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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjarni Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayato Yoshimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayato Yoshimura has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Avalon
vs
Yoshimura

175 cm
28
193 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

178 cm
23
195 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bjarni Avalon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hayato Yoshimura!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshimura shoots for a takedown but Avalon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yoshimura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yoshimura wants it to stay on the feet.
Avalon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yoshimura sprawls well. Yoshimura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Avalon gets slowly back to his feet.

Avalon has managed to clinch.
Yoshimura tries for a takedown. No joy.

Avalon jumps guard and drags Yoshimura to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Avalon slows the pace down in half guard.
Yoshimura is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshimura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Avalon.
Avalon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Avalon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Yoshimura because Avalon loaded up on that one.
Avalon controlling from the full mount.
Avalon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yoshimura for as long as he can get away with.
Yoshimura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Avalon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon lands a big shot there that rocks Yoshimura but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Avalon looking for a guillotine from mount but Yoshimura is having none of it.
Yoshimura has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Yoshimura tries to roll but Avalon sticks to his back.

Yoshimura is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Yoshimura defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Avalon's arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon is riding his opponent, not letting Yoshimura buck him off.

Avalon looking for the choke from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Avalon controlling the position well here. Yoshimura rolled but Avalon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Avalon is persistently looking for the submission but Yoshimura is defending it well.

Avalon working for a choke but Yoshimura is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avalon biding his time, controlling Yoshimura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjarni Avalon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Avalon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yoshimura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yoshimura replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Avalon blocks it well.
Avalon has a takedown stuffed.

Avalon moves into the clinch.
Avalon working hard to break the clinch.
Avalon is trying to pull guard but Yoshimura turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjarni Avalon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Yoshimura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yoshimura swings for the body but Avalon moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Avalon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yoshimura throws a series of punches but Avalon avoids them all with ease.
Avalon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yoshimura circles away.
Yoshimura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Avalon avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon punishes Yoshimura's body with a nice straight punch.
Avalon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yoshimura circles away quickly and effectively.
Yoshimura goes for a double leg but Avalon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Avalon continues to drive forward.
Avalon tries for a takedown but Yoshimura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Avalon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yoshimura, pushing him back against the cage.
Avalon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Yoshimura manages to break the clinch.
Yoshimura looks for a takedown but Avalon sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimura checks a leg kick.
Bjarni Avalon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Avalon has closed the distance and engaged Yoshimura in a clinch.

Avalon decides to pull guard.
Avalon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yoshimura can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yoshimura is breathing heavily.

Yoshimura looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Avalon has picked Yoshimura up and slammed him! Yoshimura can't keep hold of the triangle and Avalon manages to pass to side control!
Bjarni Avalon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avalon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Yoshimura's shoulder. That is not cool.

Avalon stands up.
Avalon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon lands a body shot.
Avalon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yoshimura tries to avoid it but Avalon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yoshimura to the ground. Yoshimura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yoshimura swats away the attempt to clinch by Avalon.
Avalon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yoshimura avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick misses from Avalon.
Avalon throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshimura moves out of range easily.
Yoshimura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yoshimura wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimura shoots in for a takedown but Avalon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Avalon tries to clinch but Yoshimura moves out of range.

Yoshimura tries to keep at a distance but Avalon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Avalon tries to circle away but Yoshimura has him pinned against the cage.
Yoshimura using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Yoshimura decides to pull guard.
Yoshimura being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjarni Avalon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.

Yoshimura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Yoshimura. No joy for Avalon on that attempt.
Avalon backing away here, and Yoshimura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Avalon leaves Yoshimura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yoshimura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yoshimura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjarni Avalon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalon dives in for a single leg takedown but Yoshimura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Avalon wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Yoshimura darts in and clinches Avalon up against the cage.

Avalon pulls guard successfully.
Yoshimura wants to control from the top but Avalon keeps moving.
Avalon is controlling Yoshimura's posture.
Avalon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Avalon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimura working a defensive guard but Avalon manages to pass into side control anyway.
Avalon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Avalon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yoshimura!
Yoshimura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Avalon lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Avalon stands up from mount. Strange move.
Avalon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Avalon backs off Yoshimura throws a huge counter combo but Avalon manages to avoid it all.
Avalon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoshimura can do to turn this around?
Yoshimura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Avalon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yoshimura somewhat.

Avalon gets a clinch.

