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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naru Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hawaii 78 & E ala E. 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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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Naru Jarkko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds motions for Jarkko to come forward. Reynolds throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jarkko cracks Reynolds with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jarkko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reynolds.
Jarkko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reynolds.
Jarkko scores with a jab to the head.
Jarkko throws a head kick that Reynolds semi-blocks.
Reynolds looks to land a left hand but Jarkko moved out of range nicely.
Jarkko defending well as Reynolds loads up on a big left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reynolds.
Reynolds staying out of range there.
Reynolds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds misses with a looping right.
Jarkko blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Jarkko.
Reynolds clinches up with Jarkko and pushes him back against the cage.
Jarkko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reynolds misses with a looping right.
Jarkko looks for a takedown but Reynolds sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds thuds his right hand into Jarkko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reynolds thuds a left hand into Jarkko's body.
Reynolds throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jarkko tries to work over Reynolds's front leg with a kick but Reynolds checks it.
A punch lands to the side of Jarkko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reynolds throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jarkko lands a nice shot to the body.
Jarkko blocks a jab.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarkko moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Reynolds checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jarkko misses with an uppercut.
Reynolds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarkko.
Reynolds throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reynolds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reynolds throws a hook but Jarkko blocks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jarkko.
Jarkko throws the kick towards the body but Reynolds avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Reynolds lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jarkko doesn't seem phased though.
Reynolds scores with a nice strike.
Jarkko misses with a two punch combination.
Jarkko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reynolds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jarkko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frank Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds throws a series of punches but Jarkko moves out of range.
Reynolds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jarkko throws a low kick but Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reynolds throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a left hand
and Jarkko counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jarkko wants to control but Reynolds is keeping him busy.
Reynolds gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jarkko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reynolds manages to get to full guard.
Jarkko looking to pass the guard.
Jarkko throwing strikes but missing.
Jarkko stopping the sweep attempt from Reynolds.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko postures up in Reynolds's guard and throws a big left but Reynolds blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reynolds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reynolds is looking to take a break and control but Jarkko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reynolds perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jarkko is trying to maintain the position but Reynolds is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Reynolds dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reynolds throws a lazy right hand but Jarkko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.
Reynolds looks to land a left hand but Jarkko moved out of range nicely.
Jarkko slips a straight right by Reynolds.
Reynolds takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reynolds has Jarkko up against the cage in a clinch.
Jarkko tightens his grip and picks Reynolds up, before dumping him to the ground. Reynolds manages to land in guard.
Jarkko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reynolds working a defensive guard here.
Reynolds is trying to hold Jarkko in close to prevent damage but Jarkko has managed to pass into half guard.
Reynolds moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jarkko tries to free his leg and advance position but Reynolds is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jarkko is one step ahead there.
Jarkko working some strikes from top position.
Jarkko throws a big right hand that misses.
Jarkko wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
Jarkko is really struggling to control Reynolds but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jarkko postures up in Reynolds's guard and throws a big left but Reynolds blocks it.
Jarkko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jarkko tries to free his leg and advance position but Reynolds is retaining full guard.
Reynolds looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Reynolds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jarkko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reynolds seems keen to control Jarkko's posture.
Reynolds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jarkko.
Reynolds is trying to keep Jarkko in close.
Jarkko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reynolds dives on top into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarkko keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank Reynolds has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jarkko throws a low kick but Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Reynolds punishes Jarkko's body with a nice straight punch.
Jarkko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reynolds has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reynolds misses with a low kick.
Reynolds throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reynolds wants to land a leg kick but Jarkko is out of range.
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jarkko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reynolds lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reynolds misses with a wild combination.
Reynolds blocks a jab.
Jarkko moves out of range of the body kick.
Jarkko throws a hook to the side of Reynolds's head but Reynolds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frank Reynolds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a jab to the head.
Reynolds throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reynolds cracks a nice hook into Jarkko's ribs.
No luck for Jarkko with that takedown attempt.
Reynolds thuds his right hand into Jarkko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.
Jarkko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reynolds is out of range and Jarkko settles back down.
Reynolds misses with a leg kick
and Jarkko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Naru Jarkko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jarkko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jarkko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jarkko wants to pass the guard but Reynolds is keeping the position.
Jarkko wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
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 Naru Jarkko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jarkko tries to work over Reynolds's front leg with a kick but Reynolds checks it.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarkko.
Jarkko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reynolds displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jarkko throws a lazy uppercut
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reynolds fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jarkko, pushing him back against the cage.
Jarkko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds thows a leg kick but Jarkko checks it
and Jarkko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarkko distracts Reynolds with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reynolds has momentary wrist control but Jarkko slips an elbow through the middle.
Reynolds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reynolds has Jarkko pulled in close to control his posture.
Reynolds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jarkko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Reynolds is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jarkko, into his guard.
Jarkko being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Frank Reynolds.
Reynolds throws the left hand but Jarkko avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reynolds throws out the jab.
Jarkko lands a slapping body shot.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Jarkko.
Reynolds throws a lazy right hand but Jarkko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds thows a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds lands a nice shot that snaps Jarkko's head back.
Jarkko dives in and scores a takedown into Reynolds's guard.
Jarkko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarkko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reynolds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jarkko landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jarkko is one step ahead there.
Jarkko trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Reynolds controls Jarkko momentarily but Jarkko frees himself.
Jarkko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reynolds works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jarkko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jarkko throwing strikes from guard but Reynolds blocks nicely.
Reynolds controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko advances to half guard.
Reynolds wants to improve his position but Jarkko is controlling well.
Jarkko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jarkko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reynolds defending well though.
Jarkko seems to be looking for submissions.
Jarkko trying to control from half guard but Reynolds is working away.
Jarkko uses his free foot to push down on Reynolds's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Reynolds.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reynolds is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naru Jarkko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jarkko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naru Jarkko!
Naru Jarkko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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