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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Jameson (ranked 24291 p4p, 5537 weight class) and Kewl Guyseen (ranked 617 p4p, 541 weight class). Guyseen has chosen Dollar Wine by Colin Lucas as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Jameson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kewl Guyseen!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Guyseen does no damage.
Jameson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Guyseen scores with a hook.
Guyseen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jameson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Guyseen ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Jameson out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kewl Guyseen!
Kewl Guyseen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renard Joubert (ranked 3095 p4p, 3802 weight class) and Pierre Bernard (ranked 388 p4p, 456 weight class). Joubert's entrance music is Brother Ali - The Preacher. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renard Joubert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Pierre Bernard!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joubert throws a head kick that misses.
Bernard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Joubert with a body shot.
Joubert tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bernard closes the distance and pushes Joubert back into the cage.
Bernard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bernard pulls guard effortlessly.
Joubert controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Joubert throwing strikes from guard but Bernard blocks nicely.
Joubert won't allow Bernard to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Joubert is defending well. Bernard quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Joubert has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bernard celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pierre Bernard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rico Paco (ranked 3271 p4p, 2869 weight class) and Van Der Ley (ranked 410 p4p, 367 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Good wrestling
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rico Paco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Van Der Ley!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Der Ley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paco missing with a left hand there. Der Ley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Der Ley takes one on the button.
Der Ley tries to keep at a distance but Paco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Der Ley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paco manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Paco.
 It looks like Van Der Ley has been cut.
Paco misses with a straight right.
Der Ley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 Der Ley is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Der Ley throws a right and a left that Paco avoids nicely.
Rico Paco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paco connects with a body shot that sends Der Ley's belly button to the back.
Paco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Der Ley is still on wobbly legs! Can Paco finish him?
Der Ley avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Paco backs off Der Ley throws a huge counter combo but Paco manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Der Ley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Der Ley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Der Ley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paco.
Der Ley seems to have recovered his senses.
Paco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Der Ley throws out the jab.
Paco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Der Ley, pushing him back against the cage.
Paco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paco connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Der Ley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paco is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Der Ley.
Paco lands a big right hand that sends Der Ley crashing to the mat! Paco stays standing though and waves Der Ley back to his feet!
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!
Paco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Paco cracks Der Ley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Der Ley throws a leg kick but Paco sees it coming and moves out of range.
Paco scores with a sloppy right hand. Der Ley should have avoided that one.
Paco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Der Ley.
Der Ley slips a straight right by Paco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Der Ley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Der Ley misses with a few strikes there.
Paco missing with a left hand there. Der Ley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Der Ley tries to counter by closing the distance.
Der Ley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paco scores with a hook.
Der Ley blocks a jab.
Der Ley throws a jab but it's blocked by Paco.
Der Ley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Der Ley misses with a double jab.
Paco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Der Ley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paco scrambles back to his feet.
Der Ley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Der Ley. That's going to slow Paco down.
Paco throws the left hand but Der Ley avoids the punch easily.
Paco throws a hook but Der Ley blocks it.
Der Ley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paco.
Paco misses with a straight right.
Paco throws an overhand right that lands on Der Ley's shoulder, as Der Ley tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Der Ley swinging wildly here.
Paco lands with an uppercut that bounces Der Ley off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Paco misses.
Der Ley misses with a takedown
and Paco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paco is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Paco misses.
Der Ley moves in looking to clinch but Paco pushes him off.
Paco is looking to counter the offense by Der Ley and move into the clinch.
Der Ley is looking to clinch but Paco is avoiding it.
Paco lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Der Ley slips a straight right by Paco.
Der Ley throws a right and a left that Paco avoids nicely.
Paco fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Der Ley on the side of the head.
Paco throws out a loose jab but Der Ley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paco is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Der Ley throws the left hand but Paco avoids the punch easily.
Paco sends Der Ley crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Paco is motioning to the referee to let Der Ley up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rico Paco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Der Ley.
Der Ley unleashes a big counter combination but Paco bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Paco throws a jab but it's blocked by Der Ley.
Der Ley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Der Ley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Der Ley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Paco tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Der Ley manages to circle out of the way.