Yoshimura breaks the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Avalon!
Avalon wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon shoots for a double leg takedown but Yoshimura sprawls well. He's pushed Avalon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yoshimura looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Avalon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yoshimura but Yoshimura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yoshimura tries to clinch up
and Avalon counters with a series of strikes. Yoshimura will be more careful next time no doubt.
Avalon blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avalon shoots for a takedown but Yoshimura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Yoshimura misses.
Avalon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yoshimura tries to avoid it but Avalon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yoshimura to the ground. Yoshimura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hayato Yoshimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjarni Avalon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Avalon shoots in for a takedown but Yoshimura shows good takedown defense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bjarni Avalon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Avalon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjarni Avalon!
An out of breath Bjarni Avalon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Veli Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veli Schwarzeneg could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bill Lee's chin.

Schwarzeneg
vs
Lee

175 cm
49
175 lbs
35 - 72 - 2

181 cm
25
169 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 72 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Veli Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Lee!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Schwarzeneg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Schwarzeneg working the body and head with strikes.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.

Schwarzeneg decides to stand back up. Schwarzeneg steps back and let's Lee get back to his feet.

Schwarzeneg gets a clinch.
Schwarzeneg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lee looks winded!

Schwarzeneg ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schwarzeneg no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Schwarzeneg manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Schwarzeneg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Schwarzeneg is stalling in the full guard.

Schwarzeneg stands and steps away. Lee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lee shoots and misses

and Schwarzeneg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schwarzeneg.

Schwarzeneg jumps guard and drags Lee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Schwarzeneg blocks nicely.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the position here.
Schwarzeneg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Schwarzeneg decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lee, up you get!

Schwarzeneg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Schwarzeneg's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schwarzeneg stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Schwarzeneg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Schwarzeneg stands up and beckons Lee to his feet.

Schwarzeneg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Schwarzeneg stands up and beckons Lee to join him on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee dives in and grabs Schwarzeneg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schwarzeneg pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Lee tries to clinch

and Schwarzeneg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Schwarzeneg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schwarzeneg is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Schwarzeneg stands up and beckons Lee to join him on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schwarzeneg moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Schwarzeneg is trying to trip Lee. He has hold of a leg but Lee is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Schwarzeneg persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Schwarzeneg cracks Lee with a solid left hand.
Schwarzeneg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Schwarzeneg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Schwarzeneg decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lee, up you get!

Schwarzeneg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard.

Schwarzeneg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schwarzeneg lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Schwarzeneg connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Schwarzeneg lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lee hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schwarzeneg with shots to the head and body - Lee looks very uncomfortable down there.
Schwarzeneg punishing his opponent with strikes.

Lee is rocked!
Schwarzeneg lands a heavy elbow.
Lee is still in real trouble! Can Schwarzeneg finish him?
Schwarzeneg landing punches.
Schwarzeneg lands a big shot to the head and Lee winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Veli Schwarzeneg!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Munchack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sara McSlamm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sara McSlamm told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Munchack
vs
McSlamm

220 cm
35
273 lbs
22 - 21 - 0

182 cm
45
285 lbs
44 - 16 - 1

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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 22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Franklin Munchack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sara McSlamm!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Munchack.
Munchack scores with a nice strike.
McSlamm blocks a head kick by Munchack.
McSlamm is looking to score with low kicks.
Munchack lands a high kick!
Munchack moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munchack shoots for a double leg takedown but McSlamm sprawls well. He's pushed Munchack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McSlamm misses with a head kick.
Munchack throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McSlamm shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McSlamm showed some decent athleticism there.
Munchack is doing well to control the position and prevent McSlamm from advancing to side control.
Munchack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Munchack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Munchack is working hard here to advance position.

McSlamm is sitting in close to Munchack's body. Munchack has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McSlamm is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McSlamm is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Munchack.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Franklin Munchack!
Franklin Munchack bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Sara McSlamm stepped up to the mic, saying 'I made a mental error. when your flipping a burger thats not a big deal. you dont go to the hospital after forgetting to put the pickle on it... I gotta heal up but ill be back.'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akira Toriyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Compton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toriyama's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Toriyama
vs
Compton

173 cm
39
152 lbs
44 - 24 - 1

175 cm
38
165 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Akira Toriyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt Compton!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Compton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toriyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Compton.
Toriyama misses with the head strike.
Compton struggles to land a body shot inside as Toriyama controls his hands.
Toriyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Compton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Toriyama up against the cage.
Toriyama working aggressively here.

