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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaska Jokunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Edwards could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jaska Jokunen's chin.
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204 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
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217 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrone Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaska Jokunen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Edwards - just one landing.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jokunen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edwards moves in looking to clinch but Jokunen pushes him off.
Edwards cracks Jokunen with a good jab.
Jokunen swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Jokunen throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Jokunen.
Jaska Jokunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokunen misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely.
Jokunen misses with an uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Edwards gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jokunen regains guard.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Jokunen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards has gone for a leg lock! Jokunen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Edwards's guard.
Jokunen preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards looking for a guillotine here but Jokunen defends easily.
Edwards looking for a guillotine here but Jokunen defends easily.
Edwards has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jokunen 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 Edwards.
Edwards trying to remain calm as Jokunen controls from the top position.
Edwards is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jokunen controls the position from side control.
Edwards trying to control but Jokunen flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Jokunen keeps control of the position as Edwards tries to break free.
Jokunen keeps control of the position easily here as Edwards tries to buck him off.
Edwards trying to control the position but Jokunen manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jokunen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Edwards trying to control the hands but Jokunen won't let him.
Jokunen has the hooks in. Edwards is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Edwards trying to control but not successfully.
Edwards manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jokunen's guard. Nice work there by Edwards.
Edwards won't allow Jokunen to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Edwards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokunen is keeping the position for now.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Jokunen keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Jokunen keeps it at a distance.
Jokunen just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokunen tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edwards wants to clinch.
Edwards wants to clinch.
No joy there for Jokunen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Edwards dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A shot to the body from Jokunen misses
and Edwards counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Edwards decides to pull guard.
Edwards had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jokunen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Edwards Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jokunen's back instead.
Edwards wants to control the position but Jokunen frees himself and scrambles - Edwards manages to regain control in side control.
Edwards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jokunen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Edwards goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jokunen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Edwards's guard! Nice work there by Jokunen!
Edwards has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jokunen 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 Edwards.
Jokunen working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards tries to buck Jokunen off but Jokunen is having none of it.
Edwards stops Jokunen from passing to mount.
Edwards is looking to regain half guard here but Jokunen keeps moving and retains side control.
Jokunen controlling from side mount.
Edwards is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jokunen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jokunen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Edwards is looking to improve his position but Jokunen isn't that keen on the idea.
Edwards is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokunen controlling from mount.
Jokunen prevents Edwards from getting the reversal.
Edwards bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Edwards has gone for a leg lock! Jokunen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Edwards's guard.
Edwards keeping full guard, as Jokunen tries to pass.
Jokunen stays in close to Edwards's body and controls the position.
Jokunen postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edwards is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jokunen pushes down on Edwards's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jokunen tries to pass to full mount but Edwards defends it.
Jokunen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards is trying to control but can't.
Jokunen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Edwards sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Jokunen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Edwards blocks a jab.
Edwards clinches.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Jokunen holds him up against the cage and eventually Edwards drops back down to his feet.
Jokunen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Edwards has clasped his hands together around Jokunen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but Jokunen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edwards goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jokunen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Edwards's guard! Nice work there by Jokunen!
Jokunen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Edwards trying to keep a closed guard but Jokunen is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards looking for subs off his back but Jokunen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards trying to control from the bottom.
Edwards is looking for a sweep. Jokunen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edwards looking for submissions off his back.
Jokunen is pressing down on Edwards's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edwards is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jokunen misses with a straight left.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Jokunen keeps it at a distance.
Jokunen falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
Jokunen throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Jokunen swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards tries to clinch there but Jokunen circles away.
Jokunen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edwards thows a body shot but no joy.
Jokunen missing with a left hand there. Edwards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jokunen keeps the fight on the outside.
Jokunen throws a big shot that misses.
Edwards fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Jokunen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokunen lands with a nice combination. Edwards backs away looking to recover.
Jokunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edwards instigates a clinch.
Edwards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edwards goes for a takedown attempt but Jokunen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Edwards is looking to clinch.
Jokunen misses the body punch
and Edwards counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jokunen's guard now.
Jokunen keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Jokunen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jokunen, not yet.
Edwards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokunen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards advances position into side control!
Edwards is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jokunen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jokunen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jokunen wants to stand but Edwards has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edwards 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Edwards!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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