clinch.
Unknown lands a knee to the body.
Unknown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Unknown is stalling here.
Unknown prevents a body shot from Joukahainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukahainen leaning against his opponent.
Unknown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Unknown misses with some punches.
Unknown working aggressively here. #T1#
Joukahainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Unknown - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Joukahainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Unknown defending well as Joukahainen loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Unknown drives through and clinches with Joukahainen against the cage.
Unknown tries a body shot but Joukahainen blocks it.
Unknown trying to control the position but instead, Joukahainen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Unknown into the cage.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Unknown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joukahainens head.
Unknown blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Joukahainen fails to land.
Joukahainen tries a body shot but Unknown blocks it.
Joukahainen misses with some punches.
Unknown just leaning against Joukahainen, taking a breather.
A short left from Unknown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Joukahainen is trying to break the clinch but Unknown has him pressed against the cage.
Unknown throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joukahainen.
Unknown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Unknown working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Unknown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joukahainen avoids it.
Unknown has Joukahainen pushed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Unknown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Unknown lands a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Unknown - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Unknown gets through Joukahainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Joukahainen lands with a light punch inside.
Joukahainen tries to break free but Unknown pushes him back against the cage.
Joukahainen works on Unknown's body with a couple of short punches.
Unknown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Unknown unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Joukahainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Unknown trying to stall but Joukahainen improves his position.
Unknown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joukahainen is defending well for now.
Unknown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jorma Joukahainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joukahainen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unknown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joukahainens head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Unknown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Unknown winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Unknown!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 131
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Joukahainen. Funkhouser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funkhouser misses with a hook
and Joukahainen counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice cross by Funkhouser.
Funkhouser displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joukahainen throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joukahainen. Funkhouser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funkhouser with a hook.
Joukahainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Funkhouser bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Joukahainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joukahainen 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.
Funkhouser scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funkhouser misses with the combination.
Good exchange - Funkhouser coming out on top.
Joukahainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funkhouser was well out of range. Poor timing from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen is looking to wear down Funkhouser with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Funkhouser throws a jab when Joukahainen was well out of range.
Joukahainen throws out a loose jab but Funkhouser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funkhouser lunges at Joukahainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Joukahainen's hand. #T1##TD2#
Funkhouser gets the takedown into side control.
Joukahainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Funkhouser missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joukahainen is looking for a sweep. Funkhouser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Funkhouser is trying to work for a kimura but Joukahainen is defending well.
Joukahainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Funkhouser has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Funkhouser missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Funkhouser not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Joukahainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Funkhouser thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joukahainen trying to control here.
Funkhouser not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2##SUB2#
Funkhouser looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Funkhouser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Joukahainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joukahainen wants to control but Funkhouser is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Funkhouser lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Funkhouser is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Funkhouser working Joukahainen over with strikes here.
Joukahainen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Funkhouser scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Joukahainen?
Funkhouser is landing with some decent strikes but Joukahainen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Funkhouser with good strikes from the mount here!
Funkhouser landing strikes from the mount.
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!
Joukahainen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A big strike lands for Funkhouser! That's really hurt Joukahainen and he's turned his back - Funkhouser keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Funkhouser jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trenton Funkhouser!
In his post fight interview, Trenton Funkhouser started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 130
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Suh throws an overhand right that lands on Joukahainen's shoulder, as Joukahainen tries to avoid the shot.
We've been informed that Suh has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A slow jab from Joukahainen misses its intended target.
Suh misses with a body shot.
Suh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joukahainen with a hook.
Suh loads up on a big right hand but Joukahainen slips the punch.
Joukahainen feinted with a counter takedown.
Suh slips a straight right by Joukahainen.
Suh scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Jorma Joukahainen has been cut.
Joukahainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick from Suh lands but Joukahainen takes it in his stride.
Joukahainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suh is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Joukahainen misses the target.
Joukahainen throws a hook but Suh avoids it easily.
Suh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Joukahainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Joukahainen misses the target. #T1#
Suh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suh fails to land with a series of punches.
Suh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen is looking to counter punch.
Joukahainen with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Suh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Suh.
Joukahainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joukahainen 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.
Suh blocks a body shot from Joukahainen.
Suh scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Joukahainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Suh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suh misses with a knee to the head.
Suh misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Suh misses with some punches.
Joukahainen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Suh fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joukahainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Suh has him pressed against the cage.
Suh lands with a light punch inside.
Suh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joukahainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Suh smiles and moves away.
Suh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joukahainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Suh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Joukahainen slips under a jab from Suh.
Suh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joukahainen manages to avoid it.
Joukahainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joukahainen blocks a jab.
Suh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joukahainen scores with a one two! Suh had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Suh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joukahainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Suh.#T3#
Joukahainen lands a slapping body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Suh.
Suh misses with a hook.
Joukahainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Suh misses the shot to the body.
Suh lands a glancing blow to the side of Joukahainen's head.
Suh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Joukahainen counter with a right hand.
Joukahainen lands a right hook to the body.
Suh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Joukahainen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joukahainen controlling the pace.
Joukahainen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Suh!
Joukahainen punching from mount but Suh doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T4#
Suh blocking the ground and pound.
Joukahainen looking to finish with strikes here!
Suh is squirming around, avoiding Joukahainen's attempts to control the action.
Joukahainen thowing shots but they're missing.
Joukahainen throws a wild left hand from mount and Suh manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Suyoung Suh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorma Joukahainen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Suh slips under a jab.
Joukahainen scores with a three punch combo!
Suh lands a nice shot to the body.
Suh swings for the body but Joukahainen moves out of range.
Suh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joukahainen moves away.
Jab from Suh.
Joukahainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Suh misses with an uppercut
and Joukahainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suh throws a leg kick but Joukahainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Suh throws a nice looking combination but Joukahainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Joukahainen misses the target.
Suh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suh throws a body punch but Joukahainen moves out of range.
Suh tries to score with a low kick but Joukahainen moves his leg out of the way.
Suh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joukahainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suh throws a lazy right hand but Joukahainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suh throws a sloppy head kick and Joukahainen moves out of range easily.
Joukahainen throws a hook but Suh avoids it easily.#T1#
Joukahainen swings for the body but Suh moves out of range.
Suh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Joukahainen.
Nice defenses there by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen throwing a counter right hand but Suh manages to avoid it.
Suyoung Suh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joukahainen shoots for a takedown but Suh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Suh lands a jab-cross combination. #TD#
Joukahainen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Suh sprawls well initially but Joukahainen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Joukahainen.
Suh is staying active underneath Joukahainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joukahainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joukahainen is pressing down on Suh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suh is holding on for now.
Joukahainen lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Joukahainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joukahainen trying to control from half guard but Suh is working away.
Joukahainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Joukahainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Joukahainen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jorma Joukahainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Suh is defending against the submission attempts here by Joukahainen. #SUB#
Joukahainen seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Joukahainen stalling.
Joukahainen is looking to take a break and control but Suh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joukahainen is really struggling to control Suh but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Suh won't allow Joukahainen to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suh throws a big shot that misses.
Suh throws a hook but Joukahainen avoids it easily.
Joukahainen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Joukahainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suh. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Joukahainen avoids the body shot from Suh.
A quick step to the side and Joukahainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Joukahainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joukahainen scores with a jab to the body.
Joukahainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suh.
Suyoung Suh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joukahainen lands a jab to the head.
Suh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Suh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Joukahainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Suh misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Joukahainen misses the target.
Joukahainen dives in for a single leg takedown but Suh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Suh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joukahainen.
An attempted straight right counter from Joukahainen misses the target.
Suyoung Suh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joukahainen misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jorma Joukahainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorma Joukahainen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Joukahainen throws a shot from downtown. Suh moves away and avoids it.
Joukahainen ducks under a wild hook from Suh.
Suh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joukahainen throws the left hand but Suh avoids the punch easily.
Suh misses with a shot to the body
and Joukahainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Suh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Joukahainen checks it well.
Suh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Suh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suh throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Joukahainen misses.
Suh wants to counter with a clinch but Joukahainen pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joukahainen moves away.
Joukahainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suh throws out the jab.
Joukahainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joukahainen lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Suh misses the target. #T1#
Joukahainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suh's waist but Suh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Joukahainen off to one side.
Suh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joukahainen has a takedown stuffed.
Joukahainen sets himself, and Suh steps forward looking for the clinch! Joukahainen avoids it this time.
Suh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joukahainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suh.
Joukahainen looks to land a right hand but Suh moved out of range.
Joukahainen misses the shot to the body.
Suh throws a jab when Joukahainen was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Joukahainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suh throws a jab but it's blocked by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen is looking for a counter combo.
Suh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joukahainen has time to react.
Joukahainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joukahainen has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorma Joukahainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Suh just misses with a punch to the body.
Suh misses with a head kick.
Joukahainen connects with a right hand. Suh shakes it off.
Suh throws a lazy uppercut
and Joukahainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Joukahainen punishes Suh's body with a nice straight 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!
Suh lands a jab to Joukahainen's midsection.
Joukahainen lands a slapping body shot.
Suh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joukahainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suh misses with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Suh.
Joukahainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Suh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Suh can't find room to land a body shot as Joukahainen controls the action. #BC#
Joukahainen breaks the clinch.
Joukahainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Suh misses with an uppercut
and Joukahainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joukahainen shoots in but Suh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joukahainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joukahainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suh throws a leg kick but Joukahainen checks it.
Joukahainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joukahainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joukahainen throws an overhand right that lands on Suh's shoulder, as Suh tries to avoid the shot.
Joukahainen misses with a hook. Suh ducked under it nicely.
Suh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen sets himself, and Suh steps forward looking for the clinch! Joukahainen avoids it this time.
Suh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joukahainen throws out the jab.
Joukahainen swings for the body but Suh moves out of range.
Joukahainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suh. #T4#
Joukahainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Suh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Suh misses the target.
Joukahainen is looking to counter punch.
Suh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joukahainen throws a body punch but Suh moves out of range.
Suh misses with a head kick.
Suh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joukahainen.
Suh punishes Joukahainen's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joukahainen misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Joukahainen blocks the leg kick.
Suh connects with a leg kick. Joukahainen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Suh scoring well with a low kick there.
Suh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Joukahainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joukahainen slips a straight right by Suh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joukahainen.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Suyoung Suh.
I think Suh 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suyoung Suh!
Suyoung Suh bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 124
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Dempsey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen misses with an uppercut
and Dempsey counters with a nice uppercut.
Dempsey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joukahainen takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Jorma Joukahainen has been cut.
Joukahainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dempsey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joukahainen's head.
Joukahainen takes a swing at Dempsey's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Dempsey 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
It looks like Jack Dempsey has been cut.
Joukahainen misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Joukahainen dives in and scores a takedown into Dempsey's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joukahainen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Dempsey looking for a guillotine here but Joukahainen defends easily.
Joukahainen is working Dempsey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Joukahainen working some strikes from top position.
Joukahainen passes into half guard.
Joukahainen slows the pace down in half guard.
Joukahainen working over Dempsey with some ground and pound. Dempsey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Joukahainen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Joukahainen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Joukahainen is nestled in close to Dempsey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Joukahainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Joukahainen lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joukahainen lands strikes from half guard.
Dempsey taking some punishment here, with Joukahainen in his half guard.
Joukahainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Joukahainen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Joukahainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Joukahainen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Joukahainen works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Joukahainen landing strikes from the mount and Dempsey is in trouble!
Dempsey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joukahainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Joukahainen controlling his opponent.
Joukahainen unloading with bombs!
Joukahainen controlling the pace for now.
Joukahainen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dempsey hang on?
Joukahainen content just to control the position here. #T4#
Joukahainen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dempsey looks a forlorn figure. #ROC#
Dempsey is rocked!
Joukahainen softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Dempsey is out cold! Joukahainen jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorma Joukahainen!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 117
Date: May 10, 2017

#R1#
Joukahainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Gardenia.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joukahainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joukahainen slips under a jab from Gardenia.
Joukahainen takes a swing at Gardenia's ribcage but misses.
Gardenia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joukahainen manages to avoid it.
Gardenia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joukahainen sizes up Gardenia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gardenia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gardenia ducks under a wild hook from Joukahainen.
An attempted straight right counter from Gardenia misses the target.
The fighters circling - Joukahainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joukahainen misses with a body shot.
Gardenia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Joukahainen eats them both and turns towards Gardenia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Some wild striking there from Joukahainen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gardenia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gardenia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gardenia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joukahainen under the eye.#T1#
Nice body punch from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gardenia moves away.
A shot to the body from Gardenia misses
and Joukahainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gardenia throws a body punch but Joukahainen moves out of range.
Gardenia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joukahainen's head backwards.
Joukahainen swings for the body but Gardenia moves out of range.
Joukahainen misses with a wild combination.
Joukahainen misses with the combination.
Eli Gardenia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joukahainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Gardenia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gardenia takes one to the chin there.
Gardenia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joukahainen scores with a jab to the head.
Gardenia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
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!
Gardenia throws the left hand but Joukahainen avoids the punch easily.
Gardenia scores with a sloppy right hand. Joukahainen should have avoided that one.
Gardenia moves away from the strike by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen swings widly with a right hand
and Gardenia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joukahainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joukahainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Gardenia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joukahainen throws the left hand but Gardenia avoids the punch easily.
Eli Gardenia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gardenia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good exchange - Gardenia coming out on top.
Gardenia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joukahainen throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Gardenia misses the target.
Gardenia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joukahainen lands with a good body shot.
Gardenia lands with a nice combination. Joukahainen backs away looking to recover.#T3#
Gardenia lands with a nice combination. Joukahainen backs away looking to recover.
Gardenia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Joukahainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Gardenia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joukahainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gardenia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joukahainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joukahainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gardenia.
Joukahainen avoids the body shot from Gardenia.
Gardenia slips under a jab from Joukahainen.
Gardenia throws a body shot but no joy.
Joukahainen misses with an uppercut. Gardenia saw that one coming.
Joukahainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joukahainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Gardenia avoids the body shot from Joukahainen. #T4#
Joukahainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gardenias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joukahainen lands a jab to the nose.
Joukahainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gardenia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joukahainen misses with a left hand
and Gardenia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joukahainen thinking.
Joukahainen slips a straight right by Gardenia.
Joukahainen throws a body punch but Gardenia moves out of range.
Gardenia swings for the body but Joukahainen moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gardenia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joukahainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joukahainen swings for the body but Gardenia moves out of range.
Joukahainen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gardenia rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joukahainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Joukahainen.
Gardenia looks to score with a jab to the body but Joukahainen is just out of range.
Gardenia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jorma Joukahainen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Joukahainen throws a right hand that Gardenia ducks under and follows up with a left that Gardenia also avoids with ease.
Joukahainen misses the shot to the body.
Gardenia tests Joukahainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joukahainen swinging wildly here.
Joukahainen avoids the body shot from Gardenia.
Gardenia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gardenia dips to his left and cracks Joukahainen with an uppercut!
Gardenia misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Gardenia. Beautiful body shot.
Gardenia moves out of range of the strikes.
Gardenia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Gardenia misses.
And Joukahainen tries to counter it with a takedown but Gardenia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Joukahainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Gardenia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joukahainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joukahainen stuns Gardenia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gardenia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joukahainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gardenia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Joukahainen looks to land a combination but Gardenia avoids it well.
Gardenia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gardenia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joukahainen has time to react.
Joukahainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joukahainen cracks a nice hook into Gardenia's ribs.
Gardenia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gardenia walks into a stiff left hand from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gardenia loads up on a big right hand but Joukahainen slips the punch.
Joukahainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gardenia.
Nice body punch from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen throws a combination that misses
and Gardenia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gardenia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joukahainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gardenia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joukahainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joukahainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Joukahainen throws a hook but Gardenia blocks it.
Joukahainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gardenia slips a jab and a cross from Joukahainen.
Gardenia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gardenia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gardenia throws a hook but Joukahainen blocks it.
Gardenia takes a swing at Joukahainen's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Joukahainen misses.
Joukahainen swings widly with a right hand
and Gardenia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joukahainen misses the shot to the body.
Joukahainen throws a series of punches but Gardenia avoids them all with ease.
Joukahainen throws a hook but Gardenia blocks it.
Gardenia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Eli Gardenia is winning the standup battle so far.
Gardenia connects with a nice looking jab.
Gardenia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joukahainen.
Gardenia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Joukahainen misses with a body shot.
Gardenia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joukahainen looks to land a right hand but Gardenia moved out of range.
Gardenia connects with a jab.
Joukahainen throws a body punch but Gardenia moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Gardenia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gardenia missing with a left hand there. Joukahainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joukahainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joukahainen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gardenia finds it's way round the side to connect with Joukahainen's head.
Joukahainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gardenia was well out of range. Poor timing from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gardenia dips to his left and cracks Joukahainen with an uppercut!
Joukahainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Joukahainen dips to his left and cracks Gardenia with an uppercut!
Joukahainen misses with a body shot.
Gardenia ducks under a wild hook from Joukahainen.
A shot to the liver by Gardenia. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joukahainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Gardenia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joukahainen lands a nice shot that snaps Gardenia's head back.
Gardenia throws the left hand but Joukahainen avoids the punch easily.
