PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yrjo Jarvinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Higginsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Higginsworth's choice of entrance music: Mr. Grinch. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Jarvinen
vs
Higginsworth

190 cm
21
240 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
280 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Hjelte Health Corp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yrjo Jarvinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derek Higginsworth!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Higginsworth.
Jarvinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarvinen closes the distance and clinches up with Higginsworth, looking for a takedown. Jarvinen pushes Higginsworth against the cage but Higginsworth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jarvinen has a takedown stuffed.
Higginsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Higginsworth.
Jarvinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Jarvinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yrjo Jarvinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarvinen avoids the head kick by Higginsworth.
Higginsworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Jarvinen moves out of range as Higginsworth throws a body kick.
Jarvinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Jarvinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Higginsworth is trying to control but can't.
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.
Higginsworth is trying to get back to full guard.
Higginsworth won't allow Jarvinen to pass to mount.

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.
Jarvinen wants to control but Higginsworth is keeping him busy.

Jarvinen is working for a kimura but Higginsworth is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Higginsworth to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jarvinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Higginsworth wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Higginsworth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jarvinen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jarvinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Higginsworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Higginsworth scores with a nice body kick.
Jarvinen shoots in but Higginsworth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Higginsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Jarvinen moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Higginsworth.
Higginsworth throws a wild body kick that Jarvinen sees coming a mile off.
Higginsworth misses with a low kick.
Yrjo Jarvinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jarvinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higginsworth working a defensive guard here.
Higginsworth wants to sweep here but Jarvinen controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Higginsworth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two 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.
Jarvinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Higginsworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higginsworth keeping moving, preventing Jarvinen from controlling successfully.

That's four 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.
Jarvinen trying to move into half guard but instead Higginsworth has managed to sweep!
Jarvinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Higginsworth is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Higginsworth 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!

Higginsworth throws a head kick but Jarvinen moves out of range.
Jarvinen misses with a wild body shot.
Higginsworth tries to land a front kick but Jarvinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Higginsworth.
Jarvinen blocks a head kick by Higginsworth.
Higginsworth throws a head kick that Jarvinen semi-blocks.
Higginsworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Jarvinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Higginsworth as he jumps to the side.
Higginsworth looks to throw the jab but Jarvinen is out of range.
Jarvinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Higginsworth misses with a low kick as Jarvinen jumps back.
Jarvinen jabs Higginsworth right on the nose. Higginsworth blinks but takes it well.
Higginsworth slips a jab and a cross from Jarvinen.

Jarvinen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jarvinen lands in his opponent's guard.
Jarvinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Higginsworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Higginsworth is pulling down on Jarvinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Jarvinen, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jarvinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen being controlled here momentarily.

