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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jokke Nappula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Velcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nappula comes to the cage accompanied by The Troggs- Wild Thing. This should be fireworks!
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151 lbs
22 - 13 - 2 |
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154 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Jokke Nappula!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Velcic!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velcic moves out of range of the body kick from Nappula.
Velcic blocks the body kick.
Velcic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nappula's calf.
Nappula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velcic was well out of range. Poor timing from Nappula.
Velcic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Velcic moves out of range of the strikes.
Nappula has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Velcic.
Velcic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nappula under the eye.
Davor Velcic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nappula tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Velcic moves out of range of the leg kick from Nappula.
Velcic is looking to land body kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Nappula checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nappula.
Velcic missing with a left hand there. Nappula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Velcic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Velcic throws a lazy right hand but Nappula sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nappula shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Velcic pinned against the cage. Velcic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nappula throws a hook to the side of Velcic's head but Velcic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Velcic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Velcic swinging wildly here.
Velcic closes the distance and pushes Nappula back into the cage.
Velcic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velcic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velcic throws a lazy uppercut
and Nappula makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Velcic misses with a body kick.
Nappula keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velcic.
Velcic scores with a nice head shot.
Velcic lands a nice hook to Nappula's body. Nappula takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Velcic scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velcic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nappula.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velcic misses with a hook
and Nappula counters with a straight right hand.
Velcic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nappula circles away quickly and effectively.
Velcic misses with a series of wild punches.
Good leg kick by Velcic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice straight punches there by Nappula. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nappula.
Nappula throws a leg kick that misses.
Davor Velcic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velcic fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Velcic.
Nice defenses there by Nappula.
Nappula has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Velcic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nappula.
Nappula throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velcic.
Nappula takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nappula takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Velcic misses the shot to the body.
Velcic lunges at Nappula with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nappula's hand.
Velcic blocks a head kick by Nappula.
A leg kick checked by Nappula.
Velcic throws a leg kick
and Nappula counters with a nice low kick that buckles Velcic's knee momentarily.
No joy there for Velcic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Velcic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velcic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nappula.
Velcic lunges at Nappula with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nappula's hand.
Nappula with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sloppy strikes from Velcic. Those never looked like landing.
Nappula checks a low kick from Velcic.
Velcic misses with a low kick.
Nappula slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nappula bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Velcic's head.
Velcic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Velcic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nappula had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Velcic cracks Nappula with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nappula checks a leg kick.
Velcic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nappula moves away.
Nappula lands a head kick!
Velcic throws a front kick aimed at Nappula's knee but Nappula avoids it well.
Nappula tries to work over Velcic's front leg with a kick but Velcic checks it.
Velcic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nappula's calf.
Velcic lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nappula throws a nice outside leg kick.
Velcic misses with a wild body shot.
Nappula slips under a jab.
Nappula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Velcic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Velcic lands a two punch combo.
Velcic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Velcic looks to land a right hand but Nappula moved out of range.
Nappula scores with the left hand. Velcic knows he should have avoided that one.
Velcic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nappula.
Nappula tries a low kick but Velcic avoids it.
Velcic throws a leg kick
and Nappula counters with a head kick.
Nappula fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Velcic checks it well.
Velcic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nappula.
Nappula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velcic.
Nappula looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Velcic misses with a few strikes there.
Nappula throws a body kick that misses.
Velcic tries to sprawl but Nappula drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velcic tries to get to full guard but Nappula has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappula is keen to just control but Velcic is a slippery customer.
Nappula looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nappula 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.
Nappula prevents Velcic from improving his position.
Nappula blocks the strikes from Velcic.
Velcic is looking to improve his position.
Nappula is trying to control. Velcic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappula lands with a punch from half guard.
Nappula is looking to take a break and control but Velcic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Velcic wants to get back to his feet.
Nappula wants to pass the guard but Velcic is defending well.
Nappula is trying to control the action in half guard but Velcic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nappula prevents Velcic from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velcic is looking to control Nappula's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Velcic avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nappula tries to pass the half guard into mount. Velcic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nappula looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Velcic throws a combination. Nappula tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Velcic misses with a jab to the body
and Nappula finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nappula avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nappula getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nappula steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Velcic.
Velcic just misses with a punch to the body.
Davor Velcic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Velcic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Velcic misses with a body shot.
Nappula scores with a leg kick.
Velcic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Velcic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velcic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Velcic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nappula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velcic.
Nappula fakes the leg kick and cracks Velcic in the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nappula throws a body kick that misses.
Velcic misses with a few strikes there.
Nappula moves away from the strike by Velcic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jokke Nappula dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters circling - Velcic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nappula fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nappula throws out a powerful jab.
Velcic throws a nice looking combination but Nappula bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nappula looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Velcic scores with a one two! Nappula had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nappula keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nappula blocks a low kick nicely.
Nappula takes a jab right on the kisser.
Velcic checks a low kick from Nappula.
Nappula throws a nice inside leg kick.
Velcic throws a hook but Nappula avoids it easily.
Velcic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nappula manages to avoid it.
Velcic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nappula is able to avoid easily.
Nappula looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nappula checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappula tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Velcic throws the left hand but Nappula avoids the punch easily.
Velcic throws a lazy right hand but Nappula sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nappula, right into the meat.