Gardenia loads up on a big right hand but Joukahainen slips the punch.
Gardenia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gardenia throws a one two combo.
Gardenia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Joukahainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gardenia manages to avoid it.
Joukahainen misses with a body shot.
Gardenia lands with an uppercut that bounces Joukahainen off the cage and back into range.
Joukahainen misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Joukahainen misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gardenia takes a swing at Joukahainen's ribcage but misses.
Joukahainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Joukahainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Gardenia dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gardenia lands with a straight right. Joukahainen didn't see that one coming.
Joukahainen throws a hook but Gardenia avoids it easily.
Joukahainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Joukahainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joukahainen lands a jab to the nose.
Gardenia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joukahainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Gardenia misses.
Joukahainen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gardenia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joukahainen.
Gardenia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gardenia.
Gardenia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gardenia needs to keep his hands up - Joukahainen had a free shot at his head there.
Joukahainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gardenia but Gardenia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardenia digs a good body shot into Joukahainen's ribs.
Gardenia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Joukahainen lands with a right hand.
Joukahainen looks for a takedown but Gardenia sprawls well.
Joukahainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joukahainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Gardenia is just out of range.
Gardenia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joukahainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Gardenia.
Gardenia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gardenia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joukahainen digs a good hook to Gardenia's body.
Gardenia punishes Joukahainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Joukahainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gardenia.
Joukahainen avoids the body shot from Gardenia.
It seemed like Joukahainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gardenia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Gardenia scores with a jab.
Joukahainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gardenia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joukahainen moves away from the strike by Gardenia.
Joukahainen missing with a left hand there. Gardenia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Gardenia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joukahainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gardenia.
Nice body punch from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen lands with a right hand.
Joukahainen throws a shot from downtown. Gardenia moves away and avoids it.
Gardenia catches Joukahainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gardenia lands with an overhand left.
Joukahainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gardenia circles away quickly and effectively.
A left lands for Gardenia.
Joukahainen lands a jab to the head.
Gardenia scores with a nice right hand.
Gardenia swings for the body but Joukahainen moves out of range. #T3#
Gardenia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Gardenia misses.
Gardenia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gardenia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joukahainen.
A left lands for Gardenia.
Gardenia defending well as Joukahainen loads up on a big left hand.
Gardenia misses the shot to the body.
Gardenia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gardenia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joukahainen.
A quick step to the side and Gardenia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gardenia takes a swing at Joukahainen's ribcage but misses.
Joukahainen avoids the body shot from Gardenia.
Joukahainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gardenia closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Joukahainen missing with a left hand there. Gardenia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Gardenia takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Gardenia gets caught flat footed, as Joukahainen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Gardenia wriggles free and stands up.
Joukahainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gardenia moves away.
Joukahainen misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Gardenia. Beautiful body shot.
Joukahainen misses with an uppercut. Gardenia saw that one coming.
Gardenia misses with a straight right.
Gardenia loads up on a big right hand but Joukahainen slips the punch.
Joukahainen avoids the body shot from Gardenia.
Joukahainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Gardenia. Beautiful body shot.
Gardenia lands with an overhand left.
Gardenia thuds a left hand into Joukahainen's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Gardenia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gardenia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Gardenia!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 112
Date: Apr 16, 2017

#R1#
Joukahainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Joukahainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hager tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hager staying out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hager is defended easily by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joukahainen wants it to stay on the feet.
Hager uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joukahainen wants it to stay on the feet.
Jorma Joukahainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Hager.
Hager fails with the takedown.
Joukahainen throws a big counter combination but Hager scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukahainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hager. Hager circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joukahainen takes a swing at Hager's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Joukahainen lands a big right hand that sends Hager crashing to the mat! Joukahainen stays standing though and waves Hager back to his feet!#ROC#
Hager is rocked!#T1#
Joukahainen finds Hager's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Hager flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Joukahainen lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Hager will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorma Joukahainen!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 102
Date: Mar 12, 2017

#R1#
Joukahainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Gravano scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gravano working the ground and pound.
Joukahainen is not content to let Gravano control the position.
Gravano creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Joukahainen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano working the strikes but Joukahainen uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Joukahainen is defending against the submission attempts here by Gravano.
Gravano is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Joukahainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Joukahainen gets full guard.
Gravano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Joukahainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Gravano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gravano landing with the ground and pound.
Gravano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gravano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Gravano is in close to Joukahainen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've been hearing that Gravano has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gravano slips nicely into half guard.
Joukahainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gravano is working away from the top position though.
Gravano trying to control the action but Joukahainen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joukahainen tries to get to full guard but Gravano has control of the leg.
Joukahainen lands a couple of sideways elbows. #SUB#
Gravano seems to be working for a kimura but Joukahainen defends the submission attempt.
Gravano prevents Joukahainen from improving his position.#T3#
Joukahainen trying to control from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gravano 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.
Joukahainen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gravano.
Gravano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gravano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gravano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joukahainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Gravano lands strikes from half guard.
Gravano is stalling here. Joukahainen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gravano seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Joukahainen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Joukahainen trying to control the action but Gravano is working from the bottom.
Gravano regains half guard, as Joukahainen was trying to land strikes.
Joukahainen prevents Gravano from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joukahainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gravano defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Gravano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jab, jab by Joukahainen - just one landing.
Gravano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joukahainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gravano scrambles back to his feet.
Gravano thows a leg kick but Joukahainen checks it
and Joukahainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Gravano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gravano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Joukahainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gravano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joukahainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joukahainen misses the jab.
Gravano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joukahainen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gravano staying out of range there.
Joukahainen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A clash of legs there as Joukahainen blocks the low kick.
Gravano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joukahainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Gravano misses with a right hand
and Joukahainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gravano throws a hook but Joukahainen avoids it easily.
Jorma Joukahainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Joukahainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gravano on the side of the head.
Joukahainen throws a hook but Gravano blocks it.
A low kick from Gravano is predictable there
and Joukahainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gravano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gravano misses with a body punch.
Joukahainen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gravano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gravano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joukahainen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joukahainen lands with a hook. Gravano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gravano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Joukahainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gravano circles away quickly and effectively.
Joukahainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gravano under the eye.
Nice jab there from Joukahainen.
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!
Joukahainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gravano.
Joukahainen slips under a jab.
Joukahainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gravano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Joukahainen misses its intended target.
Gravano lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Jorma Joukahainen has been cut.
Gravano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gravano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joukahainen manages to avoid it.
Joukahainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gravano doesn't seem bothered though.
Gravano swings for the body but Joukahainen moves out of range.
Gravano is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Joukahainen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gravano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Joukahainen defends well and Gravano ends up having to push Joukahainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Joukahainen misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Gravano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Joukahainen!
Joukahainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Gravano swings around for an armbar but Joukahainen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gravano's guard.
Joukahainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joukahainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gravano keeping full guard, as Joukahainen tries to pass. #SUB#
Gravano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joukahainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joukahainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB#
Gravano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joukahainen looking to pass the guard.
Joukahainen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gravano keeping moving, preventing Joukahainen from controlling successfully.
Gravano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joukahainen is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorma Joukahainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jorma Joukahainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Joukahainen scores with a nice head shot.
Gravano cracks Joukahainen with an open hand slap.
Gravano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gravano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut there from Joukahainen.#KD2#
Joukahainen lands a big shot that drops Gravano! Can he finish him? #ROC2#
Gravano is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravano wants to sweep here but Joukahainen controlling him for the moment.
Oh Gravano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joukahainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gravano seems to have got his legs back now.
Joukahainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Gravano is retaining full guard.
Joukahainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Gravano has control of Joukahainen's left arm, preventing Joukahainen from doing any damage.
Joukahainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gravano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gravano trying to control the position here.
Gravano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joukahainen is one step ahead there.
Joukahainen throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joukahainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gravano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gravano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Joukahainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gravano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joukahainen misses with an uppercut. Gravano saw that one coming.
Joukahainen connects with a jab.
Joukahainen looks to land a right hand but Gravano moved out of range.
Gravano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joukahainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gravano somewhat.
Gravano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Joukahainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Joukahainen throws a sloppy body shot
and Gravano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joukahainen thinking. #TD#
Gravano drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Joukahainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Joukahainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joukahainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gravano chips away with some ground and pound.
Joukahainen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joukahainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gravano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Gravano stands up over Joukahainen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Joukahainen looking for subs off his back but Gravano has passed one foot through into half guard.
Joukahainen wants to control but Gravano is keeping busy.
Gravano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU#
Gravano stands up from half guard.
Gravano misses with a takedown attempt
and Joukahainen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gravano thinking.
Gravano throws a right hand that misses
and Joukahainen counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorma Joukahainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joukahainen 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorma Joukahainen!