Compton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toriyama tries to clinch there but Compton circles away.
Toriyama wants to clinch up but Compton keeps it at a distance.
Toriyama tries to clinch there but Compton circles away.

Toriyama has closed the distance and engaged Compton in a clinch.
Compton tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Compton back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toriyama has a couple of punches blocked by Compton.
A short right from Toriyama.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Compton.
Toriyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Compton working aggressively here.
Compton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toriyama blocks a body shot from Compton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Compton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Toriyama lands with a right to the head.
Toriyama working aggressively here.
Toriyama lands with a short shot to the head.
Compton misses with a hook to the ribs.

Compton manages to break the clinch.
Compton is looking to slow Toriyama down with leg kicks.
Compton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toriyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Compton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Compton cracks Toriyama with a good jab.

It looks like Akira Toriyama has been cut.

Toriyama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Compton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Compton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Compton.
Compton blocking some punches.
Compton misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toriyama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Compton backwards.
Compton misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Compton.
Toriyama working aggressively here.
Compton lands with a right to the head.
Compton struggles to land a body shot inside as Toriyama controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Compton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Compton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Compton tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Compton back against the cage.
Toriyama misses with a punch on the inside.
Compton tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Compton back against the cage.
Compton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Compton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Compton blocking some punches.
Toriyama lands a left hand.
Toriyama throws a head punch that misses.
Compton is working Toriyama over against the cage.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Compton tries to stall but Toriyama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Compton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Toriyama misses with some punches.

Compton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Compton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toriyama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Toriyama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Toriyama throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama lands with a light punch inside.
Compton is stalling here.
Compton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Toriyama misses with the head strike.
Toriyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Compton lands a nice shot to the body.
Toriyama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toriyama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toriyama.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Compton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Compton.
Compton misses with a punch to the body.
Compton trying to stall but Toriyama improves his position.
A short uppercut from Toriyama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toriyama.
Compton avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toriyama.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Compton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toriyama scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toriyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Compton has a couple of punches blocked by Toriyama.
Toriyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Compton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Compton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Toriyama fails to land.
Toriyama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Compton.
Compton misses with the head strike.
Toriyama blocks an uppercut.
Compton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Compton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards.
Toriyama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Compton.
Toriyama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Compton - that landed with a thud.
Toriyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Akira Toriyama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akira Toriyama's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Compton throws a sloppy head kick and Toriyama moves out of range easily.
Compton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Toriyama wants to clinch up but Compton keeps it at a distance.
Toriyama wants to clinch.
Toriyama checks a leg kick nicely.

Toriyama takes the fight into the clinch.
Compton misses with the head strike.
Toriyama scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Compton.
Compton blocks an uppercut.
Compton swings wildly with an uppercut but Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toriyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Compton is trying to force a seperation but Toriyama has the dominant position.
Toriyama lands a right hand.
Toriyama misses with the head strike.
Toriyama has a couple of punches blocked by Compton.
Toriyama pushes Compton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Compton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Compton.
A short body shot lands from Compton as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Toriyama fails to land.
Compton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Compton.
Toriyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Compton working aggressively here.
Compton tries to circle away but Toriyama has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Compton.
Toriyama lands with a short shot to the head.
Compton struggles to land a body shot inside as Toriyama controls his hands.
Toriyama prevents a body shot from Compton.
Compton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Compton lands a shoulder strike.
Compton misses with a body punch.
Compton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Compton throws a head punch that misses.
Toriyama lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Compton tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Compton back against the cage.
Compton misses with the head strike.
Toriyama misses with a punch on the inside.
Toriyama misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Compton tries to break free but Toriyama pushes him back against the cage.
Toriyama working aggressively here.
Compton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toriyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Compton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Compton misses with some punches.
Compton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toriyama has a couple of punches blocked by Compton.
Compton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toriyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Compton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toriyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Compton can't find room to land a body shot as Toriyama controls the action.
Toriyama working aggressively here.
Toriyama blocks an uppercut.
Compton misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Compton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Compton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards.
Toriyama throws a head punch that misses.
Toriyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Compton pushes Toriyama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toriyama working aggressively here.
Toriyama working aggressively here.
Compton blocks an uppercut.
Compton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Compton struggles to land a body shot inside as Toriyama controls his hands.
Toriyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Compton.
Compton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toriyama misses with some punches.
Toriyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Compton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Compton misses with a punch to the body.
Compton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Compton misses with a punch to the body.
Toriyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Compton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama misses with the head strike.
Compton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toriyamas head.

