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Brutality FC 7 Dead Rising PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jones Future (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashton Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jones Future!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ashton Kane!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Future looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Future thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kane's head.
Well, if Future is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Future not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Future. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Future is keen to just control but Kane is a slippery customer.
Future seems to be looking for submissions.
Future drops an elbow to the side of Kane's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Future passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kane!
Future can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kane is looking to escape.
Kane wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Future.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Future with shots to the head and body - Kane looks very uncomfortable down there.
Future thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Future has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Future sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Future misses with a head shot.
Future wants to control the pace but Kane is squirming around nicely.
Future connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Future is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kane 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.
Future punishing his opponent with strikes.
Future wants to control the pace but Kane is squirming around nicely.
Future is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Future looking to finish with strikes here!
Kane is squirming around, avoiding Future's attempts to control the action.
Future avoids the attempt from Kane to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Kane is squirming around, avoiding Future's attempts to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Future thowing shots but they're missing.
A nice elbow there by Future.
Kane really wants to buck Future off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Future dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Future shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kane's guard.
Future scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Future cracks Kane with a solid left hand.
Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Future with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Future with a flurry of punches that miss.
Future lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Future makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Future wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Future looking to pass the guard.
Future trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Future is stalling in the full guard.
Kane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Future wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Future shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kane defends it nicely.
Nice shot by Kane.
It looks like Jones Future has been cut.
Future shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kane sprawls well. Kane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Future gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Future closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kane circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jones Future. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Future takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones Future seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Kane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kane lands a body shot.
Kane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kane lands a jab to Future's midsection.
Kane lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Future can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Kane and Future drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Kane.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ashton Kane!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heywood JaBlowme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jenkins might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dare. Ricky Jenkins has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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174 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heywood JaBlowme!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JaBlowme throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jenkins blocks a head kick by JaBlowme.
JaBlowme lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Ricky Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? JaBlowme is fending him off so far but Jenkins persists. Nope, JaBlowme circles away and we're back to standing.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with JaBlowme but JaBlowme pushes him off and we're back to square one.
JaBlowme stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Jenkins tries to clinch but JaBlowme is having none of it.
JaBlowme lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jenkins's sensitive parts.
JaBlowme lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
JaBlowme lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jenkins's sensitive parts.
JaBlowme lands a big head kick that sends Jenkins tumbling to the mat! JaBlowme takes a step backwards and waves Jenkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
JaBlowme scoring well with a low kick there.
JaBlowme lands with a thumping leg kick.
JaBlowme moves into the clinch.
JaBlowme breaks the clinch.
JaBlowme cracks the inside of Jenkins's front leg.
JaBlowme thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jenkins if he has to take too many more of those.
JaBlowme throws a nice inside leg kick.
JaBlowme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
JaBlowme is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jenkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by JaBlowme.
JaBlowme lands with a slapping head kick.
JaBlowme lands a head kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
JaBlowme lands a big head kick that sends Jenkins tumbling to the mat! JaBlowme takes a step backwards and waves Jenkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jenkins is rocked!
JaBlowme buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
JaBlowme lands a big head kick that sends Jenkins tumbling to the mat! JaBlowme takes a step backwards and waves Jenkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Jenkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
JaBlowme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whack! JaBlowme lands a heavy head kick that drops Jenkins. The ref tackles JaBlowme to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Jenkins was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Heywood JaBlowme!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Slana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Slana!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches up with Slana, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes Slana against the cage but Slana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Slana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slana works on Emelianenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Slana scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Slana.
Slana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slana scores with a shot to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Slana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slana taking a breather.
Slana breaks the clinch.
Slana pushes Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Slana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Slana.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slana works on Emelianenko's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Slana.
Slana pressing his opponent against the cage.
Slana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
Slana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelianenko.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slana lands a big head kick that sends Emelianenko tumbling to the mat! Slana takes a step backwards and waves Emelianenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Emelianenko is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Slana comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Emelianenko falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Emelianenko was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mirko Slana!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wagner De La Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Du Bois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wagner De La Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Du Bois!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Du Bois will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De La Cruz shoots in but no luck this time.
