PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elias Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Ufcowski jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virtanen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Haittavaikutus - Matkalla. Ufcowski jr has chosen Slipknot - Duality as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Virtanen
vs
Ufcowski jr

174 cm
32
162 lbs
25 - 11 - 1

183 cm
28
166 lbs
23 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Brute

$300
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Elias Virtanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Ufcowski jr!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Virtanen moves in looking to clinch but Ufcowski jr pushes him off.
Ufcowski jr cracks Virtanen with an open hand slap.
Virtanen misses with a low kick.
Ufcowski jr shoots in for a takedown but Virtanen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Virtanen tries to clinch up but Ufcowski jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Ufcowski jr avoids the head kick by Virtanen.
Ufcowski jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virtanen.
Virtanen loads up on a big right hand but Ufcowski jr slips the punch.
Ufcowski jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Virtanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Virtanen misses with a low kick as Ufcowski jr jumps back.
Virtanen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ufcowski jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Virtanen tries to land a leg kick but Ufcowski jr saw it coming and moves away.
Jab, jab by Ufcowski jr - just one landing.
Ufcowski jr lands with a hook. Virtanen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virtanen throws a low kick but Ufcowski jr moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr scores with a jab. Virtanen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Virtanen is looking to clinch but Ufcowski jr is avoiding it.
Virtanen misses with a wild combination.
Virtanen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick from Virtanen lands but Ufcowski jr takes it in his stride.
Ufcowski jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ufcowski jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ufcowski jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Virtanen throws a body punch but Ufcowski jr moves out of range.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Virtanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ufcowski jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Virtanen takes a step back to recover.
A head kick by Virtanen misses
and Virtanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ufcowski jr blocks a head kick by Virtanen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Virtanen. Ufcowski jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Virtanen throws a body punch but Ufcowski jr moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virtanen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ufcowski jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Virtanen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Virtanen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ufcowski jr.
Virtanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Ufcowski jr.
Virtanen missing with a left hand there. Ufcowski jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Virtanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Virtanen looks to land a left hand but Ufcowski jr moved out of range nicely.
Virtanen dodges the punch combination from Ufcowski jr.
Virtanen misses with a wild body shot.
Ufcowski jr throws out a powerful jab.
Elias Virtanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ufcowski jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ufcowski jr lands with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Virtanen.
Ufcowski jr scores with a punch to the head.
Ufcowski jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Ufcowski jr misses.
Virtanen throws a sloppy head kick and Ufcowski jr moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Virtanen.
Ufcowski jr lands with a cross.
Ufcowski jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Virtanen swivels and escapes.
A low kick from Ufcowski jr is predictable there
letting Virtanen counter with a right hand.
Ufcowski jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ufcowski jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Virtanen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good work by Virtanen as he checks the leg kick.
Virtanen throws a low kick but Ufcowski jr moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Pawel Ufcowski jr has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtanen thows a leg kick but Ufcowski jr checks it

and Ufcowski jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Virtanen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Virtanen is trying to stand.
Ufcowski jr stalling away here and it's allowed Virtanen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Virtanen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ufcowski jr has passed into side control.
Virtanen tries to buck Ufcowski jr off but Ufcowski jr is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ufcowski jr wants to control but Virtanen is keeping him busy.
Ufcowski jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pawel Ufcowski jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pawel Ufcowski jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ufcowski jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Ufcowski jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virtanen.
Ufcowski jr throws out a powerful jab.
Ufcowski jr throws a low kick but Virtanen moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Virtanen.
Virtanen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Virtanen looks to throw the jab but Ufcowski jr is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Ufcowski jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Virtanen blocks a jab.
Virtanen throws a big shot that misses.
Virtanen throws a lazy head kick

and Ufcowski jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ufcowski jr wants to pass the guard but Virtanen is defending well.
Virtanen is trying to stand up here but Ufcowski jr is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen is looking to control Ufcowski jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Virtanen avoid being mounted?
Ufcowski jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ufcowski jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Virtanen wants to control but Ufcowski jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ufcowski jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Virtanen defending well though.
Ufcowski jr prevents Virtanen from standing back up.
Virtanen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ufcowski jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ufcowski jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Virtanen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ufcowski jr trying to pass the guard but Virtanen defending well.
Ufcowski jr wants to control but Virtanen is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr misses with a head shot. Virtanen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ufcowski jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Ufcowski jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Virtanen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ufcowski jr has Virtanen in his guard.
Pawel Ufcowski jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ufcowski jr is trying to keep Virtanen in close.