Compton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toriyama tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Compton! But no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Toriyama checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toriyama blocks a leg kick.

Toriyama gets a clinch.

Compton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toriyama wants to clinch up but Compton keeps it at a distance.
Toriyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toriyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Toriyama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Toriyama blocking some punches.
Compton tries to work over Toriyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toriyama misses with the head strike.
Toriyama misses with a punch on the inside.
Compton leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Akira Toriyama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akira Toriyama's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Toriyama is looking to clinch but Compton is avoiding it.
Compton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Toriyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Compton swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Toriyama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Compton, pushing him back against the cage.
Compton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Compton blocks an uppercut.
Toriyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Compton.
Compton blocks an uppercut.
Compton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toriyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Toriyama fails to land.
Akira Toriyama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Toriyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Toriyama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toriyama blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toriyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Toriyama.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Comptons head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Compton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toriyama working aggressively here.
Toriyama misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Compton.
Toriyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Compton uses good head movement to avoid it.

Compton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toriyama takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Toriyama closes the distance looking to clinch
and Compton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toriyama tries to clinch there but Compton circles away.
Toriyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toriyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Compton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Compton misses with a body shot.
Toriyama is looking to clinch.
Toriyama checks a low kick from Compton.
Toriyama wants to clinch but Compton slips to the side
and Compton counters with an outside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toriyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toriyama checks the leg kick.
It looked like Toriyama wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toriyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Compton gets a clinch.
Compton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Toriyama blocks an uppercut.
Toriyama lands with a right to the head.
Compton blocks an uppercut.
Toriyama misses with some punches.
Toriyama throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Compton lands a body shot.
Compton tries to work over Toriyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toriyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Compton can't break the clinch.
Compton struggles to land a body shot inside as Toriyama controls his hands.
Compton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Compton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Toriyama fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Compton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toriyama's elbow.
Compton tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Compton back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Toriyama.
Compton tries a body shot but Toriyama blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Compton.
Toriyama throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Compton.
Toriyama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toriyama working aggressively here.

Compton breaks the clinch.
Compton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Toriyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toriyama tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Compton counters with an inside leg kick.
Compton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Compton swats away the attempt to clinch by Toriyama.
Toriyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Compton only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Toriyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Compton.
Compton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Toriyama is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Compton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Toriyama is able to avoid easily.
Colt Compton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Compton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Compton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Compton lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toriyama tries to clinch up.
Toriyama is looking to clinch but Compton is avoiding it.
Toriyama tries to clinch but Compton moves out of range.
Toriyama wants to clinch up but Compton keeps it at a distance.
Compton throws a leg kick but Toriyama checks it.
Compton is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Toriyama wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Compton keeps the fight on the outside.
Toriyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Compton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Toriyama tries to clinch up but Compton circles away and keeps his distance.

Toriyama pushes Compton up against the cage in a clinch.
Compton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toriyama's elbow.
Toriyama misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Compton.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Compton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Colt Compton just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Akira Toriyama's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Toriyama wants to clinch.
Compton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Compton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Toriyama tries to clinch up.

Toriyama moves into the clinch successfully.
Toriyama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Compton.
Toriyama working aggressively here.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toriyama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Toriyama.
Compton misses with a hook from the clinch.

Compton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Compton.

Toriyama has closed the distance and engaged Compton in a clinch.
Compton throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toriyama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Compton misses with the head strike.
Compton struggles to land a body shot inside as Toriyama controls his hands.
Compton misses with a hook from the clinch.

Compton breaks from the clinch.
Toriyama tries to clinch but Compton moves out of range.
Compton swats away the attempt to clinch by Toriyama.
Toriyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Compton's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Compton throws a leg kick but Toriyama checks it.

Toriyama drives through and clinches with Compton against the cage.
Compton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toriyama misses with the head strike.
Compton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toriyama's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Compton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Compton.
A short right from Toriyama on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toriyama.
Compton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toriyama working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Compton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Compton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Toriyama tries to clinch but Compton is having none of it.
Compton scores with a leg kick.
Toriyama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Compton.
Compton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toriyama is looking to clinch.
Toriyama tries to clinch but Compton moves out of range.
Toriyama is looking to clinch.
Compton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toriyama avoids the head kick by Compton.
Toriyama tries to clinch there but Compton circles away.