Der Ley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Paco lands a big uppercut and Der Ley crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Der Ley looks OK. Paco waves Der Ley back to his feet!
A low kick lands for Der Ley.
A swing and a miss from Der Ley.
Paco throws a hook to the side of Der Ley's head but Der Ley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Der Ley gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Paco gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Der Ley is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico Paco!
Rico Paco spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Remi Johnson (ranked 3511 p4p, 3319 weight class) and Stan Marsh (ranked 431 p4p, 408 weight class). Remi Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stan Marsh's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remi Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stan Marsh!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Marsh avoids it well and moves away.
Marsh throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Marsh misses the shot to the body.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson working over Marsh with some ground and pound. Marsh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marsh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marsh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marsh wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Marsh is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson prevents Marsh from improving his position.
Johnson 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.
Marsh is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marsh has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Johnson has passed into side control.
Marsh struggling a bit here.
Johnson scores with punches from side control.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marsh keeps working.
Johnson misses with the ground and pound.
Marsh is trying to improve his position.
Johnson lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Johnson in side control, throwing shots but Marsh defends.
Marsh takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Marsh avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Johnson.
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marsh, who protects the arm well.
Marsh tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Marsh sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Marsh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Marsh dodges it nicely.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Marsh's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Marsh manages to get to full guard.
Marsh is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marsh working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Marsh's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marsh has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Marsh slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marsh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marsh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson pulls Marsh in close to his closed guard and prevents Marsh from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Marsh clinches with his opponent.
Marsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Marsh's guard.
Marsh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marsh is looking to sweep but instead, Johnson has passed into half guard.
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Marsh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Marsh's hands, connecting with Marsh's forehead.
Marsh trying to control here.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marsh desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marsh tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Marsh defends it.
Marsh is trying to control but Johnson manages to pass to mount!
Marsh is working to get back to half guard.
Remi Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson breaks from Marsh's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Marsh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marsh is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marsh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Johnson prevents Marsh from improving his position.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marsh can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marsh is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Johnson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marsh pinned against the cage. Marsh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Marsh scores with a jab.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marsh wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Johnson is now in half guard.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Marsh wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marsh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marsh wants to sweep but no luck.
Marsh is trying to keep Johnson in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marsh is on top in guard.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Marsh is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Marsh trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marsh wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marsh tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson prevents Marsh from improving his position.
Marsh is looking to get back to full guard here but Johnson has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Marsh is avoiding damage well.
Johnson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Johnson advances to mount.
Marsh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marsh is looking to escape.
BOOM! Johnson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Marsh regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marsh pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Johnson won't allow Marsh to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson stays in close to Marsh's body and controls the position.
Stan Marsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Remi Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remi Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remi Johnson!
A less than humble Remi Johnson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuo Shima (ranked 2133 p4p, 2091 weight class) and Pedro Paulo (ranked 129 p4p, 126 weight class). Shima comes to the cage accompanied by The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Shima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Paulo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shima!
Paulo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shima is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Shima tries to improve position but can't.
Paulo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shima works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Shima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shima is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Paulo lands with a punch from half guard.
Paulo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Shima'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.
Paulo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paulo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shima tries to kick Paulo off but Paulo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paulo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paulo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paulo is nestled in close to Shima, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Paulo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paulo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shima's head.
Shima is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Shima on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shima tries to get out of the position.
Paulo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paulo throwing shots but Shima is blocking nicely.
Shima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paulo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paulo seems to be working for a kimura but Shima defends the submission attempt.
Paulo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paulo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shima's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Paulo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Paulo thows a huge punch but Shima dodges it nicely.
Paulo thows a huge punch but Shima dodges it nicely.
Paulo prevents Shima from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulo working the head and body with strikes.
Shima is trying to stand.
Paulo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paulo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shima defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima is doing well to control the position and prevent Paulo from advancing to side control.
Paulo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paulo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Paulo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Paulo throwing shots but Shima is blocking nicely.
Shima trying to control but Paulo postures up.
Shima is trying to stand.
Paulo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shima defending well though.
Shima keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paulo prevents Shima from standing back up.
Shima has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Paulo is on him like a limpet, forcing Shima back against the cage.
