PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jablonski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jablonski
vs
Cross

190 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 Helsinki, Mark Jablonski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Cross!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jablonski shoots in but no luck this time.
Jablonski shoots in looking for a takedown. Cross tries to sprawl out of it but Jablonski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cross manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Cross shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cross showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross wants to free his trapped foot but Jablonski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jablonski is not content to let Cross control the position.
Cross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jablonski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jablonski tries to roll over but Cross keeps him under control.
Cross seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cross takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Jablonski actively working from the bottom here.
Cross working the head and body with strikes.
Cross slips a nice elbow through Jablonski's hands, connecting with Jablonski's forehead.
Cross lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross is trying to control the action in half guard but Jablonski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jablonski moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jablonski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cross cracks Jablonski with a solid left hand.

Jablonski is rocked!

Jablonski is looking for a triangle but Cross pushes his legs off easily.
Cross stands up over Jablonski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oh Jablonski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cross stands up over Jablonski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cross landing some decent shots from guard.
Cross cracks Jablonski with a solid left hand.
Jablonski is breathing heavily.
Cross lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cross makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jablonski has momentary wrist control but Cross slips an elbow through the middle.
Cross lands a couple of digs.
Cross connects with a couple of short punches.
Cross is in close to Jablonski's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Jablonski is looking for a triangle but Cross pushes his legs off easily.
Cross distracts Jablonski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cross works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cross lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Cross.
Cross landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cross looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cross is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cross landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cross drops an elbow to the side of Jablonski's head.
Cross is nestled in close to Jablonski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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. Cross connects with a nice short shot to Jablonski's temple.
Ground and pound from Cross.
Cross lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jablonski tries to roll over but Cross keeps him under control.
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. Cross connects with a nice short shot to Jablonski's temple.
Nice strikes from Cross there.
Jablonski has hold of Cross's hands but Cross slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cross scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cross scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cross working Jablonski over with strikes.
Cross landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cross is nestled in close to Jablonski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jablonski is staying active underneath Cross, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cross looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jablonski taking some punishment here, with Cross in his half guard.
Jablonski tries to get to full guard but Cross has control of the leg.
Cross seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cross is nestled in close to Jablonski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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. Cross connects with a nice short shot to Jablonski's temple.
Ground and pound from Cross.
Cross scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Jablonski actively working from the bottom here.
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. Cross connects with a nice short shot to Jablonski's temple.
Cross landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cross scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Cross.
Cross working over Jablonski with some ground and pound. Jablonski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cross slips a nice elbow through Jablonski's hands, connecting with Jablonski's forehead.
Cross working Jablonski over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Cross.
Jablonski wants to get back to full guard.
Jablonski taking some punishment here, with Cross in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Cross there.
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. Cross connects with a nice short shot to Jablonski's temple.
Cross landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cross scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cross perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cross takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cross is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cross working Jablonski over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cross lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cross working the head and body with strikes.
Jablonski taking some punishment here, with Cross in his half guard.
Cross lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jablonski is trying to get back to full guard.
Cross takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Cross dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cross shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Cross slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Cross lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). David Cross!