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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Metusalem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boris Metusalem could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jesus Pope's chin.
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302 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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225 cm
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302 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Metusalem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesus Pope!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Metusalem misses.
Pope throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck for Pope with that takedown attempt.
Metusalem misses with a wild combination.
Pope shoots for a double leg takedown but Metusalem sprawls well. He's pushed Pope's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Metusalem slaps away a takedown attempt from Pope, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boris Metusalem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Pope.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pope.
Pope fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Metusalem misses.
Metusalem takes a swing at Pope's ribcage but misses.
Metusalem fails to land with a series of punches.
Pope shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Metusalem as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metusalem looks for the body kick but Pope saw that one coming.
Pope is trying hard to land a takedown here. Metusalem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Metusalem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Metusalem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Pope with that takedown attempt.
Pope gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metusalem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metusalem drops Pope with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pope looks back up at him and smiles so Metusalem waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Jesus Pope has been cut.
Metusalem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Metusalem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pope fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Metusalem avoids it really well and circles away.
Pope tries for a takedown but Metusalem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pope will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Metusalem is looking to chop away at Pope's legs.
Boris Metusalem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pope shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Metusalem as he jumps to the side.
Metusalem lands a head shot.
Pope looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Metusalem does no damage.
Pope is trying desperately to land a takedown but Metusalem is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pope.
Metusalem misses with a wild combination.
Pope showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Metusalem.
Pope changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Metusalem tries to avoid it but Pope manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Metusalem to the ground. Metusalem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Metusalem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope closes the distance and clinches up with Metusalem, looking for a takedown. Pope pushes Metusalem against the cage but Metusalem circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Metusalem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pope dives in and grabs Metusalem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Metusalem pushes down on Pope's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Metusalem.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pope.
Metusalem is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pope is controlling him well.
Pope 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pope creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Metusalem sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Metusalem wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pope shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Metusalem but Metusalem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pope lands a jab to the nose.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pope.
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.
Pope shoots in looking for a takedown. Metusalem tries to sprawl out of it but Pope keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Metusalem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pope decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pope prevents Metusalem from standing back up.
Pope is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Metusalem is just riding it out for now. Pope eventually gives up the hold.
Pope passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Metusalem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Pope's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pope closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pope lands in his opponent's guard.
Pope scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pope has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pope throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metusalem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pope in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pope is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Metusalem is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Metusalem blocks an elbow strike from Pope.
Metusalem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Metusalem tries to break the clinch but Pope is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metusalem avoiding damage as Pope throws knees to the body.
Metusalem is trying to break the clinch but Pope has him pressed against the cage.
Metusalem working hard to break the clinch.
Metusalem wants to break free but Pope has control.
Metusalem gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pope.
Metusalem avoiding damage as Pope throws knees to the body.
Pope drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Metusalem gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Metusalem prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boris Metusalem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Pope.
Metusalem gets underhooks to prevent Pope's takedown attempt.
Pope is breathing heavily.
Metusalem breaks the clinch.
Metusalem misses with a double jab.
Metusalem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Metusalem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pope thows a body shot but no joy.
Pope shoots in but no luck this time.
Pope looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Metusalem is fending him off so far but Pope persists. Nope, Metusalem circles away and we're back to standing.
Pope moves into range and clinches up with Metusalem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem avoiding damage as Pope throws knees to the body.
Metusalem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pope has him pressed against the cage.
Pope drops down looking for an ankle pick but Metusalem pulls his leg out and moves away.
Metusalem throws a right hand that Pope ducks under and follows up with a left that Pope also avoids with ease.
Metusalem moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Boris Metusalem is winning the standup battle so far.
Metusalem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Metusalem misses with a double jab.
Metusalem throws a jab but it's blocked by Pope.
Metusalem looks to land a combination but Pope avoids it well.
Pope looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That has opened up Jesus Pope's cut even more.
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!
Metusalem throws a lazy right hand but Pope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metusalem looks to land a body kick but Pope moved away.