Sammy Gravano spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is. Well done to my opponent. I'll go home, make some adjustments and come back better.'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 100
Date: Feb 28, 2017

#R1#
Joukahainen shoots in but Suh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Suh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joukahainen.#CUT2#
It looks like Jorma Joukahainen has been cut.
Suh missing with a left hand there. Joukahainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joukahainen 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.
Joukahainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joukahainen staying out of range there.
Joukahainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Suh staying out of range there.
Joukahainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joukahainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Suh scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Joukahainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Suh doesn't seem phased though.
Suh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Suh misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joukahainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suh.
Joukahainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suh's head backwards.
Joukahainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joukahainen throws an overhand right that lands on Suh's shoulder, as Suh tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Suh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Suh just misses with a punch to the body.
Suh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joukahainen.
Joukahainen misses with a looping right.
Suh stuffs the takedown attempt from Joukahainen. Joukahainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Joukahainen moves away from the strike by Suh.
No joy there for Suh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Joukahainen. Beautiful body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Suh.
Joukahainen goes for a double leg but Suh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Suh continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorma Joukahainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joukahainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Suh's head.
Suh throws a leg kick but Joukahainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Suh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Suh.
Joukahainen misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joukahainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suh's coach down at ~KT-MMA~ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Suh's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Suh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joukahainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Joukahainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joukahainen misses with an uppercut.
Joukahainen cracks Suh with a good jab.
Suh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joukahainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Suh swings widly with a right hand
and Joukahainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Suh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Suh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Suh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Joukahainen looks to land a right hand but Suh moved out of range.
Joukahainen ducks under a wild hook from Suh.
Suyoung Suh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Suh throws a lazy right hand but Joukahainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Joukahainen tries to keep at a distance but Suh has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Suh lands an uppercut.
Suh lands with a right to the head.
Joukahainen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Suh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joukahainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joukahainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joukahainen throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Suh moves into the clinch.
Suh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joukahainen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Suh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Suh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joukahainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Joukahainen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Joukahainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suh is fending him off so far but Joukahainen persists. Nope, Suh circles away and we're back to standing.
Suh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joukahainen jabs Suh right on the nose. Suh blinks but takes it well.
Suh wants to slow Joukahainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Suh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joukahainen.
Suh throws a jab when Joukahainen was well out of range.
Joukahainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Suh lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joukahainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joukahainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joukahainen is looking to counter punch.
Joukahainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Suh throws a shot from downtown. Joukahainen moves away and avoids it.
Joukahainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Suh throws a head kick that misses.
Suh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joukahainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joukahainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joukahainen stuns Suh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Suh fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suh. That's going to slow Joukahainen down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Suyoung Suh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorma Joukahainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Suh misses with a hook to the body
and Joukahainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Suh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joukahainen avoids the head kick by Suh.
Suh lands a glancing blow to the side of Joukahainen's head.
Joukahainen cracks Suh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Suh thuds a left hand into Joukahainen's body.
Joukahainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Suh tries to bum rush Joukahainen with a series of wild strikes but Joukahainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joukahainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joukahainen blocks a head kick by Suh.
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!
Suh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Joukahainen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Suh napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Suh tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Joukahainen trying to control but Suh is having none of it. #T1#
Suh controls the position.
Joukahainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Poor strikes thrown by Joukahainen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Joukahainen unloads with some shots from mount but Suh bucks and avoids them well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Suh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Joukahainen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Suh because Joukahainen loaded up on that one.
Joukahainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suh is looking to escape.
Joukahainen controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Suh blocking the ground and pound.
A nice elbow there by Joukahainen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Joukahainen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Suh is on top in guard.
Suh wants to stand but Joukahainen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Suh won't allow Joukahainen to sweep him here. #T3##SUB#
Joukahainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suh defends it easily.
Joukahainen 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.#SUB#
Joukahainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suh defends it easily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Joukahainen wants to sweep here but Suh controlling him for the moment.
Suh wants to stand but Joukahainen is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joukahainen is striking off his back. Suh thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
Joukahainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorma Joukahainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorma Joukahainen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Suh thumps Joukahainen with a low kick.
Jorma Joukahainen is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Suh enables Joukahainen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Suh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Joukahainen stopping the sweep attempt from Suh.
Suh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joukahainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suh keeping moving, preventing Joukahainen from controlling successfully.
Joukahainen throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joukahainen looking to sit in guard and control but Suh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Suh wants to get up but he can't break Joukahainen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Suh avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Joukahainen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Suh is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Joukahainen.
Joukahainen is looking for a sweep.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Joukahainen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Suh's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Joukahainen wants to improve his position but Suh is controlling well.
Joukahainen is controlling Suh's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Suh prevents Joukahainen from improving his position.#T3#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Suh is thwarting Joukahainen's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Joukahainen misses with a hook
and Suh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joukahainen misses with a wild body shot.
Suh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Suh at a distance.
Suh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joukahainen doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Suh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Suh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Joukahainen. Joukahainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joukahainen. Suh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joukahainen punishes Suh's body with a nice straight punch.
Joukahainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joukahainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joukahainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Suh clinches up with Joukahainen and pushes him back against the cage.
Joukahainen prevents a body shot from Suh.
Joukahainen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Suh lands with a right to the head.
Suh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joukahainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suh just leaning against Joukahainen, taking a breather.
Joukahainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Suyoung Suh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Suh 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suyoung Suh!
Suyoung Suh tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 94
Date: Jan 30, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Lambert gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Lambert thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lambert scores with punches from side control.
Joukahainen is not content to let Lambert control the position.
Joukahainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Joukahainen trying to hold on to Lambert's head to control him but Lambert postures up.
Lambert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert wants to pass to mount but Joukahainen is defending the position.
Lambert lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Joukahainen is concentrating on defense, preventing Lambert from advancing position. #SUB2#
Lambert seems to be working for a kimura but Joukahainen defends the submission attempt.
Lambert sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joukahainen defending well though.
Joukahainen wants to control but Lambert is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lambert working Joukahainen over with strikes.
Lambert takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lambert looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joukahainen trying to control but Lambert postures up. #T2#
Lambert landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Joukahainen trying to control but Lambert postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lambert lands a nice short elbow.
Lambert throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lambert is trying to control the action in half guard but Joukahainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Lambert is looking for a kimura here.
Lambert looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Joukahainen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lambert.
Joukahainen taking some punishment here, with Lambert in his half guard.
Lambert sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Joukahainen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lambert jumps into side control!
A lull in the action here as Lambert stalls from top position.
Joukahainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Joukahainen gets back to half guard.#T4#
Joukahainen wants to get back to full guard but Lambert has mounted him!
Joukahainen can't escape the position.
Lambert working the ground and pound effectively.
Lambert with the ground and pound from mount.
Joukahainen working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joukahainen is in a horrible position here. Lambert smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #CUT2#
It looks like Jorma Joukahainen has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lambert drops a big elbow. That's hurt Joukahainen! More shots from Lambert and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Lambert!
Mike Lambert decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 86
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Suh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joukahainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Suh scrambles back to his feet.
Joukahainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Suh looks to score with a jab to the body but Joukahainen is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Joukahainen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Suh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joukahainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suh can pounce on him.
Suh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joukahainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Suh.
Joukahainen connects with a looping right hand.
Joukahainen 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.
Joukahainen misses with a hook.
Jorma Joukahainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Joukahainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Joukahainen stopping the sweep attempt from Suh.
Joukahainen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Joukahainen looking to sit in guard and control but Suh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Joukahainen has his foot on Suh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suh works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Suh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Joukahainen is proving hard to escape from.
Suh is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Joukahainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Joukahainen is looking for a triangle here but Suh uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Suh takes a little break here. Joukahainen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Joukahainen is trying to control Suh's posture but Suh avoids it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Suh tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Joukahainen sneaks back into half guard.
Suh is thwarting Joukahainen's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suh slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Joukahainen manages to get to full guard.
Joukahainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joukahainen has a closed guard, preventing Suh from standing up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Joukahainen controls Suh momentarily but Suh frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Joukahainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Suh has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Joukahainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suh moves away.
Suh tries to counter with a clinch but Joukahainen shakes him off and moves away.
Suh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joukahainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joukahainen. Suh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suh scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Suh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joukahainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joukahainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Suh under the eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joukahainen swings for the body but Suh moves out of range.
Joukahainen throws a body punch but Suh moves out of range.
Joukahainen throws a body punch but Suh moves out of range.
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 Jorma Joukahainen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Suh just misses with a punch to the body.
Suh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Suh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Joukahainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Suh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joukahainen.