Virtanen gets to his feet. Ufcowski jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virtanen slips under a jab from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr throws a right and a left that Virtanen avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr blocks a head kick by Virtanen.
Virtanen throws a wild body kick that Ufcowski jr sees coming a mile off.
Ufcowski jr lands a nice hook to Virtanen's body. Virtanen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Ufcowski jr as he connects with a hook.
Virtanen checks a low kick from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr throws a sloppy head kick and Virtanen moves out of range easily.
Virtanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ufcowski jr misses with a low kick.
Virtanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Virtanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ufcowski jr throws a front kick aimed at Virtanen's knee but Virtanen avoids it well.
Virtanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Virtanen throws a sloppy head kick
and Ufcowski jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Virtanen misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Ufcowski jr.
Virtanen is looking to clinch but Ufcowski jr is avoiding it.
Ufcowski jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Virtanen.
Ufcowski jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ufcowski jr misses with a low kick.
Ufcowski jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ufcowski jr shoots for a takedown but Virtanen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Virtanen jabs Ufcowski jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Virtanen moves out of range as Ufcowski jr strikes.
Virtanen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ufcowski jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ufcowski jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Virtanen.
Ufcowski jr lands with a straight right. Virtanen didn't see that one coming.
Virtanen lands a leg kick that knocks Ufcowski jr off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pawel Ufcowski jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pawel Ufcowski jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ufcowski jr misses with a low kick.
Ufcowski jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Virtanen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ufcowski jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ufcowski jr as he connects with a hook.
Ufcowski jr moves away from the strike by Virtanen.
Ufcowski jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Virtanen. Virtanen obviously looking to wear him down.
Virtanen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ufcowski jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Virtanen doesn't manage to clinch there - Ufcowski jr circles away.
Virtanen is looking to clinch.
Ufcowski jr throws a low kick but Virtanen moves out of range easily.
Virtanen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Virtanen connects with a solid leg kick.
Ufcowski jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Virtanen under the eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ufcowski jr manages to avoid it.
Pawel Ufcowski jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Ufcowski jr finds it's way through Virtanen's defenses.
Ufcowski jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ufcowski jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Virtanen pinned against the cage. Virtanen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Virtanen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Virtanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Virtanen.
Virtanen doesn't manage to clinch there - Ufcowski jr circles away.
Nice defenses there by Ufcowski jr.
Virtanen slips under a jab from Ufcowski jr.
Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ufcowski jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Virtanen.
Nice sprawl there from Virtanen as Ufcowski jr shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Ufcowski jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ufcowski jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Virtanen tries to buck Ufcowski jr off but Ufcowski jr is having none of it.
Ufcowski jr working the ground and pound but Virtanen is defending the strikes.
Ufcowski jr cracks Virtanen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Virtanen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ufcowski jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Virtanen wants to control but Ufcowski jr postures up.
Ufcowski jr is staying tight to Virtanen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ufcowski jr is looking to take a break and control but Virtanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virtanen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr cracks Virtanen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Virtanen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ufcowski jr has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ufcowski jr trying to control the position but Virtanen is working away.
Virtanen is looking to regain half guard here but Ufcowski jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Ufcowski jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Virtanen's head but Virtanen avoids it well.
Ufcowski jr just content to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ufcowski jr off and has taken his back!
Virtanen wants to control but Ufcowski jr is keeping busy.
Ufcowski jr is in bad spot here.
Virtanen is controlling the position but Ufcowski jr somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Virtanen wants to stand up but Ufcowski jr has a hold of him and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ufcowski jr looking for submissions off his back.
Ufcowski jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pawel Ufcowski jr really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pawel Ufcowski jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ufcowski jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Virtanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ufcowski jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ufcowski jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Virtanen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Virtanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ufcowski jr moves away.
Virtanen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Virtanen misses with a body kick.
Ufcowski jr misses with a body shot.
Ufcowski jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Virtanen sprawls well. He's pushed Ufcowski jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Virtanen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ufcowski jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Virtanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virtanen slips a jab from Ufcowski jr.
Virtanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Virtanen throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr swings for the body but Virtanen moves out of range.
Ufcowski jr avoids the head kick by Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a low kick.
Ufcowski jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Virtanen tries to sprawl out of it but Ufcowski jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Virtanen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Elias Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr throws out a powerful jab.

