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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antti Kokko (ranked 1760 p4p, 2094 weight class) and Gus Jackson (ranked 220 p4p, 259 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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5 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Kokko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gus Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokko gets a clinch.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kokko is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson prevents Kokko from breaking the clinch.
Kokko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kokko.
Kokko misses with some punches.
Kokko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Antti Kokko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokko has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Kokko.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kokko controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kokko manages to break the clinch.
Kokko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kokko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Kokko breaks the clinch.
Kokko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kokko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Kokko is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kokko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kokko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kokko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kokko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kokko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kokko takes the fight into the clinch.
Kokko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson misses the jab.
Kokko just misses with a punch to the body.
Kokko lands an overhand right.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kokko counters with a straight right hand.
Kokko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kokko forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Kokko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kokko forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Kokko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kokko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kokko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Kokko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Kokko. Kokko maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kokko breaks the clinch.
Kokko moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Kokko moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
A shot in the inside from Kokko.
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!
Kokko lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Kokko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kokko digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kokko tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Kokko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kokko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kokko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Kokko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kokko darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Kokko lands a nice shot to the body.
Antti Kokko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kokko breaks from the clinch.
Kokko lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Kokko has managed to clinch.
Jackson taking a breather.
Kokko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokko is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Kokko breaks the clinch.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokko tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Kokko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kokko tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Kokko thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kokko tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Kokko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kokko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kokko.
Kokko wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Antti Kokko is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Kokko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kokko rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Kokko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kokko lands a jab to the head.
Kokko cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kokko clinches with his opponent.
Jackson prevents Kokko from breaking the clinch.
Jackson looking to stall.
Kokko has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kokko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson tries a body shot but Kokko blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Kokko.
Kokko tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kokko is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kokko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Kokko ducks down to avoid it.
Kokko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Kokko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kokko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kokko wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Kokko wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Kokko has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Kokko is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson keeps control of Kokko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson has Kokko pressed against the cage, preventing Kokko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kokko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Kokko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Antti Kokko has been cut.
Kokko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kokko can't break the clinch.
Kokko is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Kokko has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Kokko gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Kokko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Kokko misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokko lands with a light punch inside.
Kokko is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Kokko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kokko's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kokko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kokko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Kokko drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Kokko wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Kokko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kokko connects with a single shot there.
Kokko lands a jab to the nose.
Kokko is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
The crowd cheers as Kokko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kokko.
Gus Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kokko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Nice jab there from Kokko.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kokko throws a body shot but no joy.
Kokko moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokko misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kokko.
Jackson is rocked!
Kokko breaks from the clinch.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kokko finish him?
Kokko moves into the clinch.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kokko can't break the clinch.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kokko is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kokko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kokko tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Kokko moves to clinch but Jackson breaks away
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kokko tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Kokko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kokko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kokko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kokko.
Kokko avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Kokko cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Kokko. Kokko maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Kokko improves position.
Kokko manages to break the clinch.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kokko tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Kokko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kokko 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Kokko!
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energy
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hype
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