De La Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Du Bois as he avoids it easily.
Du Bois connects with a single shot there.
Du Bois lands with a nice combination. De La Cruz backs away looking to recover.
Du Bois throws a right hand that De La Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that De La Cruz also avoids with ease.
Du Bois goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Du Bois throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No joy there for Du Bois, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De La Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Du Bois swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab from Du Bois.
A nice combination there by Du Bois.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Du Bois thuds a left hand into De La Cruz's body.
Du Bois cracks a nice hook into De La Cruz's ribs.
De La Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Du Bois circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wagner De La Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Du Bois shows good takedown defense.
De La Cruz is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Du Bois. No joy for De La Cruz on that attempt.
Du Bois scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Du Bois. No joy for De La Cruz on that attempt.
Du Bois throws a nice looking combination but De La Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Du Bois displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Du Bois lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
De La Cruz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Du Bois is working the combinations to good effect here.
De La Cruz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for De La Cruz. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Du Bois scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Du Bois throws a right and a left that De La Cruz avoids nicely.
Du Bois works De La Cruz's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Du Bois.
Victor Du Bois is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Du Bois.
Du Bois throws a series of punches but De La Cruz avoids them all with ease.
Du Bois moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Du Bois lands a left and a right that send De La Cruz crashing to the mat, dazed. Du Bois thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
De La Cruz is rocked!
Du Bois fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops De La Cruz to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! De La Cruz looks to clinch but Du Bois throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! De La Cruz taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Victor Du Bois!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Lipollis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Desper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Enzo Lipollis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Enzo Lipollis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adrian Desper!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desper slips a jab and a cross from Lipollis.
Lipollis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Desper, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lipollis.
Desper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lipollis throws a series of punches but Desper avoids them all with ease.
Desper misses with a head kick.
Lipollis misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lipollis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lipollis.
Desper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lipollis smiles and moves away.
Desper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lipollis.
Lipollis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Desper misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Lipollis misses.
Lipollis throws a hook to the side of Desper's head but Desper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Desper misses with a double jab
and Lipollis counters with a series of strikes. Desper will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lipollis prevents Desper from breaking the clinch.
Desper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lipollis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Desper missing with knees to the body.
Lipollis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Despers head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Desper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desper closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lipollis can't do much from the bottom here.
Desper is looking to take a break and control but Lipollis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lipollis tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Desper misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Desper scoring with punches and elbows.
Lipollis is trying to improve his position.
Desper tries for a kimura but Lipollis is defending well.
Desper throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lipollis is looking to reverse the position.
Desper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Desper wants to control but Lipollis is keeping him busy.
Desper tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lipollis's legs.
Lipollis tries to bench press Desper off him but Desper keeps the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lipollis is looking to clinch.
Lipollis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Lipollis.
Desper moves out of range as Lipollis strikes.
Lipollis looks to land a combination. Desper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lipollis walks into a left hand.
Lipollis lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Desper takes a swing at Lipollis's ribcage but misses.
Lipollis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Desper looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desper swings for the body but Lipollis moves out of range.
Desper takes a swing at Lipollis's ribcage but misses.
Lipollis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Lipollis.
A nice combination there by Lipollis.
Lipollis throws a body punch but Desper moves out of range.
Desper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lipollis counters with a straight right hand.
Lipollis tries to bum rush Desper with a series of wild strikes but Desper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A right-left combo lands from Lipollis.
Desper throws a hook but Lipollis blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Lipollis.
Lipollis punishes Desper's body with a nice straight punch.
Desper is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lipollis's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lipollis is trying to get back to full guard.
Lipollis is trying to maintain the position but Desper is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desper is looking to advance position but Lipollis won't allow it.
Lipollis is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Desper lands strikes from half guard.
Lipollis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Desper.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Desper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Lipollis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice takedown defense from Lipollis. No joy for Desper on that attempt.
Lipollis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lipollis lands a right hook to the body.