Metusalem moves out of range as Pope strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Metusalem misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Metusalem. No joy for Pope on that attempt.
Pope slips a jab and a cross from Metusalem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem swings for the body but Pope moves out of range.
Pope fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No joy there for Metusalem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Metusalem misses with a few strikes there.
Jesus Pope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pope throws a body punch but Metusalem moves out of range.
Metusalem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Metusalem throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range.
Pope scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Metusalem is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pope is controlling him well.
Metusalem takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ground and pound from Pope seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ground and pound from Pope seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope grinds an elbow into Metusalem's temple.
Metusalem wants to get back to his feet but Pope drags him back down.
Metusalem might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pope creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Metusalem sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Metusalem wants to get back to his feet.
Metusalem taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pope working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pope cracks Metusalem with a big elbow.
Pope grinds an elbow into Metusalem's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jesus Pope will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jesus Pope's cut.
That's time! Metusalem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Metusalem slips under a jab.
Pope showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Metusalem.
Pope looks for a takedown but Metusalem sprawls well.
Metusalem misses with a looping right.
Metusalem throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range.
No joy there for Metusalem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pope looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Metusalem is fending him off so far but Pope persists. Nope, Metusalem circles away and we're back to standing.
Metusalem looks to land a combination but Pope avoids it well.
Pope tries for a takedown but Metusalem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boris Metusalem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Pope.
Pope doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pope misses with a takedown attempt - Metusalem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pope shoots for a takedown but Metusalem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pope dodges the punch combination from Metusalem.
Metusalem lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot by Metusalem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metusalem throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range.
A big left from Metusalem misses.
Pope throws a body punch but Metusalem moves out of range.
Metusalem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pope was well out of range. Poor timing from Metusalem.
No joy there for Metusalem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Metusalem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pope.
Pope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metusalem.
Metusalem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Metusalem misses with a double jab.
Metusalem stuffs the takedown.
Metusalem misses with a few strikes there.
Pope throws a body punch but Metusalem moves out of range.
Pope is trying hard to land a takedown here. Metusalem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boris Metusalem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Metusalem connects with a nice looking jab.
Pope slips a straight right by Metusalem.
Metusalem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pope moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Pope misses the target.
Pope on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem cracks Pope with an open hand slap.
Pope shoots in but Metusalem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Metusalem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pope shoots in for a takedown but Metusalem shows good takedown defense.
Pope slips a jab and a cross from Metusalem.
Metusalem throws a good cross that connects.
Metusalem throws a series of punches but Pope avoids them all with ease.
Pope shoots in and bounces Metusalem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Metusalem scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Metusalem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Pope blocks the leg kick.
Pope is trying hard to land a takedown here. Metusalem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pope throws a lazy right hand but Metusalem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metusalem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metusalem misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pope is defended easily by Metusalem.
Pope avoids the body shot from Metusalem.
A punch combination from Metusalem misses.
Pope closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Metusalem takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pope working the strikes but Metusalem uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Pope throwing shots but Metusalem is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pope connects with a nice short shot to Metusalem's temple.
Pope thows a huge punch but Metusalem dodges it nicely.
Pope missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pope wants to take a breather but Metusalem is having none of it.
Pope is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Metusalem kicks off Pope and gets to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pope fails with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Metusalem there.
The cut above Jesus Pope's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Metusalem throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Metusalem clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Pope's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pope closes this distance looking for a takedown but Metusalem circles away.
Metusalem lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Metusalem misses with a series of wild punches.
Pope scores with a hook to the body. Metusalem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pope avoids a punch combination nicely.
Metusalem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pope fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Metusalem as Pope shoots in.
Boris Metusalem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Pope.
Pope dodges the punch combination from Metusalem.
Metusalem misses with a body shot.
Pope fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Metusalem tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Metusalem does it's job there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pope has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metusalem looks to land a combination but Pope avoids it well.
Metusalem misses with a jab to the body
and Pope counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pope is looking to work some ground and pound but Metusalem has wrist control.
