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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jokke Nappula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Pearsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nappula comes to the cage accompanied by The Troggs- Wild Thing. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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151 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jokke Nappula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mitchell Pearsen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearsen blocks a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pearsen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nappula - the referee stops the clock and Pearsen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nappula. Pearsen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nappula scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nappula thumps Pearsen with a low kick.
Pearsen darts in and clinches Nappula up against the cage.
Pearsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Nappula gets an underhook and turns Pearsen into the cage.
Nappula lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nappula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nappula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nappula.
Nappula taking a breather.
Nappula looking to slow down the pace here.
Pearsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nappula has him pressed against the cage.
Pearsen prevents a body shot from Nappula.
Nappula struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearsen controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nappula has Pearsen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nappula pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pearsen tumbling to the mat - Nappula dives into Pearsen's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nappula defends well.
Nappula trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nappula is one step ahead there.
Pearsen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappula wants to control from the top but Pearsen keeps moving.
Pearsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nappula can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pearsen wants to sweep here but Nappula controlling him for the moment.
Nappula trying to control but Pearsen is working from the bottom.
Nappula is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pearsen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokke Nappula has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pearsen drives through and clinches with Nappula against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nappula takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pearsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nappula backwards.
Pearsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nappula is keeping busy.
Pearsen blocks an uppercut.
Nappula stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nappula.
Nappula drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Nappula fails to land.
Nappula tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Pearsen.
Nappula taking a breather.
Nappula misses with a body punch.
Pearsen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearsen looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen lands with a light punch inside.
Pearsen blocks the elbow strike.
Pearsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nappula misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearsen.
Pearsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nappula breaks the clinch.
Nappula looks to land a body kick but Pearsen moved away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nappula.
Pearsen tries to clinch but Nappula moves out of range.
Pearsen moves to clinch but Nappula breaks away
and Nappula counters with a good low kick that Pearsen was not able to check.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pearsen throws an overhand right that lands on Nappula's shoulder, as Nappula tries to avoid the shot.
Mitchell Pearsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nappula slips a straight right by Pearsen.
Pearsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 Jokke Nappula will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Nappula as he connects with a hook.
Pearsen throws a jab when Nappula was well out of range.
Pearsen tries to clinch up but Nappula circles away and keeps his distance.
Nappula misses with a looping left.
Pearsen jabs Nappula right on the nose. Nappula blinks but takes it well.
Nappula ducks under a wild hook from Pearsen.
Pearsen tries to clinch up.
Pearsen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nappula, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nappula - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nappula stalling in the clinch but Pearsen improves position.
Nappula tries to throw a body punch but Pearsen avoids it by throwing Nappula back against the cage.
Pearsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Nappula leaning against his opponent.
Pearsen misses with some punches.
Pearsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nappula.
Pearsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Nappula backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pearsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nappula has him pressed against the cage.
Nappula dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nappula tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pearsen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nappula looking to stall.
Pearsen blocking some punches.
Pearsen misses with a body punch.
Pearsen pushes Nappula back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Nappula avoids the damage to the body.
Pearsen trying to stall but Nappula improves his position.
Pearsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nappula is defending well for now.
Nappula lands with a left to the head.
Pearsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pearsen tries to clinch but Nappula is having none of it.
Nappula swings for the body but Pearsen moves out of range.
Pearsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nappula throws a hook but Pearsen blocks it.
Nappula keeps the fight on the outside.
Nappula takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nappula missing with a left hand there. Pearsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nappula shoots in but Pearsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nappula shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nappula is trying to control the action in half guard but Pearsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pearsen wants to get back to full guard.
Pearsen is trying to stand up here but Nappula is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen has one foot on Nappula's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pearsen misses with an uppercut.
Nappula closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pearsen to the mat! Pearsen manages to get full guard.
Pearsen can't keep his opponent in guard - Nappula advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pearsen is trying to control but can't.
Pearsen pushes Nappula off looking to stand but Nappula dives back in and keeps control.
Pearsen manages to get to full guard.
Nappula preventing the sweep.
Nappula looking to sit in guard and control but Pearsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen stopping the sweep attempt from Nappula.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nappula throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nappula keeping full guard, as Pearsen tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mitchell Pearsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pearsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Nappula.
Pearsen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nappula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pearsen throws out the jab.
A jab from Nappula misses.
Pearsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pearsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pearsen tries to clinch but Nappula is having none of it.
Nappula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mitchell Pearsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nappula tries to score with a low kick but Pearsen moves his leg out of the way.
Nappula is looking to slow Pearsen down with leg kicks.
Pearsen tries to clinch up
and Nappula counters with a good, hard body kick but Pearsen shrugs it off.
Pearsen tries to clinch there but Nappula circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pearsen tries to clinch up.
Mitchell Pearsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pearsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pearsen clinches with his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pearsen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pearsen is pressed up against the cage. Nappula has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pearsen down to the mat. Pearsen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nappula feints and then cracks Pearsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pearsen down.
Pearsen tries to clinch but Nappula moves out of range.
Pearsen wants to clinch up but Nappula keeps it at a distance.
Pearsen tries to clinch up.
Pearsen staying out of range there.
Pearsen scores with a hook.
Nappula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nappula turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pearsen connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Pearsen has Nappula up against the cage in a clinch.
Nappula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearsen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pearsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nappula.
Nappula drops his hands momentarily and Pearsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nappula is looking to slow Pearsen down with leg kicks.
Pearsen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nappula shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nappula tries to keep at a distance but Pearsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nappula prevents a body shot from Pearsen.
Nappula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearsen blocks a body shot from Nappula.
Nappula throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nappula tries to throw a body punch but Pearsen avoids it by throwing Nappula back against the cage.
Nappula avoiding damage as Pearsen throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Pearsen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Nappula on the inside.
Nappula is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pearsen can't find room to land a body shot as Nappula controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Nappula's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pearsen trying to land knees to the body.
Pearsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nappula backwards.
A short left from Nappula.
Pearsen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pearsen.
A short uppercut from Nappula.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearsen.
Nappula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nappula is trying to trip Pearsen. He has hold of a leg but Pearsen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nappula persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nappula is looking to work some ground and pound but Pearsen has wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pearsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nappula prevents Pearsen from getting back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nappula passes into half guard.
Nappula thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nappula wants to control but Pearsen is keeping him busy.
Nappula is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mitchell Pearsen.
I think Pearsen 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Pearsen!
A victorious Mitchell Pearsen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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