Lipollis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lipollis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Desper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lipollis slips a jab from Desper.
Enzo Lipollis is winning the standup battle so far.
Desper lands a right hook to the body.
Desper avoids the body shot from Lipollis.
Enzo Lipollis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lipollis tests Desper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lipollis looks to land a left hand but Desper moved out of range nicely.
Lipollis leaves Desper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Desper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lipollis.
Desper fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lipollis is out of range.
Desper throws a solid leg kick but Lipollis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Desper.
Desper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lipollis misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Lipollis.
Desper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lipollis.
Desper throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lipollis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Enzo Lipollis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Lipollis.
Jab by Lipollis.
Desper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Desper shoots for a takedown but Lipollis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Enzo Lipollis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Desper.
Desper lands a body shot.
Desper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Desper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Desper is breathing heavily.
Desper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Desper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lipollis rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice shot lands for Lipollis.
Desper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Desper takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lipollis moves in looking to clinch but Desper pushes him off.
Lipollis slips a jab and a cross from Desper.
Desper has his takedown stuffed
and Lipollis counters with a series of strikes. Desper will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lipollis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Desper. Desper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Desper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lipollis scores with a shot to the body.
Lipollis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Desper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Desper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Desper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lipollis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Desper takes a jab right on the kisser.
Desper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lipollis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Desper can do to turn this around?
Lipollis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Desper backs up against the cage.
Desper slips a jab and a cross from Lipollis.
A right-left combo lands from Lipollis.
Desper tries to keep at a distance but Lipollis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lipollis pushes Desper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Desper takes a shot to the head.
Lipollis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Desper backwards.
Desper is looking to break free of the clinch but Lipollis has double underhooks.
Desper takes a shot to the head.
Desper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipollis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Desper's efforts to push away.
A right hand to the body from Lipollis.
Desper is looking to break free of the clinch but Lipollis has double underhooks.
Desper takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lipollis.
Lipollis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lipollis lands a left hand.
Lipollis lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Lipollis.
Lipollis cracks Desper with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Lipollis.
Lipollis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Desper takes a shot to the head.
Lipollis presses Desper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lipollis lands a nice uppercut.
Lipollis pushes Desper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lipollis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Desper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lipollis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lipollis pushes Desper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Lipollis.
Lipollis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Desper backwards.
Lipollis lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Lipollis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lipollis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lipollis lands with a left to the head.
Lipollis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Desper wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lipollis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Desper tries to stall but Lipollis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Desper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lipollis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lipollis.
Lipollis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lipollis lands a hook that snaps the head of Desper backwards.
Lipollis swings wildly with an uppercut but Desper uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Lipollis.
A short body shot lands from Lipollis as the two fighters clinch.
Lipollis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Desper backwards.
Lipollis pushes Desper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Lipollis.
Lipollis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lipollis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Desper missing with knees to the body.
Lipollis lands with a left to the head.
Lipollis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Lipollis.
Lipollis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Lipollis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lipollis lands with a cross.
Desper misses with a straight right.
Lipollis misses with a double jab.
Lipollis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Desper manages to avoid it.
Lipollis lands a really nice looking cross but Desper seems unphased.
Desper walks into a jab.
Lipollis looks to land a combination but Desper avoids it well.
Lipollis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lipollis lands a body shot.
Desper throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lipollis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Desper lands a body shot.
Lipollis throws a body punch but Desper moves out of range.
Desper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Desper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Desper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lipollis is trying to get back to half guard.
Lipollis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Desper on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desper tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lipollis's legs.
Desper is looking to take a break and control but Lipollis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lipollis can't do much from the bottom here.
Lipollis is looking to regain half guard here but Desper keeps moving and retains side control.
Desper throws a strike aimed at the side of Lipollis's head but Lipollis avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Desper scores with punches from side control.
Lipollis is trying to control Desper's posture but Desper avoids it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lipollis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Desper - the referee stops the clock and Lipollis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Desper. Lipollis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lipollis swings for the body but Desper moves out of range.