Pope content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pope prevents Metusalem from getting back to his feet.
Metusalem keeping moving, preventing Pope from controlling successfully.
Pope postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Metusalem wants to get back to his feet but Pope is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Metusalem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pope swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pope clinches up against the cage.
Pope missing with knees to the body.
Metusalem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Metusalem blocks an elbow strike.
Metusalem gets underhooks to prevent Pope's takedown attempt.
Pope tries to score a body lock takedown but Metusalem shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Metusalem lands a hook that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Pope is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Metusalem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem tries to break free but Pope pushes him back against the cage.
Metusalem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pope has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Metusalem is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Metusalem wants to break free but Pope has control.
Pope keeps control of Metusalem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Metusalem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pope missing with knees to the body.
Metusalem avoids the elbow strike from Pope, against the cage.
Metusalem can't break the clinch.
Metusalem tries to break the clinch but Pope is controlling the position.
Metusalem breaks from the clinch.
Pope misses with a takedown attempt - Metusalem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pope tries to clinch up.
Metusalem just misses with a punch to the body.
Metusalem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Metusalem works over Pope's head and body with a nice combination.
Pope fails to land the takedown.
Metusalem ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jesus Pope's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Metusalem connects with a single shot there.
Metusalem lands with a shot to the body.
Pope showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Metusalem.
A punch combination from Metusalem misses.
Metusalem misses with a double jab.
Metusalem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pope.
Metusalem misses with a low kick.
Metusalem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metusalem swinging wilding here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pope drives through with a 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!
Pope wants to control from the top but Metusalem keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Metusalem had his way with Jesus Pope in that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Pope's cut.
That's time! Metusalem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pope.
Pope misses with a body punch
letting Metusalem counter with a right hand.
Pope looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pope dodges the punch combination from Metusalem.
Metusalem looks to land a combination but Pope avoids it well.
Pope gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Metusalem is trying to break the clinch but Pope has him pressed against the cage.
Metusalem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Metusalem wants to get back to striking at distance but Pope won't allow it.
Metusalem lands with a light punch inside.
Pope has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Metusalem is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boris Metusalem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Pope.
Metusalem working hard to break the clinch.
Metusalem can't break the clinch.
Metusalem has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Metusalem tries to break the clinch but Pope is controlling the position.
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.
Pope goes for a takedown in the clinch but Metusalem prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Metusalem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Metusalem can't fight it off and eventually Pope manages to take the fight to the floor. Metusalem looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Metusalem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pope is controlling him.
Pope working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Metusalem's head.
Pope wants to pass the guard but Metusalem is keeping the position.
Metusalem on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Metusalem tries to get out of the position.
Metusalem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope tries to free his leg and advance position but Metusalem is retaining full guard.
Pope prevents Metusalem from getting back to his feet.
Jesus Pope has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pope is looking to advance position but Metusalem has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Pope is desperately trying to improve his position but Metusalem has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem get's back to his feet.
Metusalem tries to bum rush Pope with a series of wild strikes but Pope uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Metusalem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pope.
Pope looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pope shoots for a double leg takedown but Metusalem sprawls well. He's pushed Pope's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Metusalem throws a leg kick
and Pope counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Metusalem!
Metusalem taking shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Pope there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pope landing shots from mount.
Pope looking to ground and pound but Metusalem is blocking nicely.
Pope punching from mount but Metusalem doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Boris Metusalem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Metusalem bucks Pope off and manages to get back to his feet!
Metusalem fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pope on the side of the head.
Metusalem scores with a push kick.
Metusalem connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jesus Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metusalem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Metusalem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pope throws a combination that misses
and Metusalem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pope thinking.
Metusalem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pope gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metusalem is looking to chop away at Pope's legs.
Pope looks for a takedown but Metusalem sprawls well.
Danga de danga de dang - Metusalem scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Metusalem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Metusalem has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Metusalem!
Boris Metusalem retains his super heavyweight title!
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