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.
Higginsworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Yrjo Jarvinen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jarvinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Higginsworth.
Both fighters circling a little - Higginsworth finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jarvinen checks a leg kick.
Jarvinen lands with a nice body punch.
Jarvinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higginsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Higginsworth does it's job there.
Higginsworth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Higginsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Higginsworth.
Higginsworth cracks the inside of Jarvinen's front leg.
Higginsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Higginsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Jarvinen moves out of range easily.
Higginsworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Derek Higginsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higginsworth misses with a head kick.
Higginsworth lands a head kick. Jarvinen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Higginsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jarvinen is out of range and Higginsworth settles back down.
Crunch! Higginsworth slams his shin into Jarvinen's torso.
Higginsworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Higginsworth.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jarvinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Yrjo Jarvinen has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Higginsworth cracks the inside of Jarvinen's front leg.
Jarvinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Higginsworth. Higginsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Jarvinen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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!
Higginsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Jarvinen moves out of range easily.
Derek Higginsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Higginsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higginsworth is looking to slow Jarvinen down with leg kicks.
Higginsworth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Higginsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jarvinen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Higginsworth is looking to land body kicks.
Higginsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Jarvinen moves out of range easily.
Higginsworth lands a head kick. Jarvinen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice body kick there by Higginsworth.
Higginsworth lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jarvinen takes a step back to recover.
Jarvinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Higginsworth. Higginsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Jarvinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Higginsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jarvinen.
Higginsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Higginsworth misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Higginsworth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Higginsworth throws a front kick that sends Jarvinen stumbling back into the cage.
Jarvinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Higginsworth throws a head kick that misses
and Jarvinen counters with a series of strikes. Higginsworth will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jarvinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Higginsworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Higginsworth finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Higginsworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Higginsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Jarvinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Derek Higginsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higginsworth is looking to slow Jarvinen down with leg kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jarvinen blocks a head kick by Higginsworth.
Higginsworth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A nice leg kick lands there from Higginsworth.
Higginsworth throws a head kick that misses.
Higginsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jarvinen is able to avoid easily.
Higginsworth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Higginsworth goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jarvinen avoids the head kick by Higginsworth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higginsworth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jarvinen.
Higginsworth misses with a head kick.
Higginsworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Higginsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Jarvinen moves out of range easily.
Higginsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Jarvinen moves out of range easily.
Higginsworth throws a leg kick but Jarvinen checks it.
Higginsworth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yrjo Jarvinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higginsworth throws the kick towards the body but Jarvinen avoids it.
Jarvinen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Higginsworth avoids it really well and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jarvinen checks a leg kick.
Jarvinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jarvinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jarvinen looks to land a combination. Higginsworth sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Higginsworth looks to land a body kick but Jarvinen moved away.
Jarvinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jarvinen!
A punch combination from Jarvinen misses.
Higginsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Higginsworth, right into the meat.
Higginsworth throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higginsworth lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jarvinen takes a step back to recover.
Higginsworth throws a head kick but Jarvinen moves out of range.
Higginsworth cracks the inside of Jarvinen's front leg.
Higginsworth throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Higginsworth misses with a head kick.
Jarvinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Higginsworth. Higginsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Higginsworth lands a head kick. Jarvinen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A swing and a miss from Higginsworth.
Higginsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Jarvinen moves out of range easily.
Higginsworth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Higginsworth cracks the inside of Jarvinen's front leg.
Jarvinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Higginsworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Higginsworth throws a head kick that half lands.
Higginsworth feints and then cracks Jarvinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jarvinen down.
Good leg kick by Higginsworth there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Higginsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Higginsworth lands but Jarvinen takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Higginsworth dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Yrjo Jarvinen's cut.
That's time! Jarvinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jarvinen blocks a leg kick.
Jarvinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Higginsworth. Higginsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Higginsworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Higginsworth.
Jarvinen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Higginsworth misses with a body kick.
Jarvinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Higginsworth.
Higginsworth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jarvinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick there by Higginsworth.
Higginsworth lands a front kick.
Higginsworth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Higginsworth.
Higginsworth moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Higginsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higginsworth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jarvinen.
Higginsworth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Higginsworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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.
Higginsworth thumps Jarvinen with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Higginsworth throws a body kick that misses.
Higginsworth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jarvinen.
Higginsworth misses with a low kick as Jarvinen jumps back.
A head kick from Higginsworth lands but Jarvinen takes it in his stride.
Higginsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jarvinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Higginsworth lands with a kick to the ribs.
Higginsworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jarvinen avoids the head kick by Higginsworth.
Higginsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Higginsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jarvinen blocks the body kick.
Jarvinen misses with a takedown attempt - Higginsworth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yrjo Jarvinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higginsworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Higginsworth lands with a kick to the temple. Jarvinen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Yrjo Jarvinen's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Higginsworth.
Jarvinen avoids the head kick by Higginsworth.
Jarvinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yrjo Jarvinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higginsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jarvinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Higginsworth. Higginsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Higginsworth - that will leave a mark!
Higginsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Higginsworth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Higginsworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Higginsworth - that will leave a mark!
Jarvinen blocks a head kick by Higginsworth.
Higginsworth pushes Jarvinen away with a front kick.
Higginsworth connects with a high kick.
Higginsworth keeps Jarvinen at a distance using the push kick.
Jarvinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Higginsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jarvinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Higginsworth's waist but Higginsworth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jarvinen off to one side.
Jarvinen blocks a head kick by Higginsworth.
Higginsworth throws a nice head kick!
Higginsworth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jarvinen's sensitive parts.
Higginsworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Higginsworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higginsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Higginsworth.
Higginsworth delivers a nice body kick.
Higginsworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Higginsworth.
Higginsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Higginsworth.
Higginsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Higginsworth lands a head kick!
Higginsworth pushes Jarvinen away with a front kick.
Higginsworth throws a head kick that Jarvinen semi-blocks.
Higginsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higginsworth throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jarvinen's head.
Higginsworth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jarvinen's sensitive parts.
Higginsworth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Higginsworth connects with a high kick.
Higginsworth throws the kick towards the body but Jarvinen avoids it.
Higginsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higginsworth throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Higginsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Jarvinen moves out of range easily.
Jarvinen avoids the head kick by Higginsworth.
Higginsworth throws a head kick that misses.
Higginsworth throws a solid leg kick but Jarvinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Higginsworth.
Jarvinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Derek Higginsworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Higginsworth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Higginsworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jarvinen dives in and grabs Higginsworth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Higginsworth pushes down on Jarvinen's head and hops out.
Jarvinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Higginsworth tries to sprawl out of it but Jarvinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Higginsworth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Higginsworth is looking to slow Jarvinen down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Higginsworth, right into the meat.
Higginsworth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jarvinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jarvinen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Higginsworth.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Higginsworth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Higginsworth 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 44:49
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 44:49
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 44:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Higginsworth!
Derek Higginsworth is the new heavyweight champion!