Toriyama drives through and clinches with Compton against the cage.
Toriyama has a couple of punches blocked by Compton.
Toriyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toriyama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Compton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Compton blocking some punches.
Compton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama scores with a shot to the side of Compton's head.
Compton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toriyama.
Compton is trying to maintain a safe position but Toriyama gets an underhook and turns Compton into the cage.
Toriyama is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Toriyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Compton backwards.
Compton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toriyamas head.

Compton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toriyama tries to clinch there but Compton circles away.
Toriyama backing away here, and Compton unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Toriyama is looking to clinch but Compton is avoiding it.
Toriyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Compton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toriyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Compton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Compton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Toriyama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Compton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Toriyama checks it well.
Toriyama checks a leg kick.
Compton cracks the inside of Toriyama's front leg.
Toriyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Toriyama looks to clinch
and Compton counters with a series of strikes. Toriyama will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toriyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Compton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Compton keeps the fight on the outside.
Toriyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Compton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toriyama is looking to clinch but Compton is avoiding it.
Compton raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Toriyama is looking to clinch but Compton is avoiding it.
Toriyama tries to clinch up.

Compton darts in and clinches Toriyama up against the cage.
Toriyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toriyama working aggressively here.
Toriyama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Compton's efforts to push away.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama prevents a body shot from Compton.
Toriyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Compton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toriyama misses with the head strike.
Compton scores with a shoulder strike.

Compton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Compton dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Akira Toriyama'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. This is the final round!

Compton keeps the fight on the outside.
Compton misses with a low kick as Toriyama jumps back.
Compton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Toriyama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Toriyama wants to clinch up but Compton keeps it at a distance.
Toriyama is looking to clinch.
Compton scoring well with a low kick there.
Toriyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toriyama tries to clinch up but Compton circles away and keeps his distance.
Compton looks to land a body kick but Toriyama moved away.
Toriyama fails with an attempt to clinch.

Toriyama pushes Compton up against the cage in a clinch.
Toriyama lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Compton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toriyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toriyama moves in looking to clinch but Compton pushes him off.
Toriyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Colt Compton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toriyama moves in looking to clinch but Compton pushes him off.
Toriyama tries to clinch there but Compton circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Compton keeps the fight on the outside.
Compton keeps the fight on the outside.
Compton shapes to counter with a head kick.
Toriyama checks a leg kick.
Toriyama is looking to clinch.
Toriyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Compton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toriyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toriyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Compton circles away.
Toriyama moves in looking to clinch but Compton pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toriyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Compton.
Toriyama chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Compton can pounce on him.
Toriyama wants to clinch.
Toriyama wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Compton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Compton throws out a counter right but Toriyama avoids it with no problem.
Toriyama wants to clinch up but Compton keeps it at a distance.
Compton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Toriyama avoids the head kick by Compton.
Compton misses with a low kick.
Compton throws a leg kick but Toriyama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Toriyama tries to clinch there but Compton circles away.
Compton swats away the attempt to clinch by Toriyama.

Toriyama darts in and clinches Compton up against the cage.
Toriyama lands a hook that snaps the head of Compton backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Compton.
A head punch on the inside from Toriyama fails to land.
A short left from Toriyama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toriyama scores with a shoulder strike.
Compton lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Compton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toriyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Compton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Compton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Compton.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Compton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Compton has Toriyama up against the cage in a clinch.
Compton lands with a right to the head.
Compton trying to control the position but instead, Toriyama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Compton into the cage.
Compton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toriyama lands with a short shot to the head.
Compton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Compton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Compton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toriyama is looking to clinch but Compton is avoiding it.

Toriyama moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toriyama.
Compton misses with a punch to the body.
Toriyama misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Compton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Compton motions for Toriyama to come forward. Compton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toriyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Compton circles away.
Toriyama moves in looking to clinch but Compton pushes him off.
Toriyama is looking to clinch.
As Toriyama backs off Compton throws a huge counter combo but Toriyama manages to avoid it all.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Compton.
Compton tries to land a leg kick but Toriyama saw it coming and moves away.
Toriyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toriyama wants to clinch up but Compton keeps it at a distance.

Toriyama moves into range and clinches up with Compton.
Compton blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Compton.
Compton takes a shot to the head.
Compton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colt Compton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Compton 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colt Compton!
Our winner, Colt Compton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.