Paulo misses with the head strike.
Paulo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shima misses the jab.
Paulo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Paulo misses with a leg kick.
Shima tries to counter by clinching up but Paulo breaks away and moves out of range.
Paulo misses with an uppercut. Shima saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Shima.
Paulo slips a straight right by Shima.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Paulo shoots and misses
and Shima counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shima.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Paulo blocks a body shot from Shima.
Paulo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Paulo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Paulo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shima moves into range and clinches up with Paulo.
Paulo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shima misses with some punches.
Paulo is trying to drag Shima to the mat but Shima just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short uppercut from Paulo.
Paulo throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Paulo.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shima is defending well.
Paulo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shima is defending well.
Paulo throws a head punch that misses.
Paulo misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulo blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Paulo controls the action.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Paulo's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paulo.
Paulo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shima gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Paulo's head.
Paulo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paulo has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Paulo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulo has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Paulo blocking some punches.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Paulo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima lands a shot to the body.
Shima gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paulo.
Paulo looking for a takedown.
Shima prevents the takedown attempt.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paulo misses with the head strike.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paulo has Shima pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Paulo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shima tumbling to the mat - Paulo dives into Shima's guard.
Paulo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima wants to stand and escape but Paulo is having none of it.
Paulo throwing strikes but missing.
Paulo throws a strike but Shima rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Paulo pulls Shima in close to prevent any damage.
Paulo 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.
Shima wants to stand but Paulo is controlling his posture from full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paulo holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shima is looking to stand up but Paulo won't let him.
Paulo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paulo has control of Shima's left arm, preventing Shima from doing any damage.
Pedro Paulo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shima won't allow Paulo to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shima trying to control but Paulo is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Shima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paulo.
Shima darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paulo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shima. Shima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima takes a swing at Paulo's ribcage but misses.
Shima tries to clinch up but Paulo circles away and keeps his distance.
Paulo looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
Shima misses with a hook
and Paulo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paulo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shima clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Shima.
Shima works on Paulo's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Paulo controls his hands.
Paulo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paulo is looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Shima.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
Paulo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shima after a bit of a struggle.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Paulo.
Shima stalling in the clinch but Paulo improves position.
Paulo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paulo prevents a body shot from Shima.
Paulo is looking for a takedown.
Paulo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Paulo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima gets underhooks to prevent Paulo's takedown attempt.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paulo.
Paulo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paulo is looking for a takedown.
Paulo prevents a body shot from Shima.
Paulo tries for a takedown but Shima manages to get underhooks.
Paulo lands a hook that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Paulo on the inside.
Paulo throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Paulo prevents a body shot from Shima.
Paulo has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Shima lands a nice uppercut.
Paulo gets through Shima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Paulo fails to land.
Shima stalls.
Paulo misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paulo throws a head punch that misses.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paulo backwards.
Paulo has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paulo blocks a jab.
Shima works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Paulo's head backwards.
Shima is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shima misses with a straight left.
Paulo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shima defends it well.
Paulo ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
A combination from Paulo does no damage.
Paulo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shima misses with an uppercut.
Paulo shoots in but no luck this time.
Tetsuo Shima is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paulo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Paulo.
Paulo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shima defends it well.
Paulo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shima.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shima has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuo Shima!
A victorious Tetsuo Shima thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Long Wang (ranked 2756 p4p, 2402 weight class) and Kevin McDade (ranked 359 p4p, 326 weight class). Long Wang is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Long Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin McDade!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang lands a nice looking body shot.
Wang darts in trying to clinch
and McDade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wang instigates a clinch.
McDade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wang blocking some punches.
Wang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wang.
McDade misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang swings wildly with an uppercut but McDade uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDade misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from McDade.
Wang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McDade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDade working aggressively here.
McDade lands a body shot.
Wang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDade lands a nice shot to the body.
McDade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from McDade.
 It looks like Long Wang has been cut.
Wang tries to clinch up
and McDade counters with a huge left! Wang is in big trouble! He's backing up but McDade isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Wang from any more damage. A dominating finish by McDade!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin McDade!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Del Geno (ranked 1463 p4p, 1241 weight class) and Hyun Jun Choi (ranked 88 p4p, 77 weight class). Hyun Jun Choi 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!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paolo Del Geno!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hyun Jun Choi!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Geno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab by Choi.
