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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titan Reign (ranked 869 p4p, 89 weight class) and Jakub Trabowski (ranked 2785 p4p, 282 weight class). Jakub Trabowski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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235 lbs
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252 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Titan Reign! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jakub Trabowski! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Reign misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trabowski.
Trabowski moves out of range as Reign strikes. Reign scores with a jab to the body. Trabowski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Trabowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Trabowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Reign scoring well with a low kick there.
Trabowski tries to clinch but Reign moves away and Reign counters with a thumping low kick. Trabowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Titan Reign has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Trabowski. Trabowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Trabowski is looking to clinch. Reign fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trabowski. Trabowski tries to land a body kick and Reign counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Trabowski throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reign with a body punch. A glancing blow. Trabowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reign swats him away and circles back towards the center. Reign is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Reign has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Studio in the buildup to the fight. Trabowski tries to land a body kick and Reign counters with a straight right hand. Trabowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reign tries to avoid it but Trabowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reign to the ground. Reign escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Reign lands with a right hand. Trabowski tries for a takedown but Reign circles away easily and Reign makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Trabowski looks winded! Trabowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Reign lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trabowski circles away quickly and effectively. Reign lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Trabowski sprawling to the canvas. Reign follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Trabowski hang on?
It looks like Jakub Trabowski has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Reign performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reign looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Trabowski is looking to escape. Reign wants to pass the guard but Trabowski is defending well. Reign is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reign is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trabowski defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Trabowski tries to roll over but Reign keeps him under control. Reign is looking for submissions but instead, Trabowski has regained full guard.
Trabowski keeping moving, preventing Reign from controlling successfully. Reign has gone for a leg lock! Trabowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reign's guard. Trabowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Reign avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Reign can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trabowski controls the pace. Trabowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Reign looking for a guillotine here but Trabowski defends easily.
Trabowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Trabowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Trabowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Reign is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trabowski defends well. Reign is trying to control the position but Trabowski postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titan Reign dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jakub Trabowski'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.
Trabowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reign lands with a short head shot on the inside. Reign avoiding damage as Trabowski throws knees to the body.
A short right from Trabowski on the inside. Reign has a couple of punches blocked by Trabowski.
Reign pushes Trabowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Trabowski looking for a takedown. Reign pushes Trabowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Trabowski lands a body punch in the clinch. Reign misses with a punch on the inside.
Trabowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reign backwards. Reign is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trabowski can do to turn this around? Trabowski working aggressively here.
Trabowski blocks a body shot from Reign. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Reign on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trabowski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trabowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reign avoids it. Trabowski wants a takedown.
Titan Reign has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Trabowski. Reign goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Trabowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reign fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Trabowski misses with an uppercut. Reign saw that one coming. Trabowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reign swivels and escapes. Reign connects with a body shot. Trabowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reign swats him away and circles back towards the center. Trabowski takes a shot right to the bread basket. Trabowski is breathing heavily. Reign with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reign throws a shot to the body.
Reign instigates a clinch. Reign lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Reign is working Trabowski over against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reign takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Reign lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trabowski backwards. Trabowski goes for a takedown attempt but Reign pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jakub Trabowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Trabowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Reign makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Trabowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Reign connects with a crisp jab. Reign punishes Trabowski's body with a nice straight punch. An inside leg kick lands from Reign. Reign has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Reign scores with a nice short uppercut. Reign lands a hook that snaps the head of Trabowski backwards. Trabowski fails to pull guard.
Reign lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trabowski backwards. A nice left hand lands by Reign.
Reign lands a left hand.
Reign throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trabowskis head. Reign gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trabowski.
A short right from Reign on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A short right hand to the side of the head by Reign. Reign blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reign makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A shot in the inside from Reign. A shot in the inside from Trabowski. Trabowski takes a shot to the head. A short right from Reign on the inside. Reign lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trabowski backwards. Reign drops Trabowski with a big right hand! Reign charges in looking to finish - Trabowski manages to keep Reign in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Trabowski is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Reign controlling from the top position. Trabowski is still in real trouble! Can Reign finish him? Trabowski keeping moving, preventing Reign from controlling successfully. Trabowski seems to have recovered his senses. Trabowski 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. Reign passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Reign looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Reign trying to control from half guard but Trabowski is working away. Reign tries to pass to full mount but Trabowski defends it. Reign seems to be working for a kimura but Trabowski defends the submission attempt. Reign seems to be working for a kimura but Trabowski defends the submission attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titan Reign dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jakub Trabowski's cut. That's time! Reign's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Reign circles away from the clinch attempt and Reign counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Reign stuns Trabowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Trabowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Reign rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trabowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jakub Trabowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Reign looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Trabowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Reign counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reign throws a shot to the body.
Reign lands with a good body shot. Titan Reign is winning the standup battle so far. Reign fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Reign throws a nice outside leg kick. Trabowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reign throws a nice outside leg kick. Reign works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Trabowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Trabowski tries to clinch but fails miserably and Reign counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Trabowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Trabowski gets tackled into the cage by Reign. Reign maintains the clinch. Reign scores with an uppercut up the middle. Reign pushes Trabowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Reign softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Reign gets through Trabowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Trabowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Reign lands with a light punch inside. Reign pushes Trabowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Trabowski misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Reign pushes Trabowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Reign prevents a takedown attempt there.
Titan Reign has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Trabowski. Reign leaning against his opponent.
Trabowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Reign shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Reign is pressed up against the cage. Trabowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reign down to the mat. Reign avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Reign changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reign, right into the meat.
Reign dips to his left and cracks Trabowski with an uppercut! Reign moves into range and clinches up with Trabowski. Reign scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice left hand lands by Reign.
Reign lands a hook to the side of the head. Reign scores with a shot to the side of Trabowski's head. Reign softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reign takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Reign pushes Trabowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Trabowski lands a hook to the side of the head. Reign prevents the takedown attempt.
Trabowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reign fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reign is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Trabowski avoids the body shot from Reign.
Trabowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reign swats him away and circles back towards the center. Trabowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Reign swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Reign rushes Trabowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Reign misses with a body punch.
Reign lands on the inside with an uppercut. Reign lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Trabowski misses with a body punch.
Trabowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Reign stalls. Reign lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Reign misses with a hook from the clinch. Reign prevents a takedown attempt there.
Trabowski being controlled against the cage. Trabowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reign avoiding damage as Trabowski throws knees to the body.
Trabowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reign gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reign is stalling here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reign - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reign seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Jakub Trabowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Titan Reign is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reign.
And that's the end of the fight! Titan Reign showed his dominance in that final round. Well Reign has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titan Reign! Titan Reign opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. The defeated Jakub Trabowski had this to say: 'i want re-match'.
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