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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michel Rodalgo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naru Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodalgo comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of Spades - By Motorhead. Jarkko has chosen Hawaii 78 & E ala E as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Michel Rodalgo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Naru Jarkko!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodalgo misses with a right hand
and Jarkko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rodalgo is trying to get back to full guard.
Jarkko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jarkko landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rodalgo tries to hold on but Jarkko pushes him away.
Rodalgo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodalgo wants to control but Jarkko is keeping busy.
Rodalgo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jarkko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rodalgo actively working from the bottom here.
Rodalgo actively working from the bottom here.
Jarkko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rodalgo is trying to maintain the position but Jarkko is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodalgo defends it well.
Rodalgo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jarkko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jarkko is trying to control. Rodalgo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodalgo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodalgo is controlling Jarkko's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jarkko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jarkko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodalgo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodalgo manages to get to full guard.
Rodalgo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jarkko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo controls Jarkko momentarily but Jarkko frees himself.
Jarkko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jarkko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jarkko passes Rodalgo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarkko is keen to just control but Rodalgo is a slippery customer.
Jarkko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodalgo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jarkko.
Rodalgo is looking to improve his position.
Jarkko trying to control the action but Rodalgo is working from the bottom.
Rodalgo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jarkko forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo wants to get back to full guard.
Rodalgo is looking to control Jarkko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodalgo avoid being mounted?
Jarkko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rodalgo actively working from the bottom here.
Jarkko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jarkko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rodalgo is looking to control Jarkko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodalgo avoid being mounted?
Jarkko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rodalgo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jarkko thows a huge punch but Rodalgo dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jarkko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rodalgo trying to control the position.
Jarkko throwing strikes but missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarkko working some strikes from top position.
Rodalgo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodalgo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jarkko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodalgo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jarkko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naru Jarkko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slow jab from Rodalgo misses its intended target.
Rodalgo scores with a nice head shot.
Jarkko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Jarkko misses
and Rodalgo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jarkko is trying to control but can't.
Rodalgo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jarkko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jarkko.
Jarkko wants to sweep here but Rodalgo controlling him for the moment.
Naru Jarkko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodalgo landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodalgo landing some decent shots from guard.
Jarkko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodalgo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jarkko keeping moving, preventing Rodalgo from controlling successfully.
Rodalgo tries to free his leg and advance position but Jarkko is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarkko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rodalgo throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodalgo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarkko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Michel Rodalgo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jarkko throws a head kick that half lands.
Rodalgo swings for the body but Jarkko moves out of range.
Rodalgo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarkko looks to throw the jab but Rodalgo is out of range.
A good leg kick by Rodalgo.
Jarkko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jarkko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Naru Jarkko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodalgo closes the distance and clinches up with Jarkko, looking for a takedown. Rodalgo pushes Jarkko against the cage but Jarkko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jarkko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodalgo fails to land with a series of punches.
Jarkko misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Jarkko.
Jarkko connects with a leg kick. Rodalgo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rodalgo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jarkko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodalgo has control of Jarkko's left arm, preventing Jarkko from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jarkko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodalgo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jarkko looking for a guillotine here but Rodalgo defends easily.
Rodalgo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jarkko's head.
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 Michel Rodalgo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rodalgo takes one to the side of the head.
Jarkko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jarkko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jarkko throws a body punch but Rodalgo moves out of range.
Rodalgo swats away the attempt to clinch by Jarkko.
Rodalgo moves out of range as Jarkko throws a body kick.
Jarkko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodalgo was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarkko.
Jarkko looks for the body kick but Rodalgo saw that one coming.
Jarkko throws a leg kick but Rodalgo moved away.
Rodalgo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jarkko.
Rodalgo checks a low kick from Jarkko.
Rodalgo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko misses with a low kick.
Jarkko scores with a jab to the head.
Jarkko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jarkko connects with a body shot that sends Rodalgo's belly button to the back.
Jarkko shoots in but Rodalgo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jarkko scores with a sloppy right hand. Rodalgo should have avoided that one.
Jarkko misses with a head kick.
Rodalgo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jarkko feints and then cracks Rodalgo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodalgo down.
Jarkko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodalgo.
Rodalgo checks a low kick from Jarkko.
Jarkko moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jarkko.
Jarkko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rodalgo connects with a body shot.
Rodalgo misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from Jarkko misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jarkko.
Jarkko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodalgo defends it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarkko throws a leg kick that misses.