Del Geno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Choi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Geno throws out the jab.
Choi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Del Geno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Choi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Del Geno.
Choi needs to keep his hands up - Del Geno had a free shot at his head there.
Del Geno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Choi thumps Del Geno with a low kick.
Del Geno misses with a double jab.
Choi ducks right into an uppercut from Del Geno.
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!
Choi throws an off balance right hand
letting Del Geno counter with a right hand.
A big right from Del Geno misses.
Del Geno tries to close the distance and clinch but Choi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Del Geno misses with a straight left.
Del Geno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Choi throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Del Geno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Del Geno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Del Geno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Choi in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Geno lands with an overhand left.
Del Geno misses with a left hand
and Choi counters with a series of strikes. Del Geno will be more careful next time no doubt.
Del Geno instigates a clinch.
Choi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Choi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Del Geno is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Choi.
Choi breaks from the clinch.
Del Geno throws a hook but Choi blocks it.
Choi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Choi misses with a right hand
and Del Geno counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Geno has managed to clinch.
Choi working aggressively here.
Del Geno working aggressively here.
Choi is looking to control Del Geno's arms but Del Geno gets an underhook and turns him. Now Choi has his back to the cage.
Choi blocks an uppercut.
Del Geno misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Geno blocks an uppercut.
Choi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Choi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paolo Del Geno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Choi.
Nice uppercut lands for Del Geno. That snapped Choi's head back.
Choi ducks under a wild hook from Del Geno.
Choi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Del Geno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Choi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Del Geno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Choi.
Choi misses with a hook.
Del Geno keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Del Geno walks into a jab.
Choi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Del Geno is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Del Geno misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Del Geno. That snapped Choi's head back.
Del Geno drops Choi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Choi looks back up at him and smiles so Del Geno waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Choi is rocked!
Del Geno pushes Choi up against the cage in a clinch.
Choi is still on wobbly legs! Can Del Geno finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Geno slowing the pace effectively.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Del Geno.
Del Geno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Del Geno lands a shoulder strike.
Choi cracks Del Geno with a nice body shot.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Del Geno.
Del Geno tries to throw a body punch but Choi avoids it by throwing Del Geno back against the cage.
Choi looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Del Geno.
Del Geno lands a right hand.
Choi lands a hook that snaps the head of Del Geno backwards.
Del Geno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Choi blocks a body shot from Del Geno.
Del Geno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Geno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Choi scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Del Geno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Del Geno holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Del Geno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Choi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Choi seems to have recovered his senses.
Choi breaks from the clinch.
Del Geno rushes Choi and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Choi is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Del Geno piles on the pressure and Choi crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paolo Del Geno!
Paolo Del Geno retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Paolo Del Geno, 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.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bofur Widenose (ranked 818 p4p, 2463 weight class) and Octavio Dos Anjos (ranked 121 p4p, 342 weight class). Dos Anjos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Somebodies' Gonna Get They Ass Kicked. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Octavio Dos Anjos was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bofur Widenose!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Octavio Dos Anjos!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widenose moves into the clinch.
Dos Anjos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dos Anjos is looking to break free of the clinch but Widenose has double underhooks.
Dos Anjos wants to break free but Widenose has control.
Widenose is looking for a takedown.
Widenose wants to take the fight to the mat but Dos Anjos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dos Anjos stalling in the clinch but Widenose improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Widenose as Dos Anjos tries to tie him up.
Dos Anjos wants to break free but Widenose has control.
Widenose tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. 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.
Dos Anjos is trying to force a seperation but Widenose has the dominant position.
Dos Anjos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Widenose has him pressed against the cage.
Widenose lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Widenose sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dos Anjos defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widenose is thwarting Dos Anjos's attempts to control the position.
Widenose working the head and body with strikes.
Widenose sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dos Anjos trying to control from the bottom.
Widenose looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dos Anjos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dos Anjos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Widenose is nestled in close to Dos Anjos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Widenose wants to control but Dos Anjos is keeping him busy.