Suh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Joukahainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Joukahainen missing with a left hand there. Suh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Suh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Joukahainen rather than just go for the knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Joukahainen is defended easily by Suh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joukahainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Suh.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suh digs a good body shot into Joukahainen's ribs.
Suh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joukahainen.#T1#
Joukahainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joukahainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suh wants to counter with a clinch but Joukahainen pushes him away.
Suh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joukahainen throws out the jab.
Joukahainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suh wants to counter with a clinch but Joukahainen pushes him away.
A telegraphed right hand from Joukahainen misses the target.
Suh tries to counter with a clinch but Joukahainen shakes him off and moves away.
Suh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Suh misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Suh.
Joukahainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Suh is just out of range.
Suh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Joukahainen misses the shot to the body.
Joukahainen sets himself, and Suh steps forward looking for the clinch! Joukahainen avoids it this time.
Suh looks to land a body kick but Joukahainen moved away.
Suh avoids the body shot from Joukahainen.
No luck for Joukahainen with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorma Joukahainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Jab by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen dips to his left and cracks Suh with an uppercut!
Suh takes a swing at Joukahainen's ribcage but misses.
Joukahainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Joukahainen misses its intended target.
Suh wants to counter the offense by Joukahainen and move into the clinch position.
Joukahainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suh was well out of range. Poor timing from Joukahainen.
Suh avoids the body shot from Joukahainen.
Suh wants to clinch up but Joukahainen keeps it at a distance.
Suh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joukahainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Suh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Suh.
Suh looks to land a combination but Joukahainen avoids it well. #T3#
Joukahainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Suh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suh tries to land a front kick but Joukahainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joukahainen avoids a kick to the body.
Joukahainen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jorma Joukahainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Suh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joukahainen.
Suh throws a body shot but no joy.
Suh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joukahainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Suh's head.
Suh throws a right hand that misses
letting Joukahainen counter with a right hand.
Joukahainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suh.
A swing and a miss from Joukahainen.
Suh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Suh avoids the body shot from Joukahainen. #T4#
Joukahainen throws a lazy right hand but Suh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Suh misses with a body kick.
Joukahainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joukahainen works over Suh's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joukahainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suh.
Suh wants to counter with a clinch but Joukahainen pushes him away.
Joukahainen misses with a body shot.
Joukahainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suh. Suh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Suh lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Joukahainen misses the target.
Suh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Suh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joukahainen moves out of range of the body kick from Suh.
Suh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Suyoung Suh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joukahainen swings for the body but Suh moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorma Joukahainen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Joukahainen swings for the body but Suh moves out of range.
Suh throws a hook to the side of Joukahainen's head but Joukahainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joukahainen moves away.
Suh dodges the punch combination from Joukahainen.
Suh wants to counter with a clinch but Joukahainen pushes him away.
Suh ducks under a wild hook from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen sets himself, and Suh steps forward looking for the clinch! Joukahainen avoids it this time.
Suh lands a nice looking body shot.
Suh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Suh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukahainen throws a jab when Suh was well out of range.
Suh lands with a right hand.
Joukahainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Suh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Suh misses with a leg kick.
Suh throws the kick towards the body but Joukahainen avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Joukahainen misses its target.
Suh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joukahainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suh.
Suh looks to score with a jab to the body but Joukahainen is just out of range.
A big left from Joukahainen misses.
Suh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen throws a body punch but Suh moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Suh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Joukahainen misses with a straight right.
Suh wants to slow Joukahainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Joukahainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suh.
Joukahainen dives in for a single leg takedown but Suh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Joukahainen takes a swing at Suh's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Suh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Joukahainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Suh doesn't seem bothered though.
Suh wants to slow Joukahainen down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Joukahainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joukahainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suh.
Joukahainen is looking for a counter combo.
Joukahainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Joukahainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suh can do to turn this around?
Suh looks for the body kick but Joukahainen saw that one coming.
Joukahainen scores with a hook to the body. Suh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joukahainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Suh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joukahainen is able to avoid easily.
Joukahainen throws a body punch but Suh moves out of range.
Suyoung Suh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joukahainen misses with a straight right.
Suh looks to score with a jab to the body but Joukahainen is just out of range.#T3#
Joukahainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suh can pounce on him.
Suh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joukahainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Joukahainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Joukahainen misses with a body shot.
Joukahainen throws a hook to the side of Suh's head but Suh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jorma Joukahainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joukahainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suh circles away quickly and effectively.
Suh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joukahainen moves away.
Joukahainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Joukahainen misses the target.
Suh scores with a shot to the body.
Joukahainen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Joukahainen duly obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joukahainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suh tries to counter with a clinch but Joukahainen shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Suh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Suh scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suh misses with a wild body shot.
Suh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Suh misses with a wild body shot.
Joukahainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joukahainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suh throws a body shot but no joy.
Joukahainen looks to throw the jab but Suh is out of range.
Suh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Joukahainen.#CL2#
Suh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Joukahainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suh misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorma Joukahainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joukahainen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorma Joukahainen!
In defeat, Suyoung Suh stepped up to the mic, saying 'Jesus, the day I cant beat a lazy Bum like you is the day I need to retire. Im done!'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 80
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
A lazy left from Joukahainen finds it's target.
Black doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joukahainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Black under the eye.
Black on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Black's corner calls for a 1-2. Black obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joukahainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Black looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joukahainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Black misses with a double jab.
Joukahainen lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Joukahainen drops Black with a right and a left! Joukahainen comes rushing in but Black regains his composure and manages to keep Joukahainen in guard. #CUT2#
It looks like Jack Black has been cut.
Black is breathing heavily.
Joukahainen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Black's head.
Joukahainen connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#
Black is rocked!
Joukahainen is working Black over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh Black is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joukahainen stays in close to Black's body and controls the position.
Joukahainen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1##SUB2#
Joukahainen drops back looking for a leg! Black is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Black manages to kick Joukahainen off! Joukahainen jumps back into Black's guard.
Black seems to have got his legs back now.
Black could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Joukahainen drops back looking for a leg! Black is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Black manages to kick Joukahainen off! Joukahainen jumps back into Black's guard.
Joukahainen postures up and lands a big shot to Black's brow.
Joukahainen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Joukahainen landing some decent shots from guard.
Joukahainen scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Joukahainen forces his way into half guard.
Joukahainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Joukahainen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Joukahainen lands strikes from half guard.
Joukahainen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Joukahainen scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Joukahainen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Black tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Joukahainen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorma Joukahainen!
Jack Black spoke after the fight, saying 'at least I'll try my best '.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 76
Date: Nov 17, 2016

#R1#
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joukahainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Davis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Joukahainen is trying to get back to half guard.
Joukahainen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Davis working away.
Joukahainen looks to move to half guard but instead Davis has passed into mount! Damn!
Joukahainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Davis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Joukahainen is on top in guard.
Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Joukahainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Joukahainen from controlling successfully.
Joukahainen is working Davis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Joukahainen stays in close to Davis's body and controls the position.
Davis wants to control but Joukahainen passes easily into half guard.
Joukahainen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davis wants to control but Joukahainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Joukahainen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Joukahainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Davis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Joukahainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Joukahainen moves nicely into side control.
Joukahainen controls the position from side control.
Joukahainen is putting a hurting on Davis here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT2#
It looks like Ricky Davis has been cut.#T3#
Davis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Joukahainen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Davis looking for a sweep but Joukahainen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Joukahainen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC2#
Davis is rocked!#CUT2#
Ricky Davis's cut is getting worse.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jorma Joukahainen!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 71
Date: Oct 20, 2016

#R1#
Joukahainen throws a body punch but Delamitri moves out of range.
Joukahainen throws a body punch but Delamitri moves out of range.
Jorma Joukahainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joukahainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen throws a hook but Delamitri blocks it.
Joukahainen misses with a two punch combination.
Delamitri tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joukahainen sizes up Delamitri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukahainen lands with a cross.
Joukahainen connects with a right hand. Delamitri shakes it off.
Joukahainen lands a head shot.#T1#
Joukahainen misses with a double jab #TD2#
so Delamitri counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Delamitri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Joukahainen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Delamitri rolls with it to try and escape but Joukahainen cranks on the arm and Delamitri is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorma Joukahainen!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 67
Date: Oct 06, 2016

#R1#
Joukahainen ducks under a wild hook from Bjorkman.
Joukahainen avoids the body shot from Bjorkman.
Bjorkman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Jorma Joukahainen has been cut.
Bjorkman throws a lazy right hand but Joukahainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joukahainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joukahainen misses with a left hand
and Bjorkman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joukahainen throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Bjorkman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bjorkman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joukahainens head.
Joukahainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Bjorkman has double underhooks.
