PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Igor Vovchanchyn (ranked 2147 p4p, 2452 weight class) and Eero Jukola (ranked 278 p4p, 310 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vovchanchyn
vs
Jukola

182 cm
34
155
14 - 9 - 1

165 cm
38
148
24 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Igor Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eero Jukola!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vovchanchyn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vovchanchyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jukola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jukola throws a low kick but Vovchanchyn moves out of range easily.

Jukola clinches with his opponent.
Jukola throws a head punch that misses.
Vovchanchyn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jukola tries a body shot but Vovchanchyn blocks it.
Jukola has Vovchanchyn pressed against the cage, preventing Vovchanchyn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vovchanchyn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jukola ducks right into an uppercut from Vovchanchyn.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn tests Jukola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vovchanchyn takes a swing at Jukola's ribcage but misses.
Jukola tries a quick counter leg kick but Vovchanchyn is wise to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Jukola checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jukola flicks out a counter leg kick but Vovchanchyn steps away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Jukola misses the target.
Vovchanchyn misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vovchanchyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jukola.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Jukola blocks the low kick.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a left hand but Jukola moved out of range nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jukola checks a leg kick.
Vovchanchyn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jukola. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick from Vovchanchyn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jukola takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vovchanchyn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jukola avoids the body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Igor Vovchanchyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jukola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vovchanchyn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jukola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jukola looks to land a body kick but Vovchanchyn moved away.
Jab from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn digs a good hook to Jukola's body.
Vovchanchyn throws the kick towards the body but Jukola avoids it.
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on Vovchanchyn's shoulder, as Vovchanchyn tries to avoid the shot.
Vovchanchyn swings for the body but Jukola moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jukola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vovchanchyn lands a jab.
Vovchanchyn throws a body punch but Jukola moves out of range.
Jab from Jukola.

It looks like Igor Vovchanchyn has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jukola.

Jukola scores with a takedown into Vovchanchyn's guard.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Vovchanchyn keeps moving.
Jukola scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jukola with a nice head shot there.

Vovchanchyn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jukola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vovchanchyn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jukola trying to control the position from guard on top but Vovchanchyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jukola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vovchanchyn swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn has control of Jukola's left arm, preventing Jukola from doing any damage.
Vovchanchyn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jukola.
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing Jukola from controlling successfully.
Jukola keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vovchanchyn's head.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Vovchanchyn keeps moving.
Jukola 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Vovchanchyn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Vovchanchyn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jukola throws the kick towards the body but Vovchanchyn avoids it.
Vovchanchyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukola is just out of range.
Jukola slips a jab from Vovchanchyn.
Jukola only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jukola avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Vovchanchyn does no damage.
Jukola scores with a leg kick.
Vovchanchyn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jukola jabs Vovchanchyn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Igor Vovchanchyn is winning the standup battle so far.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jukola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Jukola blocks the low kick.

Jukola feints and as Vovchanchyn raises his hands in defense, Jukola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukola working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vovchanchyn's head.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the position here.
Jukola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn controls Jukola momentarily but Jukola frees himself.
Jukola postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jukola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jukola stops Vovchanchyn from standing up.
Vovchanchyn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jukola controlling from the top position.
Vovchanchyn seems keen to control Jukola's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jukola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jukola lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jukola forces his way into half guard.
Jukola perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jukola is trying to control the action in half guard but Vovchanchyn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jukola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vovchanchyn defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vovchanchyn trying to hold on to Jukola's head to control him but Jukola postures up.
Jukola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jukola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jukola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jukola lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but Jukola postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jukola lands a nice short elbow.
Vovchanchyn is trying to control but can't.
Jukola scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jukola connects with a nice short shot to Vovchanchyn's temple.
Vovchanchyn has hold of Jukola's hands but Jukola slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vovchanchyn trying to hold on to Jukola's head to control him but Jukola postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukola trying to control the action but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but Jukola postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vovchanchyn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jukola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jukola postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jukola keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vovchanchyn's head.
Vovchanchyn is pulling down on Jukola's head to control his posture.
Vovchanchyn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Igor Vovchanchyn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jukola throws a body punch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vovchanchyn!
Vovchanchyn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vovchanchyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukola was well out of range. Poor timing from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn is looking to wear down Jukola with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jukola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vovchanchyn to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jukola.
Vovchanchyn lands a jab to Jukola's midsection.
Vovchanchyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukola manages to avoid it.
Igor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a body kick but Jukola moved away.
Vovchanchyn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Jukola counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Vovchanchyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vovchanchyn throws a lazy body kick
and Jukola counters with a left to the body.
Jukola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vovchanchyn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn blocks a jab.
Vovchanchyn moves out of range of the body kick.
Jukola moves out of range as Vovchanchyn strikes.
Vovchanchyn lands a slapping body shot.
Vovchanchyn misses with an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn staying out of range there.
Vovchanchyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jukola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vovchanchyn's head.
Vovchanchyn tries to move into range but Jukola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Vovchanchyn is rocked!
Vovchanchyn misses with an uppercut. Jukola saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Jukola releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oh Vovchanchyn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jukola moves away from the strike by Vovchanchyn.
Jukola drops Vovchanchyn with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Vovchanchyn! Jukola dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Jukola!
Our winner, Eero Jukola, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.