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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaska Jokunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaska Jokunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Rua!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Jokunen or perhaps it was just good defense by Rua which made him look bad.
Jokunen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rua is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rua passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jokunen!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rua lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rua looks gassed!
Jokunen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rua avoids the attempt from Jokunen to control.
Rua has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rua lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jokunen working to try and regain half guard.
Rua landing strikes from the mount.
Rua raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua landing strikes from the mount and Jokunen is in trouble!
Rua prevents Jokunen from getting the reversal.
Rua lands a big elbow.
Rua breaks from Jokunen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rua is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jokunen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokunen tries to reverse the position but Rua maintains control.
Jokunen is working hard here to advance position.
Rua blocks Jokunen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rua looking to finish with strikes here!
Jokunen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jokunen tries to hold on but Rua postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jokunen regains half guard.
Rua wants to stand up but Jokunen is controlling the position.
Jokunen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rua 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.
Jokunen missing with punches from the bottom.
Rua trying to mount his opponent but Jokunen defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rua connects with a nice short shot to Jokunen's temple.
Jokunen is trying to get back to full guard.
Jokunen taking some punishment here, with Rua in his half guard.
Rua lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jokunen is rocked!
Rua is looking to take a break and control but Jokunen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oh Jokunen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rua wants to pass to mount but Jokunen is defending the position.
Jokunen seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokunen trying to control from the bottom.
Rua works his way into full mount!
Jokunen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jokunen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jokunen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jokunen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jokunen drops back looking for a leg! Rua is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rua manages to kick Jokunen off! Jokunen jumps back into Rua's guard.
Jokunen advances position into side control!
Jokunen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rua!
Jokunen looking to finish Rua with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rua!
Rua is trying desperately to improve position.
Jokunen looking to secure an arm triangle but Rua defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rua has momentary wrist control but Jokunen slips an elbow through the middle.
Jokunen wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Jokunen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rua lands some strikes from the bottom.
Jokunen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokunen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jokunen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jokunen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jokunen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rua's head.
Rua trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fedor Rua 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.
No luck for Jokunen with that takedown attempt.
Rua decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jokunen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jokunen.
Jokunen keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua preventing the sweep.
Jokunen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rua doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rua manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rua lands a couple of digs.
Jokunen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rua in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Jokunen working the ground and pound effectively.
Rua is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokunen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rua looks a forlorn figure.
Rua is still in real trouble! Can Jokunen finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokunen with a couple of short strikes.
Jokunen looking to secure an arm triangle but Rua defends it well.
Jokunen prevents Rua from getting the reversal.
Jokunen lands a big shot there that rocks Rua but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jokunen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jokunen landing strikes from the mount and Rua is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Jokunen.
Jaska Jokunen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rua working to try and regain half guard.
Jokunen tries to control but Rua wriggling away.
Rua is desperately trying to improve his position but Jokunen has a good base and remains in mount.
Rua regains half guard.
Rua seems to have recovered his senses.
Rua works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jokunen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jokunen trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokunen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jokunen looks up at the clock and then as Rua takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jokunen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokunen working the ground and pound.
Jokunen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jokunen takes a little break here. Rua wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rua is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jokunen cracks Rua with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rua manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jokunen tries to get to full guard but Rua has control of the leg.
Jokunen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rua drops an elbow to the side of Jokunen's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokunen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jokunen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rua scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rua connects with a nice short shot to Jokunen's temple.
Jokunen wants to control but Rua is keeping busy.
Rua seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jokunen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jokunen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rua.
Rua is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jokunen wants to improve his position but Rua is controlling well.
Jokunen gets back to full guard.
Jokunen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Jokunen is retaining full guard.
Jokunen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rua passes into half guard.
Rua missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua passes to side control.
Jokunen wants to get back to his feet but Rua drags him back down.
Rua controlling the position.
Jokunen is looking for a sweep.
Jokunen gets back to half guard.
Rua prevents Jokunen from standing back up.
Jokunen is refusing to be controlled, as Rua sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rua lands a nice short elbow.
Rua prevents Jokunen from standing back up.
Jokunen trying to hold on to Rua's head to control him but Rua postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua is nestled in close to Jokunen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jokunen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rua wants to control from the top but Jokunen keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Jokunen dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Rua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jokunen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rua's guard now.
Jokunen passes Rua's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jokunen blocks the strikes from Rua.
Jokunen is nestled in close to Rua, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rua is trying to get back to full guard.
Jokunen lands strikes from half guard.
Jokunen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rua is not content to let Jokunen control the position.
Jokunen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rua's head.
Jokunen trying to control from half guard but Rua is working away.
Rua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jokunen uses his free foot to push down on Rua's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rua.
BOOM! Jokunen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jokunen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jokunen dominating with strikes here.
Jokunen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rua is surviving well by controlling Jokunen's body position as best he can.
Rua wants to control but Jokunen is having none of it.
Rua is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jokunen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rua takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jokunen with shots to the head and body - Rua looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jokunen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rua is looking to escape.
Rua is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rua is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rua tries to hold on but Jokunen postures up.
Rua is squirming around, avoiding Jokunen's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokunen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua can't escape the position.
Jokunen wants to finish this one by submission but Rua is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jokunen.
Jokunen lands a heavy elbow.
Jokunen landing shots from mount.
Rua can't escape the position.
Rua wants to control but Jokunen is having none of it.
Rua manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jokunen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is refusing to be controlled, as Jokunen sits in half guard.
Rua missing with punches from the bottom.
Rua has hold of Jokunen's hands but Jokunen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jokunen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jokunen trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
Jokunen is looking to stall here but Rua recovers full guard.
Jokunen preventing the sweep.
Jokunen looking to pass the guard.
Rua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jokunen passes into half guard.
Jokunen is pressing down on Rua's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rua is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokunen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jokunen passes to side control.
Jokunen avoids the strikes from the bottom by Rua.
Rua takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
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!
Jokunen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jokunen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jokunen wants to control but Rua is keeping him busy.
Jokunen working the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua is not content to let Jokunen control the position.
Rua manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rua looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaska Jokunen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jokunen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaska Jokunen!
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