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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jokke Nappula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers comes to the cage accompanied by Flea - Pea. Nappula has chosen The Troggs- Wild Thing as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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150 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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165 cm
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149 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenny Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jokke Nappula!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers shoots for a takedown but Nappula saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jokke Nappula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nappula circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Rogers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nappula connects with an inside leg kick.
Nappula throws a chopping leg kick but Rogers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nappula misses with a takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rogers seems to be looking for submissions.
Rogers seems to be working for a kimura but Nappula defends the submission attempt.
Rogers seems to be working for a kimura but Nappula defends the submission attempt.
Rogers seems to be looking for submissions.
Nappula manages to get to full guard.
Rogers postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappula lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rogers!
Nappula tries to control but Rogers wriggling away.
Nappula with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rogers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nappula trying to control but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rogers regains half guard.
Rogers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappula is keen to just control but Rogers is a slippery customer.
Nappula frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rogers is looking to improve his position but Nappula isn't that keen on the idea.
Rogers 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.
Nappula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogers keeps working.
Rogers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nappula wants to stand up but Rogers has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Rogers actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to control the action here but instead Nappula manages to pass to full mount!
Nappula stands up from mount. Strange move.
Rogers slips under a jab from Nappula.
Nappula throws a low kick but Rogers moves out of range easily.
Nappula bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rogers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nappula's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rogers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rogers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rogers looking for submissions off his back.
Nappula takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rogers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nappula pulls his head out easily.
Nappula is trying to control the action in half guard but Rogers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nappula tries to pass to full mount but Rogers defends it.
Rogers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rogers is looking to improve his position.
Nappula keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nappula wants to take a breather but Rogers is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rogers trying to control here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jokke Nappula.
Rogers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nappula will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogers with a poor takedown
and Nappula counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jokke Nappula dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rogers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nappula can pounce on him.
Rogers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nappula counters with a nice leg kick.
Rogers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rogers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rogers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nappula gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nappula manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rogers manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers has his foot on Nappula's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nappula works his way back into a safe position though.
Nappula pushes down on Rogers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nappula frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nappula trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rogers prevents Nappula from taking his back.
Rogers taking shots to the head.
Nappula connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rogers slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rogers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rogers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is trying to maintain the position but Nappula is very close to passing his half guard.
Nappula wants to take a breather but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rogers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nappula is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rogers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nappula stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nappula connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rogers's hands.
Nappula thumps Rogers with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nappula.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nappula.
Nappula throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nappula tries to score with a low kick but Rogers moves his leg out of the way.
Nappula lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rogers's sensitive parts.
Nappula connects with a high kick.
It looks like Kenny Rogers has been cut.
Nappula bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rogers's head backwards.
Nappula misses with a low kick as Rogers jumps back.
Rogers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nappula shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nappula landing shots from mount.
Nappula takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Rogers staying busy and making it hard for Nappula to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nappula just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rogers is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Nappula go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nappula not allowing Rogers to control his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nappula controlling from the back.
Nappula looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jokke Nappula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Rogers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Nappula misses the target.
Nappula throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nappula throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rogers misses with a takedown
and Nappula counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kenny Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nappula throws a solid leg kick but Rogers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nappula.
Nappula shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rogers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nappula avoids it really well and circles away.
Nappula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers checks a low kick from Nappula.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rogers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rogers tries to control but Nappula wriggling away.
Nappula is looking to improve his position but Rogers isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rogers trying to control but Nappula is having none of it.
Nappula regains half guard.
Rogers trying to control from half guard but Nappula is working away.
Nappula manages to get to full guard.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nappula is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nappula has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rogers has managed to get both his arms back between Nappula's legs - danger averted.
Nappula scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nappula uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rogers has time to react.
Good leg kick by Nappula there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nappula misses with an uppercut.
Nappula throws a leg kick
and Rogers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nappula looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nappula can't keep his opponent in guard - Rogers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nappula sees it coming and defends easily.
Rogers is working for a kimura here but Nappula manages to reverse the position and he's now in Rogers's guard.
Nappula must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nappula slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rogers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nappula is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rogers is looking to sweep but instead, Nappula has passed into half guard.
Nappula is trying to control. Rogers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jokke Nappula is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rogers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nappula's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nappula's back!
Rogers is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nappula has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Nappula looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nappula defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rogers is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rogers is trying to stick to Nappula's back but Nappula is turning into Rogers. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rogers's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nappula.
Nappula wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Kenny Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kenny Rogers.
Well Nappula 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jokke Nappula!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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