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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aapo Jukola (ranked 1388 p4p, 1097 weight class) and Jackson Storm (ranked 191 p4p, 150 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aapo Jukola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Storm!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jukola throws out the jab.
Jukola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm is looking to chop away at Jukola's legs.
Storm has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jukola throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jukola lands a nice looking body shot.
Jukola lands an overhand right.
Storm takes one to the chin there.
Aapo Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola throws a leg kick but Storm sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Storm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Storm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jukola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm sends Jukola crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Storm is motioning to the referee to let Jukola up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Aapo Jukola has been cut.
Storm jabs at Jukola's body.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukola.
A jab from Jukola does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Storm counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jukola moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
Storm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jukola with a body shot.
Storm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Storm. Beautiful body shot.
Jukola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Jukola misses.
Storm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jukola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jukola misses with a head kick.
Jukola blocks a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jukola!
Jukola misses the jab.
Jukola tried to score with a low kick but Storm checks it.
Despite the aggression on Storm's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jukola has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Storm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm scores with a hook.
Storm throws a jab when Jukola was well out of range.
Jukola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Storm blocks a head kick by Jukola.
Jukola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jukola looks for the body kick but Storm saw that one coming.
It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jukola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Storm is able to avoid easily.
Jukola misses with a low kick.
And Storm responds with a good body kick, but Jukola manages to step out the way in time.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Storm checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jukola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Storm avoids the body shot from Jukola.
Jukola throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Jukola looks to land a body kick but Storm moved away.
Storm avoids the body shot from Jukola.
It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jukola misses with a low kick.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Jukola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Storm misses with a looping right.
Jukola swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Storm misses.
Storm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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 Aapo Jukola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aapo Jukola's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jukola swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jukola throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Jukola misses the body punch
and Storm counters with a stiff right hand.
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Storm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jukola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Storm doesn't seem bothered though.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola looks to land a combination but Storm avoids it well.
Storm lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola lands a slapping body shot.
Aapo Jukola is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm misses with a hook
and Jukola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jukola gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick by Jukola misses
and Storm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Storm walks into a left hand.
Storm moves out of range as Jukola strikes.
As Jukola backs off Storm throws a huge counter combo but Jukola manages to avoid it all.
Jukola misses with an attempted mid kick.
Storm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick from Jukola.
Jukola looks for the body kick but Storm saw that one coming.
Storm throws out a counter right but Jukola avoids it with no problem.
Jukola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Jukola misses with a body punch
letting Storm counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukola thuds his shin into the meat of Storm's side.
Jukola misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Storm misses.
A quick step to the side and Jukola tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm defending well as Jukola loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jukola throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm lands a nice hook to Jukola's body. Jukola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Storm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Storm thuds his right hand into Jukola's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jukola misses with a body shot
and Storm counters with an outside leg kick.
Jukola blocks a low kick nicely.
Storm blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola avoids the body shot from Storm.
Jukola takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jukola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Storm staying out of range there.
Storm throws out a counter right but Jukola avoids it with no problem.
Jukola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jukola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Jukola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Jukola was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jukola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Jukola ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
A big right from Storm misses.
Jukola throws a shot to the body.
Storm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jukola misses with a shot to the body
and Storm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jukola with a body shot.
Jukola catches Storm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jukola throws the left hand but Storm avoids the punch easily.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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 Aapo Jukola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aapo Jukola'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!
Jukola connects with a body shot that sends Storm's belly button to the back.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Storm only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jukola looks to land a combination. Storm sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Storm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jukola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jukola is looking to counter with a body kick.
Storm digs a good body shot into Jukola's ribs.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Jukola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jukola was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukola was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jukola scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Storm's head.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola lands with a straight right. Storm didn't see that one coming.
Jukola throws a right hand that misses
and Storm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jukola avoids the body shot from Storm.
Storm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm takes a kick to the side of the head.
Storm stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukola looks to land a body kick but Storm moved away.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jukola.
Jukola swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Jukola.
Jukola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jukola slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Storm.
Jukola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jukola pivots, looking for a leg kick but Storm is out of range and Jukola settles back down.
Storm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jukola buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aapo Jukola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good shot there by Jukola.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Storm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jukola. Jukola obviously looking to wear him down.
Jukola is looking to wear down Storm with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Jukola's head but Jukola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jukola is looking to counter punch.
Jukola blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jukola with a body shot.
Jukola throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Jukola misses.
Storm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Jukola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Storm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jukola can pounce on him.
Storm looks to throw the jab but Jukola is out of range.
Storm misses the jab.
Jukola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jukola connects with a solid leg kick.
Jukola takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aapo 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aapo Jukola!
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