Dos Anjos wants to improve his position but Widenose is controlling well.
Dos Anjos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Widenose's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Widenose's back!
Dos Anjos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Widenose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Widenose tries to break free.
Widenose tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widenose is looking to get to half guard.
Widenose tries to hold on but Dos Anjos postures up.
Widenose can't escape the position.
Widenose might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dos Anjos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dos Anjos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dos Anjos is landing with some decent strikes but Widenose is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dos Anjos avoids the attempt from Widenose to control.
Dos Anjos controlling the pace for now.
Widenose is in all sorts of trouble here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Anjos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Widenose is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dos Anjos is controlling the pace.
Widenose regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dos Anjos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dos Anjos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dos Anjos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dos Anjos is stalling in the full guard.
Widenose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dos Anjos is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Dos Anjos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dos Anjos wants to control from the top but Widenose keeps moving.
Dos Anjos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Widenose has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Anjos has managed to get both his arms back between Widenose's legs - danger averted.
Dos Anjos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dos Anjos trying to control but Widenose is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dos Anjos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bofur Widenose dominated that round.
That's time! Widenose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Widenose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dos Anjos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Widenose counters with a takedown into side control.
Bofur Widenose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dos Anjos is looking to reverse the position.
Widenose wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dos Anjos, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Dos Anjos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Widenose landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose lands a few punches from side control.
Dos Anjos is looking for a sweep.
Widenose lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Widenose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Anjos can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widenose tries to advance to mount but Dos Anjos denies him.
Dos Anjos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Widenose connects with a decent elbow.
Dos Anjos can't do much from the bottom here.
Dos Anjos is trying to get back to half guard.
Dos Anjos wants to control but Widenose postures up.
Widenose scores with a couple of short elbows.
Widenose is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dos Anjos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dos Anjos is trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dos Anjos can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos struggling a bit here.
Widenose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Anjos keeps working.
Widenose scores with punches from side control.
Widenose cracks Dos Anjos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Widenose tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Widenose has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Widenose trying to control the position but Dos Anjos is working away.
Widenose is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dos Anjos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dos Anjos has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dos Anjos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Widenose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dos Anjos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dos Anjos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Widenose 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.
The ground and pound from Widenose seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Widenose working away.
Dos Anjos is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Widenose is staying active.
Widenose scores with punches from side control.
Widenose scores with a couple of short elbows.
Widenose looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dos Anjos is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widenose tries for a kimura but Dos Anjos is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Anjos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Widenose actively working from the bottom here.
Dos Anjos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dos Anjos wants to control but Widenose is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dos Anjos is working away from the top position though.
Widenose is trying to get back to full guard.
Widenose trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bofur Widenose dominated that second round.
That's time! Widenose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Widenose blocks a jab.
Widenose tries to clinch there but Dos Anjos circles away.
Dos Anjos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Widenose appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dos Anjos throws a hook but Widenose blocks it.
Dos Anjos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Widenose.
Dos Anjos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Widenose changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Widenose moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Widenose wants to clinch
and Dos Anjos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Dos Anjos.
Widenose slips a jab and a cross from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a hook but Widenose blocks it.
Widenose changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dos Anjos throws a right hand that misses
and Widenose counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dos Anjos won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Anjos sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Anjos wants to control but Widenose is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Widenose trying to control the action but Dos Anjos is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Widenose lands a nice short elbow.
Widenose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dos Anjos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Widenose.
Dos Anjos wants to improve his position but Widenose is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Widenose.
Widenose is trying to control. Dos Anjos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widenose working Dos Anjos over with strikes.
Widenose is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Widenose slips a nice elbow through Dos Anjos's hands, connecting with Dos Anjos's forehead.
Widenose trying to control from half guard but Dos Anjos is working away.
Widenose throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dos Anjos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Widenose.
Widenose not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Widenose lands with a punch from half guard.
Dos Anjos wants to sweep but Widenose has passed to side control!
Dos Anjos struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Widenose's best efforts.
Widenose seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dos Anjos trying to control but Widenose postures up.
Widenose moves nicely into side control.
Widenose trying to control the action but Dos Anjos is working from the bottom.