Virtanen darts in and clinches Ufcowski jr up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ufcowski jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ufcowski jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ufcowski jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ufcowski jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Virtanen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ufcowski jr scrambles back to his feet.
Ufcowski jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Virtanen throws a leg kick but Ufcowski jr checks it.
Ufcowski jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Virtanen.
Ufcowski jr scores with a hook.
No luck for Ufcowski jr with that takedown attempt.
Ufcowski jr lands with a nice body punch.

Virtanen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ufcowski jr, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Ufcowski jr.

Ufcowski jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Virtanen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ufcowski jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Ufcowski jr punishes Virtanen's body with a nice straight punch.
Good leg kick by Ufcowski jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ufcowski jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Ufcowski jr moves out of range of the body kick from Virtanen.
Ufcowski jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Virtanen throws the kick towards the body but Ufcowski jr avoids it.
Virtanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ufcowski jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Virtanen.
Ufcowski jr throws out a leg kick but Virtanen moves out of range and Ufcowski jr only half commits.
Virtanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ufcowski jr.
Virtanen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ufcowski jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr shoots in and drives through. Virtanen sprawls well.
Virtanen moves in looking to clinch but Ufcowski jr pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Virtanen.
Virtanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Virtanen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Virtanen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Virtanen connects with a leg kick. Ufcowski jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Virtanen misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Virtanen throws a shot from downtown. Ufcowski jr moves away and avoids it.
Ufcowski jr wants to land a leg kick but Virtanen is out of range.
Virtanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Virtanen had his way with Pawel Ufcowski jr in that round.
The cut man is working on Pawel Ufcowski jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Virtanen tries to clinch but Ufcowski jr moves out of range.
Ufcowski jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Virtanen's sensitive parts.
Virtanen feints and then cracks Ufcowski jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ufcowski jr down.
Ufcowski jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Virtanen throws a sloppy head kick and Ufcowski jr moves out of range easily.
Ufcowski jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Virtanen catches Ufcowski jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ufcowski jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Ufcowski jr staying out of range there.
Donk. Ufcowski jr catches Virtanen right on the button with a cross.
Ufcowski jr 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.
Virtanen tried to score with a low kick but Ufcowski jr checks it.
Virtanen throws a push kick but Ufcowski jr slaps the foot to one side.
Nice shot by Ufcowski jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch lands to the side of Virtanen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Virtanen.
Ufcowski jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Virtanen.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Virtanen, right into the meat.
Ufcowski jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Ufcowski jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Virtanen is looking to clinch.
Ufcowski jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A lazy left from Virtanen finds it's target.
Ufcowski jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Virtanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Virtanen throws a head kick but Ufcowski jr moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Virtanen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Elias Virtanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Virtanen gets caught flat footed, as Ufcowski jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ufcowski jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Virtanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ufcowski jr content to stall in guard here.
Virtanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr wants to control from the top but Virtanen keeps moving.
Virtanen managing to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Virtanen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ufcowski jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Virtanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Virtanen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Virtanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ufcowski jr throws out the jab.
Virtanen lands a slapping body shot.
Jab by Ufcowski jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr clobbers Virtanen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ufcowski jr misses with a straight left.
Ufcowski jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Virtanen wants to clinch.
Pawel Ufcowski jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Virtanen throws a body punch but Ufcowski jr moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Virtanen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ufcowski jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Virtanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Virtanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ufcowski jr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Virtanen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ufcowski jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Virtanen's head.
Ufcowski jr lands a nice shot that snaps Virtanen's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virtanen throws a low kick but Ufcowski jr avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pawel Ufcowski jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ufcowski jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Ufcowski jr!
Pawel Ufcowski jr is the new lightweight champion!
Pawel Ufcowski jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.