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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Unbreakable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Opa Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unbreakable comes to the cage accompanied by Tool - Part of Me. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jokinen's choice of entrance music: Prodigy - Baby's Got A Temper. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Unbreakable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Opa Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Unbreakable is just out of range.
Unbreakable moves in looking to clinch but Jokinen pushes him off.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
A jab from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Unbreakable.
Good leg kick by Unbreakable there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target.
Unbreakable misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Unbreakable looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jokinen!
Jokinen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Unbreakable is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jokinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Unbreakable wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is defending well.
Jokinen tries to get to full guard but Unbreakable has control of the leg.
Jokinen is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbreakable working over Jokinen with some ground and pound. Jokinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Unbreakable scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jokinen is refusing to be controlled, as Unbreakable sits in half guard.
Unbreakable is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Unbreakable thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jokinen's head.
Unbreakable is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jokinen is just riding it out for now. Unbreakable eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen wants to control but Unbreakable is keeping busy.
Unbreakable not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Unbreakable throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jokinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Unbreakable pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Unbreakable throws a shot from downtown. Jokinen moves away and avoids it.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Unbreakable.
Unbreakable scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jokinen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Unbreakable throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Unbreakable thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jokinen's head.
Unbreakable is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jokinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Unbreakable thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jokinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Unbreakable from controlling successfully.
Jokinen is trying to keep Unbreakable in close.
Unbreakable thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Unbreakable doesn't manage to clinch there - Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen slips a jab from Unbreakable.
Unbreakable misses with a looping right.
Jokinen throws the left hand but Unbreakable avoids the punch easily.
Jokinen lands a jab to the nose.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Unbreakable.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Unbreakable is just out of range.
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.
Jokinen tries for a takedown but Unbreakable circles away easily
and Unbreakable counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Unbreakable.
Jokinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Unbreakable throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Unbreakable displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokinen throws out the jab.
Jokinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Unbreakable slips under a jab.
Jokinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Unbreakable takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jokinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jokinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Unbreakable fails with the takedown
and Unbreakable takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Unbreakable shoots in for a takedown but Jokinen shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Unbreakable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A leg kick checked by Jokinen.
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Unbreakable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Unbreakable dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jokinen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Unbreakable parries the strikes from Jokinen easily there. Jokinen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Unbreakable to escape.
Jokinen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jokinen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Unbreakable is trying to get back to half guard.
Jokinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Unbreakable keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Unbreakable, who protects the arm well.
Unbreakable is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jokinen off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen is covering up but some of the strikes from Unbreakable are getting through and doing damage.
Unbreakable throwing damaging strikes from the back! Jokinen could be in trouble here!
Unbreakable scores with punches from the back.
Jokinen rolls, trying to escape but Unbreakable keeps control of the position.
Unbreakable throwing damaging strikes from the back! Jokinen could be in trouble here!
Unbreakable looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Unbreakable lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Unbreakable.
Jon Unbreakable overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jokinen tries to escape but Unbreakable has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jokinen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Unbreakable gets his hands free as Jokinen looks to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable is looking to control Jokinen but Jokinen is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Unbreakable softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Jokinen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Unbreakable.
Unbreakable is trying to stick to Jokinen's back but Jokinen is turning into Unbreakable. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Unbreakable's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jokinen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Jokinen won't allow Unbreakable to sweep him here.
Unbreakable not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen advances position into side control!
Unbreakable stops Jokinen from passing to mount.
Unbreakable is trying to get back to half guard.
Jokinen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Unbreakable tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jokinen misses with a straight left.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Unbreakable is looking to clinch.
That's four 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.
Unbreakable just misses with a punch to the body.
Unbreakable takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Unbreakable.
Jokinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Unbreakable tries to avoid it but Jokinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Unbreakable to the ground. Unbreakable escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Unbreakable clinches with his opponent.
Unbreakable lands an elbow that stopped Jokinen in his tracks for a moment.
Unbreakable swings wildly with an uppercut but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unbreakable lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Unbreakable misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jokinen.
Unbreakable manages to break the clinch.
Unbreakable throws a shot to the body.
Unbreakable takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Unbreakable misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice cross by Unbreakable.
Jokinen moves away from the strike by Unbreakable.
A telegraphed right hand from Unbreakable misses the target.
Unbreakable moves out of range as Jokinen strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Unbreakable dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Unbreakable throws a body kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Unbreakable looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Unbreakable fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jokinen.
Jokinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Unbreakable tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jokinen swivels and escapes.
Jokinen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jokinen.
Unbreakable avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Unbreakable slips under a jab.
Unbreakable throws and low kick but Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Unbreakable looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Jokinen throws a series of punches but Unbreakable avoids them all with ease.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Opa Jokinen 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.
Unbreakable shoots in for a double leg but Jokinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Unbreakable takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jokinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Jokinen scores with a one two! Unbreakable had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Unbreakable tries a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Unbreakable lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jokinen lands with a right hand.
Unbreakable throws a hook to the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Unbreakable tries for a takedown but Jokinen circles away easily
and Jokinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Unbreakable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Unbreakable sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Unbreakable.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unbreakable takes one to the side of the head.
Unbreakable clinches with his opponent.
Unbreakable keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jokinen's efforts to push away.
Unbreakable stalls.
Unbreakable keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jokinen's efforts to push away.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Unbreakable presses Jokinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Opa Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable leaning his opponent against the cage.
Unbreakable is trying to trip Jokinen. He has hold of a leg but Jokinen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Unbreakable persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jokinen pulls Unbreakable in to control the position.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Unbreakable from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jokinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Unbreakable pushes down on Jokinen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jokinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Unbreakable's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Unbreakable's back!
Jokinen tries to get the hooks in deep but Unbreakable pushed the leg off.
Jokinen tightening his grip on Unbreakable, looking for the choke.
Jokinen doesn't have the hooks in and Unbreakable manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jokinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Unbreakable defends it easily.
Jokinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jon Unbreakable is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jokinen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Unbreakable trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Unbreakable passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Unbreakable is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Unbreakable throws a strike aimed at the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen avoids it well.
Unbreakable wants to control but Jokinen is keeping him busy.
Jokinen is letting Unbreakable control him for a moment.
Jokinen is trying to improve his position.
Unbreakable tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Unbreakable has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Unbreakable showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Unbreakable, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Unbreakable!
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