Dos Anjos is trying to control Widenose's posture but Widenose avoids it.
Dos Anjos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Widenose haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Widenose cracks Dos Anjos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widenose trying to control the position but Dos Anjos is working away.
Widenose cracks Dos Anjos with a big elbow.
Widenose tries for a kimura but Dos Anjos is defending well.
Widenose working away.
Dos Anjos taking a bit of punishment here - Widenose scoring with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Anjos taking a bit of punishment here - Widenose scoring with strikes.
Widenose is trying to get an arm triangle but Dos Anjos is defending well.
Dos Anjos is looking to regain half guard here but Widenose keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bofur Widenose clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dos Anjos misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Dos Anjos.
Widenose changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Widenose dives in and scores a takedown into Dos Anjos's guard.
Dos Anjos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Widenose wants to pass the guard but Dos Anjos is keeping the position.
Widenose working some strikes from top position.
Widenose content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Widenose chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dos Anjos keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
Dos Anjos has momentary wrist control but Widenose slips an elbow through the middle.
Widenose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Anjos trying to control the position.
Widenose lands a couple of elbows.
Dos Anjos controlling the position.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Dos Anjos keeps moving.
Widenose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dos Anjos has his hands on Widenose's head, controlling the position.
Widenose is in close to Dos Anjos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dos Anjos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Widenose trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Anjos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Widenose working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Widenose content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dos Anjos working a defensive guard here.
Dos Anjos keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
Widenose postures up in Dos Anjos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Anjos blocks it.
Widenose landing with the ground and pound.
Dos Anjos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos looking to control but Widenose passes into half guard.
Widenose trying to control the action but Dos Anjos is working from the bottom.
Dos Anjos taking some punishment here, with Widenose in his half guard.
Widenose tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dos Anjos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Widenose scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Widenose is working for a kimura but Dos Anjos is defending it quite comfortably.
Widenose seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos is trying to get back to full guard.
Dos Anjos is refusing to be controlled, as Widenose sits in half guard.
Dos Anjos is trying to maintain the position but Widenose is very close to passing his half guard.
Dos Anjos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Widenose.
Widenose thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose works over Dos Anjos with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bofur Widenose had his way with Octavio Dos Anjos in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Widenose shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Widenose was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dos Anjos is trying to improve his position.
Dos Anjos wants to control but Widenose postures up.
Dos Anjos is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dos Anjos takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Widenose is looking to take a break and control but Dos Anjos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Anjos wants to control but Widenose postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Anjos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dos Anjos is trying to control Widenose's posture but Widenose avoids it.
Widenose has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dos Anjos!
Dos Anjos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Widenose.
Dos Anjos is working to get back to half guard.
Bofur Widenose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widenose controlling from mount.
Octavio Dos Anjos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dos Anjos is desperately trying to improve his position but Widenose has a good base and remains in mount.
Widenose controlling from the full mount.
Dos Anjos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Widenose controlling from mount.
Dos Anjos is desperately trying to improve his position but Widenose has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose controlling from the full mount.
Dos Anjos working to try and regain half guard.
Widenose controlling the pace for now.
Dos Anjos sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Widenose trying to control the pace.
That's four 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.
Widenose seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dos Anjos for as long as he can get away with.
Widenose has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Widenose blocks the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Well, if Widenose is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Widenose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Anjos.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Anjos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Widenose counters with a takedown into side control.
Widenose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Anjos keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bofur Widenose showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Widenose, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bofur Widenose!
Bofur Widenose is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Bofur Widenose thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kentrail Colamarino (ranked 1213 p4p, 837 weight class) and Johnny Billabong (ranked 164 p4p, 118 weight class). Billabong has chosen Waltzing Matilda as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kentrail Colamarino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Billabong!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billabong wants to clinch
and Colamarino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billabong pushes Colamarino up against the cage in a clinch.
Colamarino effectively controlling the action here.
A short left from Billabong.
Billabong misses with a body punch.
Colamarino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Colamarino.
The referee is keeping an eye on Colamarino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Billabong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Colamarino to keep the fight standing.
Colamarino can't find room to land a body shot as Billabong controls the action.