Velcic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nappula.
Nappula fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nappula steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Velcic.
Nappula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nappula lands with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Velcic.
Velcic looks to land a combination but Nappula avoids it well.
Nappula throws a sloppy head kick and Velcic moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Velcic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nappula has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nappula and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nappula cracks the inside of Velcic's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velcic misses with a shot to the body
and Nappula counters with a nice body kick.
Velcic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nappula takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Velcic misses with a shot to the body
and Nappula counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nappula throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nappula.
Nappula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nappula.
Velcic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Velcic just misses with a punch to the body.
Velcic misses with a straight left.
Velcic missing with a left hand there. Nappula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nappula scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nappula looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velcic. Nappula does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velcic misses with a body shot.
Nappula misses with a low kick.
Velcic looks to land a combination. Nappula sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nappula lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Velcic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A right-left combo lands from Velcic.
Velcic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Velcic scores with a hook.
Nappula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Velcic throws a right hand that misses
and Nappula counters with a leg kick.
Nappula shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velcic defends it nicely.
Velcic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nappula lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nappula shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Velcic pinned against the cage. Velcic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Velcic lands with a good body shot.
Velcic throws a low kick, looking for Nappula's leg but Nappula calmly moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velcic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nappula back to the cage. Velcic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nappula ducks under a wild hook from Velcic.
Nappula tries to score a power double leg takedown but Velcic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nappula somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jokke Nappula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Velcic misses the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nappula.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jokke Nappula did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Velcic throws a leg kick but Nappula checks it.
Velcic misses with a body shot.
Nappula scores with the left hand. Velcic knows he should have avoided that one.
Nappula scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nappula misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velcic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nappula lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nappula takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nappula fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Velcic's corner calls for a 1-2. Velcic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nappula looks for the body kick but Velcic saw that one coming.
Nappula takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Velcic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nappula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappula scores with a shot to the body.
Nappula shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nappula.
Nappula checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick lands from Nappula.
Velcic wants to clinch up but Nappula keeps it at a distance.
Velcic throws a shot from downtown. Nappula moves away and avoids it.
Velcic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Velcic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Velcic moves out of range of the body kick from Nappula.
Velcic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nappula counters with a nice low kick that buckles Velcic's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Nappula misses.
Velcic throws out a powerful jab.
Velcic misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Velcic misses with a body shot.
Velcic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nappula.
Nappula chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Velcic motions for Nappula to come forward. Velcic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Velcic tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velcic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Velcic tries to work over Nappula's front leg with a kick but Nappula checks it.
Nappula doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nappula attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nappula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velcic manages to avoid it.
Nappula shoots in and drives through. Velcic sprawls well.
Nappula fails with the takedown.
Velcic throws a leg kick but Nappula sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Nappula.
Nappula misses with an uppercut.
Nappula fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Velcic checks it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Velcic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nappula moves out of range of the leg kick from Velcic.
Velcic rushes Nappula and presses him up against the cage.
Nappula pushes Velcic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Velcic.
Nappula's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Velcic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Velcic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nappula's elbow.
Velcic gets through Nappula's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic misses with a punch to the body.
Velcic lands a shoulder strike.
Nappula working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nappula tries a body shot but Velcic blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nappula misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Velcic.
Velcic blocking some punches.
Nappula throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velcics head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Velcic.
Velcic cracks Nappula with a nice body shot.
Velcic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nappula tries to work over Velcic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Velcic lands an uppercut.
Velcic tries a body shot but Nappula blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nappula lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Velcic.
Velcic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Velcic lands a right hand.
Nappula prevents a body shot from Velcic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Velcic dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Velcic loads up on a big right hand but Nappula slips the punch.
Nappula walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Velcic misses the shot to the body.
Velcic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nappula looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nappula not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Velcic is trying to maintain the position but Nappula is very close to passing his half guard.
Nappula is trying to work for a kimura but Velcic is defending well.
Velcic works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic wants to sweep but no luck.
Velcic keeping moving, preventing Nappula from controlling successfully.
Velcic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Velcic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Velcic is looking to take a break and control but Nappula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappula trying to control here.
Velcic is keen to just control but Nappula is a slippery customer.
Nappula looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Velcic slips a nice elbow through Nappula's hands, connecting with Nappula's forehead.
Nappula is pressing down on Velcic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Velcic trying to control but Nappula is working from the bottom.
Velcic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velcic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nappula works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Velcic tries to free his leg and advance position but Nappula is retaining full guard.
Nappula has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Velcic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Velcic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nappula is controlling Velcic's posture.
Nappula keeping moving, preventing Velcic from controlling successfully.
Velcic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Davor Velcic hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Velcic takes a swing at Nappula's ribcage but misses.
Velcic lands a jab.
Nappula throws a push kick but Velcic slaps the foot to one side.
Nappula throws a solid leg kick but Velcic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nappula.
Nappula tries to land a leg kick but Velcic saw it coming and moves away.
Velcic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Velcic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nappula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nappula lands a slapping body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nappula checks a leg kick.
Nappula throws a sloppy head kick
and Velcic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Nappula with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davor Velcic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Velcic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davor Velcic! Davor Velcic retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Davor Velcic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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