Bjorkman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjorkman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bjorkman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bjorkman for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Joukahainen is trying to pull guard but Bjorkman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Bjorkman throws a head punch that misses.
Bjorkman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bjorkman lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Bjorkman breaks from the clinch.
Bjorkman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joukahainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Joukahainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bjorkman takes a swing at Joukahainen's ribcage but misses.
Joukahainen misses the shot to the body.
Bjorkman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joukahainen.
Bjorkman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joukahainen misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Bjorkman misses with a right hand
and Joukahainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Joukahainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joukahainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Bjorkman misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joukahainen misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bjorkman to counter with a crisp jab.
Bjorkman throws an off balance right hand
and Joukahainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joukahainen misses with a body shot.
Bjorkman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joukahainen.
Bjorkman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joukahainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Joukahainen lands a lovely overhand right.
Joukahainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bjorkman doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Bjorkman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bjorkman lands a nice shot that snaps Joukahainen's head back.
Joukahainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bjorkman has time to react.
Bjorkman tries to clinch up.
Bjorkman misses with a straight right.
Joukahainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joukahainen throws a sloppy body shot
and Bjorkman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bjorkman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Joukahainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joukahainen misses with a wild body shot.
Joukahainen throws a lazy right hand but Bjorkman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joukahainen throws a hook but Bjorkman blocks it.
Joukahainen looks to land a combination but Bjorkman avoids it well. #T4#
Joukahainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjorkman.
Joukahainen scores with a jab to the body.
Bjorkman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joukahainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bjorkman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bjorkman throws a series of punches but Joukahainen moves out of range.
Bjorkman takes one to the chin there.
Good exchange - Bjorkman coming out on top.
Joukahainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Erik Bjorkman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorma Joukahainen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bjorkman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joukahainen lands with a shot to the body.
Bjorkman misses with an uppercut.
Joukahainen throws a hook but Bjorkman blocks it.
Joukahainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjorkman.
Bjorkman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Bjorkman.
Joukahainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukahainen misses with a hook. Bjorkman ducked under it nicely.
Joukahainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bjorkman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joukahainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bjorkman.
Bjorkman throws a lazy uppercut
and Joukahainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Bjorkman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joukahainen throws out a counter right but Bjorkman avoids it with no problem.
Bjorkman lands a lovely overhand right.
Joukahainen walks into a stiff left hand from Bjorkman.
Bjorkman lands a really nice looking cross but Joukahainen seems unphased.
Joukahainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bjorkman jabs at Joukahainen's body.
Bjorkman takes a swing at Joukahainen's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Bjorkman has managed to clinch.
Joukahainen has had enough of the clinch but Bjorkman keeps him there for the moment.
Bjorkman is stalling here.
Joukahainen tries to stall but Bjorkman uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
Bjorkman is leaning against Joukahainen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Joukahainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bjorkman has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen is trying to break the clinch but Bjorkman has him pressed against the cage.
Bjorkman misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bjorkman.
Joukahainen is trying to pull guard but Bjorkman has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joukahainen tries to pull guard but Bjorkman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Bjorkman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joukahainen.
Bjorkman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bjorkman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joukahainen has had enough of the clinch but Bjorkman keeps him there for the moment.
Bjorkman is working Joukahainen over against the cage.#BC2#
Joukahainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bjorkman looks to land a combination. Joukahainen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Joukahainen misses with a body shot.
Bjorkman misses with the combination.
Erik Bjorkman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Bjorkman looks to score with a jab to the body but Joukahainen is just out of range.
Bjorkman avoids the body shot from Joukahainen.
It looked like Bjorkman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joukahainen lands a head shot.
Joukahainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joukahainen misses with a hook. Bjorkman ducked under it nicely.
Joukahainen misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjorkman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joukahainen.
Bjorkman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joukahainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Jorma Joukahainen's cut even more.
Bjorkman connects with a body shot that sends Joukahainen's belly button to the back.#CL#
Bjorkman has managed to clinch.
Bjorkman tries to throw a body punch but Joukahainen avoids it by throwing Bjorkman back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Bjorkman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorma Joukahainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Joukahainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjorkman.
Bjorkman throws a jab but it's blocked by Joukahainen.
A nice side step and Joukahainen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bjorkman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joukahainen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Bjorkman clinches up against the cage.
Bjorkman lands with a short shot to the head.
Bjorkman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bjorkman has a couple of punches blocked by Joukahainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Bjorkman.
Joukahainen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Joukahainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bjorkman leaning against his opponent.
Joukahainen blocks a body shot from Bjorkman.
Bjorkman lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Bjorkman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bjorkman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bjorkman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Bjorkman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joukahainen throws a lazy right hand but Bjorkman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Joukahainen misses. #T2#
The fighters circling - Bjorkman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Joukahainen misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bjorkman misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Joukahainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bjorkman doesn't seem phased though.
Bjorkman slips under a jab.
Joukahainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bjorkman swings for the body but Joukahainen moves out of range.
Joukahainen throws a shot from downtown. Bjorkman moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Joukahainen.
Jab from Joukahainen.
Bjorkman moves in looking to clinch but Joukahainen pushes him off.
Joukahainen throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Joukahainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Bjorkman clinches with his opponent.
Bjorkman digs a right hand into Joukahainen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joukahainen's gas tank.
Joukahainen is trying to break the clinch but Bjorkman has him pressed against the cage.
Bjorkman lands an uppercut.
Erik Bjorkman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Bjorkman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bjorkman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Joukahainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bjorkman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joukahainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Bjorkman tries to counter by clinching up but Joukahainen breaks away and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bjorkman.
Joukahainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bjorkman.
Joukahainen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jorma Joukahainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Joukahainen blocks a jab.
Joukahainen with a hook.
Joukahainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joukahainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Joukahainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bjorkman counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joukahainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bjorkman thuds a left hand into Joukahainen's body.
Bjorkman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joukahainen swinging wildly here.
Bjorkman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bjorkman misses with an uppercut
letting Joukahainen counter with a right hand.
Joukahainen throws a looping overhand right but Bjorkman ducks down to avoid it.

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 Erik Bjorkman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bjorkman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Bjorkman!
A victorious Erik Bjorkman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 61
Date: Sep 16, 2016

#R1#
Weatherspoon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Weatherspoon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Weatherspoon shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab lands there for Joukahainen.#CUT#
It looks like Marquan Weatherspoon has been cut.
No luck for Weatherspoon with that takedown attempt.
Joukahainen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Weatherspoon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joukahainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weatherspoon somewhat.
Jorma Joukahainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marquan Weatherspoon.
Joukahainen throws a nice looking combination but Weatherspoon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weatherspoon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joukahainen.
Weatherspoon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joukahainen drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Weatherspoon right on the button. Weatherspoon goes down! Joukahainen follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Joukahainen gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorma Joukahainen!
The defeated Marquan Weatherspoon had this to say: 'A little setback is the setup for a major comeback!!'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 54
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Goldberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen throws a lazy right hand but Goldberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joukahainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Joukahainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Goldberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goldberg scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Jorma Joukahainen has been cut.#TD2#
Goldberg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goldberg lands in his opponent's guard.
Goldberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goldberg tries to stand but Joukahainen is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Joukahainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goldberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Joukahainen is retaining full guard. #T1#
Goldberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Joukahainen is looking for a triangle but Goldberg pushes his legs off easily.
Goldberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Joukahainen looking to control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Joukahainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goldberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goldberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goldberg passes Joukahainen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Joukahainen is staying active underneath Goldberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goldberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Goldberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Joukahainen is pressing down on Goldberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Joukahainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Joukahainen, not yet. #SUB#
Joukahainen is looking for a triangle but Goldberg pushes his legs off easily.
Joukahainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Joukahainen working a defensive guard but Goldberg manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB2#
Goldberg goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Joukahainen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Goldberg but great work by Joukahainen.#SUB#
Joukahainen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goldberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg struggling a bit here.
Goldberg is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Goldberg is trying to control Joukahainen's posture but Joukahainen avoids it.
Goldberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Joukahainen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Joukahainen throws a strike aimed at the side of Goldberg's head but Goldberg avoids it well.
Goldberg is not content to let Joukahainen control the position.
Goldberg tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joukahainen trying to control the action but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goldberg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Goldberg taking a bit of punishment here - Joukahainen scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bill Goldberg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorma Joukahainen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Goldberg throws a head kick that misses.
Goldberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Goldberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Joukahainen counters with a straight right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Joukahainen. #CUT#
It looks like Bill Goldberg has been cut.
Goldberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joukahainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goldberg.
Nice uppercut lands for Joukahainen. That snapped Goldberg's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goldberg shoots in and drives through. Joukahainen sprawls well.
Jorma Joukahainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Goldberg.
Joukahainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jorma Joukahainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joukahainen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg fails with the takedown
and Joukahainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goldberg has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Goldberg is breathing heavily.#T1#
Goldberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joukahainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldberg can do to turn this around?
Goldberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joukahainen lands a jab to Goldberg's midsection.
Joukahainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joukahainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goldberg.#TD2#
Goldberg dives in and scores a takedown into Joukahainen's guard.#SUB#
Joukahainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goldberg is aware though and is defending well.
Goldberg looking to sit in guard and control but Joukahainen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joukahainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Joukahainen trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom. #T2#
Joukahainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldberg is keeping the position for now.
Joukahainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goldberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goldberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Goldberg postures up.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Joukahainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joukahainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joukahainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joukahainen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joukahainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Joukahainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Joukahainen, not yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Joukahainen is trying to keep Goldberg in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joukahainen throws a hook but Goldberg avoids it easily.
Goldberg is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Goldberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joukahainen defends it nicely.
Joukahainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Goldberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joukahainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A left and a right from Joukahainen both land. Nice combination.
Goldberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorma Joukahainen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Joukahainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice jab there from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen thuds his right hand into Goldberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goldberg darts in looking for a takedown but Joukahainen gets double underhooks and turns Goldberg into the cage.
Joukahainen throws a looping overhand right but Goldberg ducks down to avoid it.
Jorma Joukahainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Joukahainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Joukahainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldberg manages to avoid it.
Goldberg shoots and misses
and Joukahainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joukahainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joukahainen throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukahainen lands a nice looking body shot.
A cross from Joukahainen lands.
Joukahainen looks to land a right hand but Goldberg moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joukahainen sizes up Goldberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Goldberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goldberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joukahainen jabs at Goldberg's body.
Joukahainen lands a slapping body shot.
Joukahainen jabs Goldberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joukahainen misses the shot to the body.
Goldberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sloppy strikes from Joukahainen. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Goldberg misses.
Goldberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen scores with a nice right hand.
Joukahainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joukahainen scores with a jab. Goldberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good shot there by Joukahainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joukahainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goldberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joukahainen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Goldberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goldberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jorma Joukahainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Goldberg.
Joukahainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goldberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goldberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joukahainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Goldberg's head.
Joukahainen misses with a hook. Goldberg ducked under it nicely.
Joukahainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Goldberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC#
Goldberg is rocked!
Bill Goldberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joukahainen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Goldberg falls backwards - clearly groggy! Joukahainen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorma Joukahainen!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 48
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
A jab lands there for Joukahainen.#CUT#
It looks like Wallid Wallenda has been cut.
Wallenda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Joukahainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joukahainen leaves Wallenda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Wallenda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Joukahainen!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
You can see the frustration on Joukahainen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wallenda grinds an elbow into Joukahainen's temple.
Wallenda wants to control but Joukahainen is keeping him busy.
Wallenda sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Joukahainen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wallenda working away.
Wallenda scoring with punches from side control.
Joukahainen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joukahainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Joukahainen wants to control but Wallenda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wallenda wants to free his trapped foot but Joukahainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Wallenda is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wallenda thows a huge punch but Joukahainen dodges it nicely.
Wallenda is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wallenda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joukahainen is keeping the position for now.
Joukahainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wallenda landing some decent shots from guard.
Wallenda trying to control but Joukahainen is working from the bottom.
Wallenda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Joukahainen has momentary wrist control but Wallenda slips an elbow through the middle.
My spies in MMA School inform me that Wallenda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Joukahainen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wallenda manages to pass to side control.
Wallenda lands strikes from half guard.
Joukahainen is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Joukahainen trying to control here.
Wallenda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Joukahainen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wallenda is thwarting Joukahainen's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Wallenda seems content to control.
Joukahainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wallenda trying to control the pace.
Joukahainen has hold of Wallenda's hands but Wallenda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Joukahainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joukahainen trying to control here. #SUB#
Joukahainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wallenda pulls his head out easily.
Joukahainen trying to hold on to Wallenda's head to control him but Wallenda postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wallenda looks to land a right hand but Joukahainen moved out of range.
It looked like Joukahainen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wallenda.
Wallid Wallenda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joukahainen misses with a body punch
and Wallenda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joukahainen moves out of range as Wallenda strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Joukahainen misses its target.
Joukahainen misses the jab.
Joukahainen blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wallid Wallenda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wallid Wallenda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A jab lands there for Wallenda.
Wallenda misses the shot to the body.
Wallenda throws a hook but Joukahainen avoids it easily.
A cross from Joukahainen lands.
Wallenda misses with a wild body shot.
Wallenda throws a lazy right hand but Joukahainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joukahainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wallenda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wallenda walks into a straight right hand from Joukahainen.
Wallenda misses with a hook. Joukahainen ducked under it nicely.
Joukahainen takes a swing at Wallenda's ribcage but misses.
Wallenda looks to score with a jab to the body but Joukahainen is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukahainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallenda manages to avoid it.
Wallenda misses with a body punch
and Joukahainen counters with a right hand to the body.
Wallenda throws a body punch but Joukahainen moves out of range.
Joukahainen throws a jab when Wallenda was well out of range.
Wallenda lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallenda staying out of range there.
Wallenda with the counter takedown but Joukahainen avoids it easily.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Joukahainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joukahainen.
Wallenda shoots and misses
and Joukahainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up Wallid Wallenda's cut even more.
A swing and a miss from Joukahainen.
Jorma Joukahainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Wallenda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joukahainen.
Wallenda misses with a hook.
Joukahainen lands with a nice body punch.
Wallenda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joukahainen.
Jorma Joukahainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joukahainen looks to throw the jab but Wallenda is out of range.
Wallenda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Joukahainen misses with a hook. Wallenda ducked under it nicely.
Joukahainen throws a hook but Wallenda blocks it.
Wallenda throws a sloppy body shot
and Joukahainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joukahainen misses with a looping left.
Joukahainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joukahainen is looking to counter punch.
Joukahainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wallenda looks to score with a jab to the body but Joukahainen is just out of range.#T2#
Joukahainen throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallenda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joukahainen lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Joukahainen misses its intended target.
Joukahainen punishes Wallenda's body with a nice straight punch.
Wallenda slips a straight right by Joukahainen.
Nice shot lands for Joukahainen.
Wallenda looks to score with a jab to the body but Joukahainen is just out of range.
Wallenda misses with a body shot
and Joukahainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wallenda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joukahainen misses with a body shot.
Wallenda throws a body punch but Joukahainen moves out of range.
Joukahainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallenda manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Joukahainen as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
The cut above Wallid Wallenda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A punch lands to the side of Joukahainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Joukahainen looks to land a right hand but Wallenda moved out of range.
Joukahainen misses with an uppercut
and Wallenda counters with a straight right hand.
Joukahainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallenda moves away.
Wallenda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joukahainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Joukahainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wallenda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joukahainen scrambles back to his feet.
Joukahainen tests Wallenda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joukahainen misses the shot to the body.
Wallenda fails with a takedown attempt.
Wallenda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joukahainen gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD2#
Wallenda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Joukahainen to the ground. Wallenda is now in Joukahainen's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joukahainen wants to sweep here but Wallenda controlling him for the moment.
Wallenda sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Joukahainen is trying to keep Wallenda in close.
Joukahainen is really struggling to control Wallenda but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wallenda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wallenda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Joukahainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorma Joukahainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wallid Wallenda'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!
#R3#
Wallenda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wallenda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wallenda misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Wallenda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wallenda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Joukahainen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wallenda trying to control the pace.
Wallenda is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallenda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Joukahainen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Wallenda preventing the sweep.
Wallenda trying to control but Joukahainen is working from the bottom.
Wallenda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallenda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joukahainen's head.
Wallenda lands a couple of digs.
Joukahainen 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.
Joukahainen controls Wallenda momentarily but Wallenda frees himself. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Joukahainen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wallenda 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.
Joukahainen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wallid Wallenda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wallenda is trying to get back to full guard.
Joukahainen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Joukahainen uses his free foot to push down on Wallenda's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wallenda.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wallenda can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Joukahainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wallenda is looking to escape.
Wallenda wants to control but Joukahainen is having none of it.
Wallenda is trying to escape the mount.
Joukahainen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wallenda is trying desperately to improve position.
Wallenda wants to control but Joukahainen is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joukahainen trying to control but Wallenda is having none of it.
Wallenda is working to get back to half guard.
Joukahainen throwing strikes here but Wallenda is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wallenda tries to hold on but Joukahainen postures up.
Joukahainen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallenda tries to hold on but Joukahainen postures up.
Joukahainen lands a couple of good shots and Wallenda has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorma Joukahainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Joukahainen 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorma Joukahainen!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 43
Date: Jun 24, 2016

#R1#
Wallenda ducks under a wild hook from Joukahainen.