Billabong misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colamarino tries to work over Billabong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Billabong blocks a body shot from Colamarino.
Colamarino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Billabong's elbow.
Colamarino taking a breather.
Billabong misses with a punch on the inside.
Billabong struggles to land a body shot inside as Colamarino controls his hands.
Colamarino lands a right hand.
Colamarino misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Billabong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Colamarino tries to throw a body punch but Billabong avoids it by throwing Colamarino back against the cage.
Colamarino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colamarino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Colamarino can't find room to land a body shot as Billabong controls the action.
Billabong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Colamarino smiles and moves away.
Colamarino avoids the body shot from Billabong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billabong darts in and clinches Colamarino up against the cage.
Billabong prevents a body shot from Colamarino.
Colamarino misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Billabong fails to land.
Colamarino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colamarino lands a nice shot to the body.
Billabong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Colamarino to keep the fight standing.
Kentrail Colamarino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Billabong.
Colamarino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Billabong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Billabong struggles to land a body shot inside as Colamarino controls his hands.
Colamarino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colamarino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Billabong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colamarino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Billabong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Billabong misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colamarino slowing the pace effectively.
A short body shot lands from Colamarino as the two fighters clinch.
Colamarino can't find room to land a body shot as Billabong controls the action.
Colamarino prevents a takedown attempt there.
Colamarino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Billabong tries to throw a body punch but Colamarino avoids it by throwing Billabong back against the cage.
Colamarino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Colamarino.
Billabong tries to score a body lock takedown but Colamarino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Colamarino.
Billabong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colamarino's elbow.
Colamarino blocks a body shot from Billabong.
Billabong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Colamarino after a bit of a struggle.
Billabong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colamarino.
Billabong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Colamarino backwards.
Colamarino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Billabong.
Billabong throws a head punch that misses.
Colamarino misses with a punch to the body.
Colamarino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Billabong swings wildly with an uppercut but Colamarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billabong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Colamarino.
Colamarino can't find room to land a body shot as Billabong controls the action.
Colamarino lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colamarino scores with a shoulder strike.
Colamarino tries to stall but Billabong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Billabong is trying to drag Colamarino to the mat but Colamarino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kentrail Colamarino dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Colamarino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Colamarino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Colamarino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Billabong.
Colamarino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Billabong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Billabong misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Colamarino misses the target.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Billabong scores with a shot to the body.
Billabong throws a looping overhand right but Colamarino ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Colamarino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Billabong throws a lazy uppercut
and Colamarino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Billabong misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Colamarino misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billabong misses with a left hand
and Colamarino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Billabong cracks Colamarino with a right hand to the side of the head.
Billabong tries to clinch there but Colamarino circles away.
Billabong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Billabong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billabong darts in and clinches Colamarino up against the cage.
Colamarino scores with a shoulder strike.
Colamarino digs a right hand underneath Billabong's ribcage. Billabong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Colamarino tries a body shot but Billabong blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colamarino stalls.
Billabong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong prevents a body shot from Colamarino.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Billabong.
Billabong misses with a body punch.
Billabong lands a nice uppercut.
Colamarino is pushing Billabong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Billabong prevents a body shot from Colamarino.
Billabong tries to throw a body punch but Colamarino avoids it by throwing Billabong back against the cage.
Billabong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Billabong is trying to drag Colamarino to the mat but Colamarino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Billabong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Colamarino smiles and moves away.
Colamarino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kentrail Colamarino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Billabong.
Billabong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billabong throws a body shot but no joy.
Colamarino throwing a counter right hand but Billabong manages to avoid it.
Billabong works Colamarino's body with a nice hook.
Billabong connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong jabs Colamarino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnny Billabong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Colamarino takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Billabong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Colamarino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Billabong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Colamarino on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Colamarino.
Billabong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colamarino was well out of range. Poor timing from Billabong.
Billabong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Colamarino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Colamarino is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Billabong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Billabong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Billabong.
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Colamarino slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong wants to clinch.
Colamarino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Colamarino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Billabong throws out a loose jab but Colamarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colamarino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Colamarino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billabong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Billabong lands a nice shot to the body.
