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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Payne Stewart Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Sibelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stewart Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cam'ron - Motivation. Jean Sibelius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Payne Stewart Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Sibelius!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sibelius shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sibelius punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sibelius thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by Sibelius there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stewart Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sibelius tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sibelius lands a nice shot to the head.
Sibelius misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Sibelius tries to control but Stewart Jr wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sibelius goes for an armbar but Stewart Jr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sibelius looking for a guillotine here but Stewart Jr defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart Jr wants to get up but he can't break Sibelius's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Sibelius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart Jr stands up and waves to Sibelius to follow him.
Stewart Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stewart Jr ducks under a wild hook from Sibelius.
Jab from Stewart Jr.
A big left from Sibelius misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius shoots in but no luck this time.
Stewart Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stewart Jr moves out of range as Sibelius strikes.
Stewart Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sibelius fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stewart Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Sibelius just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stewart Jr missing with a left hand there. Sibelius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stewart Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sibelius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stewart Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sibelius thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius shoots for a double leg takedown but Stewart Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Sibelius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Payne Stewart Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Sibelius.
Stewart Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sibelius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sibelius staying out of range there.
Stewart Jr looks to land a right hand but Sibelius moved out of range.
Sibelius swings widly with a right hand
and Stewart Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Sibelius backing up. Sibelius nods at Stewart Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Stewart Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sibelius just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stewart Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sibelius manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sibelius shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stewart Jr defends it nicely.
Sibelius throws an overhand right that lands on Stewart Jr's shoulder, as Stewart Jr tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Sibelius dominated that round.
That's time! Stewart Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sibelius misses with a hook. Stewart Jr ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Sibelius.
No joy there for Stewart Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sibelius throws a poor cross that misses
and Stewart Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Sibelius misses.
Stewart Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sibelius.
Sibelius takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stewart Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sibelius manages to avoid it.
Sibelius connects with a single shot there.
Sibelius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stewart Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sibelius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stewart Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stewart Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Sibelius lunges at Stewart Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stewart Jr's hand.
Sibelius staying out of range there.
Sibelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart Jr moves away.
Sibelius lands a body shot.
Jean Sibelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sibelius misses with an uppercut. Stewart Jr saw that one coming.
Sibelius takes a swing at Stewart Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sibelius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stewart Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Sibelius staying out of range there.
Stewart Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sibelius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sibelius connects with a body shot.
Sibelius takes one to the chin there.
Sibelius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stewart Jr.
Sibelius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stewart Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Sibelius finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sibelius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sibelius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stewart Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Sibelius throws a hook but Stewart Jr avoids it easily.
Sibelius throws a looping overhand right but Stewart Jr ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sibelius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sibelius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sibelius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stewart Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sibelius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stewart Jr. Stewart Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sibelius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sibelius avoids the body shot from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sibelius.
Stewart Jr throws out a loose jab but Sibelius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sibelius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sibelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sibelius ducks under a wild hook from Stewart Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius misses with a straight right.
Stewart Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sibelius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sibelius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stewart Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Sibelius swings for the body but Stewart Jr moves out of range.
Stewart Jr throws a hook to the side of Sibelius's head but Sibelius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sibelius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sibelius just misses with a punch to the body.
Sibelius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Sibelius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Sibelius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sibelius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stewart Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Sibelius blocks the leg kick.
Sibelius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Sibelius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stewart Jr. Stewart Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sibelius misses the jab.
Stewart Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Sibelius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stewart Jr feints a jab promting Sibelius to slip. Stewart Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sibelius slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stewart Jr defending well as Sibelius loads up on a big left hand.
Sibelius throws a shot from downtown. Stewart Jr moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart Jr defending well as Sibelius loads up on a big left hand.
Stewart Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Stewart Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sibelius on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sibelius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart Jr manages to avoid it.
Sibelius throws a jab when Stewart Jr was well out of range.
Sibelius clobbers Stewart Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stewart Jr defending well as Sibelius loads up on a big left hand.
Sibelius throws a hook but Stewart Jr blocks it.
Stewart Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sibelius connects with the punch.
Sibelius changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stewart Jr tries to avoid it but Sibelius manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stewart Jr to the ground. Stewart Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius throws a lazy right hand but Stewart Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sibelius scores with a hook to the body. Stewart Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sibelius connects with a nice looking jab.
Stewart Jr tried to score with a low kick but Sibelius checks it.
Sibelius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stewart Jr.
Decent striking displayed by Stewart Jr there.
