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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Jacob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killerbee Navarro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Lance Jacob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Killerbee Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacob moves in looking to clinch but Navarro pushes him off.
Navarro clinches up with Jacob and pushes him back against the cage.
Jacob gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacob manages to get himself to full guard.
Navarro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jacob will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Navarro tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacob is retaining full guard.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacob is trying to hold Navarro in close to prevent damage but Navarro has managed to pass into half guard.
Navarro is working for a kimura but Jacob is defending it quite comfortably.
Jacob on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jacob tries to get out of the position.
Jacob actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jacob has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Navarro is working away from the top position though.
Jacob blocking the ground and pound attempt from Navarro.
Jacob could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jacob wants to control but Navarro is keeping busy.
Navarro throwing shots but Jacob is blocking nicely.
Navarro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Navarro wants to control but Jacob is keeping him busy.
Navarro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jacob slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Navarro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Navarro is working Jacob over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Navarro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jacob trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Navarro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacob's head.
Jacob wants to sweep here but Navarro controlling him for the moment.
Jacob is breathing heavily.
Navarro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Navarro drops back looking for a leg! Jacob is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jacob manages to kick Navarro off! Navarro jumps back into Jacob's guard.
Navarro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Navarro lands a couple of digs.
Jacob manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jacob goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Navarro is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacob keeping full guard, as Navarro tries to pass.
Jacob working a defensive guard here.
Jacob is really struggling to control Navarro but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Navarro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Navarro cracks Jacob with a solid left hand.
Navarro postures up and lands a big shot to Jacob's brow.
Navarro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Navarro passes Jacob's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacob wants to control but Navarro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Navarro.
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. Navarro connects with a nice short shot to Jacob's temple.
Navarro lands strikes from half guard.
Navarro is looking to advance position but Jacob won't allow it.
Navarro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Navarro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jacob does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Navarro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacob is refusing to be controlled, as Navarro sits in half guard.
Jacob looking for submissions off his back.
Jacob trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killerbee Navarro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Navarro moves into the clinch.
Navarro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacob closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jacob lands in his opponent's guard.
Navarro wants to get back to his feet but Jacob is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jacob looking to pass the guard.
Navarro pulls Jacob in close to his closed guard and prevents Jacob from doing any damage or advancing position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacob is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Navarro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Navarro has escaped and now he's on top!
Navarro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Navarro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jacob trying to control the position.
Navarro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jacob escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Navarro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Navarro scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro is working Jacob over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Navarro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Navarro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Navarro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Navarro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Navarro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navarro lands a couple of digs.
Navarro chips away with some ground and pound.
Navarro wants to pass the guard but Jacob is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Navarro cracks Jacob with a solid left hand.
Navarro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Navarro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jacob throws a leg kick but Navarro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Navarro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacob.
Navarro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Navarro tries to bum rush Jacob with a series of wild strikes but Jacob uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jacob fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Navarro sprawls well initially but Jacob persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jacob is working for a kimura but Navarro is defending it quite comfortably.
Navarro trying to hold on to Jacob's head to control him but Jacob postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navarro is defending against the submission attempts here by Jacob.
Navarro kicks off Jacob and gets to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Navarro throws a combination that misses
and Jacob counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Navarro!
Jacob controlling from mount.
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!
Jacob moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Navarro has worked his arm free - good work by Navarro!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killerbee Navarro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jacob shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Navarro is trying to defend but Jacob finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Navarro is trying to stand.
Navarro wants to control but Jacob is keeping busy.
Jacob is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jacob is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Navarro defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Navarro wants to control but Jacob is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro wants to improve his position but Jacob is controlling well.
Jacob is trying to work for a kimura but Navarro is defending well.
Navarro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Navarro.
Jacob postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Navarro is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jacob, into his guard.
Navarro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Navarro chips away with some ground and pound.
Navarro wants to control from the top but Jacob keeps moving.
Navarro connects with a couple of short punches.
Navarro postures up and lands a big shot to Jacob's brow.
Navarro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Navarro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jacob looking to hit a scissor sweep but Navarro is one step ahead there.
Navarro works over Jacob with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jacob is trying to hold Navarro in close to prevent damage but Navarro has managed to pass into half guard.
Jacob actively working from the bottom here.
Jacob actively working from the bottom here.
Jacob blocking the ground and pound attempt from Navarro.
Jacob is looking to control Navarro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jacob avoid being mounted?
Jacob is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Navarro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jacob trying to control from the bottom.
Killerbee Navarro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Navarro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Navarro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jacob knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Navarro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jacob defending well though.
Navarro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Navarro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Navarro controlling the action here.
Jacob tries to roll over but Navarro keeps him under control.
Navarro content to control rather than advance.
Lance Jacob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacob is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Navarro pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Killerbee Navarro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Navarro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killerbee Navarro!
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energy
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hype
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