Rodalgo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarkko moves away.
Rodalgo throws a big shot that misses.
Rodalgo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko moves out of range as Rodalgo strikes.
A shot to the liver by Rodalgo. Beautiful body shot.
Jarkko defending well as Rodalgo loads up on a big left hand.
Jarkko shoots in for a double leg but Rodalgo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michel Rodalgo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naru Jarkko.
A punch lands to the side of Jarkko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jarkko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rodalgo misses with a looping right.
Jarkko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodalgo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jarkko connects with a leg kick. Rodalgo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rodalgo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jarkko slips under a jab from Rodalgo.
Rodalgo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarkko manages to avoid it.
Jarkko lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodalgo was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarkko.
A big right from Rodalgo misses.
Jarkko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jarkko throws out a leg kick but Rodalgo moves out of range and Jarkko only half commits.
A jab from Rodalgo misses.
Jarkko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jarkko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Naru Jarkko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jarkko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodalgo misses with a hook. Jarkko ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarkko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rodalgo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jarkko misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naru Jarkko really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rodalgo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jarkko.
Rodalgo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jarkko's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jarkko scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Jarkko. That snapped Rodalgo's head back.
Rodalgo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jarkko moves away from the strike by Rodalgo.
Rodalgo throws a shot to the body.
Rodalgo checks a leg kick nicely.
Jarkko ducks under a wild hook from Rodalgo.
Jarkko lands a nice hook to Rodalgo's body. Rodalgo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Rodalgo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rodalgo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarkko manages to avoid it.
Jarkko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice body kick from Jarkko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko thumps Rodalgo with a low kick.
Jarkko lands a leg kick that knocks Rodalgo off balance momentarily.
Rodalgo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jarkko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jarkko lands a slapping body shot.
Jarkko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodalgo misses with a right hand
and Jarkko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rodalgo won't be happy with that.
Rodalgo is looking to reverse the position.
Rodalgo sneaks back into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarkko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rodalgo wants to control but Jarkko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodalgo wants to improve his position but Jarkko is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo trying to hold on to Jarkko's head to control him but Jarkko postures up.
Jarkko is working for a kimura but Rodalgo is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodalgo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jarkko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rodalgo is working to get back to half guard.
Rodalgo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko is keen to just control but Rodalgo is a slippery customer.
Jarkko prevents Rodalgo from improving his position.
Jarkko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jarkko wants to control but Rodalgo is keeping him busy.
Rodalgo manages to get to full guard.
Rodalgo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jarkko defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodalgo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jarkko stands and throws Rodalgo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rodalgo can't do much from the bottom here.
Jarkko wants to control but Rodalgo is keeping him busy.
Rodalgo regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodalgo wants to improve his position but Jarkko is controlling well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarkko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodalgo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jarkko.
Rodalgo looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Naru Jarkko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jarkko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rodalgo!
Rodalgo is looking to regain half guard here but Jarkko keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodalgo sneaks back into half guard.
Michel Rodalgo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jarkko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodalgo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rodalgo manages to get to full guard.
Rodalgo is trying to control the position but Jarkko postures up.
Jarkko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodalgo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodalgo has control of Jarkko's left arm, preventing Jarkko from doing any damage.
Jarkko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodalgo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodalgo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jarkko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodalgo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jarkko.
Jarkko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodalgo is keeping the position for now.
Rodalgo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rodalgo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jarkko passes into half guard.
Jarkko is looking for a kimura here.
Rodalgo wants to control but Jarkko is keeping busy.
Rodalgo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Jarkko uses his free foot to push down on Rodalgo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rodalgo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Jarkko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jarkko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rodalgo wants to hold on but Jarkko pushes him away.
Rodalgo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jarkko dominating with strikes here.
Naru Jarkko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jarkko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jarkko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodalgo is looking to escape.
Rodalgo is trying to escape the mount.
Jarkko is landing with some decent strikes but Rodalgo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rodalgo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodalgo trying to hold on to Jarkko's head to control him but Jarkko postures up.
Rodalgo is not content to let Jarkko control the position.
Rodalgo is looking to improve his position.
Jarkko lands with a punch from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodalgo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jarkko looking to pass the guard.
Rodalgo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naru Jarkko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jarkko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naru Jarkko!
Naru Jarkko is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Naru Jarkko, 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.
Michel Rodalgo spoke after the fight, saying 'Does my hair still look good?'.
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