Desper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Desper misses with a low kick.
Lipollis throws a jab but it's blocked by Desper.
Nice defenses there by Desper.
Desper closes the distance and clinches up with Lipollis, looking for a takedown. Desper pushes Lipollis against the cage but Lipollis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lipollis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Desper lands a slapping body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Desper.
Lipollis lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desper darts in and clinches Lipollis up against the cage.
Lipollis is leaning against Desper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lipollis tries to work over Desper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lipollis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Desper.
Desper wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lipollis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lipollis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lipollis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lipollis - that landed with a thud.
Lipollis keeps control of Desper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Desper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lipollis walks away with a smile on his face. Desper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lipollis lands a nice looking body shot.
Lipollis jabs Desper right on the nose. Desper blinks but takes it well.
Desper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Desper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lipollis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Desper.
Lipollis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Desper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Desper takes a swing at Lipollis's ribcage but misses.
Lipollis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lipollis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lipollis tries to get out of the position.
Lipollis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Desper is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lipollis is pulling down on Desper's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Desper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adrian Desper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Desper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lipollis is adopting a defensive guard.
Desper postures up.
Desper works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Lipollis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lipollis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Lipollis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ron Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Puma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puma has chosen Eyes Of Truth as his entrance music. Johnny Puma has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ron Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Puma!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puma closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Puma.
Puma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puma looks to land a right hand but Morris moved out of range.
Morris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Puma.
A nice combination there by Puma.
Puma waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Morris. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Morris to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Morris is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puma tries to free his leg and advance position but Morris is retaining full guard.
Oh Morris is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morris keeping moving, preventing Puma from controlling successfully.
Morris seems to have got his legs back now.
Puma postures up in Morris's guard and throws a big left but Morris blocks it.
Puma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puma has managed to get both his arms back between Morris's legs - danger averted.
Morris is breathing heavily.
Puma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Morris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Puma from controlling successfully.
Puma pushes down on Morris's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Puma lands strikes from half guard.
Puma trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Puma has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Johnny Puma.
Puma just misses with a punch to the body.
Puma lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Puma.
Puma drops Morris with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Morris! Puma dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Puma!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Montana Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kennu Kekkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Tony's Theme. Antonio Montana Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kennu Kekkonen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Montana Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kennu Kekkonen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kekkonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Montana Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kekkonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Montana Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Kekkonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Montana Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kekkonen lands with a cross.
Montana Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kekkonen if he has to take too many more of those.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kekkonen is defended easily by Montana Jr.
Antonio Montana Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kennu Kekkonen.
Montana Jr scores with a nice strike.
Kekkonen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kekkonen is rocked!
It looks like Kennu Kekkonen has been cut.
Kekkonen looks gassed!
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!
Montana Jr throws a quick head kick that knocks Kekkonen silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Montana Jr is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Antonio Montana Jr!
Antonio Montana Jr retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between White Pawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Jabez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Jabez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with White Pawn's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, White Pawn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Jabez!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabez throws a series of punches but Pawn moves out of range.
David Jabez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jabez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pawn.
Pawn throws a head kick but Jabez moves out of range.
Pawn tries a head kick but it misses.
Jabez misses with a two punch combination.
Jabez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pawn throws a lazy right hand but Jabez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pawn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jabez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pawn tries to land a front kick but Jabez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jabez is looking to clinch.
Pawn fails to land the takedown.
Jabez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pawn throws a body kick that misses.
Pawn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jabez.
Jabez doesn't manage to clinch there - Pawn circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jabez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jabez jabs Pawn right on the nose. Pawn blinks but takes it well.
Jabez has closed the distance and engaged Pawn in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pawn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabez scores with a shoulder strike.
Jabez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pawn blocks an uppercut.
Pawn can't get the takedown.
Pawn blocking some punches.
Jabez throws a head punch that misses.
Jabez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jabez lands with a light punch inside.
Jabez swings wildly with an uppercut but Pawn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jabez lands a shoulder strike.
Jabez throws a punch but it's blocked by Pawn.