Sibelius tests Stewart Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sibelius is defended easily by Stewart Jr.
No luck for Sibelius with that takedown attempt.
Payne Stewart Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Sibelius.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sibelius misses with a takedown attempt - Stewart Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sibelius misses with a left hand
and Stewart Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sibelius.
Stewart Jr struggling a bit here.
Stewart Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sibelius's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stewart Jr to regain full guard.
Sibelius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stewart Jr is pulling down on Sibelius's head. It's preventing any offense from Sibelius, at least for the moment.
Sibelius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sibelius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stewart Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sibelius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stewart Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Sibelius really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sibelius jabs Stewart Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sibelius closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sibelius lands in his opponent's guard.
Sibelius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stewart Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart Jr keeping moving, preventing Sibelius from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Payne Stewart Jr just wasn't active enough.
Sibelius misses with an uppercut
and Stewart Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jean Sibelius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sibelius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart Jr manages to avoid it.
Stewart Jr slips under a jab from Sibelius.
Stewart Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sibelius thows a body shot but no joy.
Stewart Jr throws a jab when Sibelius was well out of range.
Stewart Jr misses the shot to the body.
Sibelius moves out of range of the strikes.
Stewart Jr misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Stewart Jr.
Payne Stewart Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stewart Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stewart Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Sibelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart Jr moves away.
Sibelius just misses with a punch to the body.
Sibelius lands the left hand.
Sibelius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sibelius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sibelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart Jr moves away.
Sibelius scores with a jab.
Sibelius closes the distance and clinches up with Stewart Jr, looking for a takedown. Sibelius pushes Stewart Jr against the cage but Stewart Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stewart Jr slips under a jab from Sibelius.
Stewart Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sibelius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stewart Jr as he avoids it easily.
A big right from Stewart Jr misses.
Sibelius throws a right hand that Stewart Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Stewart Jr also avoids with ease.
Sibelius throws an off balance right hand
and Stewart Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sibelius misses with a body shot.
Sibelius throws a combination that misses
and Stewart Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stewart Jr throws a push kick but Sibelius slaps the foot to one side.
Sibelius looks to throw the jab but Stewart Jr is out of range.
Stewart Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sibelius connects with a right hand. Stewart Jr shakes it off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stewart Jr. That's going to slow Sibelius down.
Stewart Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Stewart Jr scores with a push kick.
Stewart Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stewart Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sibelius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stewart Jr.
Sibelius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jean Sibelius will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stewart Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sibelius is defended easily by Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr throws a body punch but Sibelius moves out of range.
Stewart Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sibelius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stewart Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Stewart Jr misses with a looping left.
Sibelius swinging wildly here.
Stewart Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sibelius misses with a right hand
and Stewart Jr counters with a left to the body.
Sibelius misses with the combination.
Stewart Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sibelius.
Stewart Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stewart Jr slips under a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Stewart Jr. No joy for Sibelius on that attempt.
Sibelius looks to throw the jab but Stewart Jr is out of range.
Stewart Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sibelius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Sibelius.
Sibelius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Sibelius throws a lazy uppercut
and Stewart Jr counters with a leg kick.
Sibelius shoots in looking for a takedown. Stewart Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Sibelius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stewart Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Payne Stewart Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Sibelius.
Sibelius is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Stewart Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stewart Jr tries to land a leg kick but Sibelius saw it coming and moves away.
Sibelius throws an off balance right hand
and Stewart Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Sibelius looks to land a right hand but Stewart Jr moved out of range.
Stewart Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Sibelius.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr misses the shot to the body.
Stewart Jr throws a hook but Sibelius blocks it.
Sibelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart Jr moves away.
Jab from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr ducks under a wild hook from Sibelius.
Jean Sibelius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sibelius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stewart Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Stewart Jr lands with an overhand left.
Sibelius shoots in but no luck this time.
Stewart Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sibelius. That did some damage!
Sibelius misses with a lunging right hand
and Stewart Jr counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr takes a swing at Sibelius's ribcage but misses.
Stewart Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sibelius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sibelius looks to land a right hand but Stewart Jr moved out of range.
Sibelius throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Sibelius misses the target.
Stewart Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sibelius throws a series of punches but Stewart Jr moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sibelius misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sibelius misses with a body shot
and Stewart Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
It looks like Jean Sibelius has been cut.
Stewart Jr cracks Sibelius with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Payne Stewart Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sibelius has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Sibelius!
Jean Sibelius is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Jean Sibelius thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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