Billabong looks to score with a jab to the body but Colamarino is just out of range.
Colamarino throwing a counter right hand but Billabong manages to avoid it.
Billabong misses with a hook
enabling Colamarino to counter with a crisp jab.
Colamarino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Colamarino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Billabong misses.
Colamarino is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong misses with a shot to the body
and Colamarino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colamarino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Billabong misses with a straight right.
Kentrail Colamarino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Billabong misses with an uppercut. Colamarino saw that one coming.
It looked like Colamarino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Billabong punishes Colamarino's body with a nice straight punch.
Billabong takes the fight into the clinch.
Billabong tries to work over Colamarino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colamarino lands a body shot.
Colamarino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Billabong jumps guard.
Billabong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Colamarino wants to get up but he can't break Billabong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Billabong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Colamarino defends it easily.
Colamarino wants to stand but Billabong is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billabong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Billabong really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Billabong throws a body shot but no joy.
Colamarino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billabong.
It looked like Colamarino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Billabong.
Billabong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Colamarino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Colamarino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billabong throws a body punch but Colamarino moves out of range.
Colamarino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Colamarino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Colamarino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billabong tests Colamarino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colamarino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Billabong finds it's way round the side to connect with Colamarino's head.
Colamarino moves out of range of the strikes.
Colamarino was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Colamarino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colamarino needs to keep his hands up - Billabong had a free shot at his head there.
Billabong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colamarino.
Billabong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billabong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Colamarino swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Colamarino walks into a stiff left hand from Billabong.
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Colamarino slips the punch.
It looked like Colamarino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Colamarino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Billabong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colamarino.
Billabong fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colamarino was well out of range. Poor timing from Billabong.
Billabong misses with a body shot
and Colamarino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billabong jabs Colamarino right on the nose. Colamarino blinks but takes it well.
Billabong throws a lazy right hand but Colamarino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billabong misses with a hook to the body
letting Colamarino counter with a right hand.
Billabong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Billabong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Colamarino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billabong scores with a nice right hand.
Colamarino moves away from the strike by Billabong.
Billabong throws a sloppy body shot
and Colamarino counters with a nice uppercut.
Billabong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Colamarino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Billabong throws a jab but it's blocked by Colamarino.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Billabong misses.
Colamarino is looking to counter punch.
Billabong misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Billabong dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Billabong's corner calls for a 1-2. Billabong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Billabong misses with a hook. Colamarino ducked under it nicely.
Colamarino throwing a counter right hand but Billabong manages to avoid it.
Billabong misses with an uppercut.
Billabong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Colamarino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
It looked like Colamarino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong lands a body shot.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Colamarino moves away.
Colamarino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Billabong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colamarino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
Colamarino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Billabong.
A little feinted left hand from Colamarino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Colamarino stuffs the takedown attempt from Billabong. Billabong gets slowly back to his feet.
Colamarino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Billabong misses with a straight right.
Colamarino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Billabong throws an off balance right hand
and Colamarino counters with a right hand to the body.
Billabong misses with a hook to the body
and Colamarino counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billabong takes a swing at Colamarino's ribcage but misses.
Colamarino is looking to counter punch.
Billabong shoots in for a takedown but Colamarino shows good takedown defense.
Billabong misses with a lunging right hand
letting Colamarino counter with a right hand.
Colamarino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billabong.
Colamarino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Colamarino wants it to stay on the feet.
Colamarino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kentrail Colamarino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Billabong.
Billabong misses with a straight right.
Colamarino is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Billabong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Colamarino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Colamarino wants it to stay on the feet.
Kentrail Colamarino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colamarino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billabong throws a lazy right hand but Colamarino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnny Billabong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Colamarino slips a jab from Billabong.
Billabong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Colamarino as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Colamarino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Billabong instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colamarino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Billabong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colamarino is struggling to control the position.
Colamarino is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Billabong gets control of Colamarino's arms and successfully pulls guard. Billabong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Colamarino throwing strikes from guard but Billabong blocks nicely.
Billabong is trying to control the position but Colamarino postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billabong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Colamarino haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Billabong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Billabong 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong is the new lightweight champion!
Johnny Billabong spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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