Pawn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for White Pawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jabez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jabez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jabez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pawn jumps guard and drags Jabez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pawn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pawn has his foot on Jabez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jabez works his way back into a safe position though.
Pawn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jabez is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jabez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jabez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pawn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pawn is breathing heavily.
Jabez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jabez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jabez clobbers Pawn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pawn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pawn dodges the punch combination from Jabez.
Pawn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like David Jabez has been cut.
Jabez throws a hook but Pawn blocks it.
A punch combination from Pawn misses.
Jabez is looking to clinch but Pawn is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawn closes the distance and clinches up with Jabez, looking for a takedown. Pawn pushes Jabez against the cage but Jabez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jabez closes the distance and pushes Pawn back into the cage.
Pawn decides to pull guard.
Pawn is looking for a triangle but Jabez pushes his legs off easily.
Pawn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pawn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jabez has passed into half guard!
Pawn is looking for a sweep. Jabez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jabez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pawn looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabez moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Pawn.
Pawn is trying to improve his position.
Pawn sneaks back into half guard.
Pawn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Jabez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Jabez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jabez throws a right and a left that Pawn avoids nicely.
Jabez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jabez throws a right hand that Pawn ducks under and follows up with a left that Pawn also avoids with ease.
Pawn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jabez works over Pawn's head and body with a nice combination.
Jabez is looking to clinch but Pawn is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pawn.
Jabez gets a clinch.
Pawn tries to pull guard but Jabez won't allow it.
Jabez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jabez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pawn jumps guard but Jabez stands there with Pawn around his waist. Pawn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for White Pawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jabez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jabez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jabez has a couple of punches blocked by Pawn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pawn.
Pawn blocks an uppercut.
Pawn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jabez walks away with a smile on his face. Pawn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pawn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jabez pushes Pawn up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pawn pulls guard effortlessly.
Pawn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jabez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jabez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pawn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pawn has his foot on Jabez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jabez works his way back into a safe position though.
Pawn is looking for a triangle but Jabez pushes his legs off easily.
Pawn 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pawn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jabez wanted to stand there but Pawn had control of the position.
Pawn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jabez has picked Pawn up and slammed him! Pawn can't keep hold of the triangle and Jabez manages to pass to side control!
Pawn tries to improve position but can't.
Pawn tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jabez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jabez prevents Pawn from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabez is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
White Pawn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jabez misses with a two punch combination.
Pawn swats away the attempt to clinch by Jabez.
Jabez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
David Jabez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pawn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pawn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pawn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jabez is looking to clinch.
Jabez throws a right hand that Pawn ducks under and follows up with a left that Pawn also avoids with ease.
Jabez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jabez tries to clinch up but Pawn circles away and keeps his distance.
Jabez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pawn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jabez clinches up with Pawn and pushes him back against the cage.
Jabez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pawn.
Pawn gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jabez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pawn has Jabez in his guard.
Pawn looking for subs off his back but Jabez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pawn actively working from the bottom here.
Pawn looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Jabez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Jabez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jabez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pawn, pushing him back against the cage.
Jabez misses with some punches.
Pawn jumps guard and drags Jabez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pawn looking for a guillotine here but Jabez defends easily.
Pawn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jabez uses it to pass to side control.
Pawn tries to improve position but can't.
Pawn is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabez decides to stand back up.
Pawn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jabez to score with a decent uppercut.
Jabez looks to land a right hand but Pawn moved out of range.
A nice combination there by Jabez.
Pawn misses with a few strikes there.
Jabez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pawn swats away the attempt to clinch by Jabez.
Jabez throws a combination that misses
and Pawn counters with a shoot takedown. Jabez fights it but they end up in guard.
Pawn has gone for a leg lock! Jabez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pawn's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pawn is looking for a triangle but Jabez pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawn is looking for a triangle but Jabez pushes his legs off easily.
Jabez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pawn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pawn looking for subs off his back but Jabez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pawn wants to improve his position but Jabez is controlling well.
Pawn wants to get back to full guard but Jabez has passed into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jabez stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabez wants to clinch
and Pawn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jabez won't be happy with that.