Wallenda misses with a body shot.
A jab from Joukahainen misses.
Wallenda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joukahainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wallenda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joukahainen to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Wallid Wallenda has been cut.
Wallenda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joukahainen throws out the jab.
Wallenda wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Joukahainen throws a hook but Wallenda blocks it.
Wallenda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Joukahainen. Joukahainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joukahainen ducks under a wild hook from Wallenda.
Joukahainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A lazy left from Joukahainen finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukahainen throws a looping overhand right but Wallenda ducks down to avoid it.
Joukahainen defending well as Wallenda loads up on a big left hand.
Wallenda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Wallenda clinches up against the cage.
Joukahainen is trying to break the clinch but Wallenda has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Wallenda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wallenda has Joukahainen pressed against the cage, preventing Joukahainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Wallenda as the two fighters clinch.
Wallenda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wallenda misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallenda misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallenda struggles to land a body shot inside as Joukahainen controls his hands.
Wallenda swings wildly with an uppercut but Joukahainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallenda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallenda misses with some punches.
Joukahainen blocks a body shot from Wallenda.
Wallenda working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Wallenda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wallenda has Joukahainen pressed against the cage, preventing Joukahainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Joukahainen has Wallenda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wallenda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Wallenda presses Joukahainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wallenda has a couple of punches blocked by Joukahainen.
Wallenda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joukahainen.
Wallenda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joukahainens head.
Wallenda could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Joukahainen prevents a body shot from Wallenda.
Joukahainen blocking some punches.
Joukahainen tries for a takedown but Wallenda manages to get underhooks.
Joukahainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Joukahainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallenda misses with a right hand
and Joukahainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joukahainen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Joukahainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joukahainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallenda misses with a body shot.
Joukahainen avoids the body shot from Wallenda. #CL#
Joukahainen tries to keep at a distance but Wallenda has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Wallenda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallenda prevents Joukahainen from breaking the clinch.
Joukahainen looking for a takedown.
Wallid Wallenda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorma Joukahainen.
Joukahainen blocking some punches.
Wallenda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Wallenda fails to land.
Wallenda has a couple of punches blocked by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wallenda has him pressed against the cage.
Wallenda has a couple of punches blocked by Joukahainen.
Wallenda lands with a right to the head.
Joukahainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Wallenda has double underhooks.
Wallenda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Wallenda's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Joukahainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joukahainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallenda manages to avoid it.#T4#
Wallenda loads up on a big right hand but Joukahainen slips the punch.
Wallenda moves away from the strike by Joukahainen.
Wallenda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wallenda. Wallenda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wallenda throws a lazy uppercut
and Joukahainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wallenda is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Joukahainen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A jab from Joukahainen misses.
Joukahainen cracks Wallenda with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Joukahainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joukahainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wallenda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joukahainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Wallenda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wallenda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallenda.
Wallenda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wallid Wallenda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wallid Wallenda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wallenda tries to clinch up.
Joukahainen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wallenda throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Joukahainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joukahainen loads up on a big right hand but Wallenda slips the punch.
Wallenda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Joukahainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wallenda doesn't manage to clinch there - Joukahainen circles away.
Joukahainen swings for the body but Wallenda moves out of range.
Wallenda throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Joukahainen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wallenda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joukahainen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Wallenda trying to control but Joukahainen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallenda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wallenda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joukahainen on the ground.
Wallenda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Joukahainen keeping moving, preventing Wallenda from controlling successfully.
Wallenda works over Joukahainen with some ground and pound from guard.
Wallenda trying to control but Joukahainen is working from the bottom.
Joukahainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wallenda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joukahainen can do to turn this around?
Wallenda trying to control but Joukahainen is working from the bottom.
Wallenda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wallenda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Wallenda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joukahainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wallenda has managed to get both his arms back between Joukahainen's legs - danger averted.
Wallenda showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Joukahainen tries to strike from the bottom.
Wallenda advances position into side control!
Joukahainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wallenda tries to advance to mount but Joukahainen denies him.
Wallenda lands some shots froms side control.
Wallenda scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Joukahainen to see if he's OK.
Wallenda cracks Joukahainen with a big elbow.
Joukahainen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Wallenda wants to control but Joukahainen is keeping him busy.
Wallenda landing a few strikes.
Wallenda working the head and body with strikes.
Joukahainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wallenda creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wallenda working away.
Joukahainen is trying to improve his position.
Joukahainen is trying to control Wallenda's posture but Wallenda avoids it.
Joukahainen taking a bit of punishment here - Wallenda scoring with strikes. #T4#
Joukahainen struggling a bit here.
Wallenda throwing strikes but Joukahainen manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wallenda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Joukahainen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Joukahainen scoring with punches from side control.
Joukahainen gets to mount! Wallenda was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Joukahainen wants to control the pace but Wallenda is squirming around nicely.
Wallenda is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wallid Wallenda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wallid Wallenda's cut.
That's time! Wallenda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Joukahainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Wallenda wants to clinch
and Joukahainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joukahainen lands the left hand.
Wallenda misses with a body shot.
Joukahainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joukahainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallenda is just out of range.
Wallid Wallenda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joukahainen cracks Wallenda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Wallenda clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukahainen tries to break free but Wallenda pushes him back against the cage.
Joukahainen is trying to push Wallenda away but Wallenda has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wallenda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wallenda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Wallenda - that landed with a thud.
Wallid Wallenda has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Joukahainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Wallenda has double underhooks.
Joukahainen tries to break the clinch but Wallenda is controlling the position.
Wallenda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wallenda misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallenda swings wildly with an uppercut but Joukahainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallenda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Joukahainen drags the fight down to the ground.
Wallenda throws a big right hand that misses.
Wallenda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wallenda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joukahainen is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Joukahainen looking for a triangle here. Wallenda is fighting it but it looks tight! Joukahainen pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Wallenda is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jorma Joukahainen!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 38
Date: May 29, 2016

#R1#
A shot to the body from Haapasaari misses
and Haapasaari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Helmeri Haapasaari has been cut.
Haapasaari looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haapasaari. Joukahainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joukahainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haapasaari attempts a counter takedown but Joukahainen avoids it well and moves away.
Haapasaari throws a body punch but Joukahainen moves out of range. #KD2#
Joukahainen drops his shoulder and cracks Haapasaari with a huge uppercut! Haapasaari goes down! Can Joukahainen finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joukahainen wants to pass the guard but Haapasaari is keeping the position.
Joukahainen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Haapasaari is looking for a sweep.
Joukahainen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Haapasaari might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haapasaari tries to bench press Joukahainen off him but Joukahainen keeps the position. #T1#
Joukahainen trying to control the position but Haapasaari is working away.
Joukahainen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Haapasaari to see if he's OK.
Joukahainen wants to control but Haapasaari is keeping him busy.
Haapasaari takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Haapasaari tries to bench press Joukahainen off him but Joukahainen keeps the position.
Haapasaari is not content to let Joukahainen control the position. #T2#
Joukahainen scoring with punches and elbows.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Joukahainen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Haapasaari manages to work his way to half guard, despite Joukahainen's best efforts.
Joukahainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joukahainen wants to control but Haapasaari is keeping him busy.
Joukahainen wants to pass to mount but Haapasaari is defending the position.
Joukahainen throws a strike but Haapasaari avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Haapasaari keeping moving, preventing Joukahainen from controlling successfully.
Joukahainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haapasaari works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Haapasaari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joukahainen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Joukahainen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Joukahainen pulls Haapasaari in close to his closed guard and prevents Haapasaari from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Joukahainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haapasaari gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joukahainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joukahainen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Haapasaari throwing strikes from guard but Joukahainen blocks nicely. #T4##SUB2#
Haapasaari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joukahainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haapasaari has managed to get both his arms back between Joukahainen's legs - danger averted.
Haapasaari missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haapasaari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joukahainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haapasaari has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Haapasaari postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Joukahainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haapasaari is one step ahead there.
Haapasaari looking to sit in guard and control but Joukahainen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joukahainen wants to control from the top but Haapasaari keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorma Joukahainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Helmeri Haapasaari's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Haapasaari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joukahainen takes a swing at Haapasaari's ribcage but misses.
Haapasaari drops his hands momentarily and Joukahainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Haapasaari just misses with a punch to the body.
Joukahainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joukahainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joukahainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD2#
Joukahainen catches Haapasaari napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Haapasaari to the canvas! #ROC2#
Haapasaari is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joukahainen loads up on a big left hand. Haapasaari felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Joukahainen looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Haapasaari can't hide his disappointment, as Joukahainen celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorma Joukahainen!

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