PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Jukola (ranked 1119 p4p, 810 weight class) and Krsto Vujić (ranked 160 p4p, 114 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Krsto Vujić was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Jukola
vs
Vujić

190 cm
25
215
9 - 3 - 0

187 cm
25
206
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Conviction
Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Juhani Jukola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krsto Vujić!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola jabs at Vujić's body.
Vujić misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vujić throws a one two combo.
Jukola lands the left hand.

It looks like Krsto Vujić has been cut.
Vujić slips under a jab from Jukola.
Vujić is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jukola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been informed that Vujić 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.
Vujić keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jukola.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vujić. Jukola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vujić uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
Jukola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jukola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jukola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vujić doesn't seem bothered though.
Vujić moves away from the strike by Jukola.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jukola throws a big shot that misses.
Vujić takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vujić looks to land a combination. Jukola sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jukola throws a body punch but Vujić moves out of range.
Vujić misses with a wild body shot.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jukola misses with a leg kick
and Vujić counters with a left and a right that stings Jukola.
An inside leg kick lands from Jukola.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vujić is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukola.
Vujić misses with a looping left.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Vujić's head but Vujić sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vujić appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jukola punishes Vujić's body with a nice straight punch.
Jukola scores with a nice strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukola tried to score with a low kick but Vujić checks it.
Vujić unleashes a big counter combination but Jukola bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jukola takes a swing at Vujić's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Jukola's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jukola moves out of range of the strikes.
Vujić misses with a double jab.
Jukola appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vujić works Jukola's body with a nice hook.
Jukola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vujić checks the leg kick.
Vujić ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
A telegraphed right hand from Vujić misses the target.
Jukola on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vujić throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vujić shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jukola counters with a straight right hand.
Jukola ducks right into an uppercut from Vujić.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola throws a sloppy head kick and Vujić moves out of range easily.
Vujić staying out of range there.
Vujić misses with a wild body shot.
Jukola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vujić's hands.
Jukola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vujić steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jukola.
Jukola throws a lazy right hand but Vujić sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vujić chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jukola can pounce on him.
Jukola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Vujić misses.
Jukola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vujić wants to counter the offense by Jukola and move into the clinch position.
Vujić works over Jukola's head and body with a nice combination.
Jukola loads up on a big right hand but Vujić slips the punch.
Vujić throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Jukola counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vujić throws a nice looking combination but Jukola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vujić on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vujić avoids the head kick by Jukola.
Jukola throws the kick towards the body but Vujić avoids it.
Vujić misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Jukola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Jukola misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Jukola.
Jukola throws a lazy right hand but Vujić sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vujić uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jukola.
Jukola works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Jukola there.
Jukola thuds his right hand into Vujić's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A combination from Vujić does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juhani Jukola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krsto Vujić's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vujić lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jukola attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vujić throws a body punch but Jukola moves out of range.
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jukola is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vujić.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vujić counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Jukola misses
and Vujić counters with a right hand to the body.
Vujić throws a nice looking combination but Jukola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Jukola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vujić takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola throws a sloppy head kick
and Vujić counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Jukola is predictable there
and Vujić counters with a three punch combo that has Jukola backing up. Jukola nods at Vujić to acknowledge the strikes.
Vujić misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Jukola.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vujić getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Juhani Jukola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vujić rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jukola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jukola throws a body punch but Vujić moves out of range.
A punch combination from Jukola misses.
Jukola takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vujić was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Jukola scores with a hook to the body. Vujić takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jukola connects with a body shot that sends Vujić's belly button to the back.
Jukola scores with a sloppy right hand. Vujić should have avoided that one.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Vujić avoids the body shot from Jukola.
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukola slips a jab and a cross from Vujić.
Jukola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vujić throws a nice looking combination but Jukola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vujić keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vujić is looking for the big counter here.
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on Vujić's shoulder, as Vujić tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Vujić.
Jukola misses with a left hand
and Vujić counters with a left and a right that stings Jukola.
Jukola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jukola avoids the body shot from Vujić.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vujić manages to avoid it.
Vujić lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vujić.
Jukola misses with a hook to the body
letting Vujić counter with a right hand.
Jukola lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola dodges the punch combination from Vujić.
Jukola looks to land a left hand but Vujić moved out of range nicely.
Vujić is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vujić fails to land with a series of punches.
Vujić connects with a body shot.
Vujić ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vujić darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jukola throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Jukola backs off Vujić throws a huge counter combo but Jukola manages to avoid it all.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Jukola 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.
Vujić avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jukola throws a body kick that misses.
Jukola throws a leg kick but Vujić moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vujić looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukola is just out of range.
Jukola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vujić stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vujić slips under a jab from Jukola.
Jukola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Vujić uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jukola misses the body punch
letting Vujić counter with a right hand.
Vujić jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vujić pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jukola back to the cage. Vujić follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jukola swings for the body but Vujić moves out of range.
Vujić is looking for the big counter here.
Jukola throws a looping overhand right but Vujić ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Jukola misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krsto Vujić showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Krsto Vujić'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.

Jukola scores with a shot to the body.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Vujić defending well as Jukola loads up on a big left hand.
Vujić swinging wildly here.
Jukola avoids the body shot from Vujić.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vujić manages to avoid it.
Vujić throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jukola.
Jukola throws a counter high kick but Vujić was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jukola cracks Vujić with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vujić swings for the body but Jukola moves out of range.
Vujić scores with a jab to the head.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but Vujić is out of range.
Jukola moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jukola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vujić keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jukola lands with a cross.
Jukola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vujić moves away.
Jukola throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Vujić misses.
Vujić dips to his left and cracks Jukola with an uppercut!
Jukola takes a swing at Vujić's ribcage but misses.
Vujić misses with a double jab.
Jukola dodges the punch combination from Vujić.
No joy there for Jukola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vujić avoids the body shot from Jukola.
Vujić wants to counter the offense by Jukola and move into the clinch position.
Vujić takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jukola lands the left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vujić looks to land a combination but Jukola avoids it well.
Jukola lands a glancing blow to the side of Vujić's head.
Jukola scores with a kick to the body.
Jukola tests Vujić's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vujić takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jukola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vujić throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vujić avoids the body shot from Jukola.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola with the inside leg kick.
Vujić takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vujić moves away from the strike by Jukola.
Jukola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vujić misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jukola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vujić.
A combination from Vujić does no damage.
Jukola defending well as Vujić loads up on a big left hand.
Jukola throws a hook but Vujić blocks it.
Krsto Vujić is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jukola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vujić takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vujić blocks a head kick by Jukola.
Vujić ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vujić moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jukola looks to score with a jab to the body but Vujić is just out of range.
Vujić looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vujić.
A lazy left from Jukola finds it's target.
Jukola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vujić moves out of range of the strikes.
Jukola dodges the punch combination from Vujić.
Vujić swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vujić was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Jukola throws a big shot that misses.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juhani Jukola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jukola 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juhani Jukola!