Pawn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pawn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pawn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jabez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pawn has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pawn swings around for an armbar but Jabez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pawn's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawn has his foot on Jabez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jabez works his way back into a safe position though.
Jabez is looking to stand up but Pawn won't let him.
Pawn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jabez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pawn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jabez passes into half guard.
Pawn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pawn tries to roll over but Jabez keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but White Pawn did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on David Jabez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jabez has Pawn up against the cage in a clinch.
Jabez misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pawn.
Pawn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jabez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jabez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pawn takes a shot to the head.
Jabez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jabez working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Jabez fails to land.
Jabez has a couple of punches blocked by Pawn.
Jabez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jabez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pawn wants a takedown but no success here.
Jabez throws a punch but it's blocked by Pawn.
Jabez working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawn tries to pull guard but Jabez holds him up against the cage and eventually Pawn drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for White Pawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jabez throws a punch but it's blocked by Pawn.
Jabez throws a punch but it's blocked by Pawn.
Pawn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jabez throws a punch but it's blocked by Pawn.
Jabez throws a punch but it's blocked by Pawn.
Pawn can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawn jumps guard but Jabez stands there with Pawn around his waist. Pawn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pawn wants a takedown.
Jabez throws a head punch that misses.
Jabez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jabez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pawn pulls guard successfully.
Jabez wants to stand but Pawn is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pawn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pawn working for submissions but it's allowed Jabez to get to half guard.
Jabez wants to stand up but Pawn is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawn is trying to get back to full guard.
Pawn actively working from the bottom here.
Pawn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pawn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pawn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jabez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pawn's guard.
Pawn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jabez defends it easily.
Jabez stopping the sweep attempt from Pawn.
Pawn working for submissions but it's allowed Jabez to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jabez tries to stand but can't do so whilst Pawn controls his leg.
Jabez prevents Pawn from improving his position.
Pawn actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pawn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Jabez dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on David Jabez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pawn shoots in for a double leg but Jabez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jabez tries to clinch but Pawn moves away
and Pawn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jabez!
Pawn is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jabez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jabez!
Pawn is looking for a triangle but Jabez pushes his legs off easily.
Jabez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jabez is looking to clinch.
Jabez blocks a low kick nicely.
Jabez darts in trying to clinch
letting Pawn counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabez misses with a few strikes there.
Jabez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pawn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jabez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pawn throws a head kick that misses.
Jabez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pawn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jabez tries to clinch up.
Jabez rushes Pawn and presses him up against the cage.
Pawn jumps guard but Jabez stands there with Pawn around his waist. Pawn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jabez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jabez.
Pawn wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for White Pawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jabez lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pawn.
Jabez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jabez.
Pawn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jabez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jabez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pawn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jabez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
White Pawn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Jabez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabez moves out of range of the body kick from Pawn.
Jabez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pawn dodges the punch combination from Jabez.
Pawn dodges the punch combination from Jabez.
Jabez moves in looking to clinch but Pawn pushes him off.
Jabez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pawn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jabez throws a right hand that Pawn ducks under and follows up with a left that Pawn also avoids with ease.
Pawn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jabez swivels and escapes.
Jabez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jabez tries to clinch but Pawn is having none of it.
Jabez tries to clinch up
and Pawn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jabez won't be happy with that.
Pawn swings around for an armbar but Jabez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pawn's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawn looking for a guillotine here but Jabez defends easily.
Jabez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pawn has his foot on Jabez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jabez works his way back into a safe position though.
Jabez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pawn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jabez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pawn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jabez has managed to get both his arms back between Pawn's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pawn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jabez defends well.
Jabez stands up from Pawn's guard - Jabez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pawn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jabez connects with a single shot there.
Danga de danga de dang - Jabez scores with a four punch combination!
Jabez rushes Pawn and presses him up against the cage.
Pawn throws an elbow that misses.
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 White Pawn.
I think Jabez 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Jabez!
David Jabez is the new light heavyweight champion!
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